JROTC

JROTC - Army Junior Officer Training Corps

Nancy Woods, Assistant Principal - [email protected]

The JROTC program is designed to teach high school students the values of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline.

There are no costs for this program and there is an optional summer camp program.  Special activities include community functions, drill competitions, honor guard and parades.  In addition, an annual Military Ball is held to celebrate the accomplishments of our JROTC program.

This program may be taken as an elective credit from one to four years.   The main focus of this program is to develop and foster citizenship, fellowship, and leadership.  Students become experts at group dynamics as well as decision-making and role-modeling.  There is a Cadet ranking and the Table of Organization includes a Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, all the way down to private—much the way our armed forces is currently structured.  Uniforms are worn once a week and on special occasions. 

Federal Law Prohibits Using JROTC to Recruit  REGULATION: 10 USC 2031

WE DO NOT MAKE SOLDIERS OUT OF STUDENTS.

Goals & Objectives -

• JROTC motivates young people to be better citizens.
• Students are the focus of the JROTC’s mission.
• The whole point of JROTC is devoted to student growth in school and in life.
• JROTC teaches self-discipline, confidence, and pride in a job well done, and it offers students challenges and opportunities to:
• Sharpen their communication skills