Jr. Guard
The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to schools that teaches character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the Army and school to produce successful students and citizens, while fostering 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.
JROTC is a successful program, making substantial contributions to students, schools, and communities which benefit greatly from its presence. The benefits of JROTC are reflected in metrics impacting all schools in the U.S.
| Average School | JROTC | |
| Attendance | 90.06% | 93.48% |
| Graduation | 86% | 98% |
| In-Discipline | 15% | 5% |
| Drop-Out | 3% | Less than 1% |
| GPA | 2.68 | 2.9 |