Chapel Hill High School

NJROTC

Cadet Manual
A guide for those wanting to be successful in NJROTC
(Learn the rules, and then follow them.)

Table of Contents
1.

CHHS NJROTC Overview

2.

GOALS

3.

NJROTC Grading Criteria

4.

Enrollment Policy

5.

Extracurricular Activities

6. Classroom Expectations

7. Class Muster

8.

Reasons for Procedures

9.

Inspection Procedures and Points

10

10. Cadet Leadership

11

11. Chain Of Command

15

12. Platoon Leader Advancement Test

16

13. Requirements for Advancement

17

14. Requirements for Cords

18

15. Requirements NJROTC Letter

19

16. Administrative Action

20

17. Obligation Letter

22

18. Safety

23

19. Pre-Mishap Plan

24

Reason
s for Procedures
Why do we have to follow so many rules and regulations? This sounds like less than fun.
These procedures are not as difficult as they may seem. The NJROTC seeks the following:
Respect for proper authority

Patriotism

A high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline, and leadership

Pride, self-respect, confidence, and the desire to do ones best

NJROTC will help the few of you who will enter the military. It will also help the majority of
you who will never spend time in the services. Having respect for authority, learning to follow
rules, working together during drill, and the grooming standards NJROTC demands may assist
you in getting and keeping a job.
Bosses have egos too. They want to be treated with respect. You may need to offer more than
respect to keep your job, but disrespect is almost a guarantee you will lose your job. Being able
to follow rules is important in any job, as well as important in everyday life, but even more
important in most jobs offering higher incomes. With higher income comes the possibility of
higher liability if you fail to follow the rules.
Most jobs today require individuals to work together to be successful. If you fail to be a team
player, you may find it very difficult to stay employed because you are preventing the team from
achieving success. Employers are looking for people who will be good representatives in
dealing with the public. Neatness and courtesy go far in impressing others, especially the older
individuals who you will most likely be asking for a job. Be one of those individuals that not
only knows his/her rights, but also knows his/her responsibilities and acts accordingly.

As a future (if not current) taxpayer, you should know how your tax dollars are being allocated
to defend this nation. NJROTC will explain some of the whats, the hows and the whys. You
may not agree with what is taught, but at least you will be more knowledgeable in making your
judgments than many of the people in the United States today. NJROTC is only for some
students. Those cadets who put effort into the program usually find they have a good time. How
many others in your classes get to go aboard aircraft carriers and submarines, go to a formal
dinner/dance as inexpensive as the Military Ball, and get the opportunity to go on overnight trips
for so little money?

NJROTC Grades
The grade in NJROTC is a combination of three elements adding up to a total of 100%.
Extracurricular activities (working events, parades, Drill Team, Color Guard, PT Team, etc.) do
not affect grades except extra credit may be given by the SNSI/NSI. Extracurricular activities do
affect the number of ribbons and advancements a cadet may earn.
Academics/Uniform Inspection

50%

Aptitude

30%

Semester / Finals

20%

Academics
Most of the material will be covered in class using the Naval Science 1 textbook for first year
cadets. The Naval Science 2 and 3 textbooks will be alternated by school year for all 2 nd and 3rd
year cadets. Tests will be given on the units / chapters as they are completed. A semester test will
be administered at the end of each semester and will only cover material taught that semester.
Uniform day and the wearing of the uniform is counted as a TEST grade each week.
Exams are multiple choice, true/false, matching and/or fill in the blank questions. Some of the
exam material is covered by homework/class work. The remaining exam material is covered in
lectures. Students, at the discretion of the instructor, may be permitted to use their notes,
homework and other written materials to assist them on the exam. Using the textbook is at the
discretion of the SNSI / NSI. Using someone elses notes or work will constitute CHEATING
and will not be tolerated.
Aptitude
The aptitude portion of the grade will include:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Personal Appearance
Attitude
Military Skills
Responsibility

5. Conduct
6. Participation

Inspection grade, grooming (on uniform and non-uniform days).

