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
New students enrolled at Kadena High School will participate in 3 Onboarding Sessions in the first few weeks of arrival. During these sessions, students will receive pertinent information regarding their experience here at KDHS and the island of Okinawa. These sessions will be hosted during the students scheduled P.R.I.M.E and is open to parents and family who are interested in attending. Please reach out to the Transition Center Coordinator for details on upcoming sessions.
- Ambassador Meeting Schedule:
- Thursdays: First and last Thursday of the month during Lunch.
- Room: 117
- PCSing Celebration Sessions:
- Every first Tuesday of each Month
- Schedule of Events:
- 1st Tuesday of each month - Farewell Celebration
- Last Friday of each month - New Student Celebration
The Student Transition Program counselors and ambassadors assist newly arriving students with finding community within their new school. Learn more about the Pacific Region’s Student Transition program
Contact the Kadena HS STP Coordinator(s):
Learn more about the DoDEA Pacific region's Student Transition Program
