Resources for Military Families
PCCA Supports and Welcomes Our Military Families
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is honored to serve our military families. Just miles from Patrick Space Force Base, PCCA serves a large number of students and staff representing all branches of the United States Military.
PCCA Military Point of Contact (MPOC)
Tara Engeron
Coordinator, Special Projects
[email protected]
- Transition Planning for Military Families
- Resources and Educational Opportunities
- Military Recognition Events
Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:
Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager
[email protected]
321-494-1991
On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html
Other Transition Resources
- www.militaryonesource.mil (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools)
- www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School childcare)
- https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/ (Provides resources and information appropriate for younger children on military related topics such as moving, deployment, etc.)
- General Resources:
- https://www.stepupforstudents.org:Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.)
- www.mic3.net:Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents.
- https://military.tutor.com/home:Free tutoring and test preparation resources for eligible military dependents.
- https://unitedthroughreading.org/:Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment.
- www.buildresiliency.org:Empowering kids to persevere through challenges.
- Exceptional Student Education Resources:
- PCCA offers exceptional student education instruction, physical therapy, language therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services.
- Staffing Specialist: Kim Parker; [email protected]
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information)
https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/
- Transition Planning:
- Brevard Public Schools Student Progression Plan
- Contact for records transfer assistance: June Brown, Registrar: [email protected]
- PCCA’s Student-Led Transition Program: Student leaders will mentor newly-arrived military students. (August)
- Educational Opportunities:
- PCCA offers a wide variety of athletic programs (volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and more), after school clubs (art, science, invention convention, music and more), and after-school tutoring for all grade levels
- Five Percent Open Enrollment Seats for Military Students
- Professional Development Offered Annually for Staff
- Mental Health Services for Military Students
School Counselor:- Kate Palmeri, PCCA West Melbourne; [email protected]
Veteran’s Day Flag Ceremony- Honoring our Nation’s Heroes (Veteran’s Day annually)
Valentine’s for Veterans- A community donation event for homeless and veterans in need (Valentine’s Day annually)
Purple Up for the Military Child- Showing support to our military families by wearing purple (April 15 annually)