FAQs
Myth vs Reality
Will I or will my child join the military by enrolling into JROTC?
No! your child will not join the military by taking JROTC courses! JROTC program classes are structured under military style and taught by Ex-Army instructors, but it has nothing to do with the military. The JROTC program has been around for more than 100 years, since 1916 and over 90% of the Cadets go on to live a regular life; and never joined the military after completing the JROTC program. It is an Educational Program, not a Military Recruiting program.
Do the Cadet have to wear uniforms everyday?
The JROTC Cadet uniforms are part of the curriculum. All cadets are required to wear the uniform once a week, normally on Thursday. They will be graded on their uniform appearance. The uniform is free and issued by the program. The uniform must be returned to the program upon completion of the program, either by graduation or disenrollment. Student will have to pay for the uniform if it is lost or is severely damaged due to negligence.
Do the Cadet have to take the extracurricular activities?
All JROTC extracurricular activities are voluntary. There is no requirement for taking them. It will not affect their grades for not participating in JROTC extracurricular activities. However, it is highly recommended that each cadet take part in some extracurricular activities. Participation will enhance their overall learning and development experience.
How to join the JROTC Program
You and your child may join the traditional program during open enrollment season, around the months of March thru the month of May, for the next school year. Enrollments are only limited to 8-9 graders at the time of the enrollment period, or at the beginning of the school year, no later than the 15th of October for the current year of enrollment. Enrollment is either through application at the JROTC Office at G33 or through your guidance counselor.
Enrollment to Cyber Program (enrollment by invitation only) is only open to 8-9 grader students with I.T/Network as their CTE selection. Only 28 Seats per year are available. The program will go through an internal selection process and contact the student or parent directly for enrollment. (enrollment by invitation only)
Are Traditional Class and Cyber Class Different?
Traditional Program class are 1 period classes, while the Cyber Program class are double period classes. The Cyber Class will count as your CTE/shop class. Traditional Class will count as your elective credit class.
I feel uncomfortable with wearing uniform, is there a way around it.
Uniform is a requirement in the JROTC program, and it is only worn once a week. My question to you, "Do you have an issue with wearing a "suit" or "professional attires" to work? If a student has a problem with wearing a "suit" or "professional Attire" to work, then the JROTC program is not for that student. Professional attire is required, therefore, wearing the uniform once a week is the professional attire requirement. Uniform wear is part of our curriculum, and helps in preparing young students for the real workplace, by teaching them real world life skills and routines. Wearing a uniform represent the routine of wearing a "Suit" or "Professional Attire" to work at a normal workplace. If the student has no problem wearing a "suit" to work in the future, then they should not have an issue with wearing a uniform to class.
Do I have to cut my hair? and shave my facial hair?
Most of the cadets must adhere to the uniform appearance standards. Cadets with religious or cultural legacy will get a wavier on a case-by-case basis. The overall appearance must be neat and presentable when in uniform.
Are the Instructors Mean?
The JROTC Instructors are highly qualified instructors. They will treat all cadets with respect and dignity in accordance with the Army JROTC Standards. The instructors will call out the cadet and implement corrective actions when a cadet is doing something wrong or performing task not to standard. Those corrective actions and measures are aimed to develop the overall leadership ability of the cadet. This type of correction is "tough Love" and inspires Cadets to become detailed oriented in their actions and to build pride and confidence to aim to be excellent.