The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to high schools that teaches students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the Army and the high schools to produce successful students and citizens, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. The outcomes of the JROTC program are:

Act with integrity and personal accountability as they lead others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce

Engage civic and social concerns in the community, government, and society

Graduate prepared to excel in post-secondary options and career pathways

Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health

Value the role of the military and other service organizations

With the school’s support, the JROTC program achieves these outcomes by using a world-class 21st Century, technology driven, student centered curriculum. The curriculum consists of education in citizenship, leadership, social and communication skills, physical fitness and wellness, geography, and civics.

The curriculum is facilitated and taught by retired Army personnel. Qualified retired Army personnel are employed by the schools to teach the JROTC curriculum. JROTC teacher qualifications are based on military experience, maturity, stability, and leadership acquired over 20 years of service to our nation. To safeguard the viability of the JROTC program, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Education endorse the proposition that states recognize that JROTC instructors are certified to teach JROTC and the array of subject areas embedded (e.g., Physical Education, Health/Wellness, Civics, etc.).

Cadet Creed

I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic.
I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.
JROTC Ranks
Army Ranks

Cadet Ribbons

Medal for Heroism	Superior Cadet	Distinguished Cadet	Academic Excellence
Academic Achievement	Perfect Attendance	Student Government	Leadership Education and Training
Superior Instructor	CPR First Aid	Distinguished Cadet	Honor Cadet
Dai/Sai Instructor Leadership	Personal Appearance	Proficiency	Drill Team
Orienteering	Color \| Honor Guard	Rifle \| Marksmanship	Adventure Training Team
Commendation	Good Conduct	JCLC Participation	Championship Drill Team
Raider Team	Recondo / Rapelling	Meritorious Actions	Varsity Athletics
Physical Fitness	JROTC Athletics	Junior Varsity Athletics	Athletic Service
Parade	Recruiting	School Support	Community Service
Confidence	Service Learning	Excellent Staff Performance

Extracurricular Opportunities
JROTC involves taking part in many acitivites that occur outside of the regular school day. Here are some of the activities:
- Parades are a way for the entire battalion to showcase the skills that they have learned throughout the year. Underclassman Cadets showcase their ability to march in a formation and wear their uniform correctly. Upperclassman Cadets showcase their ability to call cadence and command a battalion.
- The Military Ball is the JROTC equivalent of prom, where cadets are able to relax and have a formal meal celebrating their success as a battalion. It is organized by the senior staff during the school year.
- The JROTC battalion has a lot of responsibilities during homecoming week. Those include leading the homecoming parade, color guard before the football game, sabre team, and hosting a spirit team at the football game. We encourage all cadets to participate in as many events as they would like to. It’s a great opportunity for our cadets to showcase not only our school spirit, but also our battalion spirit.
- We collect food for various groups of people in the community during an annual food drive. It is an opportunity to give back to the community and provide help for those who need it.
- We do a car wash fundraiser. The purpose of the car wash is to raise money for the JROTC program and to offer a service to the community. Car washes are organized by the senior staff. Cadets are separated into teams such as washing and drying so that everyone knows what tasks they have to perform and can stay focused on them.
Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge
JCLC is a camp held annually at Fort Jackson, SC for JROTC cadets. The cadets sent to this camp spend one week in a militaristic environment learning not only how to become better leaders and individuals, but also where their own limitations lie. Through a wide variety of events the cadets are tested physically and mentally to push their own psychological limits to know how much they can truly achieve.
Some of the many events at JCLC are:
- Rappelling
- Canoeing
- Survival training
- LOTS of obstacle courses
- PT tests
- Company Talent show
- Rifle ranges
- Road Marches