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Basic High School MCJROTC |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Why are Cadets required to follow different student grooming standards?? MCJROTC guidelines are established by the program sponsor - the U.S. Marine Corps who sets policy, rules and regulations for the program which are agreed to by contract with the Clark County School District. Why are Cadets required to have a sports physical ANNUALLY?? Cadets must be "fully, physically qualified" to participate in MCJROTC which may include strenuous physical training. How much do Cadets pay for the use of the uniforms? Cadets must only purchase their PT (physical training) uniform. All other uniforms are issued on a temporary loan basis, are recoverable when the cadet disenrolls/leaves the program. Care and maintenance, with the exception of periodic dry cleaning provided by MCJROTC, is the responsibility of the cadet. Why are cadets subject to two types of discipline in MCJROTC? Cadets may receive Progressive Discipline from MCJROTC instructors for more serious incidents, but MCJROTC uses a Cadet Discipline Program to help teach leadership development and instill discipline at the lowest unit level. How can MCJROTC help students? Cadets seek to "take care of their own" by looking out for the welfare of each other, to include academics. MCJROTC has its own internal Tutoring Program to assist cadets who need help with their studies. Why does CCSD let JROTC programs in the schools? JROTC programs are leadership development programs utilizing time-honored and proven traditions and military style leadership. They are fully accredited courses following a Program of Instruction which meets and exceeds National Learning Standards. (see MCJROTC Links to MCJROTC Program of Instruction) What military service obligation is required upon completion of JROTC? None! Cadets have absolutely no obligation to enlist in the military services. Many do, but this is an individual choice with no pressure by instructors. Why are there so many forms to be completed? Many forms are required to 1) ensure cadets & their parents fully understand the requirements to be enrolled in MCJROTC, 2) protect cadets, parents & instructors in case of an emergency, 3) follow program sponsor (USMC) requirements, and 4) expedite trip permission understanding, compliance and execution. How can I find out how my son or daughter is doing in MCJROTC? There are a couple of ways: 1) Get your PARENTLINK password from Basic High School and login to review grades for all classes or 2) email the student's "primary instructor" for a grade check/comments/concerns/assistance. Why are cadet haircuts so short?? Marine Corps JROTC is guided by the grooming standards for the Marine Corps. In other words cadets enrolled in MCJROTC MUST adhere to the uniform, grooming and shaving standards of the Marine Corps. My son is only 14. I don't want him to start shaving yet/ Can I get a waiver? Sorry, there are NO special considerations for cadets enrolled in MCJROTC - all are treated the same. Why do cadets have different standards than regular high school kids? This program holds its cadets to a higher standard of personal conduct, appearance and demeanor than other high school students. Each cadet not only represents himself or herself BUT ALSO represents everyone enrolled in and associated with the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program everywhere!! Are cadets required to participate in events outside school hours?? Per the Memorandum of Agreement, this program requires cadets to participate in TWO outside school hours activities each year: the Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony (November) and the Annual MCJROTC Awards Night (May). The Veterans Day Ceremony is optional with incentives for attendance. Presently, cadets are required to participate in community service for credit and homework assignment. My son or daughter is sick today, so can I get them excused from PT? Unfortunately, sometimes cadets seek the easy way out of PT by asking for a 'sick' excuse. If they are too ill to participate in the scheduled PT, perhaps they should stay home. If they can not participate, they will be sent to the Nurses Office. They will not receive participation points when they do not particiapte in PT and continual requests to be excused may result in extra duties, loss of instructor eval points and/or recommendation to not be allowed to return to MCJROTC in subsequent terms. What do I do when I disagree with a policy or directive from MCJROTC? Communicate with the cadet's primary instructor. Please remember the Memo of Agreement you signed at the beginning of school is a contract and we expect parents and cadets to adhere to this document. I have changed my mind about being enrolled in MCJROTC, Can I get out? All requests for schedule changes must be submitted through the cadet's individual counselor. They must follow State law with deadlines for schedule changes. Parent involvement is encouraged. My son or daughter want to re-enroll in MCJROTC but have been told "no." Why? Cadets must adhere to the spirit and intent of the Memorandum of Agreement signed at the beginning of each school year. Cadets who routinely violate performance and/or conduct expectations, might become ineligible for subsequent enrollment in MCJROTC. Once ineligible, they may NOT return. Likewise, cadets who voluntarily decide to drop MCJROTC, may NOT return in subsequent years. |
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