About NJROTC

"Honor and Commitment; these words are more than just a motto. The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is a high school program aimed at educating students in leadership roles while making them aware of the benefits of good citizenship. The program consists of four full-credit elective classes that combine interesting classroom instruction with the opportunity to serve the school and the community."

-excerpt from the 2020-21 FBISD High School Course Selection Guide

• Campus-Level Courses

  Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) I, II, III, IV
  Offered in: 9–12 • Prerequisites: None
  Description: The JROTC programs emphasize character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. Students are trained in military history, leadership protocol, weaponry, and drill in a specific military branch. JROTC makes significant contributions to the school environment and community as a whole while fostering servant leadership. Students shall maintain at least normal progression of academic achievement leading toward graduation. Acceptable standards of conduct as defined by the Military Service are critical to student success. Students who participate in JROTC are under no military obligation following high school. JROTC I (RO111) counts as a Physical Education substitution.