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The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to high schools that teaches students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the Army and the high schools to produce successful students and citizens, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. The outcomes of the JROTC program are:
- Act with integrity and personal accountability as they lead others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce
- Engage civic and social concerns in the community, government, and society
- Graduate prepared to excel in post-secondary options and career pathways
- Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health
- Value the role of the military and other service organizations
With the school’s support, the JROTC program achieves these outcomes by using a world-class 21st Century, technology driven, student centered curriculum. The curriculum consists of education in citizenship, leadership, social and communication skills, physical fitness and wellness, geography, and civics.
The curriculum is facilitated and taught by retired Army personnel. Qualified retired Army personnel are employed by the schools to teach the JROTC curriculum. JROTC teacher qualifications are based on military experience, maturity, stability, and leadership acquired over 20 years of service to our nation. To safeguard the viability of the JROTC program, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Education endorse the proposition that states recognize that JROTC instructors are certified to teach JROTC and the array of subject areas embedded (e.g., Physical Education, Health/Wellness, Civics, etc.).
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Cadet Creed
I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet.
I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.
I am loyal and patriotic.
I am the future of the United States of America.
I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.
I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.
I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.
I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.
May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed. -
JROTC Ranks
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Army Ranks
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Cadet Ribbons
Medal for Heroism
Superior Cadet
Distinguished Cadet
Academic Excellence
Academic Achievement
Perfect Attendance
Student Government
Leadership Education and Training
Superior Instructor
CPR First Aid
Distinguished Cadet
Honor Cadet
Dai/Sai Instructor Leadership
Personal Appearance
Proficiency
Drill Team
Orienteering
Color | Honor Guard
Rifle | Marksmanship
Adventure Training Team
Commendation
Good Conduct
JCLC Participation
Championship Drill Team
Raider Team
Recondo / Rapelling
Meritorious Actions
Varsity Athletics
Physical Fitness
JROTC Athletics
Junior Varsity Athletics
Athletic Service
Parade
Recruiting
School Support
Community Service
Confidence
Service Learning
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Extracurricular Opportunities
JROTC involves taking part in many acitivites that occur outside of the regular school day. Here are some of the activities:
- Parades are a way for the entire battalion to showcase the skills that they have learned throughout the year. Underclassman Cadets showcase their ability to march in a formation and wear their uniform correctly. Upperclassman Cadets showcase their ability to call cadence and command a battalion.
- The Military Ball is the JROTC equivalent of prom, where cadets are able to relax and have a formal meal celebrating their success as a battalion. It is organized by the senior staff during the school year.
- The JROTC battalion has a lot of responsibilities during homecoming week. Those include leading the homecoming parade, color guard before the football game, sabre team, and hosting a spirit team at the football game. We encourage all cadets to participate in as many events as they would like to. It’s a great opportunity for our cadets to showcase not only our school spirit, but also our battalion spirit.
- We collect food for various groups of people in the community during an annual food drive. It is an opportunity to give back to the community and provide help for those who need it.
- We do a car wash fundraiser. The purpose of the car wash is to raise money for the JROTC program and to offer a service to the community. Car washes are organized by the senior staff. Cadets are separated into teams such as washing and drying so that everyone knows what tasks they have to perform and can stay focused on them.
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Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge
JCLC is a camp held annually at Fort Jackson, SC for JROTC cadets. The cadets sent to this camp spend one week in a militaristic environment learning not only how to become better leaders and individuals, but also where their own limitations lie. Through a wide variety of events the cadets are tested physically and mentally to push their own psychological limits to know how much they can truly achieve.
Some of the many events at JCLC are:
- Rappelling
- Canoeing
- Survival training
- LOTS of obstacle courses
- PT tests
- Company Talent show
- Rifle ranges
- Road Marches
JROTC Faculty
- LTC (Ret) Thomas Sager - Senior Army Instructor
- SFC (Ret) Garland White- Army Instructor
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Support for Military Connected Families
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Welcome to Garner Magnet High School! The men and women who serve in the armed forces and in Non-Defense Uniformed Service are among our most valued assets as a nation and your children deserve the very best WCPSS has to offer. We recognize the unique challenges facing families and students as they transition to a new home and a new school. We have developed this section of our website to provide information about resources available to military-connected families. We are eager to support the military-connected students that bring rich experiences and perspectives into our classrooms. We hope the following resources are helpful to you.
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission: Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission | NC DPI
The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission was "formed to support easing transitions for children of military families as they move between states due to their sponsor’s military service."
School Liaison Officers: Installation School Liaison Officers | NC DPI
"School liaison officers support their local military communities by acting as a bridge between the military family and the local school systems.”
NC National Guard Child & Youth Program: NC National Guard Child and Youth Program | NC DPI.
“The mission of the North Carolina National Guard Child and Youth Program is to promote and sustain the quality of life and resilience to over 9,000 NC National Guard children and youth in the state providing secure, timely, flexible, high quality support services and enrichment programs.”
School Military Liaison Counselor: School District Military Liaison Counselors | NC DPI
“The mission of the Military Liaison Counselors is to research, develop, and implement programs and practices that will support military students and families in North Carolina.”
Support Resources: Support Resources | NC DPI
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
"Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year for Veterans and their loved ones."
Military Connected Form: Military Connected Form - English
“In an effort to ensure that the unique needs of military-connected students are met, state law requires that schools collect information on military-connected students. The goal is to help accommodate these students by providing them with support and consistency when their parents are deployed, when they are transitioning between schools, and at other pivotal times during their academic career.”
For more support at the school level, please feel free to reach out to our Student Assistance Counselor- Mrs. Brittina Creecy (bcreecy@wcpss.net), and Ms. Emily Smith (esmith6@wcpss.net), so we can best support your student.
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