“From the first moment we entered the school, we knew we were home! The years have only strengthened my faith in PCRS’ military-friendly culture.”
Greetings to all of our military families.
For well over 75 years, PCRS has served military families a in this Christ centered atmosphere! As a Catholic educational institution, we have had the honor and privilege to have partnered with so many military families to assist them in their faith formation and academic success. We wish you and your family a successful school year. We would love to be a part of it because we are committed to the care and education of children of the men and women of our armed forces.
“We enjoyed the love and support we received the 3 years we were stationed in VA and were sad to leave but now after being away for 2 years we are returning and the first call made was to re-enroll our children into Portsmouth Catholic because we know our children will be in loving and caring hands.”
We want to welcome you to the Portsmouth community. Please come by for a tour and see what PCRS is all about.
Thank you for your service.
FAQ
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We are conveniently located …
4 minutes from Interstate 264
8 minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard
11 minutes from Portsmouth Naval Hospital
14 minutes from Portsmouth Coast Guard Base
25 minutes from Norfolk Naval Base
26 minutes from JEB Little Creek – Fort Story
33 minutes from NAS OceanaPlanning Your Arrival
Whether your family is receiving your first permanent change of station orders or you’re a seasoned pro, we welcome you to our community. We understand that moving schools can be a big change, and that’s why we’re here to assist your family.
As soon as you receive verbal orders, let us know! Our admission team will set up a virtual tour or zoom call to tell you more about the school and answer your questions.
For more information about our admissions process, please click here.
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We understand that military children may have varied academic paths. As such, our admissions team meets with our new families one-on-one to ensure their academic requirements. As a result, students are well prepared to transfer to other schools throughout the nation and the worldwide DOD-school system (DoDEA), if orders occur.
Portsmouth Catholic offers a variety of academic support services for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Additionally, our rigorous curriculum prepares students for high school by allowing them to earn high school credits in middle school.
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We have extended care available for all grade levels including our Early Learner and Junior Kindergarten program (ages 3 & 4). Our before school program goes from 6:00am to 7:45am. Our after school program goes from 3:00pm (when the school day ends) to 6:00pm. For more information click here.
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We are so glad you choose to be a part of the Portsmouth Catholic Family and are sorry to see you leave. Families preparing to leave PCRS for military transfers should notify the admission team of your orders and when you expect to be leaving. The admission team will work with your family on your contract release. Once the contract is resolved, the school will release school records.
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The Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children was formed in 2009 by the Virginia General Assembly. Its mission is to assist in easing the transition of military children into schools which often results from frequent moves and deployments of their parents. Click here to learn more about the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND PARENTAL RIGHTS INCLUDING PARENTAL CONSENT
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION PLANS
Support services are listed on the report card in the event a student is placed on a Student Accommodation Plan and has been given accommodations for school work.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the federal law that protects the privacy of student education (scholastic) records. An education record is defined as those records that contain information directly related to a student and which are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or institution.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. For more information click here.
Resources
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Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members, civilian personnel, and their dependents. <<LEARN MORE>>
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Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. <<LEARN MORE>>
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We are on a mission to stand up for, support, and enhance the quality of life for every military family through bold advocacy, innovative programming, and dynamic and responsive solutions. <<LEARN MORE>>
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Military News serve as a hub for military news and information best suited to serve its community. It is published by Virginia Media, a Tribune company, and Military Newspapers of Virginia with the cooperation of the military editorial staffs who also provide content. <<LEARN MORE>>
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MCEC supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle. <<LEARN MORE>>