PGHS Military Support Page
Welcome to the Military Family Support page for Prince George High School! We hope to provide your family with specific
information needed to ensure you have a smooth transition to PGHS! We are here to make sure you and your student feel at home and we are excited to have you join us
The Virginia Department of Education has numerous resources to help you and your family. Please click here to access these resources.
Planning your Arrival to Prince George High School
GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS
To register your student, you will need the following:
● Student’s birth certificate.
● Proof of residency – this can be an electric, gas, or water bill showing usage within the last 30 days.
● School Health Information Form – the school physical form is available online at the Virginia Department of Education’s website. This page will open in a new browser tab . This form should be completed by your child’s physician and should include proof of adequate age-appropriate immunization.
● Custody or court orders – if applicable.
● Foster care information form – if applicable.
● Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 – if applicable.
● You must make an appointment with the School Counseling Office to register your student. That number is 804-733-2720
https://sites.google.com/pgs.k12.va.us/pghscounselingdepartment/home
Preparing your Departure from PGHS
When a student’s family prepares for departure from PGHS please notify
the school as soon as possible. Final grades and departing documents (report card and or
interim, shots, physical, birth certificate, withdrawal form, IEP or 504 if applicable) are
provided to the parent(s) during the withdrawal process. Any other documents are
requested from the receiving school upon enrollment.
Academic Planning for Military Families
● PGCS Student Services Website
● VA Graduation Requirements VDOE
For more information on Special Education Instruction or Advanced Academic Programs
please visit the PGCS Website.
Special Needs Navigation and Parental Rights:
● Your Family's Special Education Rights – Virginia Procedural Safeguards Notice
MORE INFORMATION
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Families
Virginia is a proud member of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for
Military Children Opens in a new browser tab and is committed to the care and
education of the children of the men and women of our armed forces.
The Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for
Military Children (Virginia Council) was formed to assist in easing the transition of the
children of military families into school as a result of frequent moves and deployment
of their parents. Created by the 2009 General Assembly, Virginia joins other states
participating in the compact.
Virginia Code
§ 22.1-360. Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
The purpose of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military
Children is to remove barriers to educational success imposed on children of military
families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents. To learn more
about the compact, visit Virginia's Legislative Information System.
Points of Contact
School Board Office Military Support POC
Robin Germanos
Director of Elementary Education
Phone: 804-733-2700
School-Based Military Support POC
Edwina Clissa
Director of School Counseling
Phone: 804-733-2720 Ext. 15202