<p>He is a good student (B+) but just hates the classroom. He is a good kid, no problems-just restless, needs hands on training. He is completely bored and unmotivated and miserable in his class setting. I believe he would thrive under a military training approach but I hesitate because I know many kids are there because they have been put there for discipline or other troubles.</p>
<p>I told him to hold on one more year because he HATES his schooling right now. He wants to join the army when he graduates hs. I really wanted to see him go to college. But I want to be supportive and I am researching alternatives where perhaps both could be accomplished.</p>
<p>His immediate concern is wanting to get out of classes now. But I would like to see him finish hs and maybe do a summer program this summer that would introduce him to military training so he can see for himself if it is what he wants.</p>
<p>His goal is to be a police officer and plans on taking the police dept test as soon as it is given ( although he would not be allowed to be hired till he is 21)</p>
<p>I have been looking at rotc and jr rotc. His hs does not offer jr rotc.</p>
<p>I looked at Norwich University as possible college traditional education/military school. And many colleges in combo w/ROTC scholarship.</p>
<p>He really just needs something now- for instance a summer program of sorts this summer.</p>
<p>What can you suggest?</p>
<p>Something where academics is not so serious and more hands on approach. He is in avg shape. He knows he will have to begin a rigorous physical training program for himself and plans to do this.</p>
<p>Please help us find something he can do now, or at least soon- like this summer.</p>
<p>He can enlist in the Army under the split option. It would allow him to go to basic training the summer after his junior year, and return for his senior year.</p>
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<p>A common misconception. While certainly not an example of perfection on Earth, the fact remains that the United States Military is largely composed of the best and the brightest this nation generates. </p>
<p>If a few bad apples get through the filter, that should have no bearing on your boy unless he's one of them.</p>
<p>Thanks Fuzzy Slippers. I saw this on the goarmy.com site but they do not explain much about it.</p>
<p>How can I get more info on this?</p>
<p>I emailed a recruiter( an option on the site) but have not heard back yet.</p>
<p>Does anyone have info on Split Option for the reserves? And how would that work after high school graduation? if he plans on college too or to enlist in active duty instead? What are his options after hs?</p>
<p>My older son joined the Navy under the delayed entry program. He was actually in the Navy during his senior year of HS. Tell your son that schooling is very important! If he enlists in the service (any of them), he needs to have a good educational background. Contrary to what some people think, today's military is composed of bright, educated young people. The old days of the "can't get anything else so I'll join the military" are GONE!</p>
<p>You should talk to your local Army recruiter; i'm sure he knows much more on the subject than i do. However, i do know that your son could go to college after he graduates. There is a program called the SMP (simultaneous membership program). He could go to college and take ROTC classes, while getting paid as an E-5 in the army and many more benefits.</p>