Resources for Military Families

TOPS serves students in grades K-12. View information about free public school Pre-K in Texas

To enroll at TOPS, you must have Texas residency, even if your family is not physically in the state at the time of enrollment. You will need to submit your Military PCS orders during the enrollment process.

• Proof of Age (birth certificate or passport) 
• Proof of Guardianship (birth certificate or court document) 
• Proof of Residency (a bill or government document showing Texas address and dated no older than 60 days; military orders may be used)
• Report Card
• Proof of Prior Public (a report card from the previous school year or military orders indicating they have been transferred to a base in Texas)
• Immunizations Record is a required to stay document and must be received within the first 30 days of enrollment

If you begin the school year with TOPS and receive PCS orders at any point during the year, you can remain enrolled with TOPS for the rest of the school year by submitting your PCS orders. When you’re ready to transfer, simply complete an application for the K12-powered school in your new state. We have an approved student transfer process and will guide you through the steps. Explore what K12-powered schools are available in your new state.

• Incoming: Parents should submit requested records through the parent portal. Our registrars will follow up with the prior school to obtain the academic file of the student.
• Leaving: Parents can submit a request for records – Report Card Link or Transcript Link, or email TOPS info [email protected] with the written request for records. Please make sure to include contact information when emailing.

With online engagement activities, including school art competitions, STEM events, student associations, and online clubs, K12-powered online extracurricular activities unite students as they unwind, have fun, and explore shared passions. Learn more about our opportunities for socialization and enrichment.

In addition, military-connected students at TOPS have access to virtual social hours with other military-connected students in their grade band. We also celebrate Purple Up Day, Month of the Military Child, and Military Family Appreciation Month with both virtual events and in-person experiences.

The state of TX does not allow for exemptions from state testing for any reason. However, with a PCS order, TOPS will not withdraw your student due to absence from STAAR/EOC testing.  

For high school students, the State of Texas requires passing scores in 5 mandatory End-of-Course Exams: Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, US History, and Biology. If you are out-of-state and unable to return for the typical May administration, make-ups will be offered each subsequent June and December.