The Academy of Leadership and Military Science is a collaborative venture between Norfolk Public Schools and a number of community, private sector, government, higher education, and military agencies. The small learning community of the Academy includes cluster scheduling of all core, foreign language, naval science and leadership classes, as well as year round internships with community partners. 

The Academy of Leadership and Military Science (ALMS) provides a unique learning environment to enhance the high school learning experience while developing the leadership skills and self-confidence necessary to become active and productive citizens.

Cadets in The Academy of Leadership and Military Science earn promotions and are placed in positions of peer and group leadership roles. This concept allows students to make mistakes, correct errors, and reflect upon their work to become a better leader.  Under the guidance of the Certified Naval Science Instructors, cadets build foundational skills and habits that empower them to see connections, understand their strengths, and be confident in developing ideas.

While the training is along military lines, it is conducted to encourage initiative and individuality to develop natural gifts, to teach self-control, develop personal character, responsibility and qualities of integrity, loyalty, and dedication.

• Approximately 60% of the ALMS cadets who are graduating seniors continue to higher education.

•  ALMS students complete ACT/SAT preparation course for class credit

•  The Senior Naval Science Instructor is authorized to nominate a maximum of three eligible cadets each year to compete for U.S. Naval Academy appointments.

•  Distinguished Units with Academic Honors may nominate three eligible JROTC cadets as candidates for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy in addition to the three nominations above to the U.S. Naval Academy.

• Cadets who desire to pursue careers in trade-fields or directly enter the workforce will gain and develop invaluable leadership experience and have the self-confidence necessary to become successful in life.

• I will conduct myself with Honor and be accountable for my personal behavior.

• I will show the Courage to do what is right.

• I will Commit to the teamwork necessary to make a positive change.

• I will demonstrate the Self-Discipline and Personal Accountability necessary to achieve any goal.

• I will not Lie, Cheat, or Steal, nor will I tolerate anyone who does.