Grading Policy
Product grades (70% of overall grade):
Academic tests (20 question multiple choice test from TPC*)
One test at the end of each section, 5 points for each question
*TPC= Turning Point Cloud by Turning Technologies. CPS contains the entire curriculum, with in-class interactive questions and exams included. It is standard across all NJROTC units worldwide.
Uniform inspection days (usually Thursday)
Cadets are required to wear their uniform once a week for the entire day, from leaving home to arriving home. That is a program requirement for all 583 NJROTC units globally. Cadets will be issued a relaxed-fit jacket for cool weather. On exceptionally cold days, it is acceptable for cadets to wear another coat, hat, or gloves over their uniform, but the cadet must take those off those items when they enter the school building. Information on correct wear of the uniform is at left under Unit Information/Uniform Information.
Cadets will be graded by instructors and receive a grade of:
Outstanding (100 points), Excellent (93 points), Very Good (87 points), Good (80 points), Satisfactory (70 points), or Unsatisfactory (60 points)
- If cadet has unauthorized head/facial accessories (nose/lip/eyebrow ring, tongue stud etc), the inspection stops at that point with a grade of Unsatisfactory
- If cadet is unable to properly wear their uniform cover (hat) because of their hair, the inspection stops at that point with a grade of Unsatisfactory
- Deductions for uniform inspection:
Wrong answer to knowledge question: -1 grade
Improper grooming: -1, 2 or 3 grades
Unauthorized accessories -2 grades each
(headphones, non-reg earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces etc.)
Missing cover (hat): -2 grades
Not having name on inside of cover -1 grade
Missing belt or white crew/V-neck undershirt: -1 grade each
Missing devices: -1 grade each
Sloppy uniform (stains, wrinkles, no creases) -1 points each
Poorly shined shoes: -1 or -2 grades
Other minor deficiencies (missing a beltloop, button unbuttoned) -1 grade each
The lowest grade a cadet can receive if they are in uniform all day is a 60.
Cadets who miss a uniform inspection with an unexcused absence will receive a zero for the day. Cadets can make up that zero by coming to school in uniform on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday for inspection to make up the grade. Their makeup grade will be a grade lower than what they would have received on the original uniform inspection day.
Cadets who (after inspection) change out of their uniform without prior permission from an instructor will receive a zero for the day. This cannot be made up.
Cadet Fitness Challenge - Separate from the PT dressout and participation process grades for the 2 days of the challenge, cadets will receive a product grade for their level of achievement on the two days of the test. This is based on the adjective grade awarded per CDMIS. Outstanding = 100, Excellent = 93, Good = 87, Satisfactory = 80, Took both parts of the test and didn't pass = 60.
Process grades (30% of overall grade):
Academic lessons
In-class questions that are in each TPC* lesson - 48 - 50 points (4 questions = 12 points each, 5 questions = 10 points each, 6 questions = 8 points each, 7 questions = 7 points each)
Present in class and participating 48 - 51 points Particularly insightful questions & comments +10 points each Inappropriate behavior (such as falling asleep, cell phone use) -10 points each
*TPC= Turning Point Cloud by Turning Technologies. TPC contains the entire curriculum, with in-class interactive questions and exams included. It is standard across all NJROTC units worldwide.
Physical Training days (usually Friday)
Fully participating in physical training 40 points
Minimal participation (walk a lap around the school, etc) 20 points
Wearing issued Navy PT shirt or NJROTC unit T-shirt 20 points
Wearing issued Navy PT shorts or NJROTC athletic team shorts 20 points
Wearing appropriate athletic footwear 20 points
Wearing non-issued PT T-shirt 10 points
Wearing non-issued PT shorts 10 points