SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Screaming Eagles NJROTC NAVAL SCIENCE CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2012-13

POLICY/SVHS NJROTC 01 August, 2012 From: Senior Naval Science Instructor To: Naval Science Cadets and Parents Subj: NAVAL SCIENCE/NJROTC CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2012-13 Encl: (1) Naval Science/NJROTC Program Acknowledgement Letter 1. PURPOSE. To promulgate procedures and standards for all students enrolled in the Naval Science Class/NJROTC Program. 2. DISCUSSION. These procedures and standards are designed to: Enhance the learning experience and classroom environment. Reinforce the teaching of self-discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, leadership, and organization. Contribute to achieving and maintaining high standards of discipline, citizenship, and self-respect demanded of students in this program. Aid cadets in developing positive personal behavior habits and characteristics. 3. WEEKLY CLASS ROUTINE. a. Generally, each class week will consist of the following scheduled activities: Monday : Tuesday : Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Military Day: Drill/Leadership Lab Academic Day: Classroom Instruction/Study Guide Military Day: Uniform Inspection/Drill Academic Day: Classroom Instruction/Study Guide Military Day: Physical Fitness b. All cadets entering SVHS after school hours are directed to check in with the main office first. 4. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS. Cadets are required to attend academic sessions, complete reading assignments/homework, independent projects, and complete tests and quizzes on the naval science curriculum. It is each cadet s responsibility to make-up missed course materials and evaluations due to absences during academic days. 5. ACADEMIC SUPPORT PLAN. Study hall, facilitated by qualified cadets, is provided daily during lunch period. Also, the instructors are available during lunch period and after school to work with students. Additionally, NJROTC provides a website for cadets at https://sites.google.com/a/navyjrotc.us/njrotc-area-five/ 1

6. PLAGIARISM AND TEST-TAKING. The NJROTC Program is based on personal honesty, integrity, and loyalty. Considerable importance is placed on the rules regarding plagiarism or cheating during tests and assignments. a. Plagiarism. This is defined as the taking of ideas, writing, or another individual s work and passing it off as your own effort. A student is guilty of plagiarism if they copy another s work with or without that person s permission. b. Test-taking. During the administration of tests: (1) Students will not communicate in any fashion. No talking, hand signals, note passing, electronic devices, etc. (2) Students will not look at any other student s test. Looking at a person s test will be interpreted as reading with the intent to cheat. c. Violations. (1) First Offense. Loss of credit for the assignment or test with no make-up, counseling by Senior Naval Science Instructor, and notification of parent. (2) Second Offense. Results in probation and referral to a school Administrator. (3) Third Offense. Cadet will be recommended for withdrawal from NJROTC. 7. TARDY POLICY. Unit policy is each day cadets will be standing beside their desks when the late bell sounds. As per Seneca Valley HS policies, detention may be assigned if a cadet is tardy to class. 8. MILITARY APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS. Appearance standards. It is very important the every NJROTC cadet reflect favorably on the Navy s image in our community. The U. S. Navy requires all cadets to comply with Navy appearance standards in uniform and civilian attire as described in the Cadet Field Manual and Seneca Valley dress code policy. NO EXCEPTIONS. a. Male Cadet Appearance. Haircuts will be neat, clean, and present a well-groomed appearance. Bowl cuts, Mohawks, racing stripes, or extreme styles or colors are not permitted. Hair must be above the ears and present a tapered appearance. Hair on the back of the neck must be tapered and may not touch the collar. Additionally, hair shall be of natural color without any extreme applied dye or artificial coloring. Sideburns shall be tapered and not extend below the center of the ear. Beards, full or partial, are not authorized. Wearing of earrings, studs/rings are not authorized in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body normally visible is not authorized in uniform, or while participating in any NJROTC sponsored activity on/off campus. 2

