Naval Academy Preparatory School

Parents’ Weekend11 Oct 2013

NAPS Mission

To enhance Midshipman Candidates’ moral,

mental, and physical foundations to prepare

them for success at the United States Naval

Academy.

What is NAPS…Really?

Academics and Learning Skills Development

Fitness Improvement

Mil Trng

Character Development

Maturing Process

Motivational Whole Person

Academic Development

Year of growth& development

Year ofscholarship

23 Jul I-Day

23 Jul–10 Aug Indoctrination

14 Aug Classes Commence

27 Nov–1 Dec Thanksgiving Break

20 Dec–5 Jan Winter Break

21–30 Mar Spring Break

8 May Pass in Review &

Graduation Ball

9 May Graduation Ceremony

AY14 Calendar

Special Events

21 Sep Boston Trip

11 – 14 Oct Parents’ Weekend

23 – 27 Oct Battalion Trip to USNA

1 Nov Battleship Cove Trip

16 Nov “Little” Army – Navy Football

13 – 14 Dec Army – Navy Football (Philadelphia)

6 Feb SUBBASE Nautilus Trip

20 – 21 Feb “Oliver” @ Trinity Rep

8 – 9 May Graduation Events

Daily ScheduleTime  Mon – Fri

0600 – 0730 Breakfast

0740 – 0855 Class 1

0905 – 1020 Class 2

1030 – 1145 Class 3

1150 – 1255 Lunch

1300 – 1415 Class 4

1415 – 1530 EI – Extra Instruction

1600 – 1745 Physical Training / Varsity Sports

1730 – 1830 Dinner

1900 – 2200 Study Hours

2300 Taps

• Weekly Curriculum Mathematics 5 Chemistry 4 English 4 Physics 4 Lrng Skills (MP1)

1 SAT (MP1 & MP2) 1

• Programs: Foundation Intermediate Advanced

Academic Structure

NAPS CLASS OF 2014Grade Point Average at MT1

257 Candidates

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.20

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GPA < 2.246 – 18%

GPA 2.2211 – 82%

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AY14 Midterm 1 Grade Distribution

EN MA CH PH

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS(at end of trimesters & at graduation)

AchievementAward

MinimumTri GPA

Cum GPA

MinimumCourseGrades

PhysicalReadiness

Test

ConductGrade

Receive

Superintendent’s List

3.750 B, 3.0 Pass ASilver StarCertificate

CommandingOfficer’s

Scholar List3.500 B, 3.0 Pass A

Gold StarCertificate

CommandingOfficer’s

Honor List3.000 C+, 2.5 Pass A Certificate

• CQPA ≥ 2.2

• Improved / Sustained grades

• Improved / Sustained SAT scores

• Pass the Physical Readiness Test

• Within Body Fat Standards (male – 20%, female – 30%)

• Recommendation of NAPS Commanding Officer

• Aptitude

• Honor

• Conduct

USNA Appointment Requirements

FallFootball

X CountryBaseballLacrosse

WinterM BasketballW Basketball

WrestlingIndoor Track

SpringBaseballLacrosse

Outdoor Track

Physical EducationWeight Training, Strength & Conditioning,

Physical Readiness Test / Body Fat, Swimming

Varsity Sports

Athletic Programs

Fall Sports – Interim Results Sport Win Loss

• Football 2 2• Baseball 0 3• Lacrosse 2 0• Cross Country

• Thomas Chamberas 6K Invitational (open)• Bryant University Invitational (open)• Vermont Technical College Invitational (2nd

of 8)

Athletic Results

Physical Readiness Test (PRT)– Indoc, each trimester– Remedial (3 / week)

Body Fat Testing– Indoc, Fall & Winter– Monthly testing of all M/C's not w/in standards

Physical Mission

Ethics TrainingDiscussion sessions on ethical decision-making.• 1st – USNA Honor Concept• 2nd – chain-of-command, conflicting loyalties, value of life.

– Movie as a scene setter

• 3rd – ethical/moral decisions in social setting, loyalties, making the right choice– Virtual Experience Immersion Learning Scenario (VEILS)

“The Party” from USNA Ethics Dept

• 4th – work ethic, honor, NAPS to USNA experience – Speaker (AY13: Capt Nick Schmitz, Rhodes Scholar, NAPS 02 / USNA 06)

• 5th – ethics and leadership– Lecture by Col Art Athens Director, USNA Stockdale Center for Ethics and Leadership

VADM Michael H Miller, USN USNA Superintendent

ADM William E Gortney, USN Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command

Col Bobbi Shea, USMCUSNA Deputy Commandant / NAPS ‘87

Gen John Allen, USMC (Ret)Commander, US Forces – Afghanistan / NAPS ‘72

RADM Peter A Gumataotao, USNCommander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic / NAPS ’77

CAPT William D Byrne, Jr, USNUSNA Commandant of Midshipmen / NAPS ’83

Dean William T Phillips, PhDUSNA Academic Dean and Provost

Col Arthur J Athens, USMC (Ret)Director, Stockdale Center for Ethics and Leadership

Character Development SpeakersAY14

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response (SAPR)

• Male and female military members will be treated with dignity and respect. Additionally, the command climate will not tolerate violence against others, reducing the potential risk of sexual assault.

