Where will my child go to school?
Students living on the installation attend,
· North Polk Elementary (PreK-K)
· Parkway Elementary (1st-4th)
· Middle, Junior and High Schools (determined by your on-post address).
o Vernon Middle School (5th-6th)
o Leesville Junior High (7th-8th)
o Leesville High School (9th-12th)
o Pickering Elementary (5th and 6th)
o Pickering High School (7th-12th)
Families living in the surrounding communities will attend school in Vernon or Beauregard parishes. Please reach out to Fort Polk School Support Services for more information. Tiffany Koch and Lindsay Sloggett, School Liaison Officers,
337-537-6673
usarmy.polk.imcom-fmwrc.mbx.slo@mail.mil
Can we choose any school?
The Vernon Parish School Board (VPSB) the installation’s local education agency (LEA) does allow out of zone attendance. Families must complete an out-of-zone attendance agreement.
Please reach out to Fort Polk School Support Services for more information. Tiffany Koch and Lindsay Sloggett, School Liaison Officers, 337-537-6673
usarmy.polk.imcom-fmwrc.mbx.slo@mail.mil
How can the Military Interstate Child’s Compact Commission (MIC3) help our Family during the transition?
The MIC3 supports Families with academic placement,Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Accommodation Plans (IAPs/504Plans).
In addition it provides guidance for best practices relatedto high school graduation and transcript transfers as well as access toextracurricular activities and sports.
School Liaison Officers are your installation school-ageeducation and educational transition experts. Let us provide assistance to make sure your transition is as seamless aspossible.
Please reach out to Fort Johnson School Support Services formore information and to share ideas. Tiffany Koch and Lindsay Sloggett, School Liaison Officers, 337-537-6673
usarmy.polk.imcom-fmwrc.mbx.slo@mail.mil
What intervention and enrichment activities do the schools have?
Our Local Education Agencies offer Response TieredIntervention (RTI). This provides smallgroup instruction in core academic areas.
The schools also offer various enrichment activities perschool based on student interest, grant funding and school needs assessmentdata.
Extracurricular activities are also offered based on studentinterest and availability of school resources.
Please reach out to share the types of programming you areinterested in seeing our local schools. We would love to work with installation partners and the local educationagencies to provide the type of programming you want to see.
Please reach out to Fort Polk School Support Services formore information and to share ideas. Tiffany Koch and Lindsay Sloggett, School Liaison Officers, 337-537-6673
usarmy.polk.imcom-fmwrc.mbx.slo@mail.mil
What is the process for playing sports?
If your child is interested in participating in LouisianaHigh School Athletic Association (LHSAA) please leave your contact informationfor the coach and athletic director upon registration.
Fort Polk School Support Services can provide oversightduring the tryout process and eligibility determination process. Please reach out with any questions orconcerns. Tiffany Koch and LindsaySloggett, School Liaison Officers, 337-537-6673
usarmy.polk.imcom-fmwrc.mbx.slo@mail.mil
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Fort Polk Child and Youth Services also offers an arraysports (seasonal) and instructional programs. Please reach out with questions and to receive registration information,337-531-6004.
Where can we get notary services?
TheFort Polk Office of Soldier and Family Services provides free notary servicesfor Soldiers, Dependents, and Retirees on a walk-in basis. If you need notary services, come by the Officeat Building 1454 (next to the Showboat) Monday – Friday 0830 – 1130 and Monday– Thursday 1330 – 1600. Notary servicesfor signing closing documents on real property require an appointment. Please call 337-531-2580.
What services does Fort Polk Legal Assistance provide?
Weprovide services for most areas of the law, to include Family Law Matters, suchas divorces, support, and custody; Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; Consumer issues,such as lemon laws, cell phone contracts, and landlord/tenant laws; Immigrationissues; and Tax issues. For moreinformation on our services, please call us at 337-531-2580.
What are the Fort Polk Legal Assistance's hours?
Mondaythrough Friday 0800 – 1200
Monday through Thursday 1300 – 1630
How do we make an appointment with Fort Polk Legal Assistance?
Callthe front desk at 337-531-2580. If youleave a voice mail, we will get back to you within 24 business hours.
Where can we find more information about Fort Polk Legal Assistance?
Youcan find more information on the Fort Polk Legal Assistance page and on the Fort Polk Legal Assistance sharepoint page and the Fort Polk Legal AssistanceFacebook page.
How do we sign up for Child Care?