b. Female Cadet Appearance. In uniform, hair may touch, but not fall below the lower edge of the uniform coat/blouse collar. No hair shall extend below the front edge of the uniform hat. Females shall not wear hair ornaments when in uniform. Plain pins, combs, barrettes or elastic holders must be similar in color to the cadet s hair when worn. Fancy fabric hair holders such as, Scrunchies are not authorized in uniform. Hair shall not be colored in an extreme, unnatural color (i.e., green, purple, etc.). Only ¼ inch diameter gold or silver ball (post type) earrings may be worn in uniform and only one earring per ear. Studs/rings are not authorized in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, or other areas of the face or body normally visible is not authorized in uniform, or while participating in NJROTC sponsored activities on/off campus. 9. GRADING POLICY. NJROTC follows the grading policies of MCPS and Seneca Valley HS. The need for an individual student s reassessment will be determined by the NJROTC instructor. Student performance will be assessed in the following manner: a. The cadet s total NJROTC grade is assessed in three core areas: Summative, Formative and Homework. (1) Summative = 50 % of total grade: -Academic tests and quizzes -Physical Fitness PT day includes full PT gear (shirt/sweat shirt & shorts/sweat pants, sneakers) & participation. 30 Pts: Full PT Gear, participates (or full PT gear with note excusing) 26 Pts: ½ PT Gear (top or bottom), participates 24 Pts: Full PT Gear, no participation in any activities (no note excusing) 23 Pts: No PT gear, Participates 20 Pts: No PT Gear, does not participate -Effort in class and Participation in unit events -Independent projects and reports (2) Formative = 40% of total grade: -Uniform inspections -Orders to the sentry & Chain of command knowledge -Performance of assigned duties -Demonstrated mastery of objectives (3) Homework = 10% of total grade: -Homework assignments -Completion and turn in all Required Forms: Cadet Information Health Risk Questionnaire MCPS Sport Physical Standard Release Policies Procedures signature page 3

b. Overall letter grades are reported as follows: A 100% - 90% B 89% - 80% C 79% - 70% D 69% - 60% E 59% - 0% c. NJROTC Uniform: (1) The uniform is an integral part of the NJROTC program. Unless noted otherwise in the Plan of the Week (POW), uniform day will be each Thursday. Cadets will wear the uniform throughout the entire school day. They will not change into, or out of, the uniform at school except when changing for Phys Ed class or with permission of the instructors on a caseby-case basis. Changing out of uniform, without prior SNSI or NSI permission, will result in a zero grade for that day s inspection. Cadets will be in full uniform, including covers going to and from school. (2) If a cadet attends school on uniform day but fails to wear the uniform, he/she may wear the uniform the next academic day in order to make up the missed uniform inspection. The cadet will receive a 10% inspection penalty, for the make-up inspection. (3) If a cadet has an excused absence on uniform day, he/she may wear the uniform the next academic day to make up the missed uniform inspection. There will be no penalty for excused absences. 10. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND LEADERSHIP LAB REQUIREMENTS. Cadets are expected to dress appropriately and participate in the scheduled events on military days. The only reason for not participating in military drill, leadership labs, or athletic activities is a written excuse signed by a doctor or parent/guardian. Failure to participate will affect grades, eligibility for awards, promotions, and participation in NJROTC field trips, activities, and teams. a. Leadership/Team Building Exercises. Classroom discussions, class muster, Plan of the Week announcements, role-playing, or group work designed to facilitate and encourage the development of leadership/teamwork skills. b. Military Drill. Development of marching drill expertise and includes squad drill, platoon drill, manual of arms, sword manual, guidon manual, and manual of the colors. c. Athletic Activities. Cadets participate in physical fitness program to include calisthenics preparation for the Physical Fitness Test and various team sports such as, touch football, soccer, basketball, softball, kickball, team frisbee, etc. Cadets are required to dress in issued Navy PT gear: shirt and/or sweat shirt, shorts and/or sweat pants, and appropriate sneakers/athletic shoes. 4

d. Sports Physical Examinations. Cadets are required to annually complete a sports physical exam signed by a physician or nurse practitioner to participate in NJROTC Leadership Academy/Sail Training, Athletic meets, NJROTC Physical Fitness test, and certain field trips. Prior to participation in events requiring a sports physical, cadets are to provide a copy of a sports physical examination completed within the last year to the NSI/SNSI. NJROTC will accept sports physical examination forms signed by a physician or nurse practitioner such as those used by varsity sports. The Montgomery County Health Inventory (MCPS Form SRS-6) is recommended and can be picked up at the school or printed from the MCPS website. 11. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. Protecting government property is everyone s responsibility. The U.S. Navy loans all uniforms and equipment to each cadet. a. Textbooks. Naval Science textbooks are issued to cadet upon request for home and class use. b. Uniforms. Complete uniforms are issued to each cadet. Cadets must sign a Custody Receipt Form. Each item then becomes the student s personal responsibility and, if lost or negligently destroyed, a charge shall be assessed based on current listed replacement costs. Uniforms will be issued during the first three weeks of school. Make sure the uniform fits comfortably. Do not accept uniform items or shoes that are too small. c. Uniform Returns. It is important to understand all items must be returned or paid for before students will be allowed to clear the class, receive their completion certificates, receive transcripts, register for future classes, or obtain their diploma. Uniforms must be returned cleaned. d. Uniform Cleaning. After initial issue, the cadet assumes responsibility for the proper routine cleaning and alterations of the uniform. The Service Dress Blue Jacket must be professionally dry-cleaned. All other uniform items (except shoes) can be cleaned in the washer and dryer. Under normal conditions, it is not necessary for the uniform to be dry-cleaned each week. Detailed cleaning/laundering instructions are provided with the issued uniform. Please remember, wearing a clean and pressed proper uniform each week accounts for approximately 40% of the cadet s grade. e. Uniform Tailoring/Alterations. Initial alterations, such as hemming slacks, will be made at the discretion of the naval science instructors and at the expense of the cadet. f. Uniform Exchanges. If a uniform item no longer fits properly or is damaged, it may be exchanged. The cadet must first bring the CLEAN uniform item for exchange. Uniform items will not be issued, exchanged or supplied on a scheduled uniform day. 5

