SERVICE
Many people think of service to our country as being military.
And that is a great direction for many students. However,
there are many forms of non-combat service for students to consider. Take your pick:
ARMED SERVICES
- AFJROTC
- The ASVAB
- The Armed Services Branches
- The Academies
OTHER SERVICE OPPORTUNITES
- The Peace Corps
- AmeriCorps
- City Year
- Global Service Corps
- Student Conservation Association
ARMED SERVICES
AFJROTC
As a Spaulding High School student, you are very fortunate to
be able to join the Aerospace Science Department. Most high
schools do not have this opportunity. These classes are
the perfect opportunity for you to:
- Gain knowledge
of the US military branches and structure
- Learn about the US Air Force in particular
- Earn an increased pay ($$$) grade upon entering
any military branch (Yes!!!)
- Learn about flight science, aviation, and
outer space
- Learn self-discipline and leadership skills
(Whether or not you decide to go into a military career,
these skills will help.)
For more information, check out
The ASVAB
All branches of the military require that you take the ASVAB
(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). This tests
for your ability and career interests, so that a recruiter
can direct you to the military career that is best for you.
It is a dynamite career test for any student, even those
who do not intend to go into the military
The ASVAB can be taken through any military recruiter. It is
also given by our ROTC instructors once each semester.And the ASVAB is absolutely FREE!
The Armed Services Branches:
For information on any of the branches Link to: www.armedforcescareers.com
US Air Force
US Army
US Coast Guard
US Marines
US National Guard
US Navy
The Academies
The United States Military Academies combine elite college education,
leadership and military training. To prepare for entrance
into an academy, you will have to take get good grades in
top college preparatory and honors classes at SHS and you
will have to take the SAT test. (See the SAT information under
“College”.)
OTHER SERVICE OPPORTUNITES:
If you are not a military type of person, but still want to have
a purpose in life, do good will for other people, animals,
or the ecology, check out these options:
