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Is a National High School Challenge which provides a challenging, space system design competition involving all aspects of system development and operation with a spacecraft and payload focus. At Buena Park, we provide specific training in the use of system simulation software, Systems Tool Kit (STK) as well as an online textbook as a curriculum supplement and study resource for online “team” Quizzes given during the competition. Our teams have reached the top 10 National Finalists 4 years in a row. 

A group of students in uniform pose with model rockets, smiling at the camera.​​​​​​​A group of people in uniform pose for a photo, wearing masks.

HQ AFJROTC has begun purchasing Drones to teach our cadets.  This is the technology of the future.  The military uses drones for many missions.  Recently in the news, Amazon and other companies are trying to get government and state authorization to use drones in many businesses. Today there are many jobs for drone pilots. UAV / Drone Jobs | Build a Career in the Drone Industry

A white drone with red accents and a camera is displayed against a white background.Aerial view of a school campus with a football field, track, and buildings.Aerial view of a school campus with baseball fields and buildings.​​​​​​​

We are teaching students how to build SEA PERCH submarines from kits and race in local competitions. We have made a course of rings that goes in our school's pool. Students control the submarines by a tethered remote. This was our first year and in future we hope to enter state and national competitions. See sea perch photo attached with example of course.

Three people wearing masks work together at a table in a classroom.Two people wearing masks work together at a table in a classroom.Two people work on a small robotic device near a swimming pool.A colorful toy boat floats in a clear blue swimming pool.

SMSgt Carney is our R/C instructor pilot and has a degree in Aeronautics. He flies remote aircraft as a hobby and has taught several cadets the basics of aircraft aeronautics and flying one of several remote control aircraft in our JROTC program.

Several model airplanes and helicopters are displayed on a grassy area near a sidewalk.An F-22 Raptor fighter jet sits on a brown, textured surface.​​​​​​​

This is sponsored by Project Lead The Way Foundation. This is a 6th period engineering course that includes StellarXplorers, Aviation, Ground School, and other Aerospace Engineering projects. This course is a "G" Cal State/University of CA approved course.

Students work collaboratively at a long table, focused on a project.Two students work together at a table, focused on a project.A group of students work together at a long table, possibly on a project.​​​​​​​

Volunteer pilots from Long Beach Airport support the Young Eagles Program and provide free flights to JROTC cadets. Cadets wanting the experience flying in an aircraft and possible fly one, can sign up for one of the 3 annual flights given in our program.

Two people sit inside the cockpit of a yellow airplane.A group of people wearing masks sit under a tent, attending an outdoor event.A person wearing a mask and glasses sits in the cockpit of a small airplane.A group of students and instructors pose with certificates in front of an airplane.Aerial view of a large ship docked near a parking area and buildings.A person inspects the cockpit of a small, white airplane on a sunny day.A group of people walk on an airport tarmac near a small airplane.​​​​​​​

Cadets march 14 miles in memory of those who suffered and passed away during the Bata'an Death March, WW2.

A group of students walk outdoors, some wearing backpacks and masks.A group of people walk along a paved path, some carrying flags.A group of people with backpacks and flags stand outdoors, possibly preparing for a hike. A group of people hike on a trail through a wooded area.

  • Is a National High School Challenge which provides a challenging, space system design competition involving all aspects of system development and operation with a spacecraft and payload focus. At Buena Park, we provide specific training in the use of system simulation software, Systems Tool Kit (STK) as well as an online textbook as a curriculum supplement and study resource for online “team” Quizzes given during the competition. Our teams have reached the top 10 National Finalists 4 years in a row. 

    A group of students in uniform pose with model rockets, smiling at the camera.​​​​​​​A group of people in uniform pose for a photo, wearing masks.

  • HQ AFJROTC has begun purchasing Drones to teach our cadets.  This is the technology of the future.  The military uses drones for many missions.  Recently in the news, Amazon and other companies are trying to get government and state authorization to use drones in many businesses. Today there are many jobs for drone pilots. UAV / Drone Jobs | Build a Career in the Drone Industry

    A white drone with red accents and a camera is displayed against a white background.Aerial view of a school campus with a football field, track, and buildings.Aerial view of a school campus with baseball fields and buildings.​​​​​​​

  • We are teaching students how to build SEA PERCH submarines from kits and race in local competitions. We have made a course of rings that goes in our school's pool. Students control the submarines by a tethered remote. This was our first year and in future we hope to enter state and national competitions. See sea perch photo attached with example of course.

    Three people wearing masks work together at a table in a classroom.Two people wearing masks work together at a table in a classroom.Two people work on a small robotic device near a swimming pool.A colorful toy boat floats in a clear blue swimming pool.

  • SMSgt Carney is our R/C instructor pilot and has a degree in Aeronautics. He flies remote aircraft as a hobby and has taught several cadets the basics of aircraft aeronautics and flying one of several remote control aircraft in our JROTC program.

    Several model airplanes and helicopters are displayed on a grassy area near a sidewalk.An F-22 Raptor fighter jet sits on a brown, textured surface.​​​​​​​

  • This is sponsored by Project Lead The Way Foundation. This is a 6th period engineering course that includes StellarXplorers, Aviation, Ground School, and other Aerospace Engineering projects. This course is a "G" Cal State/University of CA approved course.

    Students work collaboratively at a long table, focused on a project.Two students work together at a table, focused on a project.A group of students work together at a long table, possibly on a project.​​​​​​​

  • Volunteer pilots from Long Beach Airport support the Young Eagles Program and provide free flights to JROTC cadets. Cadets wanting the experience flying in an aircraft and possible fly one, can sign up for one of the 3 annual flights given in our program.

    Two people sit inside the cockpit of a yellow airplane.A group of people wearing masks sit under a tent, attending an outdoor event.A person wearing a mask and glasses sits in the cockpit of a small airplane.A group of students and instructors pose with certificates in front of an airplane.Aerial view of a large ship docked near a parking area and buildings.A person inspects the cockpit of a small, white airplane on a sunny day.A group of people walk on an airport tarmac near a small airplane.​​​​​​​

  • Cadets march 14 miles in memory of those who suffered and passed away during the Bata'an Death March, WW2.

    A group of students walk outdoors, some wearing backpacks and masks.A group of people walk along a paved path, some carrying flags.A group of people with backpacks and flags stand outdoors, possibly preparing for a hike. A group of people hike on a trail through a wooded area.