The programs offered range from on-duty basic skills instruction to
vocational and college programs.
On-post classes are provided through Troy State University, Upper
Iowa University and Chattahoochee Valley State Community College, with
Columbus State University and Columbus Technical Institute within close
commuting distance.
Financial assistance is provided through Army Tuition Assistance,
Veterans Educational Assistance Program, the old G.I. Bill/Montgomery
G.I. Bill and various grants, loans and scholarships.
Education counselors are available at the Education Center in
Soldiers’ Plaza to assist in career, vocational, and professional
development.
Public and DODS
Schools Kindergarten- To enter kindergarten on or off post, a
child must attain age five on or before 1 September of the current
school year.(birth certificate required).
kindergarten To enter kindergarten on or off post, a child must attain
age five on or before 1 September of the current school year.(birth
certificate required). NOTE: A school screening is required for all
new students entering the Georgia School System. Call the EENT Clinic
to schedule an appointment. (706) 544-3041/3042.
Grades 1-8- Grade placement is determined by grade record reports
from previous schools attended.
High School- High School students from an on-post address register
at the Muscogee County School District Office, Columbus Roberts
Center, 539 Brown Avenue, Columbus, Georgia. (706) 649-0626.
For more information regarding school requirements and registration
information contact, Fort Benning School System at (706) 545-2500 or
545-7276. Indivdiuals living in Columbus, Ga / Muscogee County should
contact the Muscogee County School System at (706) 649-0500.
Public school information for students who do not live on post:
Columbus/Muscogee County: Contact the Muscogee County Schools,
Columbus Roberts Center, Brown Ave, Columbus (706) 649-0623.
Harris County: Contact Harris County School System, Barnes Mill Rd,
Hamilton, GA, (706) 323-6652.
Phenix City: Contact Phenix City School System, 1212 - 9th Ave,
Phenix City, Al, (334) 298-0534.
Russell County: Contact Russell County School System, 506 14th St,
Phenix City, AL, (334) 298-8791.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES:
Muscogee County School District : Spring Break- 17-21 April ;
School Ends- Friday, 2 June 00.
Fort Benning, Georgia District : Spring Break- 17- 21 April ;
School Ends- Wednesday, 7 June 00.
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
The Muscogee County School District offers several programs leading
to completion of high school. The core areas for the College
Preparatory and the Vocational/Technical Diplomas as well as the
Technical Preparatory . Listed below are the requirements for College
Preparatory.
Core Areas of Study
English-4 Foreign Language-2 Mathematics -3 Science-3 Social
Studies-3 Physical Education/Health-1 Core Electives-1 Vocational-0
Other Electives-3
TOTAL -21 credits
Note: Students must make a passing score on all required sections
of the Georgia High School Graduation Test.
Meet attendance requirements.
Pass specific courses, as prescribed.
Complete four consecutive grading periods of attendance immediately
preceeding graduation in a Muscogee County high school.
Indivdiuals living in Columbus, Ga / Muscogee County should
contact the Muscogee County School System at (706) 649-4900.
Public school information for students who do not live on post:
Chattahoochee County School System 706-989-3774140 Merrell St.
Cusseta, GA 31805
Columbus/Muscogee County: Contact the Muscogee County Schools,
Columbus Roberts Center, Brown Ave, Columbus (706) 649-0623.
Harris County: Contact Harris County School System, Barnes Mill Rd,
Hamilton, GA, (706) 323-6652.
LEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION100 South 6th Street / P.O. Box 120
Opelika, AL 36803-0120 1-800-652-9770(334) 745-9770
Fax # (334) 745-9822
Phenix City: Contact Phenix City School System, 1212 - 9th Ave,
Phenix City, Al, (334) 298-0534.
Russell County: Contact Russell County School System, 506 14th St,
Phenix City, AL, (334) 298-8791.
SCHOOLS ON BENNING
Dexter Elementary School 706-545-3424
99 Yeager Ave
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ 706-685-0105
2612 Dixie RD
Faith Middle School 706-545-5524
1375 Ingersoll St
Loyd Elementary School 706-544-3432
900 Santa Fe RD
Main Post Child Care 706-545-3732
Yeager St
Mc Bride Elementary School 706-544-9411
700 Custer RD
Patch Early Child Care 706-687-2404
102 Baltzell Ave
Stowers Elementary School 706-544-2312
7791 Stowers Dr
Tot Town Child Care 706-689-8698
First Division RD Bldg 105
White Elementary706-545-4623
300 1St Division RD
Wilson Elementary School 706-545-5723
112 Lavoie Ave
Spencer High School, 4340 Victory Dr 685-7652
COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES
Auburn
University - Auburn, AL
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Columbus
State University
Columbus Technical College
Troy State
University - at Fort Benning
LIBRARIES
Area Libraries
Chattahoochee Valley Regional Library
System
Simon
Schwab Memorial Library
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