In 1994, Selma High School out of Selma, CA partnered up with the United States Marine Corps in order to establish its very own Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC).  Our beloved United States has 271 MCJROTC programs divided among four regions nationwide.  The Selma High School MCJROTC program is a component of the MCJROTC Region 4 which has a total of 60 programs located in all states west of Colorado including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Japan. 

     Our program focuses on leadership education that provide students / cadets with the necessary life skills to become responsible, professional and confident individuals.  Other areas of focus include the values of citizenship, a sense of accomplishment and a positive service to the United States.  This four year elective program instills discipline and help develop a strong moral character that assists the youth residing in Selma, CA both male and female to become successful beyond their high school years. 

     Upon completion of the first two years in the program, Cadets receive 20 Physical Education (PE) credits that meets their physical education high school graduation requirement.  In addition to their curriculum, Cadets participate in numerous extra and co-curricular activities such as community service events, nationally sanctioned Marksmanship matches, Military Precision Drill Meets, Youth Physical Fitness Competitions, Raider Challenges, Orienteering Events, Academic and Cyber-Patriot Competitions.  These events promote sportsmanship, competitiveness and teamwork.