Goonto MCC.com (Military Child Care), create an account, search and requestcare, manage your request, and ensure that your profile is up to date. Wealso recommend that you come to building 400 parent central services toregister your child prior to being offered a care.
How do I sign my child up for Sports?
CallParent and Outreach services at 337-531-1955 to set up an appointment for aninitial registration at building 400. You will need to have a currentsports physical when you come. Once you have registered you can stop in atbuilding 400 and sign your child up for sports and camps. **Sports Physicalsare only good for one year**
How long is the waitlist?
Thewaitlist is always changing. Care of offered based on priority. To seewhat priority your family falls into, visit https://www.mcccentral.com/training-center/components/dod-priority-changes.
How much is Child Care?
Careis based off your total family income. During registration for care we will askthat you bring the last two current LES/ paystubs for both sponsor and spouse,we can then help you determine how much you would pay for care.
Want to start a home-based business?
Home Based Business, or HBBs, are operated by family members of the U.S. Army soldiers or civilians who provide a service to other U.S. forces members and affiliates. Family members stationed at Fort Polk may want to work out of their home and try their hand at starting a business in or out of their government quarters.
Examples of services are tutoring, singing and dancing lessons, accounting and tax services, word processing, childcare and similar skills. In addition, multi-level sales activities (i.e. Avon, Tupperware and Pampered Chef) are typical HBB activities.
For a listing of authorized Home Based Businesses and Cottage Food Businesses operating on Fort Polk, click here.
What services are available in the area for my Family (enrolled or not enrolled)?
Service dependent. Walkthrough the SM/ FM with services available. Typically, complete Family Needs Assessment/Family Service Plan.
How do I transfer my child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan)?
Discuss MIC3 (military interstate compact agreement) and walk themthrough the process of IEP cover-letter. Provide school specific informationbased off grade(s) and Special Education department for Vernon or BeauregardParish. Offer to review IEP goals/ accommodations and discuss transitions; completeFamily Needs Assessment/ Family Service Plan.
How do I transfer my current referrals/ make an appointment with a provider for my EFM and Family?
Service dependent. Discussmedical records, needs to transfer, dependent on provider location (on/offbase). Provide form and instructions for transferring medical records fromprevious PCM or specialists. Discuss Case Management roles and provide information/referral, case dependent.
I have a family member who I think needs to enroll; what do I do? (Often with move, unfamiliar of EFMP until newcomers, or new diagnosis)
Walk through EFMP; typicallycompleting Family Needs Assessment/ Family Service Plan. Provide enrollmentforms, instructions, welcome letter, flyer, and resources via email, or packetif in person. Discuss family needs and if services are needed through FNA/ FSP.
My Family member need accommodations in housing, can you assist?
Discuss needs and coordinatewith Corvias. Verify enrollment in EFMP prior to referral. Assist inaccommodations where needed; complete Family Needs Assessment.
How do I register my child in the EFMP program for childcare?
Provide information on CYS andforms. Discuss Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT) to provideaccommodations for EFM in the CYS setting and provide MIAT flyer.
I have a family member enrolled, how and when do I need to update enrollment?
Verify validation date. Provide EFMP enrollment forms and instructions.Discuss family needs and if services are needed through FNA/FSP.
I am active duty and need urgent care. What are my options?
Seek care at a military hospital or clinic when/whereavailable or contact your PCM or call the Nurse Advice Line 1-800-TRICARE(874-2273) to request a referral before getting civilian care.
I am a dependent of an active duty and need urgent care. What are my options?
: If enrolled to TRICARE Prime no referral is requiredbut you must use TRICARE authorized-network providers to avoid out of pocketcost.
I am TRICARE Select and need urgent care; what are my options?
You don’t need a referral. Youcan get urgent care from any TRICARE authorized urgent care center or provider.
How much does it cost to enroll dependents of active duty into dental?
One dependent is: $11.60 monthly; 2 or more dependents- $30.15 monthlysubject to change each year.
I am getting married and want to add my spouse and step-child to TRICARE. What do I need to do?
Your spouse and step-child(ren) must be registered in DefenseEnrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). 1-800-538-9552 or http://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil and TRICARE within 90days.
How do I enroll to TRICARE Prime?
3 Options:
Online: http://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil
Phone: East Region - Humana Military: 1-800-444-5445
Mail: Humana Military P.O.B. 105838,Atlanta, GA 30348-5838