Academic Planning for Military Families:
Cathy Anderson
Assistant Principal
Parkhurst Academy Curriculum
321-259-1590 Ext. 406 | canderson@parkhurst.org
Scholarships: Active-Duty Military Discount
Families of K-12 students are provided a choice of financial assistance towards private school tuition and fees through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-CO) programs.
Military Family Resources
- Tutor.com
This online tutoring and homework help program is available for U.S. Military and their families at no cost. The Tutor tutors can assist you with working through difficult homework problems, assist you with improving your writing skills, and more.
- United Through Reading
Family bonding experiences are made possible by shared story time through a program called United Through Reading. This program connects military families who are separated for deployment or military assignment. Visit www.unitedthroughreading.org
- Military OneSource
This Department of Defense resource offers educational resources and support services for military families, such as tax services, spouse employment help, Webinars, online training, relocation, deployment tools, and other areas. Visit their website at: www.militaryonesource.mil or call 800-342-9647.
- Sesame Street for Military Families
This is a free, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) website that families can utilize to locate information and multimedia resources on topics such as military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.
- Red Cross—Military Services
Members of the Red Cross assist members of the military, veterans, and their families in how to prepare, respond, and adjust to the challenges of military services. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs (CYP): This department offers various programs to support military families, including childcare, after-school programs, and educational support services. You can find more information and a School Liaison Directory on their website https://www.dafchildandyouth.com
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3): This commission ensures smoother school transitions for military children moving between states. They offer resources and assistance with school enrollment, credit transfers, and standardized testing https://mic3.net/