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Marine Corps
School Liaison Program
2258 Mitscher Way
Bldg. 2258
San Diego, CA 92145
858-307-8625
858-307-6633
312-267-8625
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Each installation provides information about the types of schools and programs offered on or near your installation for your child. Learn about the types of programs, guidelines and requirements for each school. Whether you choose to send your child to a Department of Defense School, a private school or public school, your installation can help you explore all of your options to make the right decision for you and your child.
The closest school districts to MCAS Miramar are the San Diego Unified and Poway Unified School Districts.
The busing of school children varies between districts. Before buying or renting a house or apartment, call the district to find out what is offered in that district. San Diego Unified School District, for instance, does not offer busing except for those involved in magnet schools, voluntary integration programs or special education. The Poway School District does provide transportation for a fee but only after certain walking distances. There is no Department of Defense school on board MCAS Miramar.
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego Unified School District serves over 135,000 students, and has marked more than 150 years of service to San Diego's children. It is the second largest district in California, and eighth largest urban district in the United States. The student population is extremely diverse, representing more than 15 ethnic groups and over 60 languages and dialects.
Since its founding on July 1, 1854, the district has grown from a small, rented school building with one teacher to its current state-more than 221 educational facilities with 14,555 full-time equivalent staff positions representing more than 15,800 employees. The district's educational facilities include 118 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, 29 high schools, 35 charter schools, and 15 atypical or alternative schools. For more information on the San Diego School District, visit San Diego Unified School District.
Poway Unified School District
The Poway Unified School District is located in northern San Diego County, California. Encompassing an area of 100 square miles, district schools are situated in suburban San Diego and throughout the rural city of Poway. PUSD operates 23 elementary schools (K-5), six middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), and one continuation high school. Twenty-three schools are located in the city of San Diego; eleven schools in the city of Poway. The District serves approximately 33,000 students and is the third-largest school district in the county.
For information on meals, enrollment school programs, bus service, etc. visit Poway Unified Schools District website.
The Education Center has two higher learning institutions that offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. These institutions offer programs aboard the military installation, online, and on campus locations in the local area.
New Postsecondary Complaint System
Who should submit a complaint? If you or your family member receives active duty military Tuition Assistance or is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Scholarship recipient, and are experiencing problems with your school, you are encouraged to submit feedback through the following PECS website, PECS
Testing Programs
The Education Center offers a variety of tests, free of charge, to eligible patrons. Please contact the testing office at smbmiramartesting@usmc.mil for additional information and and assistance. Tests offered include:
Prior registration is required for all tests. Contact the Education Center at 858-307-1801 to schedule an exam.
Tuition Assistance
Military Tuition Assistance is available to eligible active duty Marines Corps personnel. The TA program FY maximum is $4,500 per year, $250 per semester credit hour. First time TA users must complete Personal Readiness Seminar and the TA Brief, which is conducted every Wednesday at 1130 sharp at the HUB, BLDG 5305.
MCAS Miramar's Education Office is located inside the HUB in Bldg. 5305. For a full list of services, visit the Education Center for call 858-307-1801 for more information.
The School Liaison Program Mission is to identify and coordinate community resources to reduce the impact of the mobile military lifestyle on military school-aged children and families; to implement predictable support services that assist children/youth with relocations, life transitions and achieving academic success; and to provide a wide range of resources that facilitate school transitions to parents, students, school, commanders and communities.
Most of the area surrounding the base falls into the San Diego Unified School District.
If you are planning on living in the Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Sabre Springs, Carmel Mountain Ranch, 4S Ranch, or Rancho Bernardo areas (92064, 92127, 92128, 92129), your child will attend a school in the Poway Unified School District.
For information on other districts in the county, please visit this page.
To ease the transition, we recommend hand-carrying your child’s shot records, latest report card, and birth certificate(s). Please verify that the children have all the necessary immunizations required to begin school in San Diego. These requirements may be found on the parent information page for SDUSD listed above.
Another helpful option is to ask your child’s current teacher to write a letter of introduction to his/her new teacher. Within this letter, the “sending” teacher can outline the strengths, weaknesses, learning style, and personality of your child to the new, “receiving” teacher. These tend to be positive and can help a new teacher get to know your child immediately. Writing such a letter is not required, and would require the willingness of your child’s sending teachers to do so. If not possible, a letter of introduction from your (parent) perspective could also prove beneficial to the school in determining the appropriate class/program placement for your child, in addition to the official school records they receive.
The one aspect of local schools that surprises our families transitioning into the area is that SDUSD provides almost no transportation to/from school. This means that parents are responsible for transporting their children. There are few exceptions:
Students with disabilities who qualify for special education and transportation.
Students who are enrolled in before-after school childcare at the MCAS Miramar Child, Youth, and Teen Center (select schools only).
Students who attend a magnet school with at least 10 students to transport to and from the same location.
An option to pursue if you would like to attend a school other than your neighborhood school is to complete the enrollment options application and request an intradistrict transfer to another school within the district (School of Choice). If you choose to pursue the school choice/transfer option, you will be responsible for providing transportation to and from school for your child, regardless of the distance. To apply for a school of choice within San Diego Unified, please visit the Enrollment Options site here.
Phone: 858-307-6633/8625
Email: smbmiramarmccs.4kids@usmc.mil
Additional school information can be found through the following resources: