Njrotc (Naval Science)

The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps is available to male and female students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 as a general elective credit toward graduation or in lieu of physical education. The naval uniform is worn by students at all official functions and all day at school once a week. Enrollment in NJROTC incurs no financial cost and no obligation to join the Armed Services. Although the recommended and normal sequence is Naval Science 1, 2, 3,4, 5,6 and 7,8, students may start their Naval Junior ROTC studies during any of their years in high school.

NJROTC 1,2 (Naval Science 1) - Grade 9, 10, 11

Naval Science 1. This is the first in a series of four NJROTC courses. It may be taken in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.

NJROTC 3,4 (Naval Science 2) - Grade 10, 11, 12

Naval Science 2. This is the second in a series of four NJROTC courses. It may be taken in grades 10, 11, or 12.

NJROTC 5,6 (Naval Science 3) - Grade 11, 12

Naval Science 3. This is the third in a series of four NJROTC courses. It may be taken in grades 11 or 12. While still instructed in core areas such as leadership, fitness and wellness, these students will also be evaluated in each of the following subject areas: Naval Knowledge, Naval skills and public speaking/effective communications.

NJROTC 7,8 (Naval Science 4) - Grade 12

Naval Science 4. This is the fourth in a series of four NJROTC courses. It may be taken in grade 12. While still instructed in core areas such as leadership, fitness and wellness, these students will also be evaluated in each of the following subject areas:

  • Career planning and education
  • Naval leadership, training, and evaluation
  • Responsibilities and qualities of leadership
  • Achieving effective communications
  • Unit management and leadership
  • Professional research

*Core classes can be used towards Physical Education credit or as general elective credit

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