Southwest DeKalb High School – JROTC Army Leadership 7

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This pathway prepares students to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management. \*Levels 1, 2, and 3 are required for pathway completion. The AFJROTC program is a 4-year program that teaches students Aerospace Science, leadership, and citizenship skills. Each year is divided into two categories: academics and leadership. Academic studies include aviation history, science of flight, astronomy and private pilot training. Leadership studies include Air Force customs and courtesies, cadet corps activities, study habits, time management, communication skills and leadership and management studies. All students are expected to wear the uniform (issued free) once a week. Students are expected to participate in field training activities and community/school service projects. \*Levels 1, 2, and 3 are required for pathway completion. The mission of the United States Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program is to motivate young people to be better citizens.  The program is offered as an academic elective and the grade received is included in the student’s overall grade point average.  Program objectives are to:  provide and encourage citizenship; promote high school completion; develop leadership potential; strengthen self-esteem; improve wellness and physical fitness; provide an incentive to live drug-free; and enhance life skills. Major subject areas in the JROTC curriculum are: Leadership and Patriotism (decision making, problem-solving, teamwork, moral responsibility, respect for constituted authority, personal and group success), Communication  (communicate and listen effectively, improve verbal and written skills, interview and presentation methods),  Citizenship and History (ethical values, rights and responsibilities, role of military in a democracy, current events, importance of citizenship in American History), Life Management Skills (self-reliance, goal setting, time management, financial management, stress reduction, increase self-confidence, overcome fear of failure, career options and opportunities), Wellness and Physical Fitness (first aid training, good health and appearance, drug prevention, importance of diet and exercise).  No military obligation is incurred by participation in the program, though all students are expected to wear the uniform (issued free) once a week. Students are expected to participate in field training activities and community/school service projects. Successful graduates of this program can earn scholarships to a college or university. Entry-level active military pay is increased if a student has had at least two years of high school ROTC. \*Levels 1, 2, and 3 are required for pathway completion.