The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC) is a program of courses, 9th through 12th grades. The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Consequently, the major thrust of the program is good citizenship and all that word implies: integrity, responsibility, and respect for constituted authority, patriotism, effective interpersonal relationships, and communications. The expected learning outcomes of the JROTC experience are positive self-image and leadership skills enabling the student to function better in a more demanding arena civilian or military.

Of course, there is no obligation for future military service. Uniforms are loaned to the cadets on a no-cost basis.

Classes meet daily, like any other course.  Tuesdays and Thursdays are usually classroom days. Subjects include first aid, rifle safety and marksmanship, military history, leadership theory, and other sub-courses designed to help students succeed in school and develop as leaders and individuals. Cadets also learn of opportunities available after graduation in military service and of college scholarships.

Wednesdays are “Inspection” days. Cadets are inspected and graded on preparation of the uniform and their personal appearance. Mondays and Fridays are outdoor classes and feature military drill and sports.

5102000 Leadership Education/Training I 1 credit

This course provides instruction in the meaning of American citizenship, techniques of communication, leadership theory and practice, physical conditioning, first aid, introduction to map reading, overview of citizenship through American history, career opportunities, military drill and ceremonies.

5104000 Leadership Education/Training II 1 credit

PR: Lead. Ed. /Tr. I

A continuation of Leadership Education/Training I. Classes are an integral component of the Corps of Cadets.

5106000 Leadership Education/Training III 1 credit

PR: Lead Ed. /Tr. II

A continuation of Leadership Education/Training II. Classes are an integral component of the Corps of Cadets.

5108000 Leadership Education/Training IV 1 credit

PR: Lead Ed./Tr. III

Leadership Education/Training IV is a self-paced exploratory course open only to seniors. It is designed to provide a wide range of more in-depth military subject matter for students who are focusing on the possibility of military service after graduation, military service academy applicants, ROTC scholarship applicants, military nurse applicants, and Delayed Entry Program (DEP) applicants. 

After School Extra-curricular activities

Adventure Team, Rifle Team, JLAB Team, Drill Team, Community Service, Fund Raising

The Drill Team performs Army Drill and Ceremonies. It features male and female teams, with and without drill rifles. The Drill team marches in parades and competes against other JROTC units. Color Guards, which present the American and school flags at community functions and other ceremonies, are included. Credit is awarded at the end of the year for those cadets participating for the duration of the program.

Rifle Team 

PR: Pass safety test with 100%

The Rifle Team fires .177 ca. pellet guns and shoots in at least nine matches each year. Cadets must be mature and very responsible. The emphasis is on weapons safety and respect for weapons as well as good marksmanship. In 2011 Pam Ochoa finished 5th in the nation at the Junior Olympics held in Camp Perry, Ohio. In 2012 Alan Rodriguez became only the second shooter in PUHSD history to earn the Junior Distinguished Badge for Air Rifle, he also went on to finish fifteenth out of 2149 shooters at the Army Service Championships in Anniston, Al. 

Adventure Team

The adventure team is a training club that provides opportunities for competitions and monthly outings that can include campouts, rappelling, rope bridging, orienteering, fitness training, as well as trips to the Grand Canyon, Colorado, California and New Mexico.

Summer Programs

JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge

JROTC summer camp offers a unique military training experience for selected cadets. This 4 day long program, conducted at Prescott Pines which include drilling, housekeeping, fitness, personal grooming, plus exciting adventures such as rappelling, leadership reaction courses, high ropes confidence course, water sports, survival training and zip lines. Not to mention the dance social.

There are opportunities to learn about the Army through “shade tree” classes and displays, and ample time for socializing and meeting new friends from other places and schools.