Puerto Rico
Requirements to Attend a DoWEA School - U.S. Territories
Eligibility within U.S. Territories (Guam/Puerto Rico)
Eligibility to attend DoWEA schools in the U.S. Territories is outlined in Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code and DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1344.01, Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements for DoWEA Schools.
Revalidation/Re-registration
- If the sponsor's DEROS/PRD has expired, extension orders (IPCOT, R.A.T., Command Letter) are required.
- If the sponsor's DEROS/PRD is indefinite, proof of continued overseas assignment is required.
Transfer and Withdrawal
Parents or legal guardians must fill out a Withdrawal/Records Request form at least two weeks prior to the student's last day of attendance. If the student is leaving within twenty days of the semester, PCS orders must be submitted to the school. If the student is withdrawing due to Early Return of Dependents, a letter from the sponsor's command must be submitted.
Documentation of Proof of Eligibility - U.S. Territories
New Students
New students registering for enrollment in DoWEA Europe, DoWEA Pacific, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba schools overseas are required to provide verification of the following:
- Date of Birth
- Dependent Status
- Active Duty Status of Military Sponsor or Employment Status of Civilian Sponsor
- Status of non-DoW sponsor (other Federal Agencies)
Returning Students
- Active Duty Status of Military Sponsor or Employment Status of Civilian Sponsor
- Status of non-DoW sponsor (other Federal Agencies)
Early Withdrawal - Overseas
Moving to Another Location?
- Please complete the Student Withdrawal / Records Release Form and return to the Student Services Department.
- Be sure to speak with your counselor so they can coordinate with the new school if necessary (especially with Juniors and Seniors). Give as much advance notice as possible.
Withdrawals and Transfers
Upon receiving final notification of your departure from the community, please inform us at least two weeks prior to your actual departure. This notification is needed to prepare your child's report card, transcript (if applicable), attendance records, and other documents. No progress marks are given in any quarter unless the child has attended school for 20 days during that quarter. In the final quarter, no recommendation for grade placement can be given unless the child attends school for 20 days in that quarter.
Elementary school withdrawal is different than higher grades regarding requirements and is based on the 20-day rule. The sponsor/spouse must sign for records, provide a copy of orders, and present an I.D. to receive the child's school records.
It is DoWEA policy that copies of student records are sealed and given to parents to be hand carried to their next school. Official (original) records will be sealed and mailed upon request by the receiving school.
DoWEA Accelerated Withdrawal Policy
The policy therefore requires that students present verification of the date of their sponsor's departure, i.e., Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or other official orders, to school officials in order to receive consideration for full academic credit. Students who withdraw prior to the 20-day limit receive a "withdrawal" grade rather than a final grade. At the elementary school level, administrators may annotate the child's progress report to indicate the student's status.
