This is a page dedicated to the Joplin High School JROTC and associated events.
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program, or JROTC, is designed to teach high-school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, "to motivate young people to be better citizens." It prepares high-school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens.
The JROTC program is designed to teach cadets to:
Appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship
Develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others
Be able to think logically and communicate effectively with others, both in speech and writing
Appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health
Understand the importance of high-school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced education and employment opportunities
Develop mental management abilities
Become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of the military services
Develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team.
"To motivate young people to be better citizens."
Our mission is "To motivate young people to be better citizens."
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program, or JROTC, is designed to teach high-school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, "to motivate young people to be better citizens." It prepares high-school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens.