Promotes good morale, team player.
Movements and commands. Effort most important.
Academic work and permission forms turned in on time, financial
obligations to NJROTC paid by end of semester unless previous
arrangements made.
Ability to control actions, exhibit courtesy/manners.
Cadet participates in weekly physical training (PT) and also
participates in military drill or other class work.
Cadet

Leadership
Cadets will be advanced/promoted and selected for Unit billet assignments based on
demonstrated performance. Continued enthusiasm, active participation, and leadership by
example are required to remain in a leadership position. Petty Officers, Chiefs, and Officers are
expected to set the example for junior cadets. The responsibilities of leadership must be
accepted and earned before the privileges of rate/rank will be given. Those nominated for
advancement to leadership positions should decline if they are unwilling or unable to meet the
requirements of the position. To be selected for a leadership position, a cadet must be a member

of the Drill Team, Color Guard, Rifle Team, or Academic Team and have earned a B or better
in NJROTC the previous two semesters. Dropping from the required team or failing to meet any
of the participation, conduct, or military standards may result in removal from the position. The
SNSI/NSI may waiver any of these requirements.
Commanding Officer (CO). Holds the highest cadet rank in the Unit and is a direct
representative of all cadets. Must be a graduate of the NJROTC Leadership Academy, or
successfully complete a summer leadership session at a United States Service Academy or State
University or attend Boys / Girls State. As cadet in charge of company formations, the CO must
be an expert in sword and rifle drill as well as military drill. The SNSI/NSI may waiver any of
these requirements.
The Commanding Officer responsibilities include:
Directing and coordinating the efforts of the cadet staff, including Friday morning staff
meetings.
Providing recommendations to the SNSI and NSI for cadet evaluations,
advancements/promotions, and assignments.
Being the cadet officer in charge during Company formations.
Developing team spirit throughout the unit.
Normally is a Senior and have completed Naval Science 1, 2 and 3.
Executive Officer (XO). Supports the CO in all respects, and will take charge if the CO is
absent. Must be a graduate of the NJROTC Leadership Academy, or successfully complete a
summer Leadership session at a United States Service Academy or State University or Boys /
Girls State. As cadet in charge of company formations when the CO is absent, the XO must be
an expert in sword and rifle drill as well as military drill. The SNSI/NSI may waiver any of these
requirements.
The XO responsibilities include:
Being primary assistant to the CO, always ready to assume command if needed.
Being responsible for disciplinary matters within the Unit, investigating any possible
disciplinary matters and reporting those to the SNSI/NSI (XO is not authorized to administer
any punishment).
Supervising and ensuring all staff officers are kept informed on Unit policies and activities.
Normally is a Senior and have completed Naval Science 1, 2 and 3.
Command Master Chief. (CMC) Reports directly to the SNSI for all NJROTC matters and is a
direct representative of all cadets. Must be a graduate of the NJROTC Leadership Academy, or
successfully complete a summer Leadership session at a United States Service Academy or State
University or Boys / Girls State. The SNSI/NSI may waiver any of these requirements.
The Command Master Chief responsibilities include:
Holding Thursday morning meetings open to all cadets (but with emphasis on first year
cadets) to discuss any NJROTC issues.
Representing any cadet who believes he/she is being treated unfairly by anyone in NJROTC.
Assisting cadets with any difficulties they may be encountering in NJROTC.
Normally is a Senior and have completed Naval Science 1, 2 and 3.

Operations Officer. (OPS) Reports directly to the SNSI/NSI for operations related matters.
Supports the CO and XO in all respects, and will take charge if both the CO and XO are absent.
Should be a graduate of the NJROTC Leadership Academy, or successfully complete a summer
Leadership session at a United States Service Academy or State University or Boys / Girls State.
As cadet in charge of company formations when the CO and XO are absent, the Operations
Officer must be an expert with both sword and rifle drill as well as military drill. The SNSI/NSI
may waiver any of these requirements.
The Operations Officer responsibilities include:
Keeping teams informed of upcoming events, schedules, and practices.
Coordinating Unit activities such as Picnic, Military Ball, Orientation Trip, and End of Year
Trip.
Maintaining a current posting of participation points.
Maintaining the Activities Calendar Boards in the classroom.
Supply Officer. (SUPPO) Reports directly to the NSI for supply related matters. The Supply
Officer responsibilities include:
Maintaining the Supply Room in a neat and orderly manner.
Assisting with the issue, receipt, storage, and inventory of uniforms.
Maintaining cadet uniform records neatly and accurately.
Drill Team Commander. Reports directly to the NSI for Drill Team matters. Must be a graduate
of the NJROTC Leadership Academy, or successfully complete a summer Leadership session at
a United States Service Academy or State University. Expected to meet the highest standards in
the Unit for sharpness, discipline, grooming, and military drill. Must be an expert in sword and
rifle drill as well as military drill. The SNSI/NSI may waiver any of these requirements.
The Drill Team Commander responsibilities include:
Ensuring each team member knows what to do, how to perform each maneuver, and is
working with the others as part of a team.
Ensuring practice time is put to good use.
Developing a routine with NSI, and then sticking to the routine.
Taking roll prior to practice and ensuring the NSI is aware of any absentees.
Training the team so any member can fill any slot.
Administration Officer. (ADMIN) Reports directly to the SNSI / NSI for administration
related matters. The Administration Officer responsibilities include:
Maintaining individual cadet files and keeping advancements, promotions, and awards
updated.
Maintaining minutes of all Staff Meetings.
Public Affairs Officer. (PAO) Reports directly to the SNSI for public affairs related matters.
The Public Affairs Officer responsibilities include:
Maintaining the Unit Yearbook.
Preparing news releases to the UGHS Web Page (final copy must be approved by, and signed
by, the SNSI prior to submission).
Maintaining the events boards in NJROTC classroom windows.
Ensuring photos and videos are taken at major NJROTC events.

