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ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for enrollment and continuance in JROTC, a student must meet the following requirements:

Education. The student must be enrolled in and attending Fairmont High School on a full-time basis.

1. Grade. The student must be in a grade above the 8th grade during the school year of enrollment.

2.  Academic Standing. The student must maintain an acceptable level of academic achievement and standing as required by the JROTC program and Fairmont High School.

3. Conduct & Character. Cadets must maintain an acceptable standard of conduct. Those in leadership positions are expected to demonstrate high personal standards in order to set the example. All cadets should be honest, self-reliant, and have a sense of personal and social responsibility in performing unit and other academic assignments. They must exhibit self-discipline and respect for constituted authority through observance of laws, rules, and regulations; by prompt and regular attendance at instruction; and in their general demeanor. Cadets who fail to meet standards will be removed from leadership positions. All cadets will be screened at the end of each school year and will only be readmitted to the program with the approval of the Army Instructors.

1. Physical Ability. The student must be able to participate fully in the Physical Education program of Fairmont High School. This requirement, under open enrollment policies and when directed by the principal and Senior Army Instructor, may be waived. However, the school must provide any special equipment or additional instructors or aides that may be required to instruct these students at no cost to the government. The school must also ensure these students cause no disruption to the presentation of the JROTC curriculum.

2. Surveys/Screening Tests. The students will complete surveys and/or screening tests as may be prescribed by the school or JROTC.

DISENROLLMENT: At the discretion of the Senior Army Instructor, and with the approval of the school’s administration, a cadet will be disenrolled or excluded from attendance, as appropriate. In all cases, a cadet will be considered for disenrollment when he or she—

A. Withdraws from school

B. Demonstrates ineptitude for leadership training indicated by a lack of general adaptability.

C. Fails to attain/maintain an acceptable standard of academic achievement, conduct, appearance or attendance

a. Exhibits undesirable character traits, such as

b. Lying, cheating or stealing.

c. Possession or use of illegal drugs or substances.

Conviction or adjudication as a juvenile offender or commission of any offense that could lead to imprisonment.

1. Frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with school or civil authorities or other similar acts.

2. Fails to maintain requirements for enrollment (see above).

3. Exhibits an indifference to and/or a lack of interest in citizenship and leadership training as demonstrated by-

   1. Frequent absences or persistent tardiness from class or drill.

   2. Repeated failure to wear uniform on designated days.

   3. Failure to adhere to established personal grooming standards.

   4. An established pattern of shirking responsibility, including failure to participate in unit events or community/school support activities, such as parades and organizational fund raising events.