JROTC-LE3 1st Period

                   8th JROTC BATTALION (RAIDERS)

                  SHAW HIGH SCHOOL

                  7579 RAIDERWAY

                  COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31909

 

 AVAILABLE FROM 3:30-4:30 PM

SCHOOL YEAR (SY) 2017-18

JROTC COURSE SYLLABUS

ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (AJROTC)

The Congress of the United States established the US Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program in 1916.  

JROTC Mission:  To motivate young people to be better citizens. 

SHS JROTC Vision:  Serve as one of the “BEST” and “Most Requested” Leadership courses at Shaw High School.

 

The JROTC core abilities describe the broad, life-long skills that every cadet needs for success in all career and life roles. They are drawn from the overall goals and values that drive the JROTC program. Core abilities are not learned in one lesson or LET level, but rather they are linked to lesson competencies in order to integrate throughout the JROTC curriculum.

Core Abilities 

1. Build your capacity for life-long learning
2. Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques
3. Take responsibility for your actions and choices
4. Do your share, as a good citizen in your school, community, county, and world
5. Treat self and others with respect and dignity
6. Apply critical thinking techniques

Shaw JROTC Outcome:  Instill the desire and ability in all cadets to make a positive difference at Shaw High School, family, and community by developing productive and successful graduates that are leaders of sound character, moral judgment through professional studies, leadership theory and application, disciplined training, community service, citizenship, teamwork, and grounded in values. 

1. The purpose of Shaw JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens and instill the desire and ability to make a positive difference in the world.  Shaw JROTC develops productive and successful graduates of sound character and moral judgment through professional studies, leadership theory and application, disciplined training, community service, citizenship, and teamwork. 
2. Curriculum. The JROTC curriculum is aligned with Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) contemporary teaching methods and technology. Topics include: 1) Leadership Development, 2) Citizenship, 3) Civics, 4) Economics, 5) Geography, 6) Physical Education, 7) Health, 8) Language Arts, 9) Life Skills, 10) Life Work, 11) Self-Regulation, 12) Critical Thinking and Reasoning, 13) U.S. History, and 14) Working with others/team-building.  Technology used in the classroom will consist of SMART Board, curriculum manager, MOBI View Tablet, Classroom Performance System (CPS) policy.
3. There are four levels of experience within JROTC, organized into Leadership, Education, Training (LET) groups by JROTC year group.  For example, First year JROTC Cadets - LET 1, second year - LET 2, third year - LET 3, and fourth year - LET 4.
4. Shaw JROTC conducts four (4) types of instruction.

     (1)   Academics:  Academics are performed one day a week in a classroom setting using the JROTC Curriculum Manager (CM). CM is a state of the art multimedia suite that uses audio, video, and written information to facilitate information learning and retention.

    (2)   Physical Education (PE):   PE is performed one day a week. It consists of group led aerobic and strength building exercises or sports. PE is focused on achieving and maintaining Fitness standards and developing cadets with healthy lifestyle situational awareness.  Cadets that fail to dress-out will receive a zero for physical fitness dress-out grade.

    (3)  Uniform Inspection:  Inspection is performed one day a week.  Cadets must wear their uniform to school on Thursday because time will not permit cadets to change into their uniform prior to class.  Cadets that fail to wear their uniform will receive a zero for uniform inspection grade. 

     (4)  Drill:  Drill is performed one day a week. Cadets will work as a team and learn basic drill at the individual, team, squad, platoon, and company levels.  Basic Drill will include stationary, marching, and armed basic drill sequences. These exercises enable Cadets to master multi-step tasks while learning the importance of attention to detail and team-work.

3. Weekly Schedule: Shaw JROTC cadets will be notified in ample time of a schedule changes. 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Drill	Academics	Academics	Uniform Inspection	Drill/PE

 

4. Grades: Final grades are determined by consolidating academics, physical education, uniform inspections, drill, and leadership/performance scores. 

