Cadet & Guardian Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Agreement
(1/05):Name: ___________________________ Student ID#_________________
The NJROTC program was established by Congress to assist high school students and to develop more informed and responsible citizens. NJROTC has a unit mission of developing leaders and improving the leadership skills of all cadets, regardless of career choices. It is not to recruit for military service. Expectations for students enrolled in NJROTC include:
Respect for proper authority
Patriotism, an understanding of national defense and the US Navy's role in defense
Honor, self-discipline, pride, confidence and desire to do one's best
To be eligible for the program, students and their guardians agree to abide by NJROTC regulations and program requirements. Students must of good moral character and be eligible for enrollment in District 214 schools. Students must be able to participate in both the school's normal physical education program and the unit physical fitness program (modified participation with permission of the Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) and school principal is possible). Students agree to properly wear a clean, pressed military uniform one full day each week and when required by unit activities. Uniforms are provided at no cost, but the student is responsible for their appearance and may be required to pay for lost or damage due to negligence. When in uniform, cadets must comply with US Navy and NJROTC grooming standards. This includes:
Females: Hair neat, clean and affixed to the head, no greater than 2 inches in bulk and must not interfere with or extend below the front brim of cover (hat). While in uniform hair may not fall below the lower edge of the collar. Braids must be secured to the head at all points of the braid. Faddish, 'bizarre' or 'outrageous' hairstyles or colors are not allowed. No hair ornaments are allowed, barrettes must be similar to hair color. One silver or gold ball earring per ear, centered on the earlobe, is authorized. Visible studs in other part of the body are not authorized.
The Navy has a zero drug tolerance policy, and as such illegal drug use, possession of drug paraphernalia, underage alcohol consumption and association with drug use or users by cadets is not tolerated and will normally result in dismissal from the program. Cadets are expected to remove themselves from situations involving underage drinking or other drug use. Involvement in drug use need not be proven; the SNSI may determine that evidence of drug involvement is sufficient for removal from the program. Upon completion of a drug treatment or follow-up program, cadets may be re-admitted to the program with SNSI approval.
NJROTC is an elective class for which students receive elective credit. Most potential conflicts with other academic and sport endeavors can be accommodated, but students must attend, participate and maintain sufficient 'contact time' to justify their grade. Students are expected to maintain a "C" average in other academic courses.
Cadets are expected to exhibit mature behavior and to be respectful of self, property, administrators and teachers, other cadets and instructors. Grades include compliance with uniform and grooming standards, attitude, participation and performance. Failure to maintain standards or failure to wear the uniform may result in probation, loss of uniform privileges, loss of fieldtrip privileges, lower grade, dis-enrollment or zero credit.
Student: ___________________ date: ____ Guardian __________________ date: ____