STRUCTURED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Carson Long offers a structured learning environment and is designed to prepare students for college or choose the path that is right for them. Most students go on to college and some join the armed services.
The cadets of Carson Long Military Institute are required to complete 21 credits for graduation: English (4 units), mathematics (3 units), science (3 units), social studies (3 units), arts or humanities (2 units), computer science (1 unit) health and physical education (1 unit), and four electives. Electives include such courses as the Bible, speech, and political geography.
The average class size is 13 cadets and the ratio of teachers to students is 1:9. Students and parents receive report cards every six weeks. Cadets have supervised evening study hall in their classrooms each evening, Monday through Friday, with one teacher for every 30-40 boys.
Physical education and JROTC training are required for all cadets. Cadets are assigned a military rank and higher ranking boys are the leaders of their peers. The ranking system provides inspiration, allowing other boys to aspire to leadership positions.
The cadet corps is organized into a battalion of three companies. The cadet officers, under guidance of faculty, are responsible for the performance of their companies, including discipline, appearance and performance at formations, parades and ceremonies. This peer leadership, along with faculty serving as role models, is intended to help all cadets succeed at Carson Long.
Cadets say they do better academically at Carson Long because there are fewer distractions and because the structure enables them to concentrate on school work. All are committed to keeping their grades up and striving for honors programs at school.