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Area Schools
Guantanamo Bay Area
Guantanamo Bay has one Pre-K to 12th unit school. W.T. Sampson is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). W.T. Sampson's Registration webpage provides detailed information and a comprehensive list of required documents needed to enroll student. If you need more information regarding a specific issue, please do not hesitate to contact your School Liaison for assistance.
Registration
Online school registration is currently available for families registering in schools serviced by DoDEA. DoDEA parents are also required to annually re-register their student(s). Schools will notify parents when it is time to re-register their students. During this process, parents will be able to update contact information, update Sponsor’s employment status, and indicate whether their student will return for the upcoming school year.
DoDEA School Age Requirements
A child must be:
- four years old by September 1 to attend Prekindergarten (Pre-K) or Sure Start
- five years old by September 1 to enroll in Kindergarten
- six years old by September 1 to attend first grade
Checklist for Inbound GTMO Families
- Updated Immunization record with flu shot within the calendar year of enrollment
- Birth Certificate - original or certified copy (or non-expired passport)
- Official Original PCS Orders
- Copy of the lease agreement/housing documentation, first page only with dependents listed (different from acknowledgement)
- Any IEP/504/medical records that pertain to the child attending school must be brought in to be copied and kept on file
- If active duty sponsor is a stepparent to the child, please provide a copy of the marriage certificate and the military ID of the spouse
Free and Reduced Meals (FARM)
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school year, breakfasts and lunches administered by the Student Meal Program outside of the continental United States (OCONUS), will incorporate an associated fee unless authorized as free or reduced. Since March 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waived the cost of student meals, however, this policy waiver expired on 30 June 2022, and as a result, meals will no longer be free of charge.
The Navy Exchange Service Command School Meal Program operates the DoD Student Meal Program (SMP) in 9 OCONUS locations. The SMP offers meals, on a break-even basis, in accordance with USDA nutrition standards. Whole grains, lean proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, and low-fat milk are offered on a daily basis. The mission of the NEX Student Meal Program is to provide delicious and nutritious meals to students.
To apply for free or reduced-price student meals, applications can be submitted. Applications must be resubmitted each year for free and reduced-price meal eligibility and can be turned in anytime during the year. All families are encouraged to apply no matter their economic situation. For additional information and application click here: www.myNavyExchange.com/smp
School Hours
K-12th grade students attend school from 7:55 AM to 2:45 PM. Each Wednesday, students will be dismissed at 1:45 PM.
Pre-K/Sure Start students attend school from 7:55 AM to 1:45 PM. Each Wednesday, students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Dress Code
W.T. Sampson students do not wear school uniforms. However, they must abide the by school's dress code policy. You may review the current policy by reading the Student Handbook here.
School Communication Methods
W.T. Sampson communicates to families to a variety of channels. Communication channels include: Telephone call, Email, Facebook, Weekly Newsletters, and on their School News webpage.
Emergency school closure occurs when unforeseen circumstances such as broken water pipes, flooding, loss of power, severe weather, etc., warrant closure to be initiated during non-school hours. The decision to close the school is made through input from the administrators, our superintendent, and the Commander. An announcement of the closure will be broadcast on TV and/or radio, DNS, and through the base command units.
