Thomas A. Edison High School

Army Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

Golden Bear Battalion

San Antonio, Texas

Established in 1966

"To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens" 

MAKE IT HAPPEN......NO EXCUSES!

Thomas A. Edison Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps

Twelve Great Reasons to Join JROTC

1. JROTC teaches life skills such as leadership, citizenship, physical fitness, first aid, writing, planning, time management, and decision-making.

2. JROTC offers practical leadership opportunities not available in other academic courses.

3. JROTC promotes patriotism for our country and respect for everyone.

4. JROTC provides structure and develops discipline for life-long attitudes and goals.

5. JROTC is an alternative elective course open to all grade levels. It can be used to substitute for Sophomore PE.

6. JROTC cadets have the opportunity to attend the annual formal Military Ball and other exclusive, quality social events.

7. JROTC provides opportunities for cadets to become involved in the school and community through an extensive community service program.

8. JROTC provides the opportunity to perform in community and area ceremonies and events, representing the school and the Army.

9. JROTC offers the opportunity to attend a week-long summer leadership camp (JCLC) paid for by the Army.

10. Successful completion of JROTC offers the chance to enter any of the military services at an advanced enlisted rank and pay. It offers the chance to validate college ROTC courses and enter at advanced cadet rank.

11. Successful completion of JROTC assists ROTC scholarship applicants to earn valuable scholarships for college. Successful completion of JROTC assists in earning service academy appointments to West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy.

12. Students become part of the JROTC family and belong to a highly respected organization.

SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SAN ANTONIO, TX

This school district and its career and technology education program does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504, and Title VI. 

Este distrito escolar y su programa educacional de carrera y tecnología no discriminan en base a sexo, disabilidad, raza, color, edad u origen nacional en sus programas educativos, actividades, o empleo como lo require el Título IX, Sección 504, y Título VI.