Philosophy :
This is an elective so be prepared to have fun, be challenged, and be expected to use imagination, initiative, and learn some life lessons. Accept personal responsibility for your actions, come prepared.
Course Overview :
Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AJROTC) is offered to students in the 9th through 12th grades. There is no military service obligation. The AJROTC program prepares 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 provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that benefit the student, community, and nation. Bartlett High School JROTC unit is structured along the lines of an Army unit to develop student leadership at each grade level under the direct supervision of the instructors. The scope, focus, and content of the instruction is sequential; if reflects and builds on the previous year's curriculum. In addition to the emphasis placed on citizenship and leadership, the development of communication skills, the incorporation of historical perspectives, the requirement for competitiveness in physical fitness and military skills; the significance of service learning are emphasized. Students are guided by experienced leaders who help them develop self-awareness, confidence, the necessary skills to be good leaders and understand their potential.
All enrolled students are required to wear the Army JROTC uniform at least once a week as specified by the Senior Army Instructor. While wearing the uniform students must meet the Army's appearance and grooming standards. Any student who dislikes wearing the JROTC uniform and meeting the appearance/grooming standards should not enroll in the program. All students will be screened at the end of each school year and will only be readmitted to the program with the approval of the Senior Army Instructor. JROTC is an active participation class, be engaged and be part of the Team. Contribute to class and the learning experience, learning is a life long skill.
Focus: Leadership, Citizenship, Academic Excellence
This is an elective so be prepared to have fun, be challenged, and be expected to use imagination, initiative, and learn some life lessons. Accept personal responsibility for your actions, come prepared.
Course Overview :
Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AJROTC) is offered to students in the 9th through 12th grades. There is no military service obligation. The AJROTC program prepares 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 provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that benefit the student, community, and nation. Bartlett High School JROTC unit is structured along the lines of an Army unit to develop student leadership at each grade level under the direct supervision of the instructors. The scope, focus, and content of the instruction is sequential; if reflects and builds on the previous year's curriculum. In addition to the emphasis placed on citizenship and leadership, the development of communication skills, the incorporation of historical perspectives, the requirement for competitiveness in physical fitness and military skills; the significance of service learning are emphasized. Students are guided by experienced leaders who help them develop self-awareness, confidence, the necessary skills to be good leaders and understand their potential.
All enrolled students are required to wear the Army JROTC uniform at least once a week as specified by the Senior Army Instructor. While wearing the uniform students must meet the Army's appearance and grooming standards. Any student who dislikes wearing the JROTC uniform and meeting the appearance/grooming standards should not enroll in the program. All students will be screened at the end of each school year and will only be readmitted to the program with the approval of the Senior Army Instructor. JROTC is an active participation class, be engaged and be part of the Team. Contribute to class and the learning experience, learning is a life long skill.
Focus: Leadership, Citizenship, Academic Excellence
