FAQ
Is there required military service after graduation?
No. All cadets are prepared and encouraged to attend a 4-year college or university.
If a cadet is interested in joining the military, what will RNA do?
As RNA is a college-preparatory school, we would encourage the cadet to apply for a service academy (West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine) or a college ROTC scholarship. Both result in a college degree and a commission as an officer in the military.
What is the RNA uniform?
Four days a week, the cadets wear the NJROTC uniform issued to them. On Fridays, the cadets wear the Academy uniform consisting of a school polo shirt and khaki pants.
Do I need to pay for the uniform?
No. All of the required pieces of the NJROTC uniform are issued free of charge to the cadet. Payment is only needed for damaged uniform items. If a cadet grows out of a particular uniform item, they can exchange it for a different size. The school polo shirt is also issued free of charge to the cadet.
What is a typical school day like?
The day starts with Formation at 7:50 AM. Each cadet then takes 6 classes at 50 minutes each, has a 21 minute homeroom, and a 30 minute lunch. The day ends at 2:43 PM.
What are the freshmen classes?
All freshmen are enrolled in Survey Literature, Algebra 1, World Studies, Physics, NJROTC 1, and their choice of either Beginning Band or Spanish 1.
Which AP (Advanced Placement) Courses are offered at RNA?
For the 2010-2011 school year, the AP courses offered will be English Language and Literature, English Language and Composition, United States History, Psychology, and Physics B.
Rickover is connected to Senn High School. Do the RNA and Senn students intermix?
Generally no. Each school has its own autonomous section in which only their students can travel in. The only common areas are the Cafeteria (of which RNA has its own lunch period), the Library, and the Auditorium. RNA has its own gym, science labs, classrooms, offices, and computer facilities. A RNA cadet may encounter a Senn student on their way to one of the common areas.
Is RNA a regular CPS high school?
Yes. RNA follows all of the CPS policies, procedures, and regular high school calendar. Funding is distributed from CPS to RNA using the same formula for all CPS high schools. All RNA teachers are members of the Chicago Teachers Union. Only two non-NJROTC teachers have prior military service.
How are special education students programmed in RNA?
RNA is a full-inclusion school. All cadets with an IEP or 504 plan are in classes with non-special education students. Select class periods also have a certified Special Education teacher co-teaching with the classroom teacher.
How many cadets are at RNA and what is the average class size?
In the 2009-2010 school year, RNA has approximately 400 cadets, grades 9-12. The freshman classes are 28 cadets on average, while the senior classes are generally 20-25 cadets on average.
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