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Military Families

Burroughs High School – Point of Contact

Carrie Cope

Principal – Carrie Cope

Email 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
Counselors:

Serving Students
with Last Names:

Email

Mrs. Douglas

A-Dw

Email Rosemary Douglas

Mr. Hill

Dy-Li

Email John Hill

Ms. Graves

Ll-Riz

Email Kerri Graves

Mr. Vigneault

Ro-Z

Email David Vigneault

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

Email 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

Child Development Center

(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

1318 Youth Center

(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

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

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

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.

Blue Star Families

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.