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Columbia, South Carolina

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Schools & Education

School Liaison Officer (SLO) for Fort Jackson
3392 Magruder Avenue
Fort Jackson, SC 29207

Phone 803-751-6150
Phone (DSN) 312-734-6150
Fax 803-751-1442
Fax (DSN) 312-734-1442

Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat, Sun and Holidays – closed

 

Army School Liaison Officer

School Support Services provides information and assistance to military families concerning youth education and school issues. The School Liaison Officer develops partnerships to facilitate successful school transitions for military children and youth and collaborates with local schools, installation, and community organizations to foster positive educational experiences. The School Liaison Officer can also assist with questions dealing with transition into Fort Jackson Area school districts and K-12 educational opportunities. The School Liaison Officer can be reached by phone at 803-751-6150 or DSN 312-734-6150; or by mailing address: 3392 Magruder Ave., Ft. Jackson, S.C. 29207.

Fort Jackson DoD Schools

For military living on post at Fort Jackson, there are two DODEA schools for elementary students ages 4 through 6th grade: 

7th and 8th grade students living on post will attend Dent Middle School, phone: 803-699-2750. On-post high school students will attend Richland Northeast, phone: 803-699-2800.  

Each child expecting to attend the Fort Jackson schools must be registered each year. Pre-registration is conducted in April. Pupils new to Ft. Jackson should be registered as soon as possible upon arrival. During the summer months, school offices will be open during regular business hours. Pre-kindergartners must be 4, kindergartners must be 5 and first graders must be 6 on or before Sept 1. Please remember to hand carry copies of previous school records.

Required Documents to Enroll

  • Lease or Memorandum from Housing Office verifying residence or residency assignment within 90 days.
  • Student's original birth certificate or certified copy. (All students)
  • Sponsor's military orders and copy of ID card.
  • Form 1172 (DEERS Enrollment Form) is required if the student's legal last name differs from the sponsor. (This form can be obtained from the Welcome Center).
  • South Carolina Certificate of Immunization (DHEC-1148). 
  • Fort Jackson Schools' Registration Forms.
  • Names, addresses, & telephone numbers for sponsor, spouse, emergency contacts, command POC's, and next of kin.

A copy of the South Carolina State Certificate of Immunization is required for all pupils. Parents have thirty (30) calendar days from the date of enrollment in the Fort Jackson schools to provide the school office with a valid Certificate of Immunization. After thirty days, pupils who still do not have this Certificate will be ineligible to attend school. Such children may return to school on the day that the Immunization Certificate is brought to the school office.

Columbia Area Public Schools

Over 80,000 pupils are enrolled in Columbia area public schools- In the region, there are 19 high schools, 24 middle and junior high and 70 elementary schools. The majority of military families living off-post are in areas served by Richland District 1 or Richland District 2:

  • Richland County School District One 1616 Richland St, Columbia SC 29201 PH: 803-733-6000
  • Richland County School District Two 6831 Brookfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29206 PH: 803-787-1910 

Richland County School District One

Students must reside in Richland County School District One with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in order to be eligible to attend Richland One schools. Parents must provide the following information for student enrollment:

  • Original Birth Certificate with official stamp.
  • Social Security Card
  • South Carolina Immunization Certificate
    • Two Proofs of residents – Rent/Lease Agreement, Utility Bills, Deed to Home, Home closing Documents

Families that have recently moved and are unable to provide two proofs of residence to the school must obtain an assignment letter from the Registrar’s Office. A family that has a copy of their contract/lease, order forms for electrical service, telephone service, water service, or cable service should provide the documents directly to the school. 

The Registrar’s Office will issue temporary assignment letters to families who are in transition to include but not limited to military relocations and real estate closings. Verification of the transition must be provided in the form of a copy of the military orders, a letter from the realtor indicating a closing date, or similar document(s).

Parents should hand carry copies of previous school records and Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Richland School District Two

Students must reside in Richland School District with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in order to be eligible.

To ensure that students are qualified for enrollment, proof of residency is required. Documents for that purpose are:

  • the original copy of the parent's or guardian's lease showing the address of the dwelling as well as landlord's name, address and telephone number. Students from apartment complexes or other multiple family dwellings need to be on the letterhead stationary showing the appropriate information mentioned above;
  • the original copy of the parent or guardian's current telephone bill showing correct name and address. The number given on the profile sheet must agree with the name and address on the bill. No pager numbers are accepted;
  • the original copy of the parent or guardian's tax receipt, showing that both their property and residence are located in Richland School District Two.

Other Surrounding Districts

A copy of the student's birth certificate must be presented for all kindergartners and first graders prior to their enrollment. Birth certificates may also be requested for students at any other grade level. To be eligible for enrollment, kindergarten students must be five years old on or before September 1, and first graders must be six years old on or before September 1. To be eligible for four-year-old programs, a child must be four years old on or before September 1. Hospital births reports are not acceptable for this purpose. If necessary, duplicate birth certificates can be obtained from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Vital Records and Public Health Statistics Division at 2600 Bull St, Columbia, S.C. or a similar agency in the child's state of birth.

