Student Transition Program
At DoDEA Pacific, military-connected children are at the heart of all we do. We recognize our military children move three times more often than their civilian peers, with many students attending six to nine different schools during their K-12 years. We also know frequent moves may cause stress and anxiety, adversely impacting students.
DoDEA Pacific’s Student Transition Program is designed to assist newly arriving elementary, middle and high school students with finding community within their new school.
Each Student Transition Program is served by a Program Coordinator and Student Ambassadors and provides:
- A lunch buddy and/or a dedicated place to hang out during lunch
- A personalized school tour from a Student Ambassador, who can answer questions about classes and programs from a student perspective
- Local culture trips where you can experience local food and customs
- A college and career planning tool for middle/high school students to explore interests
- Information about after school activities, clubs, and social events. High school activities include competitive Far East athletic and academic events in areas such as Journalism, Culinary Arts, Music, STEM, JROTC, and more!
- Resources to assist following a PCS move
At Bob Hope Elementary School, we are proud to have the Anchored 4 Life program to help both incoming and outgoing students as they transition to our school. Each new student receives a tour and welcome bag from our wonderful Anchored 4 Life Team Leaders or Crew Members. Our Crew Members serve as classroom buddies and their goal is to make sure that new students have someone to go to for questions, someone to sit with at lunch and/or play with at recess. They provide an informal on-boarding of our school and their classrooms. Â
When students have to leave our school, our Anchored4Life Team Leaders or Crew Members ensure that each student receives a goodbye bag to take with them on their journey to their new location. In addition, students who are leaving meet with our MFLC or school counselors to have lunch with a few of their closest friends.Â
- Anchored4Life Team Leader Meeting Schedule:
- Every other Monday: 8:00am - 8:30am and 3:15pm - 4:00pm
- Room:Â 5th Grade Neighborhood
- PCSing Celebration Sessions:Â
- As Needed
- Schedule of Events:
- Pancakes with the Principal - Quarterly
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The Student Transition Program counselors and ambassadors assist newly arriving students with finding community within their new school. Learn more about the Pacific Region’s Student Transition program
Contact the Bob Hope ES STP Coordinator(s):
Learn more about the DoDEA Pacific region's Student Transition Program
