Pittsburg High School - Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

The Goal of Army JROTC is
"To motivate young people to become better citizens."

To accomplish our goal, JROTC combines classroom instruction and co-curricular activities to promote an awareness of the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizenship in our community. The JROTC curriculum develops a student's sense of personal responsibility, life building skills, teamwork contribution, and leadership opportunities. JROTC's co-curricular activities continue to enrich students' lives as they build lifelong connections and further develop their abilities. The mission of JROTC complements our high school's mission "to graduate lifelong learners who make positive contributions to society while pursuing a career path of their choice."

JROTC Does Not Recruit For The Military
We believe that the choice to join the military is entirely up to the student and their parents or guardians.

Our focus is to prepare students for graduation and for plans that further their life goals beyond high school. We develop young people and orient them positively in preparation for whatever role in life they may choose. It is in this sense that the JROTC program is part of the US Army’s service to the nation and therefore taught by retired Army personnel who have chosen to serve their community. The JROTC program doesn’t recruit students for military service.
Both our instructors have a combined 50 years of military experience and are teachers in the Pittsburg Unified School District. They are also excellent coaches and counselors who can provide additional information to any student, their parents or guardians, about what serving in the United States military can be like.
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The Curriculum
The JROTC curriculum encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, including:

Communication Skills Leadership Skills

History and Citizenship Teamwork

Technological Awareness First Aid and Drug Abuse Prevention

Archery Financial Planning

Robotics Drones

Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp Outdoor Adventure Opportunities

Color Guard Leadership Academic Bowl Competition

Physical Fitness & Nutrition - JROTC counts for PE credit! (9-12 grades)

And MORE!

"WE PULL TOGETHER!"

(SIMUL TRAHERE)

JROTC awards academic grades, but its true measure of success is the young people it motivates to stay in school and stay on track to graduate. This program aids self-esteem development and strives to help students avoid negative influences. Ribbons, Rank Promotions, and Merits of excellence are also rewarded to students who achieve above and beyond expectations.

Program Outcomes:

Act with integrity and personal accountability while leading others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce.
Engage in civic and social concerns in the community, government, and society.
Graduate prepared to succeed in post-secondary options and career pathways.
Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health.
Value the role of service organizations and the military in our society.

More Information:

Established by Congress in 1916, Army JROTC has demonstrated positive results for over a century. Principals, parents, and former cadets consistently endorse the positive impact that JROTC has on the school, the community, and the cadets themselves.
JROTC cadets generally graduate at a higher rank than a majority of the student body.
JROTC co-curricular activities include participation on teams such as Color Guard, Drill Team, Archery, Raider Challenge, Robotics, and Drones flight training.
These programs are essential to how JROTC develops outstanding students. It is undoubtedly one of our nation’s leading programs for citizenship, character, and leadership development.

To learn more, please visit the official program page by clicking here - US Army JROTC Program