Military Families
Burroughs High School – Point of Contact
Carrie Cope
Principal – Carrie Cope
(760) 499-1800
MFLC – Military Family Life Counselor
Burroughs High School
(760) 499-1800 ext. 1777
During the school year, the Burroughs High School Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you need information or would like to make an appointment to see a counselor, please contact Mrs. Rolfness at (760) 499-1800 ext. 4003. Email Laura Rolfness
School | Serving Students | |
Mrs. Douglas | A-Dw | |
Mr. Hill | Dy-Li | |
Ms. Graves | Ll-Riz | |
Mr. Vigneault | Ro-Z |
Sierra Sands Unified School District
(760) 499-1600
Sierra Sands Unified School District – New Student Enrollment
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education is an agency within the Government of California that oversees public education. The department oversees funding, testing, and holds local educational agencies accountable for student achievement.
MIC3 – Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission provides academic guidance for military families transitioning from one duty station to the next.
City of Ridgecrest – Activities
(760) 499-5151
City of Ridgecrest – Activities
School Liaison Officer – Jessie Vasquez
Office (760) 939-7135
Help schools better understand the challenges military families face
Inform parents about local school policies (graduation requirements, after school programs, youth sponsorship and homeschooling)
Connect military families and schools through partnership initiatives
Conduct workshops to help parents navigate educational transition and advocate for their children
NAWC-WD – China Lake
Fleet and Family Services
Military and Family Life Counselor – Adult Services
(442) 222-0083
The Military and Family Life Counseling program supports service members, their families and survivors with confidential non-medical counseling where they are stationed. Non-medical counseling can help individuals address issues such as improving relationships at home and work, stress management, adjustment difficulties, parenting, and grief or loss.
CYP – Child and Youth Programs
Mary Graves
Installation Director
Child and Youth Programs
Navy Region Southwest
NAWC-WD – China Lake
(760) 939-0884
(760) 939-3171
CDD - Director - Sherry Good
Child Development Centers - Early childhood and preschool education
Family Child Care - In-home childcare with certified providers
School-age Care Programs - K-6th grade, before/after school
(760) 428-5556
Ages served: 13-18 years old
Boys & Girls Club of America affiliate
4H program
Registration is FREE (required)
Optional parent orientation available
Weekly Clubs
Homework Club (daily)
4H Science Club
Keystone Club
Art Club
Torch Club
Open Recreation Activities
Dodgeball
Triple Play or Wild Card
Volleyball
Basketball
Bowling
Fleet and Family Support Center
NAWC-WD 760-939-4545
Director Tam Nguyen (760) 939-4551
PFM - Personal Finance Manager Jenny Rodriguez (760) 939-1018
One-stop-shop for family readiness information and services. Centers are open to all service members and their families, regardless of the service member's branch.
Dining Services (Galleys and Food & Beverage)
Fleet, Family and Child Programs
Housing (Bachelor, Family, and Navy Gateway Inns & Suites)
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The Navy’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) assists Navy families with special needs. If you have an exceptional family member, EFMP enrollment is mandatory so that the US Navy can provide you and your family support, to include duty station recommendations that have adequate medical and educational facilities for your family.
MCEC – Military Child Education Coalition
Military-connected children’s academic, social and emotional needs are recognized, supported and appropriate responses provided.
Parents, and other supporting adults, are empowered with the knowledge to ensure military-connected children are college, workforce and life-ready.
A strong community of partners is committed to support an environment where military-connected children thrive.
SchoolQuest is a free, online tool that helps parents of military-connected children to prepare for the frequent school moves and other unique stressors of a military lifestyle. The website serves as a virtual hub where parents and students can find helpful information, tools, and resources centralized on a single platform.
Military OneSource offers a variety of helpful content and services for military service members and their families. Their services include private, non-medical counseling, consultations and coaching, and life chat for individual questions.
Tutor.com is an online tutoring service that has partnered with the DoD to help support military-connected students. Tutor.com is free for all military-connected students.
Works to empower families to thrive as they serve. They are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.
Additional Useful Links:
Burroughs High School Course Description Guide.
Burroughs High School Student Handbook.
Burroughs High School Athletics Information.