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While Warren High School’s Junior Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps (JROTC) is a military-regulated high school program, it is not just for students interested in serving in the military. The main purpose of JROTC is to provide high school students with citizenship and leadership development focusing on Essential Learning Skills (soft skills) necessary for today’s competitive workforce. It is the largest character development program for youth in the world, with the mission to \u201cmotivate young people to be better citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Warren High’s JROTC program helps teenagers gain character attributes, as well as leadership, life skills, and a sense of determination they can use to succeed in their education, career, and life ahead.<\/p>\n
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While participating in JROTC carries no commitment to later serve in the military, students are exposed to the over 150 different careers the US Army offers.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/warren\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2025\/11\/3.jpg” alt=”JROTC boot camp team moving a large tire” title_text=”3″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/warren\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2025\/11\/1.jpg” alt=”jrotc on football field” title_text=”1″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F4F4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/warren\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2024\/01\/MelissaGardner-e1705448957241.jpg” alt=”Melissa Gardner” title_text=”MelissaGardner” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Melissa Gardner graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Communications and received her commission on an ROTC scholarship at Eastern New Mexico University. She later earned her Master of Arts in Education from Chapman University in Orange, CA. LTC Gardner served 27-years as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Army holding positions in both active and Reserve units. After retiring, she started a second career teaching JROTC and truly enjoys being in the classroom with high school students. LTC Gardner\u2019s top priority for all cadets is that they have a plan for after graduation \u2013 college, trade school, family business, or military- you must choose a destination before you can begin your journey<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Warren High School’s JROTC curriculum provides equitable and challenging academic content and authentic learning experiences for all students (Cadets), conducted by instructors who are retired Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It includes lessons in health and wellness, physical fitness, first-aid, geography, American history and government, communications, and emotional intelligence. All lessons are designed using a four-part model to motivate the Cadet, allow the Cadet to learn new information, practice competency, and apply the competency to a real-life situation. As JROTC Cadets progress through the program, they experience opportunities to put lessons of leadership to use as they lead other Cadets.<\/p>\n Students who enroll in Warren High School Army JROTC will receive a PE credit required for graduation from high school, and\/or credit for a University of California G-elective which is required to be accepted into a California university.\u00a0 WHS counselors work hard to ensure students receive the credits where they are needed or required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”faq” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”0.4px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Can anybody enroll in the JROTC?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n JROTC is open to all interested students who agree to comply with the standards of the program. It is a 4-year program, so ideally, first year students will begin their freshman year. However, students may begin the program at the Leadership Education and Training (LET) 1 level. Students are expected to maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain active in the program as well as participate in many of the community service events.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Who instructs JROTC?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The JROTC faculty is led by nearly 4,000 instructors who are retired from active duty, reserve duty, or National Guard Army service. Instructors are trained and qualified in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act 2007 to teach and mentor approximately 314,000 JROTC Cadets annually.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is there any type of service obligation?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ABSOLUTELY NOT! There is no obligation of any kind for future service in the armed forces. We recognize that most students are not interested in entering the military after high school. There is no requirement to continue to higher levels of JROTC or ROTC in college.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Does JROTC help prepare for college?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n JROTC course material is academically sound and enhances the college preparatory curriculum. JROTC is well represented in the ranks of the National Honor Society, National Merit Scholarship, and other academic and scholarship programs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Do JROTC students wear uniforms?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes! All JROTC students wear a uniform for one full day each week. Additionally, many will wear the uniform for special events, color guard, and some competitions. Uniforms are provided free-of-charge by the Army. Students are expected to keep<\/p>\n uniforms clean, wear them properly, and return them to the program at the end of the school year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do boys have to get a short haircut?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All students are expected to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance, especially when in uniform. While there are minor allowances made for students who are \u201cchecking out\u201d JROTC, students who wish to represent the school\u2019s program in a leadership position, on a team, or at an important event must choose to maintain a grooming-level similar to that of persons in the military.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What activities are available for JROTC students?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n JROTC offers a wide variety of activities to peek the interest of a broad spectrum of students. Notably, the color guard team, armed and unarmed drill teams, academic and leadership team, Raider team, cybersecurity team, and VEX robotics and drone teams in the future. JROTC also participate in community service activities for the school, the district, and the community. Annual Cadet Balls, awards ceremonies, and leadership camps also top the list of the multitude of activities. And students may choose to be part of the program command and staff since JROTC is a student-run program.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Can JROTC students participate in other activities like band or sports? ” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#0061AE” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h4″ custom_padding=”||10px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#0061AE” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n JROTC students are encouraged to participate in other school activities. They are not penalized when a game, tournament, concert, or play conflicts with one of the many JROTC events. There are a few mandatory events that are planned and announced well in advance. Students are expected to communicate any conflicts to the JROTC teacher and adult supervisor of the conflicting event to achieve a reasonable resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#183A52″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” posts_number=”3″ include_categories=”135″ show_author=”off” show_categories=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” pagination_text_color=”#FCB426″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blog][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=”Gravity Form” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Meet Warren’s\u00a0Senior Army Instructor<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
The Program at a Glance<\/h3>\n
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