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