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CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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and military drill. Students in the Air Force JROTC program have increased
opportunities for appointment to the Air Force Academy and ROTC schol-
arships. Each level in the courses offers a continuation of the previous
subjects and increased opportunities for leadership development.
Prerequisite: Be in the 9th grade or above, good moral character, physically t, and
Senior Air Science Instructor approval. Levels II, III, and IV require the successful com-
pletion of the previous levels and Senior Air Science Instructor approval.
Army JROTC (Military Science)
Berry Academy, Butler, Garinger, Hawthorne, Harding, Hopewell, Hough, Mallard
Creek, Myers Park, Olympic, Rocky River, West Ch arlotte.
MILITARY SCIENCE I, II, III & IV
Includes instruction in Army history, leadership and managerial skills,
geography, character development, effective communication skills,
goal setting and time management, global and cultural studies,
military drill and ceremonies. Students in the Army JROTC program
have increased opportunity for Service Academy appointments and
ROTC scholarships. Each level in the courses offers a continuation of
previous subjects and increased opportunities for leadership devel-
opment in the art of decision making and problem solving.
Prerequisite: Be in the 9th grade or above, good moral character, physically t, and
Senior Army Instructor approval. Levels II, III, and IV require the successful completion
of the previous levels and Senior Army Instructor approval.
Navy JROTC (Naval Science)
Providence, South Mecklenburg
NAVAL SCIENCE I, II, III & IV
Includes academic instruction in leadership, citizenship, college
preparation, Maritime geography and history, military justice, inter-
national law, sea power and national security, Naval Operations and
skills, ethics and personal nances. The military portion focuses on
additional military orientation subjects as well as basic drill, uniform
inspections and military bearing and courtesies. Students also
participate in various team building and tness programs during
class. Each level in the courses offers a continuation of the previous
subjects and increased opportunities for leadership development.
Prerequisite: Be in the 9th grade or above, good moral character, a desire to learn, and
Senior Naval Science Instructor approval. Level II, III, and IV require the successful com-
pletion of the previous levels and Senior Naval Science Instructor approval.
Marine Corps JROTC (Military Science)
Ardrey Kell.
MCJROTC I, II, III & IV
Includes instruction in Marine Corps history, customs and courte-
sies, national security, military organization, physical tness, drill
and ceremonies and land navigation while stressing leadership
and character development, and civic responsibility. Students in
the MCJROTC Program have increased opportunities for ROTC
scholarships and Service academy appointments. Each level in the
program offers continuation of the previous subjects and greater
opportunities to develop and practice leadership skills.
Prerequisite: Be in the 9th grade or above, good moral character, a desire to learn, and
Senior Marine Instructor approval. Level II, III, and IV require the successful completion
of the previous levels and Senior Marine Instructor approval.
CMS JROTC Honors
Ardrey Kell, Berry Academy, Butler, Chambers, East Mecklenburg, Garinger, Hawthorne,
Harding, Hopewell, Hough, Independence, Mallard Creek, Myers Park, North Mecklenburg,
Rocky River, Olympic, Providence, South Mecklenburg, West Charlotte, and West Mecklenburg.
CMS JROTC HONORS I, II, III & IV
Honors curriculum builds upon JROTC I, II, and III Leadership and
Management courses. An Honor’s activity is a requirement in each
of the CMS JROTC Honors courses (Levels I-IV) in addition to the
DRIVERS’ EDUCATION
Drivers’ Education is a state-funded program consisting of 30 hours of
classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training offered
to all eligible students in Mecklenburg County. CMS Driver Education is
designed and dedicated to prepare our students for a lifelong skill that
greatly enhances their quality of life. The goal of CMS Driver Education
is to provide each student driver the psychomotor skills and mental
attitudes required to become the most competent, skillful, and respon-
sible driver possible. This serves as a base for parents to continue
the instruction of their young driver in developing the necessary
knowledge, skill, and attitude needed to become a safe driver. The
program is offered monthly at all CMS high school campuses after the
regular school day; during the summer at most CMS high schools and
during school vacations and on Saturdays at selected CMS high school
locations. All CMS high schools have a Driver Education site coordina-
tor who can be contacted for further information.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL, A STUDENT MUST:
• Be at least 14.5 years old but less than 18 years old on the rst day of the desired class.
• Be actively enrolled in a public, private, charter or licensed home school in Meck-
lenburg County.
• Not have had Driver Education before.
• Agree to comply with the CMS Code of Conduct.
A prociency test may be offered to students who are at least 16 years
of age or who have transferred from another state and possess a valid
level one graduated driver license (GDL). Eligible students may enroll
in the classroom phase by contacting their CMS high school DE site
coordinator or by calling the CMS driving school contractor – currently
Jordan Driving School at 704-566-9900. If a student is removed from
the program for disciplinary reasons or drops out for any reason, the
student will have to make arrangements to nish their training through
a commercially licensed school at their own expense.
Please visit the CMS Driver Education web page at
wearecms.com/apps/pages/DriversEd
JROTC
The CMS JROTC Program emphasizes character education, student
achievement, wellness, leadership, citizenship, service to community
and diversity. Its focus is reected in its mission “To motivate young
people to be better citizens.” It prepares high school students for
responsible leadership roles while fostering in each school a more
constructive and disciplined learning environment. The attributes of
self-discipline, teamwork, self-condence, responsiveness to consti-
tuted authority and patriotism are developed. JROTC Levels I, II, III
and IV Honors Curriculums (with appropriate .5 quality point) have
been added to all CMS JROTC Programs. Integrated-curricular activi-
ties include drill teams, rie teams, adventure training teams, athletic/
orienteering/academic competitions, community parades, summer
camps and eld trips to Service installations and national historical
sites. Each cadet is issued a uniform, earns leadership promotions and
has the opportunity to exercise command. Uniforms, textbooks, and
training materials are furnished by the Services at no cost to the student.
There is no military obligation as a result of participation in JROTC. Last
year's CMS JROTC students achieved a 99% on time graduation rate
and received $16 million in scholarships and appointments to Service
Academies.
Air Force JROTC (Aerospace Science)
Chambers, East Mecklenburg, Independence, North Mecklenburg, and West Mecklenburg
AEROSPACE SCIENCE I, II, III, & IV
Includes instruction in Air Force history, weather, principles of ight, global
and cultural studies, space exploration, astronomy, military organizations,
leadership, character education, communication skills, health and wellness,