Education

Public School Options

Families residing in Liberty Housing aboard MCLB Albany may choose Dougherty County, Lee County, or Worth County public schools. Transportation varies by district.

Dougherty County School System (DCSS)

Website: https://www.docoschools.org

DCSS includes multiple elementary, middle, and high schools, along with several learning centers. Active-duty families living on MCLB Albany or within Dougherty County may attend any DCSS school of choice.

Transportation: DCSS provides bus transportation on base, with pick-up/drop-off throughout Liberty Housing.

Registration Requirements:

• Online registration (via DCSS website)
• Proof of residency (housing lease or orders)
• For assistance call 229-431-1264

Note: Contact the School Liaison Office for bus schedules.

Worth County School System (WCSS)

Website:

WCSS consists of a primary, elementary, middle, and high school, plus a Pre-K program (age 5 by Sept 1).

Eligibility: Active-duty families assigned to MCLB Albany and living aboard the installation may attend WCSS.

Transportation: WCSS provides bus transportation on base throughout Liberty Housing.

Registration Requirements:

• Online registration via WCSS
• Lease agreement and/or active-duty orders
• Registrar located at each school

Lee County School System (LCSS)

Website: https://www.lee.k12.ga.us

LCSS includes eight schools (Primary, Elementary, Middle East/West, Ninth Grade Campus, and High School), plus Pre-K (age 5 by Sept 1).

Eligibility: Families living aboard MCLB Albany may attend Lee County Schools; however:

Transportation:

• Parents must provide transportation if residing aboard MCLB Albany
• Bus transportation is provided only for Lee County residents

Registration Requirements:

• Online registration via LCSS
• Lease agreement OR military orders (orders allow 30 days to submit residency proof)
• Registrar contact: 229-903-2133| registrar@lee.k12.ga.us

The Voluntary Education and Personal & Professional Development Office has the latest information on local colleges, continuing education, tuition assistance and adult education. In-state rates apply for the active duty military and their family members. The Base Education Office should be your first stop if you are considering starting or completing your higher education goals. For additional information, please contact the Lifelong Learning Staff at 229-639-5426/5767.

School Liaison Program (SLP)

Mission:
The School Liaison Program identifies and coordinates community resources to reduce the impact of the mobile military lifestyle on school-age children. School Liaisons support transitions, provide educational resources, and serve as the link between parents, schools, commands, and community agencies.

The SLP assists families with:

• School transitions (K–12 and post-secondary)
• Public, private, charter, and homeschool information
• Registration requirements
• Special education resources
• Local education policies and academic programs

There are no DoDEA schools aboard MCLB Albany. Families living on the installation may choose from Dougherty, Lee, or Worth County schools. Families residing off base attend schools in their residential district.

Contact the School Liaison Officer:
Phone: 229-639-7497

MCLB Albany School Liaison email address: mclbaschoolliaison@usmc.mil

Active-duty families who are assigned to MCLB Albany and live aboard the installation have various school opportunities with our local and surrounding county school districts.

Public School Information:

Baconton Community Charter School (BCCS)

Website: http://bccsblazers.org

Registration requires domicile in Dougherty, Worth, or Lee Counties. Please call (229) 787-9999 for more information.

Dougherty County School System (DCSS)

Children of active-duty service members living aboard MCLB Albany Liberty Housing, and/or residing in Dougherty County, have the option to attend the school of their choice in DCSS. DCSS provides bus transportation aboard the Base. Please visit the school website to complete online registration. If there are questions, call 229-431-1264 for assistance. Be sure to have a copy of your housing lease agreement and/or proof of active military orders when registering for school.

Lee County School System (LCSS)

Children of active-duty, assigned to MCLB Albany, and residing aboard the installation, have the option to attend LCCS. Parents must provide transportation. If you are a Lee County resident, bus transportation is provided. Please visit the Lee County website and complete the online registration. If you have any questions, email registrar@lee.k12.ga.us or call 229-903-2133. You will need a copy of your Liberty Housing lease agreement for proof of residency, as well as your military orders for enrollment. Proof of residency must be submitted to the registrar’s office within 30 days of registration.

Worth County School System (WCSS)

http://www.worthschools.net

Children of active-duty, stationed at MCLB Albany and residing aboard the installation, may attend WCSS. Bus transportation is provided by WCSS for pick-up/drop-off, throughout Liberty Housing. Please visit the WCSS website to complete the registration online. Be sure you have a copy of your Liberty Housing lease agreement and/ active military Orders for presentation to the Worth County Board of Education Registrar as proof to complete the residency form.

Private School Information:

1. Sherwood Christian Academy: 229-888-5677 or 229-888-2277
2. Deerfield Windsor School: 229-435-1301
3. Byne Christian School: 229-436-0173
4. Montessori Preparatory Academy of Lee: 229-231-2151

**Note: Tuition assistance is available for Sherwood Christian Academy and Deerfield Windsor through their FACTS application process located on the schools' websites.

For military families interested in homeschooling options, you can find more information by searching for the below:

• Southwest Georgia Homeschool Association
• Classical Conversations

Dual Enrollment Information:

There are several dual enrollment programs which affords high school students the opportunity to take college courses during their matriculation in high school. By the end of their high school year, students can receive an associate’s degree when they graduate from high school. Several of the public high schools and private schools (9th-12th grade), have partnerships with the local and surrounding county colleges/universities. Dual enrollment can be discussed with your child’s assigned Guidance Counselor once school enrollment and registration are complete. Please ensure your child has taken the ACT, SAT, or even the ACCUPLACER test to assist in the evaluation process. These assessments are just a few examples of accepted placement testing scores colleges will use for participation in dual enrollment programs.

Required Documentation for School Registration:

• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Immunization on GA Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization Form 3231, and an ear, eye, and dental screening on GA Department of Public Health Form 3300. (For students coming from a Georgia public school, your school should have these documents. If you are coming from out of state, the immunization and EED can be obtained through a Georgia doctor’s office or any Georgia Public Health Department, or our Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany)
• Transcripts (official and/or unofficial). More than likely the schools will request this information.
• Proof of residency (Rental/Lease Agreement or Purchase Agreement)
• Copy of Military Orders.

**Note: The family member(s) that are being enrolled in the school must be listed on the service members Orders.

Immunization Information:

All immunization records must be transferred over to the GA form once you arrive and register your child for school. Most schools will give you 30 days to get this information to the Registrar’s Office. If you are assigned to the Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, they will assist you with this form. Please call 229-639-7886.