Duncanville
Independent School District
Military-Connected Student Resources
Military-Connected Students and Families
Duncanville Independent School District
Duncanville ISD proudly welcomes our military-connected students and their families. We recognize the unique challenges that come with deployment, relocation, and frequent transitions, and we are committed to supporting your child’s academic and social success.
This page is designed to help you understand enrollment options, identify if your child qualifies as a military-connected student, and connect you with campus and district support.
Welcome to Duncanville ISD
Families who are being transferred to the Dallas–Fort Worth area as part of military orders are welcome to enroll their children in Duncanville ISD.
Parents or guardians who are:
- Active-duty members of the United States armed forces,
- Members of the reserve components of the United States armed forces, or
- Members of the state military forces
may establish residence and enroll their children in Duncanville ISD.
To enroll:
- Provide a copy of your official military orders showing your transfer to a post, station, housing, or installation in or near the Duncanville ISD attendance zone.
- You will have up to 90 days from the arrival date listed in the orders to provide proof of residence within Duncanville ISD.
Thank you for choosing Duncanville ISD. Our goal is to help your family feel welcomed, supported, and connected to our schools and community.
Is Your Student Military-Connected?
Identifying students as military-connected helps us provide the right support, connect families with resources, and ensure accurate reporting for state purposes.
Below are common ways a student may qualify as military-connected.
Pre-Kindergarten Eligibility – Military-Connected
A child may qualify for Pre-K under the military provision if the student is:
- A dependent of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces, including the state military forces or a reserve component, who has been ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
- The child of a member of the United States armed forces (including state military forces or a reserve component) who was injured or killed while serving on active duty.
Important:
Once a child qualifies and begins a Pre-K program under this provision, the student remains eligible even if the parent or guardian leaves the military or is no longer on active duty after the child starts Pre-K.
Military-Connected Students in Grades K–12
A student in grades K–12 may be identified as military-connected if they are the dependent of:
- An active-duty member of the United States armed forces;
- A current member of the Texas National Guard (Army, Air Guard, or State Guard);
- A current member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces;
- A former member of:
- The United States armed forces,
- The Texas National Guard (Army, Air Guard, or State Guard), or
- A reserve component of the United States armed forces; or
- A member of the United States armed forces or a reserve component who was killed in the line of duty.
If your child meets any of these criteria, please let the campus know during enrollment or at the start of each school year so we can ensure accurate coding and support.
Campus Support for Military-Connected Families
Each Duncanville ISD campus designates one staff member as the military liaison. This person helps:
- Welcome and support newly enrolled military-connected students and families;
- Assist with the transition between schools and districts;
- Connect families with campus and community resources;
- Help staff understand and respond to the unique needs of military-connected students.
If you are a military family enrolling or currently attending Duncanville ISD, you may ask the front office staff to connect you with the campus military liaison.
Need Help or Have Questions?
For questions about enrollment, eligibility, or support for military-connected students and families, please contact:
Duncanville ISD Student Services
Phone: 972-708-2014
We are honored to serve your family and grateful for your service to our country.