Armory Officer. Reports directly to the SNSI for drill rifle matters. The Armory Officer
responsibilities include:
Maintaining the drill rifles in good condition.
Assigning and issuing drill rifles by number to Drill Team members.
Maintaining an accurate log of drill rifle checkout/check in.
Keeping all Air Rifles clean and in good maintenance.
Informing the SNSI / NSI of any damages to, or problems with, any rifle.
First Lieutenant. Reports directly to the NSI for material condition of Unit spaces. The First
Lieutenant and those working in his/her Division will earn participation points for the hours they
spend after school in keeping the NJROTC spaces orderly. The First Lieutenant responsibilities
include:
Selecting the personnel in the Division from volunteers (no more than four per cleaning
session after school and/or on weekends when the SNSI/NSI is present).
Keeping Unit spaces sharp, neat, and orderly.
Placing any books, clothing, or equipment that have been left adrift in the Lucky Bag in
the Supply Room. Cadets can reclaim items at the rate of $1 donation to the NJROTC
Internal account or by 100 push-ups for each item. The push-ups do not have to be
completed all at once, but the item will not be returned until the donation is received or pushups completed.
Flags Officer. Reports directly to the NSI for flag matters. The Flags Officer responsibilities
include:
Ensuring the flags are flown properly at CHHS prior to the start of the school day.
Ensuring the flags are correctly stowed prior to the end of the school day.
Ensuring the flags are handled respectfully, and the cadets responsible for raising and
lowering the flags know how to do so correctly.
Reporting to the NSI any problems with the condition of the flags or the flagpole.
Checking the condition of the flagpoles and ensuring the cadets responsible for raising the
flags at CHHS home football games know proper procedures for caring and stowage of the
flags.
PT Team Commander. Reports directly to the NSI for PT Team matters. The PT Team
Commander responsibilities include:
Ensuring each team member knows what to do, how to perform each event, and is working
with the others as part of a team.
Ensuring practice time is put to good use.
Taking roll prior to practice and ensuring the NSI is aware of any absentees.
Academic Team Commander. Reports directly to the SNSI for Academic Team matters. The
Academic Team Commander responsibilities include:
Ensuring each team member knows what to study and is working with the others as part of a
team.
Ensuring practice time is put to good use.

Taking roll prior to practice and ensuring the SNSI is aware of any absentees.
Developing a UGHS Academic Postal Test bank.

Color Guard Commander. Reports directly to the NSI for Color Guard matters. The Color
Guard Commander responsibilities include:
Ensuring each team member knows what to do, how to perform each maneuver, and is
working with the others as part of a team.
Ensuring practice time is put to good use.
Taking roll prior to practice and ensuring the NSI is aware of any absentees.
Ensuring the Color Guard equipment is kept in good repair and stowed properly.
Training the team so any member can fill any slot.

