The Academy of Leadership and Military Science is a collaborative venture between Norfolk Public Schools and a number of communities, private sector, government, higher education, and military agencies. The small learning community of the Academy includes cluster scheduling of all core, foreign language, naval science and leadership classes, as well as year-round internships with community partners. Cadets in The Academy of Leadership and Military Science earn promotions and are placed in positions of peer and group leadership roles. This concept allows students to make mistakes, correct errors, and reflect upon their work to become a better leader. Under the guidance of the Certified Naval Science Instructors, cadets build foundational skills and habits that empower them to see connections, understand their strengths, and be confident in developing ideas.While the training is along military lines, it is conducted to encourage initiative and individuality to develop natural gifts, to teach self-control, develop personal character, responsibility and qualities of integrity, loyalty, and dedication.Approximately 60% of the ALMS cadets who are graduating seniors continue to higher education. ALMS students complete ACT/SAT preparation course for class credit The Senior Naval Science Instructor is authorized to nominate a maximum of three eligible cadets each year to compete for U.S. Naval Academy appointments. Distinguished Units with Academic Honors may nominate three eligible JROTC cadets as candidates for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy in addition to the three nominations above to the U.S. Naval Academy.Cadets who desire to pursue careers in trade-fields or directly enter the workforce will gain and develop invaluable leadership experience and have the self-confidence necessary to become successful in life.