Academy of Leadership
Sergent Major Arthur Hayes - Director
Program Objectives
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. This is reflected in in its mission statement, “To motivate young people to be better citizens”. It does not involve any military obligation; most cadets do not join the military. The JROTC program is a resume enhancer, employers and college admissions counselors respect the goals of the program.
Academy Highlights
- An approved elective course earning graduation credit and 5 hours of service learning per semester
- Magruder JROTC is an “Honor Unit with Distinction”
- The JROTC Senior Instructor can directly nominate cadets to the national military academies
- Cadets going to college receive favorable consideration in the award of JROTC scholarships
- Cadets finishing two or more years can enter the military with accelerated promotions
- Recognition Of Academy status at Graduation
- The course is taken during the school day: it is not an extra-curricular activity
- The JROTC requires only a one semester commitment but many students spend up to four years in the program
- It is prohibited from teaching anything dealing with combat
- Cadets are issued uniforms free of charge
- JROTC has extra curricular activities including Color Guard, Drill Team and Raider Team
Students Interested in the Academy
- Submit a written application
- Demonstrate a commitment to the program
- Have an excellent attendance record
Academy Courses
A more detailed list can be found here
- JROTC A/B
- Leadership Education and Training 2 A/B
- Leadership Education and Training 3 A/B
- Leadership Education and Training 4 A/B
Application Process
Students should complete the application form and submit to Ms. Nataro. Students must inform their counselor of their application to the academy.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Nataro