Deportment FAQs

The high standards we hold cadets to help instill positive character, leadership, personal responsibility and accountability. Among the guidelines of these high standards at Missouri Military Academy, deportment grades characterize a cadet’s behavior, self-discipline, respect for authority, adherence to established standards, respect and consideration of others, character development and the ability to lead by example.

At the end of each marking period, each cadet is issued a deportment letter grade which reflects his conduct for the period. This grade will appear as a class grade within MySchool. This grade reflects his ability to function properly within a structured environment, manage his time, avoid high-risk behavior, and accept accountability for his actions.

Deportment grades do not affect academic GPA. However, they do affect a cadet’s standing, and a cadet is in good standing for deportment if he maintains a “C” or higher. Deportment grades are considered when cadets are evaluated for MMA leadership positions or for special trips, events or activities. A cadet’s deportment grade does not remain on his transcript once he leaves the Academy, and it is only available to the cadet, his parent(s) or guardian(s), faculty, and staff.

To achieve a high deportment grade, cadets must follow the guidance outlined in the cadet handbook and uphold the Academy's core values. When a cadet fails to meet the established MMA standards, he may be issued a stick for the infraction. When that happens, he receives notification via email and has 24 hours if he wishes to appeal it.

To appeal a stick, the cadet needs to contact the faculty, staff member or cadet leader who issued the stick to discuss the infraction. If the stick is unresolved within 24 hours, the commandant performs a final review for violations issued for resident life. For any sticks issued by faculty or coaches, the academic dean or athletic director, as appropriate, reviews and decides on the merits of the appeal for those sticks. 

When a stick is approved, tours are applied. One tour equals the loss of 15 minutes of the cadet’s discretionary time. The commandant’s staff will direct cadets who need to work off their tours by assisting with tasks around campus, additional military instructions or inspections. 

Calculated once per marking period, his deportment grade is based on the number of tours accumulated for that marking period. To check his grade at the end of the marking period, please see your cadet’s profile on MySchool. Select “Report Card.” You will see “Deportment” under the Performance column. “Deportment” is listed as a class, and a grade is included for the marking period.

Instruct your cadet to actively observe the appeal process as highlighted in the Cadet Handbook. The appeal process teaches your cadet to take responsibility and to justify his conduct to Academy leaders.

 The easiest way to avoid tours is to read, understand and follow the guidance in the handbook. Cadets may also earn up to five merits per week for performing tasks and assisting CLAs, staff, faculty or coaches, as approved by the commandant. Cadets may check their tour balance within 1MMA, the intranet on campus, at any time.

Cadets must work off tours through the tour squad, completing duties assigned by the commandant. If they have outstanding tours that have not been worked off, they will not be allowed to participate in special recreational activities, the end-of-year corps field trip, Commencement or Final Formation.

See pages 61-64 in the Cadet Handbook for more information. 

You can help support your cadet at MMA by asking him and his company leadership advisor (CLA) about his deportment grade and encouraging him to maintain a good grade. As we partner with you to develop your cadet socially, academically, spiritually and physically through our 360° Education, deportment grades demonstrate his progress to help cadets stay on track and succeed.

Thank you for your partnership with the Academy. Together, we help your young man succeed and fulfill his potential.