Purpose: JROTC is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, "To motivate young people to be better citizens." It prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation.

This Program of Instruction (POI) focuses on the development of better citizens through the instruction of skills in leadership, citizenship, life success, geography, and wellness, in a structured interactive environment.

The performance standards in this course are based on the performance standards identified in the curriculum for Army JROTC. Successful completion of at least six units of credit in the Army JROTC program will qualify the student for advance placement in a college ROTC program. Successful completion of at least 2 units qualifies the student for an accelerated promotion in the military services.

The Trojan battalion has been very active this school year. The cadets are continuing to "Step up to the challenge" and represents Banneker High School, The Community and the JROTC Program in an excellent manner. Below are just a few of the many accomplishments this school year.

Cadets Adopt Feldwood Road

Cadets adopted Feldwood Road to enhance and beautify the school and community. Cadets will pick up the litter on a weekly basis.

TROJAN PRIDE

The Drill Team has participated in numerous events this school year. They have participated in competitive events here in Georgia as well as Birmingham, AL and Greenville, SC. They are preparing now for their next challenge which is the Area 3 Drill meet scheduled for March 3, 2007 at Tti-Cities High School.

Trojans Displaying Excellence

The Trojan Raider Team is very active this year. They have competed in 3 Raider competitions to date. Events are designed to instill confidence, pride and emphasize the importance of teamwork. Below cadets are negotiating the litter carry, physical training test, one rope bridge and the wall,

COLOR GUARD LEADS THE WAY

The Trojan Color Guards has supported numerous school, community and civic activities. They have also participated in 4 competitions this year. They are currently preparing for JROTC Area 3 competition scheduled for March 3, 2007 at Tri-Cities High School.

CADETS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Cadets have participated in 3 Service Learning Projects this School Year. Banneker cadets were the 1st in Fulton County to partner with Junior Achievement and teach the JA curriculum. Cadets for the past 6 years have taught at Heritage Elementary School. It’s a learning, challenging and rewarding experience for both the cadets and the students. Cadets also visited the Veterans Hospital on Veterans Day to thank the vets for their sacrifices to the country. Our Adopt A Highway Program will be an ongoing Project for the community.