 ***Grading Policy:  A cadet’s overall grade consist of his/her performance and activities which are categorized and weighted as follows:                   

1. Academic 50% (Exams 30% and Quizzes 20%) - This portion of the grade is based upon the cadet’s classroom achievement. Exams, quizzes, essays, and current events presentations are examples. Academics equal 50% of the overall grade.  Cadets are responsible for completing missed exams due to authorized absence within one week of the exam.  Late assignments will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.
2. Uniform Inspection/Physical Education/Dress-out (30%) - Uniform Inspection.  This

portion of the grade is based upon a uniform inspection that generally occurs on a weekly basis. It is based on the proper wear of the uniform, personal appearance, and cadet knowledge. Cadets who fail to wear their uniform on the specified day must wear it the next school day.   Physical Fitness Dress-out.  This portion of the grade is based upon a physical fitness dress-out grade. Cadets must change into their PE attire/uniform/clothes after attendance is taken.  Cadets are still required to perform PE activities in their school clothes if they fail to bring appropriate PE clothes.  Each Cadet is expected to give his/her best effort and will be evaluated on effort rather than performance.  Lastly, a grade of zero (0) will be earned for failing to wear uniform on uniform inspection or failing to dress-out and five (5) Leadership/Performance points will be deducted for every two non-uniform wear or non-dress-out and potentially removed from leadership position.

 

3. Leadership/Performance (20%) - This portion of the overall grade is an evaluation of the cadet’s daily performance in his/ her assigned role/leadership position in the cadet battalion. The cadet behavior and discipline in and out of the classroom as well as the willingness to wear the uniform and care of the uniform, good citizenship, and participation in all physical activities are all included in Leadership/Performance.  A positive attitude and legitimate effort are important considerations in the evaluation of Leadership Performance. 

**Late assignments:  Late assignments will receive a 15 point deduction and five (5) points each day the assignment is not turned in.  The assignment will not be accepted after the third day and a grade of zero will be recorded in student grade book. 

**Missed Course Work (assignment, exam, and quiz):  It is the responsibility of each Cadet to ensure coordination with his/her JROTC Instructor for any missed class work.  Any make-up course work is in accordance with the MCSD Student Handbook Policy.

5. Integrated Curricular Activities: JROTC provides cadets many opportunities to volunteer and participate in various community and school activities.  Awards and ribbons can be earned for participating in extracurricular activities and special events.
6. Community Support Events:   Shaw JROTC provides opportunities to perform volunteer community service event/activities on weekends and holidays. 
7. School Support Events:   Shaw High School relies on Shaw JROTC to render honors to our nation. JROTC Cadets raise and lower the National Colors (U.S. Flag) daily. The JROTC Color Guard renders honors during every home football game. The Corps of Cadets perform a Half-Time Saber ceremony during the Homecoming Football game and JROTC Ball.
8. Extracurricular Activities (Team Events): Cadets have the opportunity to volunteer for Saber/Honor Guard, Color Guard, Drill Team, Raider Team, Cadet Challenge, and the Junior Leadership Academic Bowl. 
9. Leadership: Leadership activities/positions include battalion, company and platoon command, staff, project officer, team commander, platoon leader and sergeant, and squad leader. 
10. Service Learning: Eagle Ridge Elementary School - Mentoring focus includes reading, math, vocabulary, and English for students K-5^th.
11. Social Events: Shaw JROTC Cadets are provided the opportunity to participate in the JROTC Cadet Ball,  and Fort Benning Field Trip.
12. Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC): Committed and qualified cadets are provided the opportunity to participate in JCLC (“Summer Camp”) for a nominal fee.
13. Lessons Plans: Weekly Training Schedules are produced by the Cadet Battalion S-3 and is posted on the Cadet bulletin board. 
14. Supplies:  Cadets will need pen/pencil and paper for class; Soft cloth/rag for cleaning brass to maintain cadet uniforms. Uniforms will also require periodic cleaning (NOTE: Jacket, Pant, should be DRY CLEANED). All other supplies are furnished for use in the classroom.
15. Instructors: We are NOT military recruiters!  
16.   Senior Army Instructor:  MAJ (Ret) Dal Ponte                      
17.   Army Instructor:  1SG (Ret) Holcombe
18. TEXTBOOKS: Students are assigned a Leadership Education and Training (LET) 1, 2, 3, or 4 textbook, depending on their LET level. Each textbook has corresponding exercises. Textbooks are normally maintained in the JROTC classroom and a digital version of each text book will be located on My Big Campus.
19. Focus: Shaw JROTC is focused on assisting cadets in developing leadership skills, well-rounded, contributing members of society by providing an academic, social and ethical environment which promotes success and leads to the desire for lifelong.  JROTC instructors are committed to this focus/goal and are prepared to assist every cadet.