12. PERSONAL BEHAVIOR STANDARDS. The following standards are expected of all cadets in the NJROTC Program. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary actions, and or: loss of eligibility for awards, promotions, participation in NJROTC field trips, activities, and teams. All cadets shall: a. Follow all Seneca Valley High School rules and regulations throughout the day. We lead by example. b. Call Attention on deck! and assume the position of attention whenever instructors, parents, school administrators, other adults, and cadet officers enter the classroom. c. Refrain from profanity, sexual innuendo, obscene material, smoking, drugs, alcohol, and other similar types of activities, as they are totally unacceptable and strictly prohibited. d. Not consume food or drink during NJROTC classes, nor chew gum in class or formation. Bottled water is permitted in class. e. Only bring non-njrotc guests into the classroom during non-class hours with instructors approval. Cadets are responsible for the proper behavior of their guests. Sitting on desktops or resting feet on furniture is prohibited. f. Not leave personal items in any NJROTC space without instructor approval. Clean up any mess you made, especially during lunch, before leaving the classrooms. g. Refrain from fraternization, public displays of affection, boisterous language, horseplay, and other inappropriate or childish antics in and around NJROTC spaces. This is especially important when in uniform. Refrain from Public Displays of Affection (PDA) when in uniform. h. Meet deadlines promptly. Missing deadlines causes severe problems for the Unit and may affect a cadet s ability to participate, as well as their grade, promotion, and/or awards. i. Always behave in a manner befitting their affiliation with the U. S. Navy. Each cadet s appearance, grooming, conduct, courtesies and manners should be a positive reflection of the NJROTC Program at Seneca Valley High School. 13. NJROTC SPACES/TELEPHONE a. Classroom. Classrooms will normally be open to all cadets during lunch periods and after school. Scheduled meetings or work details will take precedence. The senior cadet present is responsible to keep order, maintain cleanliness, or clear the room of students, as needed. The instructor s desk, instruction materials, and computer/equipment are strictly Off Limits. 6

b. Instructors Office. The instructors office is off limits to cadets except those with specific official business. Cadets, no matter their rank, will knock and be recognized before requesting permission to enter the instructor s office. c. Supply, Armory, and Administration Spaces are for official business only. Only departmental and team members may be present unless asked to enter for the purpose of conducting departmental or unit business. There will be no admittance of non NJROTC students in these spaces without prior permission from an instructor. These spaces are not to be left unsecured at any time. d. Telephone & Cell Phones. The NJROTC telephone is for official NJROTC business use only. Cadets are to request permission from an instructor prior to use. Use of cell phones coincides with Seneca Valley policies. 14. ACTION. The last page, Enclosure (1), acknowledges receipt of this information. Ensure it is signed by both the cadet and a parent, and returned to the Naval Science Instructor not later than 28 September. It is imperative all cadets and parents understand the importance and necessity for these policies and procedures and support their implementation and enforcement. These rules apply to all cadets, without regard to rank or position within the Unit. Parents are welcome to contact LCDR Hernandez or CMDCM Pineda at 301-353-8018, E-mail: Suzan_P_Hernandez@mcpsmd.org or Felixberto_P_Pineda@mcpsmd.org should there be any questions. You can also visit our unit web page. Go to www.senecavalleyhighschool.com, Academics/Programs/NJROTC, and check it out! S. P. HERNANDEZ Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Navy (Retired) Senior Naval Science Instructor Seneca Valley High School 7

ATTENTION! DETACH AND TURN IN THIS FORM By 28 September, 2012 NAVAL SCIENCE / NJROTC PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Date: To: Senior Naval Science Instructor, NJROTC Unit, Seneca Valley High School From: Cadet/ (Print Name: Last, First, MI) Subj: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NAVAL SCIENCE/NJROTC CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2012-13. 1. My parent(s)/guardian(s) and I have read and fully understand the procedures and behavior standards set forth in the subject letter. We further understand the necessity and purpose of these regulations. 2. I promise to abide by all NJROTC Policies and Procedures to the best of my ability or risk being removed from the program. Parent Signature NJROTC Cadet Signature Enclosure (1)