Platoon Leader Advancement Test

The cadet being tested will properly perform the following armed (individually) and
unarmed (with a platoon) movements in order to advance to Platoon Leader. Proper
commands, voice, military bearing, and position will be graded.
Armed Movements
Rifle Manual___Attention
___Present Arms
___Order Arms
___Inspection Arms
___Port Arms
___Right Shoulder Arms
___Left Shoulder Arms
___Order Arms
___Parade Rest
___Attention
___Fall Out
Sword Manual___Attention
___Officers Draw Sword
___Present Arms
___Carry Sword
___Parade Rest
___Attention
___Return Sword
___Fall Out
Guidon Manual___Attention
___Present Arms
___Order Arms
___Right Face
___Left Face
___About Face
___Fall Out

Unarmed Movements
Inspection___Fall In
___Dress Right Dress
___Ready Front
___Cover
___Open Ranks March (align)
___Ready Front
___Cover (take position)
___Report In
(mock inspection)
___Platoon Attention
___Report Out
___Close Ranks March
___Fall Out
Platoon Drill Sequence___Fall In
___Dress Right Dress
___Ready Front
___Cover
___Hand Salute
___Ready Two
___Right Face
___Forward March
___Column Right March
___Column Right March
___Right Flank March
___Left Flank March
___Column Left March
___To the Rear March
___To the Rear
___Column Right March
___Column Right March
___Mark Time March
___Forward March
___Platoon Halt
___Left Face
___Dismissed

Requi
rements for Cords

NJROTC has Leadership cords (silver) that are earned per CNET requirements. Cadets with
Leadership cords are expected to demonstrate leadership through participation in teams and
school/community service. The privilege of continuing to wear Leadership cords must be earned
continuously by:
Receiving a B or better in NJROTC
C or better in all other classes, each semester
Participation in events throughout the school year
Maintaining active status on the Drill Team. (Or Team to which assigned)
Maintaining acceptable standards of conduct and grooming (as stated in this manual, the
Cadet Field Manual and determined by the NSI/SNSI).
Note: Any cord taken due to administrative reasons MUST be returned to the SNSI.
Chapel Hill High NJROTC unit has cords for the following teams:
Drill Team
Royal Blue / Yellow
Color Guard
Royal Blue / White
Academic Team
Orange
Athletic Team
Green / White
Rifle Team
Red / White
Combination of 3 cords earned Gold metallic
Company Commander
Navy Blue
Company XO
Navy Blue / White
To earn cords, a cadet must be a participant in the competition in which the team places 1st, 2nd,
or 3rd (or top 25% if more than 15 teams).
Note: To earn Athletic Team cords at a Drill Meet, a cadet must compete in at least 3 athletic
events at that competition. Note: The Gold metallic cord may be worn by any Junior or Senior
who has earned at least three separate team cords.
To Retain Privilege of Wearing Cords
Must maintain academic eligibility.
Must attend 80% of all practices.
Cannot miss more than 2 consecutive practices.
Cannot miss a competition.
Cannot display inappropriate conduct/attitude.
To Regain Cords
Must attend 10 consecutive practices (can extend to next school year).
Note: Silver Leadership cords are the only cords to be worn on the right shoulder. No more than
one set of CHHS cords may be worn on the uniform, but a cadet can wear any one of the cords
he/she is authorized to wear.

Note: Any or all of requirements may be waived / modified by the NSI and SNSI.

NJROTC Letter Requirements

Normally be at least a 2nd year cadet

Be a member of Drill Team or Rifle Team and meet requirements to
retain privilege of wearing cords

Note: The Rifle Team Letter for the Varsity (Precision Team) is the same
Athletic Letter earned by school athletes

Earn a 3.0 or better GPA in NJROTC

Earn an overall GPA of 2.0 or above

Earn the Exemplary Conduct ribbon for year in which eligible for
letter

Serve as Petty Officer 2nd Class or above (May be waived by SNSI)

Earn a uniform grade of 90% or above for both semesters of year

eligible

March in at least one parade in NJROTC uniform outside school

hours in year eligible or other approved after school JROTC activity

Note: Requirements must be met at least four weeks prior to the Annual NJROTC
Awards Banquet for a cadet to receive the NJROTC Letter at the Banquet. A cadet
meeting requirements after that date will receive the NJROTC Letter shortly after the start
of the following school year if he/she can provide proof of eligibility.

