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Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements
In accordance with Department of Defense JROTC Parent/Guardian Consent Form 3203, dated Jan 2024, enrollment and participation in JROTC is purely voluntary. No representative of JROTC (adult or student), the school or school district, or other position of authority (including parents) may compel a student to participate in JROTC against their will. Students enrolled in JROTC may coordinate with their school representative to request withdrawal at any time for any reason, per school policies.
In accordance with Department of Defense JROTC Parent/Guardian Consent Form 3203, dated Jan 2024, enrollment and participation in JROTC is purely voluntary. No representative of JROTC (adult or student), the school or school district, or other position of authority (including parents) may compel a student to participate in JROTC against their will. Students enrolled in JROTC may coordinate with their school representative to request withdrawal at any time for any reason, per school policies.
A, Enrollment.: To be eligible for enrollment as a member of the Junior ROTC Program, each participant must meet the following requirements:
Education. The student must be enrolled in and attending full-time at Grant.
2. Grade. 9 - 12 during the school year of enrollment
3. Academic standing. The student must maintain an acceptable standard of academic achievement and an academic standing that will merit his or her graduation on completion of all requirements.
4. Conduct and character. The student must maintain an acceptable standard of conduct and be of good moral character. The student must be honest and self-reliant and have a sense of personal and social responsibility in performing program and other academic assignments. The student must exhibit self-discipline and respect for constituted authority through observance of laws, rules, and regulations; by prompt and regular attendance at instruction; and in his or her general demeanor.
5. Physical condition. The student must be physically qualified to participate fully in the physical education program in the school. As an exception to this requirement, under the secondary school's open enrollment policy and when desired by the principal of the host school, students who are ineligible for membership as regular Junior ROTC students may enroll as special Junior ROTC students. However, the school will provide any special equipment or additional instructors that may be needed to instruct such students.
B. Waiver Requests. A waiver may be granted by the Senior Army Instructor to enroll an applicants who fail to meet above criteria, with a favorable recommendation by their counselor and/or .interview with both Grant Army and Senior Army Instructors.
C. Re-Admittence. Students who were either denied enrollment or disenrolled (former Junior ROTC cadets) from the JROTC program and have since corrected the problems or deficiencies, causing their non-acceptance or disenrollment, and who are otherwise qualified, may apply for a re-enrollment disqualification waiver as prescribed above.
Continuation
Continuation
Enrollment in the JROTC program is contingent upon maintaining high standards of merit and conduct, and all cadets are subject to an annual performance review.
Enrollment in the JROTC program is contingent upon maintaining high standards of merit and conduct, and all cadets are subject to an annual performance review.
A. Continuation in the program for the next academic year will be based on the following merit-based criteria:
1. Academic Effort: Cadets must maintain satisfactory academic performance in JROTC and their core classes.
2. Leadership and Participation: Active engagement in class, events, and battalion activities is essential.
3. Discipline and Conduct: Cadets must demonstrate respect, responsibility, and adherence to school and battalion rules.
4. Physical Fitness and Uniform Standards: Cadets are expected to participate in physical training and maintain proper wear of the uniform.
5. Citizenship and Character: Upholding the Army Values—Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage—is required.
B. Review Process: Cadets will be evaluated by the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) and Army Instructor (AI) each spring. Cadets not meeting the standards outlined above may be placed on probation, required to meet improvement goals, or dismissed from the program.
Disenrollment Criteria
Disenrollment Criteria
At the discretion of the SAI, a cadet will be disenrolled or excluded from attendance, as appropriate.
At the discretion of the SAI, a cadet will be disenrolled or excluded from attendance, as appropriate.
A. In all cases, a cadet will be considered for disenrollment when he or she —
1. Withdraws from school.
2. Demonstrates ineptitude for leadership training indicated by a lack of general adaptability.
3. Fails to keep an acceptable standard of academic achievement, conduct, appearance, or attendance.
4. Exhibits undesirable character traits, such as —
a. Lying, cheating, or stealing.
b. Unauthorized possession or use of illegal drugs or substances.
c. Conviction or adjudication as a juvenile offender for committing an offense that could lead to imprisonment.
d. Frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or school authorities or other similar acts.
5. Fails to maintain a requirement for enrollment.
6. Exhibits an indifference to and a lack of interest in leadership training as demonstrated by:
a. Frequent absences from class or drill.
b. Accumulation of a large number of demerits.
c. An established pattern of shirking responsibility or other similar acts.
B. The provisions of the preceding subparagraph can be waived by the US Army Cadet Command (USACC).
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