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The Howard School
What does the NJROTC program do?
• Promotes Patriotism • Develops informed and responsible citizens • Develops respect for constructed authority • Develops leadership potential • Promotes high school completion • Promotes higher education • Promotes community service • Develops a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline and leadership • Promotes an understanding of the basic elements and need for national security • Provides information on the military services as a possible career • Provides an alternative to gangs • Provides incentive to live healthy and drug free |
The NJROTC curriculum:
Emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as our maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, and naval topics such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation and meteorology. Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by community service activities, drill competitions, field meets, visits to naval activities, marksmanship training, and other military training. |
What are the student enrollment eligibility requirements?
• Be enrolled in and attending a regular course of instruction in a grade 9 through 12 at the school hosting the unit. • Be physically qualified to participate fully in the physical education program of the host school. • Be selected by the NJROTC instructor with the approval of the school principal or his/her representative. • Maintain acceptable standards of academic achievement and an academic standing that warrants at least normal progression leading to graduation. • Maintain acceptable standards of conduct. • Comply with specified personal grooming standards. Common sense and good judgment apply to the attainment of these standards. Standards will not be relaxed so as to reflect discredit upon the naval service. |
The NJROTC Program:
Our Program was established by Public Law in 1964 and may be found in Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 102. The program is conducted by instructors who are retired Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel. |