Administrative Action
General. NJROTC cadets hold a unique place among students at Chapel Hill High School.
They are easily identified as belonging to a group that stands for honesty, patriotism, and living
by the rules. NJROTC cadets are expected to learn, and to follow, the rules of the school and the
unit. A cadet who becomes well known in another class can expect the teacher to contact the
NSI/ANSI. Both good and bad behavior can be reported and then taken into account when
determining the military grade for that cadet.
Misconduct. Misconduct in NJROTC, during NJROTC extracurricular activities, in another
classroom, at Chapel Hill High, or anywhere that brings discredit to the cadet and/or the unit,
may result in administrative action.
1. Minor misconduct. The usual administrative action will be reduction in rate/rank and a
referral to a Chapel Hill High School administrator. The privilege of wearing Leadership
and/or Team cords may be revoked. Aptitude, Responsibility & Dependability, and Conduct
portions of the Military grade for that semester may receive scores as low as zero (0%).

Mild Profanity
Causing class disruptions
Public display of affection
Cheating
Inappropriate activities (water balloons, squirt guns, silly string, etc.)
Abusive language
Dress Code violations
Excessive tardies
Eating or drinking on the bus without permission of NSI/SNSI
Getting out of seats while bus is moving
Pushing or shoving
Failing to obey a lawful order issued by a cadet authorized by position to issue the order.

2.

Major misconduct. The usual administrative action will be reduction in rate/rank, revoking
the privilege of wearing Leadership and/or Team cords, and a referral to a Chapel Hill High
School administrator. If on an overnight trip or orientation trip, such misconduct may also
result in change of room assignment and may result in the cadet being prohibited from
participating in the unit activities and/or from communicating with other cadets until the trip
is completed. It will also result in a call to parents and the school administration. If major
misconduct occurs on an orientation trip, it may result in the cadet being returned home
at the parents expense. Any cadet (including possible victim) that has first hand
knowledge of major misconduct who fails to report it immediately to the NSI/SNSI may
suffer the same administrative action as the perpetrator(s). Any cadet found guilty of major
misconduct or failure to report major misconduct may be prohibited from participating in any
further NJROTC extracurricular activities for the remainder of that school year and possibly
the next school year. The military grade for that semester may be as low as zero (0%) which
will result in an F in NJROTC for that semester.

Fighting, violence/intimidation, assault

Extortion
Theft
Destruction or damage to property
Loud and/or continued profanity
Possession of tobacco or tobacco products
Smoking or use of smokeless tobacco products
Use or possession of alcohol or drugs
Gambling
Possession of a weapon (knife, gun, etc.)
Gross insubordination
Harassment/hazing (including getting someone to volunteer to sleep on the floor, polish a
senior cadets shoes/brass, do a senior cadets homework, commit a forbidden act, etc.)
Keeping a cadet from sitting in his/her assigned seat on the bus
Sexual battery
Sexual harassment
Verbal harassment or abuse
Pressure for sexual activity
Repeated inappropriate remarks with sexual or demeaning implications, including
jokes
Unwelcome touching
Suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied of explicit
threats concerning how well one might do on a team or in the unit
Using or possessing electronics equipment, inappropriate magazines, etc. prohibited by
school rules
Skipping class or leaving school grounds without permission
Sneaking out of room after lights out or sneaking away from NSI/SNSI or Chaperone on
trip
Violating any lawful order given by NSI/SNSI or Chaperone
Lying to NSI/SNSI or Chaperone when asked directly about a possible misconduct incident
Sticking head, arms, etc. out window of bus

Appeals. Any cadet and/or parent that believes the SNSI has been too severe in administering
administrative action may appeal the action via the chain of command:
1. Senior Naval Science Instructor
1. Assistant Principal
1. Principal
1. Representative for Superintendent
1. Superintendent
1. School Board

P
arent/Student Contract
Extra Credit: Another form of extra credit (may be used only once during a cadets entire time
spent in NJROTC) is to complete a parent/student contract. Up to one letter grade improvement
for the semester will be awarded for a parent/student contract that is written well. This contract
must be specific regarding conduct, grades, curfews, jobs, use of vehicles, responsibilities at
home, and use of telephone, television, internet, stereo, radio and other forms of entertainment.
The contract must be agreed to and signed by the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must
contact one of the NJROTC instructors to verify the terms of the contract prior to extra credit
being given as a result of the contract.
A cadet can use any sources he/she wants to assist in writing the contract. The contract doesnt
have to be typed, but it must be readable. Some personal issues such as sex, drugs, and alcohol
should probably be addressed in a real contract, but these items can be excluded in the contract
handed in for extra credit. In writing the contract, the cadet should put himself/herself on both
sides of the issues (as a student and as the parent he/she may be of a teenager in the future).
Even the Constitution has amendments, so make changes to the contract as needed. Some
suggestions to consider when writing the contract follow.
High School Years. High School years are when students start choosing, through their desires
and their actions, what they may become in the future. Many teenagers have difficulties
adjusting to all the new interests and opportunities (both good and bad) offered at this age. This
is a stage of rapid physical and mental development. Teenagers are trying (as they should be) to
be more independent, but this frequently causes conflicts with authorities (parents and teachers).

