Military Families
At James Irwin Charter High School, we offer specific services to support our military connected students:
Military Liaison
An important part of the Dean role at JICHS is connecting with and supporting our military families. Our Dean serves as our point of contact for Peterson SFB and meets with the base School Liaison Program Manager, attends functions on base, helps coordinate events, and is available for questions.
Dean Jason Murphy
719.302.9000 x4236
MFLC - Military Families
Child and Youth Behavioral Military Life Counselor Program Information
Recognizing the specific challenges that military connected students face and the large military population that James Irwin Elementary - Astrozon serves, the DOD has assigned a full time Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) to our school. Our MFLC is an integral part of our school community. They connect with individual students, small groups, and overall participate with our students throughout the day. Direct assistance from the MFLC does require parent permission in writing, so be sure to check with our front office.
Our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) provides support to military children for a variety of issues, including low self-esteem, behavioral problems and changes at home. These counselors understand the issues military children face and can be especially helpful during challenging periods, including deployments and PCS moves.
Counselors are licensed with a master's degree or higher, and have a positive effect on:
- General behavior
- Performance in school
- Relationships with Family Members and Teachers
The licensed counselors in the Military and Family Life Counseling Program address:
- Self-esteem issues
- Communication and relationships at home and school
- Life skills, such as problem solving and adjustment
- Behavioral issues, including bullying and anger management
- Changes at home, such as deployment, reunion, divorce and grief
Conversations in these sessions stay between your child and his or her counselor. The only exceptions to this rule are cases of domestic violence, abuse, and suicidal or homicidal threats. If your child is in immediate crisis, call the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255, and press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255.
Eligibility
As long as you or your spouse are an active-duty, National Guard or reserve service member or a designated Department of Defense civilian, your child is eligible. Surviving children are also eligible. If your child is 18 years old or younger, you must give consent for counseling sessions.
