Vicenza Elementary School Dodea

[Gene Honnette]

3Home School Linkage and Support- School Liaison Officers assist Army families by gathering and sharing information on home schooling issues, policies, and legislation from local school districts, and helping leverage Child Youth & School [CYS] resources to support these families.

These initiatives prepare schools and installations to respond confidently to the complexities of transitions, and provide families the assurance that their children's academic well being is a priority.

Vicenza Elementary School is located in the Villagio housing complex. The school serves Kindergarten through 5th grade students. VES also offers a Sure Start Preschool program with limited availability. VES enrollment is approximately 800.

Kindergarten students line up in the atrium with teacher and are escorted to class. All other grades will proceed to class when the doors are opened for the instructional day. Late students must be signed in at the office.

Vicenza High School is located on Caserma Ederle. It serves 9th-12th graders with approximate enrollment around 300. Transportation is available to students living in Villagio housing area and is also available for students living in most off base areas (for transportation information, go to Transportation tab).

After registration, the students will report to the front office. Here they will receive a copy of their schedule, log-in information for their laptop, locker infor and lunch pass. The student will then be escorted by a member of the Student to Student (S2S) club of the same grade level. The S2S representative will provide a tour of the school and show them to their classes.

If the students ride the bus to school, they are to report directly to the cafeteria from the bus drop-off point. Students who are driven to school are dropped off next to the cafeteria and should head directly inside. Students who walk/ride their bike should do the same.

The seniors are allowed to leave the cafeteria a few minutes prior to the first bell, which rings at 8:05 a.m. The second bell rings at 8:10 a.m. Students should be in class and ready to start by the sound of the second bell. Failure to do so can result in a tardy.

Students are released for the day at 2:50 p.m. If they ride the bus they should report to the loading zone located between the Ederle hotel and the school. Unless students are attending scheduled after-school activities and meetings, students should promptly leave campus after released. Sports practices typically start within 30 minutes of student release.

To participate in sports, students must also submit a Medical Power of Attorney to the sport sponsor, and have a current sports physical on file with the school nurse. Students must also have an up-to date Sports Physical Form for participation.

Vicenza Middle School is located on the Villagio Housing complex. It is a 6th-8th grade middleschool. Students living in the Villagio housing area walk to and from school. Bus transportation is also available for students living in the school bus commuting zone in off base areas.

Previously, DoDEA Schools each went through an external review every 5 years. Starting with the 15-16 school year DoDEA is transitioning to a district wide assessment process. Find more information about DoDEA Accreditation.

Homework Support Army Child Youth & School provides Homework Labs in before/after school programs for elementary age at the School Age Center and for middle and high school age at the Youth Center.

Parent Central Services is the first place to visit when arriving on post. Here you can register your children for all CYSS programs, enroll in activities, and get information about current and upcoming events. You can also put your child on the waitlists for full and part time care, and complete the school lunch program application for your school age children.

Transportation for Non-DoD School Program students: Please see your School Liaison Officer for details about transportation to international schools, or contact the DoDEA Non-DOD School Program.

It's never too early to start planing for post high school life be it college, trade school, military, or entering the job force. This page should assist you in that quest. Military students have some challenges, but also some advantages in their life experiences. Find your way forward!

Military One Source Offers free Education Consultants to assist navigation of the post secondary options and benefits available to military dependents. Connect with an education consultant by calling +1 (800)342-9647.

Pre-Paid 529 A prepaid plan is a program that allows you to pay money now to be used for future college expenses. Prepaid plans come in several forms, and in comparing plans you will find many differences. For example, some prepaid plans cover tuition and fees only, while others cover all qualified higher education expenses. The essential benefit is that you lock in those costs: Once you've paid the plan's price, it becomes the obligation of the plan to deliver the promised benefits down the road.

As of 1 July 2009, members of the Armed Forces on active duty for a period of more than 30 days and their families are eligible to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. When a service member or their family members are enrolled, they'll continue to receive the in-state tuition rate as long as they remain continuously enrolled at the institution, even if the service member is reassigned outside the state. This change is included in section 135 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (H. R. 4137) (HEOA). In cases where the military member requires additional assistance, contact the on-campus DVA Representative, or the Department of Education's office (toll-free at 877 557-2575).

As of October 2014, all Universities in Germany will not charge any tuition fees for undergraduate studies for all students including international students. In some Federal States, Universities will charge a semester contribution (about 50 euros) and/or administration fees (about 50 euros). This tuition fee structure can change in the future, you should check this page for updated information on tuition fees in different federal states in Germany.

Military Travel Benefit -The student is authorized two one-way tickets per year, as the government is accepting responsibility for providing transportation from the OCONUS location to the school at the beginning of the year and then from the school back to the OCONUS location at the end of the year. However, the regs do not specify that the travel has to be used in that way, allowing military families to use the travel allowance in the way that is the most beneficial to their situation. Students can also ship up to 350 lbs and request summer storage of items left at school location. Recommendation is that you make request a minimum of 30 days prior to intended departure.

Civillians with a transportation agreement must contact their CPAC office to make request. Dependents of these civilians have access to government funded transportation, but some regulations and procedures are different for civilians. Check with your CPAC office for more details.

Our Army Kids are amazing. They are resilient in the face of separations and multiple moves. Deployment can present numerous challenges for children. Luckily there are people, programs, and tips to support your kids and their education during a deployment.

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are licensed professionals who provide situational, problem-solving consultations anonymously and confidentially. No written records are kept, and it is free to military and family members. They also work hand-in-hand with existing services to provide consulting, education and training support on topics such as: Combat stress and coping strategies; emotional cycle of deployment and reintegration; communication; relationship issues and re-establishing intimacy; anger management/conflict resolution; parenting skills; children's reaction to deployment and reunion. Contact your School Liaison Officer or local school for contact information of the MFLC at your post.

Sport and club sponsors are very motivated to help incoming students have a fair shake at their programs. Occasionally try outs must be cut off due to lack of uniforms to support any more students. Contact the High School Athletic Director for assistance. The main office can connect you to club/activity sponsors.

May my homeschool children participate in DoDDS school wide testing such as the Terra Nova? Yes, if your child is eligible to attend DoDDS, you may participate in the system-wide administered DoDDS tests.

What are Common Core State Standards and Assessments? The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) focus on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that students need for entry-level careers, freshman college courses and workforce training programs. The standards detail what K-12 students should know at the end of each grade. Most states and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) have adopted the standards in English Language Arts and mathematics. There are two assessments being developed to measure student success (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and Smarter Balanced). The decision of which assessment to use is determined by individual state education agencies.

Some parents elect to homeschool their children while OCONUS. This is a legal option open to all SOFA sponsored active duty military, DoD civilians, and contractors. No state or federal government permission is required.

The Netherlands does not have a SOFA agreement. Instead, they have a "Friendship Agreement" which does not address homeschooling. Homeschooling is not "recognized" by the Dutch government. The Compulsory Education Act, Article 2, paragraph 1, states that school attendance is mandatory, so there may be challenges for homeschoolers going to Schinnen. Homeschool families moving to Europe should check with the School Liaison Officer for more information about homeschooling in their country or region.

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