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The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the best character development and citizen programs for youths in the world. The program established at Van Nuys Senior High ensures that we live to that expectation. We are committed into creating a secure and safe environment where students will become academically capable and self-sufficient individuals, effective communicators, critical and analytical thinkers, self-directed lifelong learners and responsible and ethical citizens.
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the best character development and citizen programs for youths in the world. The program established at Van Nuys Senior High ensures that we live to that expectation. We are committed into creating a secure and safe environment where students will become academically capable and self-sufficient individuals, effective communicators, critical and analytical thinkers, self-directed lifelong learners and responsible and ethical citizens.
Why Join Army Junior ROTC
Why Join Army Junior ROTC
To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.
To develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others.
To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.
To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.
To develop mental management abilities.
To become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of military services.
To develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team.
We prepare high-school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation.
We prepare high-school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation.
JROTC is not a recruitment program for the military services; there is no military obligation for participating in the JROTC program. Students successfully completing two or more years in the program may receive advanced promotions upon enlistment into a branch of the armed services.
The JROTC Curriculum
The JROTC Curriculum
JROTC curriculum provides equitable and challenging academic content and authentic learning experiences for all Cadets. All lessons are designed using a four part model to motivate the Cadet, allow the Cadet to learn new information, practice competency, and apply the competency to a real-life situation. Moreover, the four part model requires Cadets to collaborate, reflect, develop critical thinking skills, and integrate content with other disciplines. JROTC curriculum includes lessons in leadership, health and wellness, physical fitness, first-aid, geography, American history and government, communications, and emotional intelligence.
JROTC curriculum provides equitable and challenging academic content and authentic learning experiences for all Cadets. All lessons are designed using a four part model to motivate the Cadet, allow the Cadet to learn new information, practice competency, and apply the competency to a real-life situation. Moreover, the four part model requires Cadets to collaborate, reflect, develop critical thinking skills, and integrate content with other disciplines. JROTC curriculum includes lessons in leadership, health and wellness, physical fitness, first-aid, geography, American history and government, communications, and emotional intelligence.
Co-Curricular Events
Co-Curricular Events
Events are a big portion of our program, and these will be co-curricular, demonstrating their attainment from the JROTC Curriculum. Some of these activities include Raider Challenge competitions, JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB), JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC), and many more listed on our event sub-page. More information is listed there as well.
For more information, please contact us and we will be happy to answer your questions.
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