Dear Burns Family,
In the coming months, you will be facing many important decisions as your eighth grader prepares for high school. We are extremely excited to be offering our Air Force JROTC program at the Ninth Grade Academy and feel it could be an excellent complement to your child’s education. AFJROTC is beneficial for more than military career preparation. There are a few important points I feel that could be of interest to you and help you make the very best decision possible:
· If a student takes AFJROTC in high school, there is never any obligation to join the military. It’s important to know all JROTC programs are leadership development and citizenship programs.
· AFJROTC will not interfere with other extracurricular activities at Burns High School. Most activities are optional. We have many athletes and band members in the JROTC program.
· AFJROTC works to teach important leadership skills, develop critical thinking, and reinforce personal traits to help make your child successful in life, no matter what career path they choose.
· Approximately 50% of first-year cadets are female. The most important factor is a great attitude.
· AFJROTC is fully (AdvancED) academically accredited. World-class curriculum includes principles of aircraft flight, aerodynamics, space programs, basic military drill, effective communication, management, teambuilding, various leadership philosophies and techniques.
· To reinforce what is learned in the classroom, cadets participate in many outside activities such as field trips to military bases, aerospace facilities/industries, museums, airports and military flights.
· Community service is a major part of the cadet experience and helps instill a sense of civic pride and citizenship.
· Cadets participate in leadership laboratory activities, color guards, formal military balls, obstacle courses, fitness competitions, and more.
· High-achieving cadets are eligible to attend a week-long summer leadership camp at the Converse College, Spartanburg SC.
Thank you for considering JROTC and your potential partnership in working towards our goal to develop citizens of character. If you would like additional info, please feel free to email or call.