 

11. Student Learning Outcomes: These program outcomes describe what JROTC cadets should know and be able to do upon successful completion of the JROTC program. They serve as a tool for summarizing and communicating the intended results of the JROTC program. The program outcomes provide the foundation for mastery of the intended proficiencies and help instructors and cadets begin and progress through the curriculum in a collective manner.
12. Maximize potential for success through learning and self-management 

 

1. Develop leadership skills
   
       c. Incorporate principles of mental and physical wellness into behaviors and decisions
   
       d. Build effective relationships with peers, co-workers, and the community
   
       e. Apply physical and political geography to building global awareness
   
       f. Correlate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of the U.S. Government
   
       g. Relate events in U.S. history to choices and responsibilities Americans have today
   
       h. Characterize the role of the military and other national service organizations in building a democracy and maintaining peace in a democratic society.
   The JROTC core abilities describe the broad, life-long skills that every cadet needs for success in all career and life roles. They are drawn from the overall goals and values that drive the JROTC program. Core abilities are not learned in one lesson or LET level, but rather they are linked to lesson competencies in order to integrate throughout the JROTC curriculum.
2. Competencies: Each JROTC lesson addresses a competency, as the intended learning result. Competencies describe discipline-specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are measurable and observable. Performance standards (criteria and conditions) provide the specifications for assessing mastery of a competency. Cadets demonstrate they have learned competencies by applying them in the completion of assessment tasks that require them to do one or more of the following:
   
       · Decision Making (Make a decision)

• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
     ·  Perform a skill
     ·  Perform a service
     ·  Solve a problem
     ·  Create a product
•    Communication by Public Speaking
•  Work individually or as a member of a team/group

 

Cadet Notes:

 

 

 

 

Shaw High School

JROTC Curriculum /Academic Classes

SY 20115 - 2016

	LET 1	LET 2
	U1C1L1 -  The Making of a Better Citizen	U4C1L1 -  Choosing The Right Exercise Program For You
	U1C1L 3- Moving Up in Army Rank and Structure	U4C1L4 - You are what you Eat.
	U1C1L6 - The Stars  and Stripes	U4C2L1 - The Need for First Aid/Your Response
	U1C1 L8 -  American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies	U4C2L2 - The First Life Saving Steps
	U2C1L1 - Leadership Defined	U4C2L3 - Controlling Bleeding
	U2C1L2 - Leadership Reshuffled	U4C3L1 - Use and Effects of Drugs, Alcohol and Substances
	U2C2L2 - Roles of Leaders and Followers in Drill	U4C3L2 - Critical Decision about Substances
	U2C6L2 - Styles of Leadership	U6C1l1 -  The Preamble
	U3C1L2 - Appreciating Diversity through Winning Colors	U6C1L2 - Citizenship Skills
	U3C2L1 - Brain Structure and Function	Hot and Cold Weather Injuries
	U3C3L1 - Thinking Maps	Exploring the World
LET 3		LET 4
U1C1L9 - Basic Command & Staff Principles		U1C2L1 - Department of the Army
U2C4L1 - Celebrating Differences/Culture/Individual Diversity		U1C2L2 - Active Army
U2C4L2 - Performance Indicators		U2C6L1 -  Power Base and Influence
U2C5L1 - Platoon drill		U2C6L2 - Styles of Leadership
U2C5L2 - Taking Charge		U2C6L3 - Management Skills
U2C5L3 - Company Formation and Movement		U2C6L4 - Communication
U3C10L1 - Making the Right Choices		High School Financial Planning Program
Leading Meetings		U3C11L5  - NEFE - Good Debt, Bad Debt, Credit Wisely
U3C10L2 - Goals & Goal Setting		U3C11L6 - NEFE 4 (Insurance- Protect What You Have
U3C7L2 - Conflict Resolution & Diversity		U3C12L1 - Preparing to Teach
U3C7L3 - Conflict Mediation		U3C12L2 - Using and Developing Lesson Plans
U3C8L1 - Orientation to Service Learning		U3C12L3 - Delivering Instruction
*U2C4 L4 - Decision Making & Problem Solving		*U3C10L3 - Time Management
*U3C6L3 - Becoming a Better Speaker		*U2C6L5 - Motivation
The Bills of Rights		Heat Injuries
Cold Weather Injuries		Developing a Fitness Plan
The Globe		Introduction to Topographic Maps
Exploring the World		Environment Awareness
Supervising		Becoming a Better Writer