District 214 Leadership Development Program
Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps District
214
Wheeling High School
900 South Elmhurst Road
Wheeling, IL 60090-5599
(E-mail/phone contact info at end of web page)
16 July 08
NJROTC Program Letter w/ translations
What's New:
ACT Reminder Staff Meeting Minutes
Note: The translator takes a little time to work. Check it out!
Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC)
NJROTC is a course in leadership, teamwork and citizenship, using studies about the Navy as a common core. Students take the course as an elective and receive a grade that counts towards graduation and their GPA. Only the academic class and unit activities are mandatory, but cadets are highly encouraged to participate in the 'extra-curricular' fieldtrips, teams, and events. Students are NOT members of the military, though they wear a 'regulation' military uniform once each week. There is no military obligation, and students have no 'status' within the military. There are definite benefits to those students who are considering a military career, but the accession rate of high school graduates going into the military from NJROTC is no different than the non-NJROTC population. The program is designed to help students be successful in what-ever career or endeavors a student pursues. The unit mission is to help develop more informed and responsible citizens. The goal is to develop young leaders.
Staff Meeting minutes from 12 July.
Mark your calendars now:
26 July Staff Meeting 1030
28-31 July Marksmanship Team practice for team members 0800-1200
01 Aug - Oshkosh Air Show.
02 Aug - Cookout/Color Guard/airplane rides.
04-08 Aug - Freshman Indoc
08 Aug All-Cadet Picnic 1030 at WHS
11-14 Aug Marksmanship Team practice for all cadets
15 Aug Chicago Air and Water Show (Friday practice/airshow)
Cadets in Charge:
If you are a cadet in charge or Cadet Duty Officer for an event, you should check the Cadet in Charge guidelines AND make sure you contact Operations. Being a Cadet-in-Charge requires planning and coordination. For most events, you will generate a Cadet Operational Plan at least two weeks before an event. Along with Operations, you are also responsible for getting participants posted in JUMS and on the web. You also track who has filed their forms and make phone 'reminders' to cadets.
Great America
BZ Cadet Bell for a well coordinated event!
4th of July Parade
BZ Cadet Marks for another well coordinated event!
Oshkosh Air Show
We will take one mini-bus (14 cadets max) to the Oshkosh Air Show. Cost is $20.00. Bring money for two fast food stops, snacks and any gedunk you want to buy. We plan to leave at approximately 1000 on Aug 1 and return after 2100 (9pm). Call 847-718-7116 for reservations. First come, first serve so leave a mssg to mark you place 'in line.' Cadets Signed Up Are Bell, Levin, Warden, Behnke Lark E, Morgan
2 Aug Coast Guard Cookout
We will be supporting the Coast Guard Cookout at the Waukegan Airport. It is hosted by the Navy League to demonstrate appreciation for the Coast Guard helicopter detachment. We provide the color guard. We pay for the meals for cadets, additional guests are $10. Call and leave name to sign-up. Latest word is that an airplane is NOT available to fly cadets on the 2nd. We'll look for another aircraft or another date. Therefore the plan is to leave WHS at 1100. If anything changes, you'll read it here first! Again, transportation will be available from WHS for cadets, directions available on request when we get more information. Cadets Signed Up are Lustina, Aucapina, Guerrero, Bell, Cordell?
Freshman Indoc.
Indoc runs from 04 Aug to 08 Aug.( not 18 Aug) Freshman Indoc is used to provide new cadets with information, uniforms, and basic military instruction. Incoming freshman should RSVP at
847-718-7116 with phone message on your attendance plans. (Indoc is not mandatory, you do not need to attend every day.)
Cadet Picnic 8 Aug
There is a cadet picnic for all cadets (new and old) 1030 on 8 Aug at WHS. RSVP desired but not required.
Chicago Air and Water Show
We will meet at 0800 at WHS to ride a bus to the Chicago Air and Water Show practice/airshow on Friday 15 Aug. We will have lunch (sub sandwiches) on the beach, then watch the entire show...so we won't get back till after 1830. $5 for sub and drink. Call to sign up. Still in the planning stage...some cadets are considering taking the train down and back...which means no traffic and you leave later and get back earlier...but you need to meet at the MT Prospect station....Let us know if you're interested...details to follow if there is enough interest.
ACTs
Don't forget...At graduation, we'd like to see all cadets eligible for the college of their choice...if that's their choice. We recommend juniors take the ACT on their own, and then again when the high school tests everybody in April. You can sign up on-line. A major step in improving you choices at graduation is to raise your ACT scores. You don't have to wait to your junior year to prepare. The unit has ACT preparation software and study materials that you can check out for free; and each year we've had on-line access to Kaplan study materials. There is also the 'march2success' program offered by the Army and detailed in a following paragraph
NEW last year was an opportunity for you to receive your own ACT or SAT (or both) preparation programs worth $200 (but you have to pay approximately $15.00 in shipping). The eKnowledge Corporation has arranged a deal with the NFL sponsors and the government to offer cadets 'free' software and study materials, as well as deals on other materials. You can read about the program or sign-up on-line at http://sat.eknowledge.com/JROTC. The program will continue through March 2009.
