{"id":8589,"date":"2026-08-28T21:28:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T01:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mahs\/?page_id=8589"},"modified":"2026-09-03T22:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:42:28","slug":"resource-for-military-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mahs\/resource-for-military-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Resource for Military Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8589\" class=\"elementor elementor-8589\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cfd1efc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"3cfd1efc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f348ef0\" data-id=\"6f348ef0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-21387700 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21387700\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bbb577d\" data-id=\"bbb577d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-199fd30e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"199fd30e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Welcome to Matoaca High School<\/strong><\/p><p>Home of the Warriors!<\/p><p>A military friendly high school. Here at Matoaca High School, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of each of our students and partnering with our families and community. We understand that military connected families face some unique challenges. We are honored to serve your family, and thank you for your service to our country.<\/p><p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p><p>Is Matoaca my high school? \u2013 This Chesterfield County Public Schools site allows you to enter your street address and find your school(s).<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/mychesterfieldschools.com\/schools\/find-my-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">http:\/\/mychesterfieldschools.com\/schools\/find-my-school\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Preparing to Transfer to Matoaca High School<\/strong><\/p><p>When transferring to Matoaca, please come with the packet provided by your student\u2019s previous school via the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Families, if it was provided to you. Please see the\u00a0<strong>registration packet<\/strong>, linked below. Please contact the school at (804) 590-3108 (ext. 217) to make an appointment to register your child and with any questions.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/ccpsnet.net\/viewer?a=v&amp;pid=sites&amp;srcid=Y2Nwc25ldC5uZXR8bWF0b2FjYS1oaWdoLXNjaG9vbC0tLXNjaG9vbC1jb3Vuc2VsaW5nfGd4OjI4OTc1NzQxODA3ZDhlNjE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Link to Registration Packet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Preparing to Transfer out of Matoaca High School<\/strong><\/p><p>When preparing to leave Matoaca High School, visit the school counseling office to complete the student withdrawal form. On the last day of attendance, your student will turn in their textbooks, Chromebook, athletic equipment and uniforms, and any other school equipment. If you are transferring overseas, please contact the registrar at (804) 590-3108 (ext. 217) at least\u00a0<strong>one week prior<\/strong>\u00a0to your student\u2019s last day of attendance. Our registrar will prepare a sealed packet of documentation needed for your student\u2019s enrollment in their new school overseas.<\/p><p><strong>Academic Planning<\/strong><\/p><p>Your student will be assigned a counselor who will individually plan with the student for their educational goals. Your student\u2019s counselor will be happy to meet with you to discuss specific requirements for the Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma. Chesterfield County offers a wide range of academic programs, including advanced programs, that your student\u2019s counselor can discuss with you. For questions about Special Education programs, please contact our registrar at (804) 590-3108 (ext. 217). For information on home instruction, please contact the Home School Support Specialist at (804) 639-8628. Community resources will be available at the time of enrollment based on your student\u2019s individual needs. Click the link below to view course offerings for Matoaca High School.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Matoaca High School Course Offerings<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/ccpsnet.net\/mahs\/home\/instruction\/course-offerings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/ccpsnet.net\/mahs\/home\/instruction\/course-offerings<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Standard Diploma Requirements<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/instruction\/graduation\/standard.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/instruction\/graduation\/standard.shtml<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Advanced Diploma Requirements<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/instruction\/graduation\/advanced_studies.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/instruction\/graduation\/advanced_studies.shtml<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Graduation Planning<\/strong><\/p><p>Your student will be assigned a counselor who will individually plan with the student for their educational goals. Your student\u2019s counselor will be happy to meet with you to discuss specific requirements for the Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma.<\/p><p><strong>Transition Programs<\/strong><\/p><p>Matoaca High School is proud to be home to both a transition program for incoming freshman (SPIRIT Mentors) and for students who transfer during the school year (Earn Your Stripes).<\/p><p><strong>College Support for Seniors<\/strong><\/p><p>Matoaca High School partners with our local EOC to provide opportunities for military connected students and first generation college students. An EOC representative is available during a student\u2019s senior to assist the student and their family through the college and scholarship search process, as well as college applications, and FAFSA paperwork for financial aid.<\/p><p><strong>Get Involved at Matoaca<\/strong><\/p><p>We have several parent organizations who support our school including our Parent Teacher Organization, Athletic Booster, Band Boosters, and Choral Boosters. For information on joining the booster organizations, see you student\u2019s teacher or coach.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/ccpsnet.net\/mahs\/home\/information\/pto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/ccpsnet.net\/mahs\/home\/information\/pto<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Families<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/support\/student_family\/military\/va_laws\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/support\/student_family\/military\/va_laws\/index.shtml<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/support\/student_family\/military\/va_council\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/support\/student_family\/military\/va_council\/index.shtml<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Additional Resources for Military Families<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/support\/student_family\/military\/resources\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/support\/student_family\/military\/resources\/index.shtml<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Points of Contact<\/strong>:<\/p><p>School-Based Military Student Support<br \/>Rashad Ferebee, School Counselor<br \/>Matoaca High School<br \/><a href=\"mailto:lauren_Porter@ccpsnet.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">rashad_ferebee@ccpsnet.net<\/a><br \/>(804) 590\u20133108 (ext. 4221)<\/p><p>Military School Liaison Officer (SLO)<br \/>Chaundra Taswell<br \/>chaundra.e.taswell.naf@mail.mil<br \/>(804) 765-3813<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Matoaca High School Home of the Warriors! 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