We request approval of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) activities calendar for JROTC curricular activities scheduled October 2007 through September 2008. The activities represent 7 Army units; 8 Navy units, 6 Air Force units, and 1 Marine unit.

These activities are an integral part of the JROTC curriculum. Approval of this calendar expedites the procedure for students to participate in related JROTC in-county and out-of-county activities at 22 high schools. The extent of participation is determined by available district funds and resources provided by the Armed Forces. In 2006/2007, 2,676 students participated in the JROTC program.

Through involvement in JROTC activities, students are able to make more meaningful career choices, reinforce occupational knowledge and skills, strengthen leadership capabilities, and improve personal attributes. Students gain from their participation in JROTC because of the recognition they receive, the confidence-building activities they undertake, and the opportunities to utilize practical and academic learning. Because JROTC integrates training and academics, our community views this program as a significant source of well-prepared young men and women.

Goal 1 - The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT reading will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.
Goal 2 - The percentage of student scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT mathematics will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.
Goal 3 - Student performance on FCAT science will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.
Goal 4 - The percentage of students achieving a score of 4.0 or higher on FCAT Writing will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

Funds of $50,000 are included in the divisional general operating budget for JROTC curricular activities. JROTC programs are FTE-earning and generated approximately $2 million in 2006/2007.