Military Families

Welcome to SWISD and Resnik Middle School! Our goal is to make your move to our district/campus as smooth as possible. We understand that military life often comes with frequent moves, new environments, and unique challenges for both students and parents. Our campus is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment where every student feels valued, connected, and prepared for success.

Our goal is to ensure students feel a sense of belonging from the moment they arrive on our campus. Through strong relationships, campus resources, and a caring school community, we strive to make every transition a positive experience and provide the quality education and support our military-connected students deserve.

Relocation Information

Transition Program

Resnik Middle School connects new students with a student ambassador through our Student Ambassador Program. Student ambassadors help military-connected and new students adjust to their new school environment, become familiar with campus routines, and build positive peer connections.
The Student Ambassador Program is a student-led initiative that promotes leadership, inclusion, school involvement, and a welcoming campus culture for all students.

Clubs & Organization

Resnik hosts an a variety of clubs and organizations for students to get involved, including but not limited to:

- - Chess Club
  - Mas y Mas
  - Student Council
  - Gamma Sigma
  - Sports (7th/8th grade): Volleyball, Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Tennis, Track, Soccer

Tutoring Opportunities

Contact your child’s teacher for exact tutoring days and times.
Please note that bus transportation is provided a couple of days a week for tutoring services
Tutor.com/military is a no-cost online tutoring and homework help service that is available 24/7 to U.S. military & their families

Additional Information:

View the Student Code of Conduct
For specific contact information, click the Staff tab.

Enrollment and Registration

Registration is completed online. Parents can complete registration HERE

The following documents will need to be uploaded:

Official State Issued Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
State Issued Picture ID of Parent or Legal Guardian
Current Immunization Record
Current Proof of Residency

Additional Items:

Extended Residence Form
Power of Attorney
Divorce Decree, Court Orders
Prior District Transcript

Academic Planning

Counseling and Support for Military Families

Mental Health Support/Counseling Services

Free counseling is available to military families. Learn more at Military & Family Life Counseling or visit the Military and Family Readiness Center on JBSA-Lackland at 1550 Wurstsmith St, building 5725, room 212. 78236. Call 210-984-1076 or 210-238-5528 for questions and appointments.
Endeavors
Military One Source - Military Life Counseling Program
Family Service - Free Programs for Military
Gold Star Moms -is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our country
Gold Star Wives - provides support for widows/widowers of service members who died on active duty
Southwest C.A.R.E.S Mental Health Center - free counseling through the district

Educational Organizations

Military Child Education Coalition
Tutor.com- provides free tutoring
Partners in Promise - provides support to military children with Special Needs
Purple Up USA
We Go Public
Region 20
Texas Education Agency

Additional Resources

USO San Antonio
Fisher House - provides housing when you have a service member hospitalized for injury, illness or disease

Employment

Southwest ISD - Click Here
Recruit Military - Assist with job searching, resume building and upcoming job fairs

Resnik Military Liaison

The campus-based military liaison serves as an advocate for the military community and integrates the military student into campus. Their role is to provide resources and program information support to military families. They serve as the primary point of contact for school-related matters, assists military families with educational issues, coordinates with local school systems and forges partnerships between the military, community and schools. They oversee staff development initiatives and coordinate a range of events, such as Purple Up Activities, Veterans' Day Programs and Military Child Appreciation Activities.

They specialize in serving military families with PreK-12 school age children and are able to provide information about the local school system and community. The liaisons will support parents with the Interstate Compact for the Education of Military Students interpretation, serve as a link between military families and ensure maximum educational opportunities for academic success.

Resnik Middle School Military Liaison: Celina Barrera, LMSW|Resnik Campus Social Worker; [email protected]

The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Military Compact) exists to strengthen transitions and close educational gaps as military children move to a new school district in another state. Texas has been a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) since 2009. As of 2014, all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, have joined the Military Compact. The compact applies to Active Duty Service Members, National Guard, Veterans medically discharged or retired for one year, and members who die on active duty. [TEA, 2004]

MIC3 Guide for Parents, School Officials and Public Administrators

Resnik Middle School received a Purple Star Campus Designation for the 25-26 school year.