Resources for Military Students & Families

Our Commitment: "Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Today"

Welcome to Southeast Lauderdale High School!

At Southeast Lauderdale High School, we proudly embrace our military community, recognizing the valuable contributions and unique needs of our students from military families. Our commitment is encapsulated this motto: "We will provide a safe environment where ALL are challenged, held accountable, guided, and nurtured."

As an educational institution, we strive for excellence. Our comprehensive curriculum enables students to explore foundational subjects while also providing opportunities for growth through Advanced Placement Courses, Dual Enrollment Classes, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.

Our dynamic and caring faculty, committed to creating an award-winning learning environment, works tirelessly to instill in each student a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed in EVERY aspect of life.

We extend a warm invitation to military families, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Explore the resources dedicated to military families below, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. At Southeast Lauderdale High School, we're not just a school; we're a community that values and supports each and every student.

Transition Planning for Military Families

Southeast Lauderdale High School is dedicated to making military dependent students feel welcome and have all the support they need. Upon arrival:

The parent will Identify as Active Duty when registering at our school.
The parent will fill out a form to meet with our School Military Point of Contact, Mrs. Rebecca Beard.
The Counselor, Ms. Emily Gibson, will meet with the parents and the student to evaluate academic history and determine proper placement in classes.
The student and family will tour the campus with a member of SEHS Leads.
The counselor will check in with student weekly for the first few weeks to answer questions and help them find community.

Registration Application

A Military Family's Guide to School Transitions

Academic Planning for Military Families

We welcome military families to Southeast, and we are prepared to assist those students as they transition to our school. Our school counselor, Ms. Emily Gibson, desires to make the move as seamless as possible.

Ms. Gibson will review academic records of the previous school and parents will be given the opportunity identify areas of particular importance to the success of the student. Students will be included, as needed, in enrichment or advanced classes . If necessary, students and parents will be included in academic interventions. Teachers and counselor will be available to meet to discuss any parental concerns.

The Lauderdale County Student Planning Tool will help determine credits that transfer from previous schools and provide options for graduation, CTE and dual enrollment.

Graduation requirements can be found in the LCSD Handbook on page 14 as well as the SEHS website .

Military Interstate Compact- MIC3

The Council of State Governments (CSG), in cooperation with the US Department of Defense, drafted this Interstate Compact to address some of the educational challenges transitioning children of military families face. The Compact addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation. In addition, the Compact provides for a detailed governance structure at both the state and national levels with built-in enforcement and compliance mechanisms.

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Families

Students may join clubs on campus once enrolled and participate in the many athletic teams offered. Students may also participate in military-based events such as Veteran's Day, Purple Up Day in April, and Military Career informational events.

Family Resources:

Military Family Resources:

Information on the School's Student-Led Transition Program

SEHS Leads is an on-campus organization led by Mrs. Rebecca Beard dedicated to the betterment of Southeast Lauderdale High School through various activities through the school year. Each member is a peer tutor/mentor assigned to a group of students.

For our military family students, a member of SEHS Leads will be assigned to the individual student to make sure that student feels welcomed and has all the support they need. Upon arrival, a student leader will:

Meet with the student, family and counselor (website and social media sites shared with families)
Give the student a tour around campus
Assist students with our campus, events, organizations, and athletic teams
Check-ins will be scheduled to answer questions or concerns

Exceptional Student Education Services

The goal of our Exceptional Education Services is to inspire each student to become a productive member of society by becoming a problem solver and a life-long learner.

We offer extensive opportunities to each student in their least restrictive environment, so we are able to fulfill our mission as outlined in each eligible student's Individualized Education Plan.

If you have a child that is in need of exceptional educational services, please inform the school during enrollment.

LCSD Special Services Procedure Manual 2023

Dianne Freeman, Director of Special Services

302 46th Court

P. O. Box 5498

Meridian, MS 39302

601 693-1683

Military Recognition Events

Southeast Lauderdale recognizes our military community through various events throughout the year. These include:

Veterans Day Program during the month of November
Participation in the local Veterans Day Parade
U.S. History makes Veterans Day cards for the VA Hospital in Jackson, MS
Honor Wall of Active, Reserve, and Retired Service Members
Packing Military Care Packages for Christmas
Month of the Military Child during the month of April
Purple Up Day on April 19 on which all students are encouraged to wear purple to honor military kids
Host recruiters from all branches of the military that speak to students

Southeast Lauderdale is thankful for all past, current, and future military families and their sacrifices!

Mental Health Resources

Southeast Lauderdale recognizes that military life can be a source of psychological stress for children. Multiple deployments, frequent moves, and school transitions all add to the stress of school-age military children. In addition they must cope with normal developmental stressors such as establishing peer relationships.

Mental health resources are available in our community to work with children to combat the stressors that may cause mental health issues.

Weems Mental Health: Services offered for military members and families by providing a range of outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults, including mental health therapy, medication evaluation and management, community support services, and more.

Fleet & Family Support Center: Provides programs, counseling, and training for children and family members of the U.S. Navy. This office is located at NAS Meridian.
Military One-Source: Provides non-medical counseling services for children and youth of service members. Military. One Source also provides service members with resources and support to address a variety of issues and help build important life skills.
The Comfort Crew: Support for social and emotional resiliency of military kids (provides comfort kits to military children)
Blue Star Families: Support, connect, empowerment for military families created by other military families. Blue Star Families are committed to connecting military families with their neighbors for support

Hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK or text "TALK" to 741741

MS Suicide Hotline
601-713-4357

Region 8 Crisis Line
1-877-657-4098

Department of Mental Health Helpline
1-877-210-8513

Partnership for Drug Free Kids
1-855-378-4373 (1-855-DRUGFREE)

Students Against Violence
Mississippi Students Against Violence App
The app is available for free download on iPhone and Android phones by searching “Students Against Violence MS”.

School Liaisons

School liaisons are located at each installation and are the main contact for military families, local school systems and installation leadership for school-related matters pre-K through grade 12. School liaisons are experienced professionals who support, advise and build partnerships with the civilian and military community to help address common education challenges of military families.