The JROTC Curriculum
The JROTC Curriculum
JROTC is not taught like a regular class
The JROTC curriculum is a federal program aimed at high school students. The curriculum focuses on developing character, leadership skills, and promoting patriotism among young people. The curriculum consist of a combination of physical fitness, leadership development, and education on topics such as military history, drill and ceremony, and life skills. The program also emphasizes community service and encourages students to participate in activities such as Parades, Color Guard, Raiders, Robotics and Marksmanship competitions. Th ultimate goal is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and leadership roles in our communities.
Each Leadership Education and Training (LET) level focuses on a slightly different schedule and curriculum. Here is a break down by each LET level, this is the basics but not limited to the following subjects.
LET 1 (first year in JROTC) (1 PE Credit)
- Foundations of JROTC
- Military Customs and Courtesies
- Drill and Ceremony
- Social Etiquette and Manners
- Developing Good Study Habits
- Test Taking Strategies
- Appreciating Diversity
- Self Awareness
- Goal Setting
- Anger Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Understanding and Controlling Stress
- Physical Fitness
- Health and Wellness
LET 2 (second year in JROTC) (1 Wellness Credit)
- Physical Fitness
- Benefits of Physical Activity
- Nutrition
- Decisions about Substance Abuse
- Body Image
- Communication Techniques
- Become a better Writer
- Public Speaking
- Career Considerations
- Leadership Skills
- First Aid
- Preventing Violence and Bullying
- American Government
- The Bill of Rights
LET 3 (third year in JROTC) (1 Government Credit, and 1 Financial Planning Credit)
- Command and Staff Roles
- Leading Meetings
- Planning Projects
- Continuous Improvement
- Management Skills
- Leadership Ethics
- Supervising
- Post-Secondary Action Plan
- Portfolios and Interviews
- Responsibility of Platoon Leadership
- American Government
- The Rights of American Citizens
- The Future of Citizens Rights
- Civics Exam
LET 4 (forth year in JROTC)
- Leadership Accomplishments
- Strategies for Teaching
- Using Feedback with Learners
- Life after High School
- Professional Development
- Motivating Others
- Managing a Service Learning Project
- Managing a Continuous Improvement Project
- Battalion Leadership
- Underclassmen Mentors
- Counseling
JROTC teaches a subject you usually don't study in school - Reality. Being able to take what you learn in class and use it in the real world. So when we teach effective speaking, we don't stop with theory. You write a speech, then stand up and deliver it. We don't give you lecture notes, and how to take tests. You know it's working when your grades go up.
We offer you adventure training in summer camp so you can put what you've learned about map reading and land navigation to use. We talk a lot about leadership. But eventually we shut up and give you a chance to show us - and yourself - how it's done. Doing it, not just reading about it - that's earning what you learn.
It's like playing on a winning team
Team spirit. That's the feeling in JROTC. All the members working together toward the same goals. Willing to give you a friendly push when you need it or a pat on the back when you deserve it. Because when one team member does it right, the whole team wins. And vice-versa.