OUR HISTORY

Sharpstown High School is located in southwest Houston in the suburban community of Sharpstown.

The students are from a diverse sector of society with a myriad of family income ranging from

the affluent to subsistence. The school had its initial ground breaking in the spring of 1968 at 8300

Triola Street, and moved to the current location in the fall on 1970. The initial enrollment of 10th

through 12th graders was 752 currently the school’s enrollment is 1700 students of the 9th through

12th grades. The Sharpstown High School has developed a Leadership Magnet program that was

created in the 1994 -1995 school year. The battalion participates in many community events to

include parades and competitions. In the spring the battalion holds an annual military ball to provide

an opportunity for cadets to participate in a formal social function.

The Sharpstown High School JROTC has the overall responsibility of providing instructional programs designed to motivate young people to be better citizens at the high school. Sharpstown High School JROTC is designated as Honor Unit with Distinction, the highest rating possible for Army JROTC Battalions. The primary vehicles for attaining School objectives are the service Programs of Instruction that include: Citizenship Leadership Communications Technology Health & Drug awareness Physical fitness Teamwork Self-esteem Expectation Graduation The School conducts on an annual basis: Informal unit evaluations Final Review & Awards Ceremony Formal unit inspections JROTC Summer Camp (7 Day) 2 Drill meets Cadet Leadership Workshop (5 Day) 4 Air-rifle matches Corps Banquet & Awards Ceremony Instructor Workshops Instructor In-Service

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

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