• Ms. Allison Agnello – • NAVSTA Newport SARC (Sexual Assault Response Coordinator)

• LT Dan Cooper • NAPS SARC (Sexual Assault Response Coordinator). • Responsible to the Commanding Officer for oversight of the NAPS

SAPR programs

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response (SAPR)

• HM3 Harden / Dr Theo Greenblatt • NAPS Victim Advocates• Receive 40 hours of SAPR program training prior to appointment. • 10 hours of annual refresher training• Available to provide emotional support and assistance during initial

assessment, medical, administrative, legal and investigative procedures

• SAPR GUIDES ( 2 / Company)• Guidance, Understanding, Information, Direction, Education(GUIDE)• Peer resource / trainer• 20 hours of formal training prior to appointment

SAPR Training• Prevent and respond to sexual assault, eliminating it from our ranks

through a balanced of focused education, comprehensive response, compassionate advocacy, and just adjudication in order to promote professionalism, respect, and trust, while preserving Navy mission readiness.

– Indoctrination – SAPR / CMEO / Social Media / Bystander Intervention

– Academic Year – SAPR-Fleet • Provide some of the critical tools to reduce sexual assault and promote a

culture of respect and professionalism in our force, where each Sailor is motivated to intervene and stop this crime.

– April - Sexual Assault Awareness Month• Raises awareness and promotes the prevention of sexual violence

Parents’ Weekend ActivitiesFriday, 11 Oct

1100 Parents’ Brief 1130 NAPS Staff meet with parents (Gym 1801)1300 Pass-in-Review (Nimitz Field)1400 Ripley Hall Open House1400 Liberty Call1630 Men’s Basketball Scrimmage: Blue vs Gold (Gym 302)

Saturday, 12 Oct0900 Cross Country Intra-Squad Meet (Fort Adams)0900 Women’s Basketball Intra-Squad Scrimmage (Gym 302)1100 Tailgate (Nimitz Field)1200 Liberty Expires1200 Baseball vs Bunker Hill CC (Prichard Field) – Double Header1230 Ripley Hall Open House1400 Football: NAPS vs. Bridgton Academy (Nimitz Field)~1700 Liberty Call at End of Football Game

Monday, 14 Oct1830 Liberty Expires

Battalion Trip to USNA

Wed 23 Oct Travel to USNAThurs 24 Oct USNA tours, Supe / Dant / AcDean/ ADFri 25 Oct Attend classes w/ Running matesSat 26 Oct Navy vs. Indiana Football GameSun 27 Oct Return to Newport

Thursday, 24 October1930 M Basketball vs. Navy JV1900 Beat Pittsburgh Pep Rally

Friday, 25 October1400 Football vs. Navy JV1600 Cross Country vs. Plebes1700 LAX vs Essex CC1930 M Basketball vs. Navy JV

NAPS Athletics @ USNA

Thanksgiving Liberty

• Wednesday, 27 November1230 - liberty callFlight time guidelines: Providence (PVD) no earlier than 1530 Boston (BOS) no earlier than 1730

• Sunday, 1 December1830 - liberty expires

Philadelphia Trip• Friday - Saturday, 13 - 14 Dec:

– Independence Hall– Liberty Bell– Overnight in Philadelphia

Army – Navy Football Game

Saturday, 14 Dec

TBA Depart Lodging in Philadelphia

1100 Arrive Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)

1230 March-on

1500 Game begins

1900 Depart for Newport

0100 Arrive in Newport

Winter BreakFriday, 20 December

1630 - Liberty callFlight time guidelines:

Providence (PVD) no earlier than 1930Boston (BOS) no earlier than 2130

Sunday, 5 January1830 - Liberty expires

Friday, 21 March1230 - Liberty callFlight time guidelines:

Providence (PVD) no earlier than 1530Boston (BOS) no earlier than 1730

Sunday, 30 March1830 - Liberty expires

Spring Break

Graduation Events

Thursday, 8 May1030 Pass-in-Review1900 Graduation Ball

Friday, 9 May1000 Graduation

• Web Site: – www.usna.edu/NAPS

• Facebook Site:– Naval Academy Preparatory School

NAPS Social Media

NAPS Points of Contact

Initial Point of Contact1st Company LT Cooper (401) 841- 32962nd Company LT McConnell (401) 841- 40183rd Company Capt Tomaszek (401) 841- 3393

Emergency Point of Contact:Command Duty Officer (401) 641- 0752

Naval Academy Preparatory Schoolwww.usna.edu/naps

Questions?