Pleasant Valley High School offers several ways of finding information about military post-secondary options including: ASVAB testing twice a year; general & individual recruiting visits, classroom presentations, and a Military/Military Academy/ROTC Information Night. Students who would like to have an individual visit with a recruiter can schedule a home visit, go into the Branch Office or contact Mrs. Johnson to have the recruiter come to school - these are scheduled for a study hall or 8th period.
Please note - if you are planning on enlisting during high school and therefore must attend MEPS you must plan ahead, get your transcripts or school letters a WEEK PRIOR to your appointment. This is especially important because of our hybrid/online schedule so teachers have time to plan accordingly. Thank you.
Please note - if you are planning on enlisting during high school and therefore must attend MEPS you must plan ahead, get your transcripts or school letters a WEEK PRIOR to your appointment. This is especially important because of our hybrid/online schedule so teachers have time to plan accordingly. Thank you.
Selective Service
Selective Service requires all male, US Citizens, between the ages of 18 - 25 to register, with only a few exceptions. Click on the "Who Must Register Chart" for exceptions. Young men must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Young men who are 17-years and 3 months can now register early. Not registering can result in the loss of federal student loans & grants, federal job training programs, federal jobs and US Citizenship for immigrants. Click here for the registration form.
Military Academies
Each branch of the military has Academies students apply during their junior year so be sure to investigate these the end of your sophomore year/beginning of your junior year. Click on the name of the service branch to connect to the Academy websites. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines & Navy train at the Naval Academy and a Merchant Marines.
Students interested in the US Service Academies need to apply in September of their senior year to be eligible for the year following the students graduation. An applicant for a nomination must meet the eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a service academy: He or she must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday, must be a United States citizen, and must be unmarried, not pregnant or have no legal obligation to support a child.
Students interested in the US Service Academies need to apply in September of their senior year to be eligible for the year following the students graduation. An applicant for a nomination must meet the eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a service academy: He or she must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday, must be a United States citizen, and must be unmarried, not pregnant or have no legal obligation to support a child.
Reserved Officer Training Corps or ROTC
ROTC Programs are offered in the Air Force, Army and Marines/Navy. ROTC allows you to attend college while preparing for a career in the military. Contact the college of choice and inquire about ROTC programs. Check with your college of interest to see if they have a ROTC program.