ACT Test Preparation
The Army offers an on-line testing assistance site at march2success.com. It is a third-party, public service site sponsored by the Army. There is no obligation to use the site, and its optional if you want information be shared with the Army. Parents can also register and track student performance. Alternatively, the SNSI can also be listed as a monitor...you can get the appropriate information from LCDR Morse if you desire this option. The site is beneficial for 8th - 12th grade.
Summer Sign-Ups
We are looking into ways for cadets to sign-up for summer events...but for now sign-up by calling the NJROTC office (718-7116). Leave a mssg! It is especially important that you leave a good call-back number AND that you keep your commitments. If events need permission forms, we'll try to post them on the web...but many events will be covered by your standard release form (YOU MUST HAVE CURRENT FORM ON FILE). If you are bringing a non-NJROTC, District 214 student to an event, make sure you give their full name and student ID. They will need permission form/standard release forms as well. You may find and print them on the bottom of the web site. Check here to see what forms you have turned in.
Web Page
The new format will takes advantage of the latest software, but if you don't have the capability to download the new format, you will continue be automatically directed a generic format.
Unit Forms
You will need current (dated within a year) standard release and medical questionnaire forms on file for summer events. Your can check status of your forms at Cadet Forms. You can down blank forms form links below.
Unit Pictures
You can link to Unit photos by clicking here or go to www.picasaweb.google.com/WHSnjrotc06 We've added new pictures from: BLT.
Marksmanship Training
Cadets' Corner:
Morning Muster Sheets:
Cadet reps: add any additional names and IDs to sheets! If you have cadets not assigned to squad or incorrectly listed, tell the XO at the beginning of the night on Wednesday.
Score PT uniforms as indicated in Key.
All Musters for each school has been updated. Please use these and if there any errors contact your XO ASAP. These musters are up to date...
| BGHS | EGHS |
| JHHS | PHS |
| RMHS | WHS |
All Platoon lists have been updated by your XO. If there are any questions, concerns, or if you can't find your self on one of the lists please see your Executive Officer (Scheffler) ASAP.
| Alpha 1 | Alpha 2 |
| Alpha 3 | Battalion list |
NOTE!!! There have been new changes to the Chain-of-Command, please check out who's the new Chairman, CNO, MCPON...
Please look at the new links if you have trouble with rates and ranks or with your ribbons
Links to District and Unit Forms:
(If they don't appear at first, hit refresh!)
Standard Release Form
Medical Screening
Questionnaire
Cadet Personal Data
Sheet
District Hold Harmless and Parent Agreement
District Prescription Medication Form
NJROTC official page is:
https://www.njrotc.navy.mil
NROTC page with
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ (Don't forget the https://)
US Naval Academy: www.usna.edu
US Coast Guard Academy:
www.shieldoffreedom.com
West Point: www.usma.edu
US Air Force Academy:
www.academyadmissions.com
Navy ROTC:
www.navycollege.navy.mil
Army ROTC: www.armyrotc.com
AROTC Scholarship app: www.rotc.monroe.army.mil
Air Force ROTC: www.afrotc.com
Change 2 to Cadet Field Manual is available here.
Naval Science Homework
| NS1 NIGHT | NS2 |
| NS1 DAY | |
| NS3 | NS4 |
See the ACT web site for details. Don't forget to include ROTCs and academies in your school codes (NROTC is 0656 and USNA is 1742. See the ACT site for other codes). To paraphrase an old sea chantey : "....pray that ye be tested as much and as often as may be."
Civil Air Patrol
The Civil Air Patrol at Palwaukee (IL049) has a composite squadron (cadets and senior members). You can call Capt. Robert J Williams if you want details or to find out more about the unit. (630) 660 5634. There are advancement opportunities and benefits for joining CAP (including stronger NROTC and college applications). The good news is, NJROTC cadets are 'fast tacked' in some aspects due to your 'military' training. Call LCDR Morse for details and POCs.
Medical Physicals:
Don't forget, if you are going to be on a drill team,
PT competition team, run the PT for a ribbon, or go to
BLT/Leadership Academy you must have a current physical on file.
NJROTC PARENTS ASSOCIATION:
Next Parent Night is 12 March 08
NJROTC Parents Association Executive Officers
Pat Salvatini, President
847-259-6619 or psalvatini@omcast.net
MicheleWeber, Vice President
847-297-7848 njrotceaglemom@yahoo.com or mweber@strategicpaper.com
Doreen Skalski, Secretary
847-541-3418 doreenskalski@comcast.net
Ellen Nero, Treasurer
The Sailors' Creed
I am a
United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States of
America and I will obey the
orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting
spirit of the Navy and those who have gone
before me to defend freedom
and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's
Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and
Commitment.
I am committed to excellence
and the fair treatment of all.
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Township High School District 214
Participating Schools
Elk Grove HS
Rolling Meadows HS
John Hersey HS
Buffalo Grove HS
Prospect HS
Wheeling HS
CONTACT INFORMATION:
847-718-7116 or NEW
EMAIL ADDRESSES
'jeff.morse' at d214.org
'david.patterson' at d214.org
'dick.freitag' at d214.org
If you e-mail, don't forget to identify yourself and use the subject
line!
National NJROTC website: www.navyjrotc.us/portal/portal.php