I would like to welcome your family into or back to JROTC. As you msy know, JROTC is a cooperative effort between the local school system and the Army in over 1560 locations around the world. Its purpose is to emphasize citizenship, leadership, individual responsibility and school graduation. Each cadet will be given the oppurtunity to learn and practice leadership skills; try out for the Drill and Raider teams (GPA must be 2.0 or better); and participate in physical training and hikes. They can also participate in field trips, present the Nation's Colors at sporting events and official funtions, participate in parades, and improve themselves both physically and academically.

  JROTC utilizes a military structure as a vehicle to teach leadership and responsibility. As such, the students will most likely experience a more structured and disciplined environment than in their other classes. For example, students will be addressed as "Cadet" followed by their last name. Upon demonstrated performance and potential, they will receive a cadet rank of "Private" with the opportunity to earn rank up to "Lieutenant Colonel." Cadets will be issued uniforms, free of charge, and be required to wear them on Wednesdays, and must maintain proper appearance (cleanliness, haircuts, clean-shaven, etc). We will take care of the tailoring but the cadets are responsible for the care and cleaning of their uniforms. If uniform items are lost or damaged due to negligence, the cadet/parent may be held liable for replacement. Cadets will also have the opportunity to earn awards and ribbons to wear with their uniform. Awards and ribbons are earned for Academic Excellence, participation in parades, JROTC Teams and/pr Varsity Sports, Perfect Attendance, and Personal Appearance to name just a few.

  The JROTC Curriculum also places emphasis on wellness and physical fitness. Cadets will be required to participate in physical fitness, normally on Fridays, and must wear appropriate physical fitness attire which includes sweatpants, sweatshirt, shorts, t-shirts, running shoes and athletic socks. As the weather gets colder, the cadets will also need to have knit caps and gloves

  Supplies needed for all of the JROTC classes

           - Physical Training Clothing

                  1. Summer: Shorts, T-Shirt, socks, running shoes

                  2. Winter: Summer Items and additional items to include sweatsuit (top and bottom), knit cap, and gloves.

           - Required Classroom supplies

                  1. Pen and Pencil

                  2. 1/2 x 11 College Ruled Paper

  We are looking forward to another exciting, active, and productive semester in JROTC and I'm glad that a member of your family has chosen to be part of the JROTC program. IF you have any question or concerns now or in the future, please contact us at our direct JROTC number 770-574-7647.