Army JROTC
Army JROTC Offerings
“The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program at St. James High School’s primary mission is to “To motivate young people to be Better Citizens”. This is accomplished thru a dynamic curriculum where the focus is on Leadership, Discipline, Physical Fitness, and Service.
Co-Curricular Activities include: Drill Teams (Unarmed/Armed/Color Guard/Exhibition), Raider Challenge, Honor Guard, Academic/Leadership Teams, Marksmanship and Archery Teams, Drone Teams, JROTC sports (Softball and Basketball), Field/Orienteering Training (Challenge Course, Mud Run, Primitive Weapons, Land Navigation), Army related field trips (Joint Base Charleston, Fort Jackson, Citadel), and a JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) a 1 week JROTC Summer Camp at Fort Jackson.
The course sequence outlined below represents a four-year program (both semesters each year), beginning in 9th grade; however, students may enter the JROTC program through JROTC 1 at any time in their high school career.
It is highly recommended to sign up for both semesters during IGPs, otherwise they will not be able to change their schedule once the semester starts.
Army JROTC Courses
There is a one-time $25 JROTC fee per school year to assist the program.
Uniforms, equipment, and a JROTC spirit t-shirt are provided.
First-year students can take JROTC 1 and JROTC 2 (prerequisite of JROTC1) for 1 quarter in lieu of High School 101, but will be also be enrolled in a 1/2 credit Personal Finance course to satisfy the state's graduation credit.
JROTC 1
375102CW
Note: This course meets the physical education and comprehensive health requirements for a South Carolina high school diploma.
JROTC 1 is designed to give cadets an appreciation of Army history and instruction in the purpose and objectives of the Army JROTC program, basic leadership theory, first aid and hygiene, comprehensive health, and techniques of oral communication. Military style customs and courtesies, including wearing a formal uniform, play a key role in this course. Cadets are also expected to participate in regularly scheduled physical training exercises.
JROTC 2
375202CW
Prerequisite: JROTC 1
This course provides more extensive training and experience in the topics covered in JROTC 1.
JROTC 3
375302CW
Prerequisite: JROTC 2
This course builds on the foundations established in JROTC 1 and 2. New subject material covered in this course includes intermediate leadership skills, drill and ceremonies, first aid and hygiene, map reading, techniques of oral communication, technology awareness, and JROTC opportunities.
JROTC 4
375402CW
Prerequisite: JROTC 3
This course provides more extensive training and experience in the topics covered in JROTC 3.
JROTC 5
375501CW
Prerequisite: JRTOC 4
In this course, students will continue to strengthen the foundational knowledge acquired in previous courses. Subject material specific to this course includes applied leadership, drill and ceremonies, map reading and land navigation, oral communication, JROTC opportunities, and the role of the Army.
JROTC 6
375601CW
Prerequisite: JROTC 5
This course provides more extensive training and experience in the topics covered in JROTC 5.
JROTC 7
375701CW
Prerequisite: JRTOC 6
In this culminating course, students are expected to assume leadership roles within the JRTOC battalion. In addition to further training in the topics covered in previous courses, students will assist instructors with lesson preparation and delivery.
JROTC 8
375801CW
Prerequisite: JROTC 7
This course provides more extensive training and experience in the topics covered in JROTC 7.