Military Families
Welcome to Richbourg and Fast Track North. We are committed to providing critical transitional support for military-connected students as they relocate to our school due to a parent's change in duty station. Our focus is to eliminate barriers to the academic success of military-connected students. We are here to assist and support the military family lifestyle in such areas as school transitions, frequent moves, deployment, and education inconsistencies that exist from state to state, along with many others.
Mr. Otto Rosero-Garces - Military Point of Contact
Ms. Ashley Frost - Military School Events Coordinator
Ms. Crystal Skanes - Military Families Team Member
Ms. Keitha Holloway - Military Families Team Member
Thomas Harvell, Principal - Welcome Committee Member
Mr. Christian Ware, Student - Welcome Committee Member
Student to Student Transition Leadership Program
(The Lion Pride)
Here at Richbourg and Fast Track North, we have a designated students to assist with the transition of an incoming military child. These designated students have the opportunity to sit together at lunch to help them feel welcome. These designated students will also assist with helping students familiarize themselves with our campus and also become familiar with school wide expectations.
Professional Development
Richbourg and Fast-Track North School staff receive professional development concerning how to identify and respond to the needs of military students and their families.
Military Student Open Enrollment
Richbourg and Fast-Track North Schools reserve at least 5% of controlled open enrollment seats, as defined in Section 1002.31, F.S., for military students.
Military School Events
We honor and celebrate our military families throughout the year in many ways:
October – District resolution
November – Veteran’s Day Breakfast
February – Care package to Military troops
April - Month of the Military Child
The school will also do various community outreach programs throughout the school year. All students are encouraged to participate in local community parades and events.
Scholarships
OCSD Resources for Military Families
The OkaloosaSchools.com website has a detailed list of Military Family Resources and Educational Opportunities to best assist your family. It contains a PCS document, services, programs, educational resources, and so much more to aid in the success of your educational goals.