GRADES 
Progress report grades are calculated approximately
every five weeks (in-class grade printouts occur more frequently). Quarter grades are sent
home about every ten weeks. The semester grade is based on a weighted average of points
earned over the entire semester -- including a mid-term or final exam (worth 10% of the
semester grade). Your grades determine your eligibility to play sports, attend field
trips, attend the college of your choice, and for the career field that interests you. A
course failure will require your attendance at summer school. So it is in your own best
interest to monitor your progression through each of your courses to maintain a grade
level sufficient to satisfy course requirements. Your grades in this course will be based
on the following elements: class and homework assignments, military bearing and conduct in
and out of uniform (uniform inspections are conducted weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday),
class participation, test assessments. Test assessments can consist of traditional tests
and quizzes (multiple choice, matching, short answer), essay, or projects. Rubrics will be
issued prior to the essay or project due date to aid students with assessment criteria.
Additionally, the NJROTC program contains a physical training element. Grades are based on
participation, uniform (wearing the prescribed PT gear) and successfully completing the
Physical Readiness Test (PRT). PT days are generally on Thursdays and Fridays, weather
permitting.
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TESTS AND UNIFORM
INSPECTIONS: are 40% of overall grade. You are permitted to make-up two missed unit exams
per quarter at the end of each quarter. |
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QUIZZES: approximately 20% of
overall grade. There are no make-ups for missed quizzes.
However, your score on the next scheduled quiz will also replace the previously missed
quiz. |
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HOMEWORK: approximately 10%
of overall grade. Late homework is not accepted. Excused work is due the day after you
return to class. Long term illness or extended excused absences will be handled on an
individual basis. |
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PROJECTS & REPORTS:
approximately 10 - 15% of overall grade. A variety of mini oral and written research
projects are part of this course. Topics and deadlines TBA. |
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CLASS PARTICIPATION AND
PRACTICAL EXAMS: approximately 10 - 15% of overall grade. Each student will be evaluated
on their degree of daily preparation and level of participation in class discussion and
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CONDUCT
MKHS maintains a zero tolerance policy regarding
misconduct. Personnel who disobey county and school rules, or disrupt the learning
environment, misrepresent the NJROTC program and are subject to appropriate disciplines as
outlined in the Secondary Student Code of Conduct, MKHS Discipline Plan, and the NJROTC
Standards of Performance manual. As experienced cadets, it is your personal responsibility
to maintain and display the proper courtesies, respect, and decorum to create an
environment of order and industry. Appropriate disciplines for cadets include (but are not
limited to) reduction in rank, suspension from varsity and junior varsity drill team
competitions, removal from planned field trips, parental contact, after school detention,
Saturday detention, extra duty assignments, and referral to an administrator for further
disciplinary action as appropriate. REMEMBER – LEAD BY EXAMPLE! Below are some
general guidelines. They supplement the aforementioned documents.
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Your MKHS student ID badge is
considered part of your uniform. Wear it every day! |
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Respect is not only desired,
it is required. Be respectful to everyone – teachers, substitutes, administrators,
parents, peers, and most importantly – yourself! |
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Always be at your prescribed
place of duty at the prescribed time. Simply put - don’t be late! |
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Remain on watch until
properly relieved. Which means, remain in class until dismissed by the Naval Science
Instructor. |
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Be prepared. Bring all
required materials and supplies to each class. (A list of supplies and materials is
provided below.) |
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Do not vandalize school or
unit property! Do not write on walls, desks, books, or bags. |
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Manage your time wisely.
Visit the rest room, water fountain, lockers or other classes BEFORE arriving to class. |
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Do not eat or drink in class.
(On physical training days, you may drink water during class to maintain proper
hydration.) |
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Maintain proper classroom
bearing at all times. |
ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY
The following policy refers to the NJROTC program and is
in addition to M-DCPS and MKHS policy. Ladies and gentlemen, you can not pass this class,
or any other, if you are not in class! Yes, things happen and absences are necessary at
times, but you must be diligent to ensure any absences are kept to a minimum and are
properly excused.