Communicate. Both teenagers and authority figures must listen as well as talk. Both may be
guilty of assuming the other knows what is being said, even though neither may actually be
communicating in a clear and concise manner. Shouting is an ineffective means of
communicating anything other than anger. Get some ideas on communicating with others out of
the NS-2 text.
Respond in a positive manner. Parents have a big responsibility. They are legally responsible
for the actions of the teenager living in their house. It is common for students in high school to
be very self-centered as well as very self-conscious. Teenagers may depend upon the parents and
expect the parents to always be available for help when needed, but they also want independence
and no interference when they dont want parents involved. Teenagers are sometimes
unprepared for making proper decisions, and sometimes learning involves making mistakes.
Parents need to be patient with teenagers, and teenagers need to be patient with parents. How
would you feel if you were in the others position? Communicate and then decide what the
proper action should be. Written guidelines already agreed to by both parities in advance will
lessen the number of arguments.
Realize how important peer pressure is. Teenagers are going to spend more time with their
peers than they are with their families. Parents need to be cautious when taking something away
from a teenager that involves peers. Taking the privilege of being in NJROTC or on an NJROTC
team, being in the band, on a sports team, and/or involved in some other positive activity in
which the teenager is very active may have less than desirable results. The teenager may just
quit trying to do anything the parent wants. Teachers and coaches want teenagers to do well.
Students must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to participate in extra-curricular
activities. Parents should at least try working with the coach to see if encouragement can be
applied to get the teenager to perform well enough to remain a member of the team.
Earn respect. A parent is never guaranteed that by setting a good example his/her teenager will
behave accordingly. But teenagers do watch their parents and tend to imitate actions vice words.
How effective can a parent be in disciplining a teenager for the same action (stealing, lying,
speeding, drinking, smoking, etc.) the parent takes. Act more like an adult may be the exact
way the teenager will behave. As a parent, are you willing to accept criticism for your actions in
the same tone and manner you criticize your teenager? As a possible future parent, are you the
teenager going to accept the same actions and manner of respect you are showing your parent
when the shoe is on the other foot? Have both of you acted in a mature manner while discussing
the issue? As a teenager, have you demonstrated through previous actions that you can be
trusted, and that you deserve respect?
Punish the act, love the teenager. Telling someone they are no good can become reality. As a
parent, remain focused on the error and taking care of ways to ensure the discipline results in
learning. As a teenager, realize that the ones who love you the most are also the ones most
concerned for your welfare. Do they have right to be concerned? Would you be concerned if
you were legally responsible for the actions of someone else who is doing what you are?

Remember to give a compliment and a gift every now and then. When someone has done
a good job, let them know it. A parent failing to take any action for a minor incident can be
appreciated as can relaxing the rules every now and then. A parent will appreciate a teenager
doing an extra chore without having to be told to do so. Such actions can lead to less friction as
well as more respect.
Keep from comparing your teenager or parent to someone else. Be as happy as you can with
what you have. You are responsible for your own happiness and your own success. Sometimes
you have to accept people for what they are rather than what you wish they would be.
As you work through the contract you may discover some leadership techniques you can use in
the future. The parent/teenager conflicts are not that much different from the boss/employee
conflicts. You may end up playing all four roles in your lifetime.

Contract Issues
Grades
-

What awards will be given for 1 A, 2 As, better than a 2.5 GPA, etc.
What discipline will be given for 1 F, 2 Fs, less than a 2.5 GPA, etc.
Will improvement or decrease on latest TLC affect some/all privileges

Curfew
-

What time must the student be in on school nights, weekends

Will there be any exceptions, under what conditions
What must happen if the student knows he/she will be late

Conduct
-

What awards/privileges for a weeks worth of meeting all curfews, not getting into
trouble at school, not fighting with siblings, treating parents with respect
What discipline will be administered for failure to meet curfew, getting into trouble at
school, fighting with siblings, treating parents with disrespect
What actions for stealing, lying, cheating, fighting, speeding, etc.