A valid South Carolina Certificate of Immunization must be presented for all students prior to their enrollment. Immunization against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio and red and German measles are required for all students. A second MMR immunization is required for students entering kindergarten and grade one, two, seven and eight. Certificates of Immunization can be obtained from the Richland County Health Department at 2000 Hampton Street (please take your shot records) or from your private physician.

Student's Social Security Number

Previous report card and/or transfer sheet from the school the student is leaving.

In the case of guardianship, a copy of the document establishing the guardian relationship must be filed at the Richland School District Two Administration Office, 6832 Brookfield Road, Columbia, S.C. 29206. Enrollment will not be permitted until the appropriate guardianship has been established and the document is on file.

State Modified Immunization Requirements

Immunization standards:

  • All children in kindergarten through 10th grade must have the MMR, and booster for measles, mump and rubella.
  • Students starting kindergarten and grades one, two, seven or eight will need to receive the hepatitis B series.

The Richland County Health Department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and appointments are recommended. For more information, call DHEC's immunization branch at 800-27-SHOTS.

South Carolina High School Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

COURSE

CREDITS

Language Arts

4

U.S. History

1

Economics

.5

Government

.5

Other Social Studies

1

Mathematics

4

Natural Science

3

PE or ROTC

1

Health Education

.5

Computer Science

1

Electives

7.5

 

 

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TOTAL:

24*

* Tech prep students must complete four (4) units of an occupational specialty and "College Prep" students must complete 1 unit of a foreign language for a diploma. Note, however, that four-year colleges require 2 or 3 units of the same foreign language for admission.

The High School Assessment Program (HSAP)

The High School Assessment Program (HSAP) consists of three subtests-English Language Arts, Mathematics,

and Writing. Students must pass all subtests to receive a high school diploma. What happens if you do not pass all subtests? Any student who fails either subtest of the HSAP will be enrolled in the appropriate remedial program(s). The student must also retake any subtest not passed during another regularly scheduled test administration. How many opportunities do you have to pass? Most students have five opportunities or attempts to pass the HSAP in high school: once during the 2nd year of high school, twice during the 3rd year of high school and twice during your 4th of high school.

Four High School Courses have a State Mandated

There are 4 high school courses which have a state mandated End-of-Course Exam. The exam counts for 20% of the student’s final grade. These courses are:  English I, Algebra I OR Algebra Part A and B, Physical Science OR Physics and Chemistry) and U.S. History and the Constitution.

Private School

Number of Area Private Schools

School Type

Number of Schools

Elementary Schools

4

Middle Schools

3

High Schools

4

Military School

1

 

 

For more information, please visit the School Liaison Office website.

Adult Education

The Education Center houses 18 classrooms, a modern science laboratory, a learning center, MOS reference library, computer lab, testing center, counselor and college offices and more . The center, bldg 4600 is next to the Thomas Lee Hall Library on the corner of Strom Thurmond Blvd. and Lee Road (directly across from the Burger King). For information on the available programs outlined below, call 803-751-5341 or DSN 312-734-5341 and ask to speak with a guidance counselor.

Midlands Technical College offers associate degrees in criminal justice and management. Numerous general education courses also are offered which will transfer to major colleges.

The University of South Carolina offers associate degrees earned by attending classes at the Fort Jackson campus.

Coker College offers a resident program at Ft. Jackson leading to bachelor degrees in teacher's certification/ education, social sciences and business administration/ management.

Webster University of St. Louis offers three masters degree programs. By completing the required courses in any two of the three areas (business, computer and information resources management or management), students may obtain a dual degree in the Webster program. Soldiers, family members and civilian employees may enroll. Tuition assistance, veteran benefits and deferred payment plans are available.

In addition to college and technical training, a wide range of examinations are available through which an individual may earn a high school credential, satisfy undergraduate and graduate level college admission requirements, earn college credits or gain professional certification. Available also are interest inventories and achievement tests to assist the military and their family members as well as civilians in planning for their futures.

The facility's learning center offers self-study programs in more than 300 subject areas. GED, CLEP, ASVAB and GRE test preparation also is available. Multi-media courses are available in reading, math, study skills, recreation, consumer education and other areas of interest to adult learners.

Computer based instruction on CYBIS terminals provides students with an expanded curriculum of more than 20,000 courses. Individualized instruction is available in such areas as basic skills, data processing, accounting, management, counseling and health.

The MOS Library stocks more than 50,000 Army publications and provides study areas and research assistance to soldiers. The MOS Library also enrolls soldiers and civilian employees in the ARMY Correspondence Program. Staff members are available to provide information on correspondence courses from various service branches and to assist prospective students in completing application forms.

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