FIELD TRIP – U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
August 29, 2022 / Events
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST FIELD TRIP OF THE NEW YEAR ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST. DETAILS ON THE ATTACHED PERMISSION SLIP.
Permission Form - USNA 2022
FALL OPEN HOUSE – MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH
August 19, 2022 / Events
Please join us for our Fall open house for the new school year. ALL cadets and parents are encouraged to attend as we discuss our competitive teams, field trips, and annual orientation trip out of state. Get all of your questions answered, meet the cadet leaders and instructors, and tour our classrooms. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Welcome New Cadets! JOIN US FOR NEW CADET ORIENTATION (NCO) AUG 8-12
June 20, 2022 / Events
June 20, 2022
Dear Prospective Cadet and Parents,
On behalf of my fellow instructor, Petty Officer Herman Young, I am writing to congratulate you on your enrollment in the Patriot NJROTC program for the upcoming school year, and invite you to participate in our New Cadet Orientation (NCO) program taking place during the week of 8 -12 August.
NCO is a fantastic event to meet fellow cadets and learn about the organization and many opportunities available in our program. This week-long event is a series of classes and activities exposing new cadets to our uniforms, physical fitness program and competitive teams. Led by our cadet staff of senior leaders, it is a fantastic head start to ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the team tryouts, service events and orientation trips. While not required of new cadets, it is highly encouraged.
The week begins on Monday, 8 Aug, at 8:00 am in the media center at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, and is run daily from 8:00 am through 3:45 pm. (Lunch is not provided, and must be brought by the cadet each day) New cadets will receive instruction in basic naval knowledge, close order drill, uniform wear, and physical fitness. They will be introduced to our various competitive teams and have an opportunity to learn and practice some of the skills involved. They will also take part in a community service project. The schedule is designed to expose students to all aspects of our program, while allowing them the opportunity to earn their first rank advancement, participation and physical fitness ribbons, and log three hours of service toward their first community service ribbon.
The graduation ceremony will take place in the auditorium at noon on Friday, 12 August. Parents, family and friends are all welcome to attend. Following graduation, our Booster Club will host our annual welcome picnic on the patio by the flagpole on the athletic field side of the school. The picnic is a chance to not only celebrate the accomplishments of our new NCO graduates, but all returning cadets and families are invited, so it is also an opportunity to meet all of our cadets and their families.
The fee to attend NCO is $100.00. This is the same cost as the unit fee for first year NJROTC cadets, and will be applied to that obligation. Please pay by check, made payable to, “Patriot NJROTC.” on the first day of NCO. To register, please go to the link below and complete the Google document. You will receive a confirmation notice, and further details and paperwork as the week approaches.
Michael Rodrigues
Chief, U.S. Navy, Retired
END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY – WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH
April 25, 2022 / Events
Please join us from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 4th as we celebrate and recognize our cadets for their performance and contributions during the 2021-2022 school year. This annual event showcases our top performers by presenting ribbons and special organization medals from our community to our most deserving students. It is also a fantastic time to honor our graduating seniors as we say goodbye. All family members are welcome to attend and socialize after the event.
FIELD TRIP – ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
September 13, 2021 / Events
We are excited to announce our first field trip of the year to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Please click the link below, print and complete. Turn in the completed form to any NJROTC Instructor by Monday, September 22nd. The first 40 are guaranteed a seat on the bus. If we reach at least 60 cadets, we will reserve a second bus.
- Cost: Free
- Wear: If in semester, wear your Navy Service Uniform (Must have cover to get on the bus)
- Food: We are no longer allowed to eat on the bus, so eat a big breakfast and be prepared to eat at 1:30 when we return
- Note: All field trips start and end at GTJHS. Additional transportation to and from other home schools is not provided