MTS Leadership/JROTC Academy

MTS Leadership/JROTC Academy

The MTS Leadership Academy/Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) prepares high school students for leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens.

JRTOC Prepares students for participation in the ROTC at a college level.

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For more information about this program, call 612-724-4680.
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JROTC is a Leadership Academy. JROTC strives to better the lives of its students by promoting the following goals:

Leadership/JROTC Academy

  • Promote citizenship
  • Develop leadership
  • Communicate effectively
  • Improve physical fitness
  • Provide incentive to live drug-free
  • Strengthen positive self-motivation
  • Provide a historical perspective of the military services
  • Work as a team member
  • Graduate from High School

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MTS Leadership/JROTC AcademyCo-Curricular Activities:

  • JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
  • Drill Competition
  • Orienteering
  • Raider Challenge
  • Interscholastic/Intramural Athletic

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MTS Leadership/JROTC AcademySeven Units of Instruction:

  • Citizenship in Action
  • Leadership Theory and Application
  • Foundations for Success
  • Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
  • Geography, Map Skills, and Environmental Awareness
  • Citizenship in History and Government
  • Cadet Safety

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Interactive/Multi-media/Developed in conjunction with the latest research on student learning. Students can earn up to 8 hours of college credit.

What does JROTC Mean for Your Students?

Increased Confidence/Self Esteem along with Leadership Abilities, Decision-making & Problem-solving Skills, Courage for Dealing with Peer Pressure and an Incentive to live Drug Free. With all this at hand, your student will improved his/her Graduation Rate, Physical Fitness, Communication Skills and Cohesion to work in a team.

Motto: “To motivate students to become better citizens.”

This program prepares high school students for leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens.

Learn to become a high achieving student of good character and a better citizen. While promoting high school graduation this program provides instruction and rewarding opportunities.

Students enrolled in the Leadership Academy/JROTC receive instruction that develops their leadership abilities, decision-making and problem-solving skills, their courage for dealing with peer pressure, and an incentive to live drug free. This results in an increase in confidence and self esteem. Participation also encourages improved graduation rates, communication skills, physical fitness, and teamwork skills, helping its students be better prepared for the world ahead.

To learn more, contact: SFC(Ret) Vince Jones (vjones@mtcs.org, 612-724-4680) or 1SG (RET)  Stephen Chapman (schapman@mtcs.org, 612-724-4680).