North Valley Military Institute: A new charter

Senior Giancarlo Nunez, left, inspects students for hair length, clothing and general appearance before they are allowed to enter the campus.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tenth-grader Robert Ramirez, left, helps ninth-grade student Luis Tapia, right, get his ribbons in the correct order.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tyler Pacheco, a freshman, holds the flag for his division lined up behind him during the morning assembly.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tyler Pacheco, center, receives instructions from California Cadet Corps Pvt. Donovan Patin, left, as he holds the flag for his division during the morning assembly.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Andrew Ruiz, front, watches for a command as students wait in line.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sixth-grade student Edwin Perdomo, right, focuses on his book in English class during reading time.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

High school freshmen Alexander Calderon, left, Omar Nunez learn to fold the American flag during class.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Students Juanita Rivera, left, Alexis Alapizco, Roberto Zuniga and Brittany Caudillo practice folding the American flag during class.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)