It's one of the most cost-effective programs you'll ever join

JROTC uses a unique but proven approach to guide students toward success in high school and beyond

Pickens High School JROTC program is a regular 1 to 4 year high school course with regular classes during regular school hours.

"Our JROTC cadets learn the necessity of community service.  These young men and women certainly demonstrate what America should and can be."

-Richard W. Adams, Principal, Butler H.S., Butler Pennsylvania

"It's the single best program I've ever put in my school."

-Richard Vrooman

Principal

Northwest Classen H.S.

Oklahoma City, OK

"You can't beat the awards and promotions programs.  They build self- esteem, and the kids like them because they are fair and they offer personal recognition."

-Robert l. Molnar

Superintendent,

Morton Memorial H.S.

Knightstown, IN

"JROTC helps students develop the skills for excellent performance in whatever they do in life.  It teaches students to become leaders.

"I can't recall a single program having greater impact on a school.  It gave us something we badly needed.

-Walter Mason, Princpal,

Fredrick A. Dougalss H.S.,

Oklahoma City, OK

-Nancy Fehl, Guidance Counselor

Killian H.S.

Miami, FL

JROTC curriculum takes students beyond normal classroom learning.  It builds the discipline, confidence and belief that they can do whatever they set their minds to.  The results can be dramatic.

How does JROTC impact a student's other   classes?  By developing self-motivation, an ability to focus and the desire to excel.  This all adds up to better grades.

The newly won discipline and confidence of JROTC students often helps learning and education to become enjoyable and fun.  In fact, at some schools, JROTC seniors graduate at a rate that's 20% higher than other seniors.

Difference is an asset in JROTC classes.  Students on different learning tracks, as well as students from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, work together to learn and grow.

Extracurricular activies in JROTC present a unique mixture of challenges and accomplishments which go beyond normal school activities.

JROTC offers many opportunities for students to participate in service learning, leading them to a practical understanding of good citizenship.

Better learning

Better grades

Better graduation rates

Better school community

Better involvement

Better Citizens

JROTC students develop leadership, excellence and confidence from direct hands-on skills and values traning.  Rising through JROTC ranks, students experience succes first hand.  Goal setting, winning habits and problem solving become second nature.

Training

Students reinforce their own excellance and accomplishment, both in JROTC traning and other classes, by earning promotions, uniform ribbions as well as merits for their records.

Rewarding

Integrity,  Discipline.  Commitment.  Respect.  Having served in our country's military, the JROTC instructors' at PHS embody the values they teach.

Role-modeling

Utilizing their extensive  experience of working closely with young people, the instructors' here at PHS, provide one-on-one guidance and personalized instruction.  This approach helps meet the specific needs of each student.

Mentoring

JROTC students sharpen their leadership and confidence skills with extra curricular activities.  Drill team, color guard, raiders, rifle team and summer camp challenge them to use classroom lessons as part of a team.  In addition, students become positive representitives of their school and communities.

Perfecting

As retired military personnel, the instructors at PHS have years of experience, training and working with young people.

Experienced

Hired and responsible to the school, the 3 instructors at PHS are trained and certified by the U.S. Army in proven military instructional techniques.

Trained

All JROTC text-books, instructional materials, uniforms, insignia, flags and equipment are supplied by the U.S. Army.  Unlike most school in South Carolina, PHS does not charge you to take JROTC.

Low Cost

Students must maintain a 'C' average to be able to continue the program in their next year of high school.

Requirements

"People worry about the youth of America. I don't because I see the best of  America in the JROTC program."

-Julie Garett

Receptionist

Pickens High School

"JROTC is the best program in the high school crruiculum."

-Kathy Newman

Senior Guidance Counselor

Pickens High School

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  The strength to do good today and the strength to do well tomorrow.  The strength to obey, and the strength to command.  The strength to get yourself over and the strength to get over yourself