The effects of Portage High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Trainer Corps (MCJROTC)  reach far beyond the classroom and into the community in developing character, leadership and civic responsibility.  MCJROTC at its essence is a character education program.  The program keeps kids in school, helps them find their way during the turbulent teenage years, and assists them in becoming productive members of their community.  Our program produces young men and women who are ready to accept responsibilities as well as the privleges of citizenship.

Numerous studies have shown that students who participate in MCJROTC programs have better attendance, grades, and graduation rates relative to students who were in general academic programs.  

MCJROTC   motivates students to learn...fosters a disciplined and constructive learning environment...instills essential skills like time organization, responsibility, goal setting, and teamwork.