Military Families
Welcome James Irwin Military Families!
James Irwin Charter Schools is committed to ensuring military families have a smooth transition into our charter school network, in addition to continual support throughout their time in the Pikes Peak region. Our Registration office is located at our Astrozon Campus at 5525 Astrozon Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Phone number 719.302.9105.
James Irwin Charter Schools enrolls Students of PCSing Families throughout the year on a space-available basis.
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)
Colorado has been part of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) since 2008.
The Compact is designed to replace the varying policies that can impact military connected students as they move between districts and states. The Compact establishes rules for the following:
- Transfer Of Education Records & Enrollment
- Graduation Eligibility (Waivers, Exit Exams, & Transfers During the Senior Year)
- Placement & Attendance (Course & Program Placement, Special Education Services, Placement Flexibility, & Absences Related to Deployment Activities)
- Eligibility (Enrollment & Extracurricular Participation)
- Absences Related to Deployment
You can find the Compact Rules at the link below:
https://mic3.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MIC3-Rules-Book-WEB.pdf
Colorado Department of Education MIC3 Overview at the link below:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/militaryinterstatecompact-detailed
Checklist for Transitioning Students:
https://www.militarychild.org/upload/files/MSTC%20MSTA/MCEC_Transition_Quick_Checklist.pdf
Military Liaisons:
Each of our six schools has a Military Liaison. Please call or email the applicable liaison with questions, ideas or to see how we might be able to help you and your family.
Leisha Jones
719.302.9000 x 2561
James Irwin Elem - Canada Drive
Micah Smith
719.886.5703 (Direct)
Jenice Bosch
719.302.9000 x5121
James Irwin Charter Middle/High
Jason Murphy
719.302.9000 x4236
719.302.9008 (Direct)
