School Liaison Services (SLS)

Building #1500
Weeden Mtn Road
Phone: 256-842-9642
Director: Barbara Williams

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 08:30 - 5:30pm

The School Liaison Service...

• works in conjunction with Child, Youth and School Services Division and the local school community to address educational issues involving military/federally-connected 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.
• acts as a communication link between the installation and the surrounding school districts.
• supports families with a variety of resources and partnership to ease the impact of the military's mobile lifestyle.
• provides access for PARENTS by…
  • Addressing issues with youth registration in the local school system.
  • Coordinating education transition related resources and points of contacts within school and community.
  • Collaborating with parents to ensure academic success.
  • Educating parents on the local school system policies, procedures, programs and schedules.
  • Supporting home school families.
  • Supplying resource materials on primary, secondary, and post-secondary education.
• provides access for YOUTH by…
  • Affiliating with 4-H and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
  • Connecting youth through sponsorship activities, outreach events, and action councils. Click here for our Youth Sponsorship Request form.
  • Creating opportunities for work force preparation, citizenship and leadership development.
  • Enhancing educational experiences through CYS instructional programs and partnerships in education.
  • Sponsoring transitioning teens.
  • Supplying post-secondary education information
• provides textbooks and technology software in the School Age Services (SAS) and Middle School/Teen (MS/T) Programs Homework Centers and Technology Labs. Graduation Exit Exam practice workbooks, career guidance, scholarship and financial aid resources are located in the MS/T Homework Center.

Programs

• After School Transportation.
• Home School Support Services.
• Military Operation School Supplies
• Home Work Labs - Books and Supplies
• Adopt School Partnerships
• After School Tutoring
• Student 2 Student Initiative
• Professional Development Training
• Parental Counseling and Workshops

For more information about School Liaison Services call Bldg 1500 Weeden Mtn Road or call 256-842-9642

For a checklist for Student Transfers - Click here

For some important school information Click here

For information about our Home School Program Click here

Public School Enrollment Requirements:

• Required documents for enrolling are: Birth Certificate, Certificate of Immunization (Blue Card) or exemption as required, Social Security Card, proof of residence (a signed lease, deed, mortgage, or letter from the property manager), and utility or phone bill addressed to the parent or guardian at the address being established as residence.
• Certificate of Immunization (Blue Card) are available from the Madison County Health Department (256-539-3711), 204 Eustis Avenue, Huntsville, Fox Army Health Clinic (Immunizations - 256-955-8888), and from local physicians.
• Age of Enrollment: Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before September 1 (2)*. First grade students must be six years old on or before September 1 (2)*. Students who are six years old after September 2, have successfully completed public kindergarten in another state, and have been certified to attend first grade in that state may be accepted in first grade. These students, however, will not automatically be accepted in first grade in this school system. *An opinion of the Attorney General states in effect that under the common law one's age is computed by including the day of birth so that a given age is attained the day before the birthday anniversary.
• Grade placement will be made on the basis of test scores, performance, and/or demonstrated ability. (HCS Policy 107-5, Section B, Paragraph 2).

According to Alabama State Department of Education resolution (12-8-88), ALL students (K-12) should have a valid social security number and card. A copy of the social security card will be made and the original card returned to the presenter at the time of registration.

Huntsville City Schools Athletic Eligibility:

In Alabama, each school has zone lines that determine where each student attends. The zone lines are determined by the county or city school system that governs that particular school. The Alabama High School Athletic Association uses these zone lines to determine athletic eligibility. When a student transfers from one school to another school he/she is not eligible to participate in athletics at the new school for a period of one year from the transfer date. There are some exceptions to the transfer rule and these exceptions are found in the AHSAA handbook. Each Principal and Athletic Director of all schools will have a handbook in the office.

Redstone Residents:

Most of the children and Youth residing on Redstone attend one of the following Huntsville City Schools if space is available. They are:

• Academy for Academics and Arts (K-8) (Limited Space) - www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/magnet/aaa
• Academy for Science and Foreign Language (K-8) (Limited Space) - www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/magnet/asfl
• Colombia High School (9-12) Contact Dr. Jennifer Garrett at 256-428-7125 or email JGarrett@hsv.k12.al.us
• J.E. Williams Elementary (K-5) - www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/elementary/willes/
• J.E. Williams Middle (6-8) (Limited Space) - www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/middle/wtms/
• New Century Technology High School (9-12) (Limited Space) - www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/high/nchs
• Arab City Schools website - www.arabcityschools.org

REDSTONE BUS REGISTRATION: Call 876-3938 or visit Building 3664 Patriot Road.

LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS WEBSITES: (Includes individual school website links, school calendars, registration requirements, graduation requirements/curriculums, etc.)

• Alabama Department of Education - www.alsde.edu
• Huntsville City Schools - www.hsv.k12.al.us
• Madison City Schools - www.madisoncity.k12.al.us
• Madison County Schools - www.madison.k12.al.us

Useful Links:

• Military Child Coalition- www.MilitaryChild.org
• Military One Source - http://www.militaryonesource.com
• Military Student - http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil
• Strong Study - www.tutor.com/army
• Army Family and MWR- http://www.armymwr.com
• Army Community Services - http://www.redstonemwr.com/family/army_community_service/
• My Army Life - http://www.myarmylifetoo.com
• Military Child - http://www.militarychild.org
• Military Impacted Schools Association - http://www.militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org
• Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service (SITES) web site - https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/sites/index.jsp
• School Foundation - http://www.whoswhoinhuntsville.com
• Durham School Services - www.durhamschoolservices.com

• Preliminary Registration Forms (partially fillable)
• DA Form 4719-R - Registration Card - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
• DA Form 5222-R - Sponsor Consent - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
• DA Form 7625-1 - Screening Tool - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
• DD Form 2652 - Childcare Fees- please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)

Parents, if your child has one of the following special need conditions, please have the following form completed by your child's physician:

• Respiratory MAP(asthma)
• Special Diet MAP
• Diabetes MAP
• Seizures MAP
• Allergy MAP

Please turn in all paperwork at the CYSS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 1500.

Helpful Links:

• Scholarships & Fin Aid
• Current CYSS Fees