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The NJROTC program provides students with the opportunity to learn about government, national security, and good citizenship. It promotes habits of orderliness, self-discipline, and personal responsibility while developing a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, teamwork and leadership. There is no requirement to join the military and over 95% of students do not enter military service after graduation. However, participation in NJROTC enhances a student’s chances to earn ROTC scholarships and appointments to the Military Academies, and provides for enlistment at a higher pay grade if military service is chosen. Students may begin the program at any point in their high school career. Every year students may elect to take NJROTC.
The NJROTC program is offered through a partnership with the Owen J. Roberts School District. Students enrolled in Naval Science will be transported to Owen J. Roberts High School for a portion of their school day.
Naval Science introduces students to the meaning of citizenship, the elements of leadership and management, the value of scholarship in attaining life goals, and engenders a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America. During the four year program, students will study: maritime geography, navigation, maritime history, the interrelationship of sea power with national security, military justice, international law, naval ships and weaponry, meteorology, small boat seamanship,and an introduction to survival training. The importance of service to others will be consistently reinforced with annual volunteer and/or program service requirements.
During their first year students will focus on habits of orderliness, self-discipline and personal responsibility while developing a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance and teamwork. Academically they will focus on military and naval customs and traditions. Students will have the opportunity to take field trips, learn to drill, be involved in community activities and to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.
In their second year, Naval Science students will continue to develop their traits of citizenship, leadership, responsibility and self-discipline while furthering an appreciation for their country. This year includes an introduction to leadership and management.
Third year naval science students continue to develop leadership and management skills and assume mid level leadership positions while continuing through the naval science curriculum.
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