Duties
-

What awards/privileges for a weeks worth of performing all duties (mowing grass,
taking out the garbage, cleaning room, etc.)
What discipline will be given for failure to perform any or all duties

If in the form of an allowance, how may it be spent, any borrowing, etc.

If in the form of own paycheck, how may it be spent, any borrowing, etc.

Money

Car
-

If using parents car or car paid for by parent, how much advance notice, gas, other
expenses, how far may it be driven, where, etc.
If the student paid for the car, who pays gas, insurance, upkeep, any rules

Clothes, body piercing, tattoos, hair styles

-

From allowance
From own paycheck

Determination Points
Selection for Leadership positions, Leadership Academy, Youth Leadership Conference, Orientation Trips, and
continuation in NJROTC will be determined by the NSI/SNSI. The NSI/SNSI will also determine which cadets are
awarded ribbons, medals, and NJROTC Letters. The following criteria will be used in helping to determine
selection of cadets:

Factor

Criteria

Points

Score
A in NJROTC
B in NJROTC
C in NJROTC
D in NJROTC
F in NJROTC
4.0 or better overall GPA
3.5 to 3.99 overall GPA

3.0 to 3.49 overall GPA

Most recent grading period GPA X 5
__________
2.5 to 2.99 overall GPA
Most recent grading period GPA X 2
__________
2.0 to 2.49 overall GPA
Most recent grading period GPA X 1
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0.0 to 1.99 overall GPA
Most recent grading period May not be eligible
CHHS Honor Society
Current year
50
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Participation
NJROTC events, current year Events X 20 __________
Drill Team member
Most recent season % practices X 200
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Color Guard member
Most recent season % practices X 50
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PT Team member
Most recent season % practices X 50
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Academic Team member
Most recent season % tests X 50
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CHHS Sports Team member
Current year
10
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CHHS Band Team member
Current year
10
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CO, XO, CMC, Ops
Current
100
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Leadership position
Current
100
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LTJG or above
Current
100
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CPO through ENS
Current
50
__________
PO2 or PO1
Current
10
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5 absences
Current semester
-50
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6 or more absences
Current semester
-20 X #
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3 tardies
Current semester
-25
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4 or more tardies
Current semester
-20 X #
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Suspension
Current year
May not be eligible
NJROTC CHHS Referral
Current year
-100 X #
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Per semester
Per semester
Per semester
Per semester
Per semester
Most recent grading period
Most recent grading period

Total

100
50
5
-75
-100
GPA X 20
GPA X 10

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1. Cadets must fill out and submit data to NSI/SNSI by required date to be eligible for
selection. NSI/SNSI will check for accuracy (will subtract, but not add, points
submitted in error).
2. Orientation Trip selection may be based on % per grade (9th, 10th, etc.). Senior
leadership cadets may be taken on the Orientation Trip for leadership, but normally
cadets who would be going for the first time on an Orientation trip will be given
priority.

NJROTC Assessment Process

What:

When:

Why:

Type:

What:

When:
Why:
Type:
What:
When:
Why:

Homework (25% of grade)

Read the material
Understand the question
Search for/narrow response
Write answer
Every Tuesday
Do one chapter per week
Due at start of class
50% credit if late but prior to start of next days class
Prepare for the test
Helps cadet learn the material
Reinforces lecture
Can use for test (and for semester exam)
Short paragraph/sentence response
Graded and handed back with corrections
Military (50% of grade)
Uniform wear (graded per itemhair, devices, shirt, shoes, etc.)
Conduct/effort % of five areas times % uniform worn
Every Wednesday
Judge ability to follow directions/pay attention to details/citizenship/conduct
Personnel Inspection and observation by instructor

Academic Exams (25% of grade)

Every Thursday
Measure cadets understanding of material presented in textbook, lecture, and
homework
Type:
Multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill in the blank
Can use homework
Can use notes taken during lecture
Can use additional notes taken from textbook
Note: Semester exams are comprised of a few of the same questions and possible
answers as the original tests. The possible answers remain the same, but are scrambled as
to order (correct response may have been A on original exam, but may now be A,
B, C, or D on semester exam. Each Unit is clearly marked, and the exam is in
order (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) so that a cadet knows exactly where the information should be in
his/her notes and homework. Cadets are given this information at the start of the school
year.