JROTC Program

The United States Army's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, 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."

All Riverside cadets in grades 9-12 participate in the JROTC program through military science classes. The military science courses include lessons in:

• Citizenship in Action
• Leadership Theory and Application
• Foundations for Success
• Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
• Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness
• Citizenship in History and Government

Participation in a JROTC program does not require military service in college or beyond. However, students who are interested in military careers have used their experience at Riverside and have been very successful in obtaining ROTC scholarships for college.

United States Army JROTC