The mission of Saint Thomas Academy (Military Institute) Leadership / JROTC program is to
develop life skills through participation in a compulsory military program. These skills include:

• Development and study of leadership skills
• Cadet planned and executed events / activities
• The importance of teamwork
• Learning to be a good follower
• Decision-making
• Problem analysis
• Goal Setting
• Mentorship / Counseling
• Speaking / Personal projection
• Self discipline
• Punctuality
• Appearance
• Standards
• Selfless-Service
• Respect for Authority
• Character / Integrity
• Citizenship and Patriotism

Note: All cadets are expected to take ten hours of Rifle Marksmanship and Weapons
Safety as freshmen and sophomores. Classes are taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays
with students drawn from study halls and PE classes.