JROTC

JROTC is open to all interested students who agree to comply with the standards of the program. It is a 4-year program, so ideally, first year students will begin their freshman year. However, students may begin the program at the Leadership Education and Training (LET) 1 level. Students are expected to maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain active in the program as well as participate in many of the community service events.

The JROTC faculty is led by nearly 4,000 instructors who are retired from active duty, reserve duty, or National Guard Army service. Instructors are trained and qualified in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act 2007 to teach and mentor approximately 314,000 JROTC Cadets annually.

ABSOLUTELY NOT! There is no obligation of any kind for future service in the armed forces. We recognize that most students are not interested in entering the military after high school. There is no requirement to continue to higher levels of JROTC or ROTC in college.

JROTC course material is academically sound and enhances the college preparatory curriculum. JROTC is well represented in the ranks of the National Honor Society, National Merit Scholarship, and other academic and scholarship programs.

Yes! All JROTC students wear a uniform for one full day twice a month. Additionally, many will wear the uniform for special events, color guard, and drill competitions. Uniforms are provided free-of-charge by the Army. Students are expected to keep uniforms clean, wear them properly, and return them to the program at the end of the school year.

All students are expected to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance, especially when in uniform. While there are minor allowances made for students who are “checking out” JROTC, students who wish to represent the school’s program in a leadership position, on a team, or at an important event must choose to maintain a grooming-level similar to that of persons in the military.

JROTC offers a wide variety of activities to pique the interest of a broad spectrum of students. Notably, the color guard team, armed and unarmed drill teams, academic and leadership team, Raider team, honor guard team, and VEX robotics and drone teams in the future. JROTC also participate in community service activities for the school, the district, and the community. Annual Cadet Military Balls, awards ceremonies, and leadership camps also top the list of the multitude of activities. Also, students may choose to be part of the program command and staff since JROTC is a student-run program.

JROTC students are encouraged to participate in other school activities. They are not penalized when a game, tournament, concert, or play conflicts with one of the many JROTC events. There are a few mandatory events that are planned and announced well in advance. Students are expected to communicate any conflicts to the JROTC teacher and adult supervisor of the conflicting event to achieve a reasonable resolution.