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Per M-DCPS policy and MKHS
rules, NO make-up work will be authorized or accepted for UNEXCUSED absences. |
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Ensure you have a study buddy
in each of your classes that can give you notes or assignments for any days you are
absent. |
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Keep the lines of
communication open with all of your teachers. Use the email or call the school during
office hours (again, my telephone number is 305.652.6808, X304.) You should have a way of
contacting each of your classroom teachers. |
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When authorized to complete
make-up work, do it promptly! M-DCPS rule will be used. Your make-up work will be do in a
timely manner – within 48 hours of the EXCUSED absence. |
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Refer to the assignment board
frequently to stay on top of class work. |
MATERIALS
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You are
responsible for bringing the following materials to each NS-2 class. |
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Two pens
(blue or black ink only) |
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Two
sharpened number 2 pencils with erasers |
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Lots of
lined notebook paper (NO spiral notebooks or narrow lined paper, please) |
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A 2.5 or
3 inch, 3 ringed notebook |
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Ten
dividers |
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Two
highlighters (your personal choice as to colors) |
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Properly
worn, cleaned, pressed NJROTC uniform on specified uniform days, generally Tuesdays |
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and
Wednesdays, or as specified by the SNSI. |
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Proper
fitting PT gear consisting of a NJROTC tee shirt, shorts, socks, and appropriate athletic |
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Shoes on
PT days, generally Thursdays and Fridays. |
You will be provided with a variety
of reading and study materials throughout the course this year. It is your responsibility
to maintain a well-organized, up-to-date notebook. I will spot check notebooks
periodically. Additionally, I will randomly collect notebooks for a more comprehensive
assessment of your work. Continued failure to participate in program activities (weekly
personnel inspections, physical training, etc.) will result in a failing grade and
appropriate disciplinary action.
HOMEWORK
YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE HOMEWORK! At
the very least, you are required to read daily for a minimum of 45 minutes outside of the
normal school day. Additionally, I will assign reading and writing assignments as
homework. I will make every effort to be aware of your testing schedules and minimize
assignments at that time. However, when assigned, homework is due as stipulated by your
instructor. I will not issue a pass to retrieve homework from lockers or other classes.
You are expected to do your homework daily. Set aside time each evening to do homework for
each of your classes. There are a variety of methods available to me for assessing your
homework. I can spot check it, comprehensively evaluate it, randomly evaluate it, or
review it in class as a group. Assignments may be accessed at Study Guidelines.
NS-1 COURSE CONTENT
The Naval Science 1 curriculum
incorporates literature (reading), writing, math, science and vocabulary into a broad
based, social science curriculum. Rules of convention (spelling, punctuation, grammar, and
usage) taught in other classes will be employed at all times. Additionally, test
preparation will be emphasized because a number of significant examinations (FCAT, FCAT
Writes, HSCT, SAT and PSAT) will be administered during your high school years. We will be
using two paperback textbooks provided by the Chief of Naval Education and Training
(CNET). The first is the Cadet Field Manual (CFM) NAVEDTRA 37116-E. The second
one is entitled NJROTC Introduction by CAPT Lawrence M. Lavin, USNR(Ret.). The
topics we will discuss this year include:
NS-2 and 3 COURSE CONTENT
The Naval Science 3 curriculum
incorporates literature (reading), writing, math, science and vocabulary into a broad
based, social science curriculum. Rules of convention (spelling, punctuation, grammar, and
usage) taught in other classes will be employed at all times. Additionally, test
preparation will be emphasized because a number of significant examinations (FCAT, FCAT
Writes, HSCT, SAT and PSAT) will be administered during your high school years. This
year's curriculum includes the following topics:
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Naval Leadership
– Discussions concerning the challenges of leadership, leadership qualities,
performance evaluation and giving instruction. |
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Military
Justice – Familiarizes cadets with the basis for military law, discipline and
various forms of punishment. |
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Astronomy
– Familiarizes cadets with our solar system and its importance to celestial
navigation. |
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Sea Power
and National Security – Looks at the importance of maintaining a strong Navy in the
interest of national security. |
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Naval
History: Post-World War II to Bosnia – Examines the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam and
Bosnia from a naval perspective. |
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Naval
Operations, Communications, and Intelligence – An examination of how the fleet is
organized and operated, the importance of communications and intelligence to the success
of fleet operations. |
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Maneuvering
Board – Practical application of plotting a ship’s course and marking contacts. |
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Challenges
of the Future – Examines the challenge of providing logistical support to a global
Navy. |
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Electricity
and Naval Electronics – Practical examination of simple electronic circuitry. |
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Drills,
Commands, and Ceremonies –
Includes individual, squad, platoon, and company close order drill; rotation of command;
physical fitness; personnel inspections; and parade in company review. |
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