School Liaison Officer: In the Army, the School Liaison Officer works in conjunction with the Child and Youth Services Division and the local school community to address educational issues involving military children. Through partnering with the local and military community, the School Liaison Officer uses a variety of resources to provide assistance with issues concerning student transition. The School Liaison Officer acts as a communication link between the installation and the surrounding school districts. Keep in mind that your Installation School Liaison Officer is available to represent you at any level if you need assistance.
School Liaison Officer Functions
Transition Support Services– To help ease the transfer of military children from school system to school system
Partnerships in Education – Work with installation and community partners to expand services to children/youth and help them succeed in school and community life
Installation/School Communication – Provide useful and accurate info by building and updating the network of school contacts and military resources
Home-School Linkages/Support – Provide information and offer services that support the needs of home schoolers, (e.g., Army CYS Technology Labs, Youth Homework Centers, Fine Arts, Physical Education)
Post-Secondary Preparation Opportunities – Assist in preparing youth forthe transition from high school to work/college
Seoul American Elementary School, U.S. Eighth Army Garrison, Yongsan Principal: Dr. Cathy Yurica
Email: PRINCIPAL_*SEOUL_ES@pac.dodea.edu <mailto:PRINCIPAL_*SEOUL_ES@pac.dodea.edu>
Phone: 736-4613/5978
From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7916-4613
Fax: 736-4606
Fax from the U.S.: 011-82-2-793-6925
Web Site: http://www.seoul-es.pac.dodea.edu
Seoul American Middle School, U.S. Eighth Army Garrison, Yongsan Principal: Ms. Maria Buchwald
Email: PRINCIPAL_SEOULMS@pac.dodea.edu <mailto:PRINCIPAL_SEOULMS@pac.dodea.edu>
Phone: 736-7337/7364
From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7916-7337/7364
Fax: 736-7349
Fax from the U.S.: 011-82-2-7916-7349
Web Site:http://www.seoul-ms.pac.dodea.edu
Seoul American High School, U.S. Eighth Army Garrison, Yongsan Principal: Ms. Kathleen Reiss
Email: PRINCIPAL_SEOULHS@pac.dodea.edu <mailto:PRINCIPAL_SEOULHS@pac.dodea.edu>
Phone: 738-5265/8140
From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7918-5265
Fax: 738-8822
Fax from the U.S.: 011-82-2-794-8571
Web Site: http://www.seoul-es.pac.dodea.edu
* How old must a child be to start school?
- Kindergarten children must be five years old by September 1st.
- First grade children must be six years old by September 1st.
* What is the difference between block scheduling and traditional
scheduling? Block Scheduling - Block Scheduling is a method of scheduling that lengthens
the duration of a class period. Traditional Scheduling - Traditional Scheduling is a method of scheduling
six to eight class periods daily. Generally, each class period is less than
one hour. The same subject is presented the same period daily with elective
classes being alternated within the week or the semester
* What type of scheduling do the middle and secondary schools use?
4X4 Block Scheduling - Students take four 90-minutes classes each day for
one semester. An entire course is completed during one semester instead of
a full year. Some courses may require sequential semesters.
* How can I find out if the state I am transferring to offers in-state
tuition benefits to military members and their families?
* Each state has its own policy on in-state tuition. You can access
each state's in-state tuition policy by clicking on the following: http://www.hrc.army.mil/TAGD/Army 20Continuing 20Education 20System 20ACES
