HEADQUARTERS 1 st JROTC BATTALION (BLUE DEVILS) COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL 1700 CHEROKEE AVENUE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31906 SCHOOL YEAR (SY) 2016-2017 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. Sergeant Harry Lanier established the first JROTC Program at Columbus High School in September of 1919. JROTC Mission: To motivate young people to be better citizens. CHS JROTC Vision: Serve as one of the BEST and Most Requested Leadership courses at Columbus 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 Columbus JROTC Outcome: Instill the desire and ability in all cadets to make a positive difference at Columbus 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. Introduction. The purpose of Columbus JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens and instill the desire and ability to make a positive difference in the world. Columbus 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. 1
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), and CHS/MCSD Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. a. 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. b. Columbus JROTC conducts four (4) types of instruction. (1) Academics: Academics are performed two 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 on inspection day to school and remain in uniform the entire school day unless excused by the JROTC teacher. 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 military marching movements at the individual, team, squad, platoon, and company levels. Basic Drill includes stationary movements, marching movements, and rifle stationary and marching movements. These exercises enable Cadets to master multi-step tasks while learning the importance of attention to detail and team-work. 3. Weekly Schedule: Columbus JROTC cadets will be notified in ample time of a schedule changes. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Academics Academics Drill & Ceremonies Uniform Inspection Testing of Weekly Academic Topic Physical Fitness Training 2
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%, Quizzes 10%, and Homework 10%) - 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- 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: Our JROTC program 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. a. Community Support Events: Columbus JROTC provides opportunities to perform volunteer community service event/activities on weekends and holidays. 3
b. School Support Events: The Columbus Magnet High School relies on Columbus 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. c. Extracurricular Activities (Team Events): Cadets have the opportunity to volunteer for Saber/Honor Guard, Color Guard, Drill Team, Raider Team, Cadet Challenge, and the Leadership/Academic Bowl. These activities promote teamwork, fitness and leadership. d. Leadership: The structure of the Cadet Battalion provides the opportunity to cadets to be assigned a leadership position from Cadet Squad leader to cadet Battalion Commander. e. Service Learning: Brewer Elementary School - Mentoring focus includes reading, math, vocabulary, and English for students K-5 th. f. Social/Field Trip Events: Columbus JROTC Cadets are provided the opportunity to participate in the JROTC Military Ball and Cadet Social in the Fall/Winter; and the Cadet Field Day in the spring. When available the cadets will also be invited to attend the Fort Benning Field Trip to observe the Ranger In-Action Demonstration. g. Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC): Committed and qualified cadets are provided the opportunity to participate in JCLC ( Summer Camp ) for a nominal fee. 6. Lessons Plans: Weekly Training Schedules are produced by the Senior Army Instructor and posted on the Cadet bulletin board. 7. 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. 8. Instructors: We are NOT military recruiters! a. Senior Army Instructor: Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Pizarro b. Army Instructor: Sergeant Mayor (Retired) Tuggle 9. 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. 10. Focus: Columbus 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. 4
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. a. Maximize potential for success through learning and self-management b. 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. 12. 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 5
Columbus High School JROTC Curriculum /Academic Classes SY 2016 2017 LET 1 Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved, 18 Hours Being a Leaders, 12 Hours Leadership Skills, 6 Hours Know Yourself, 8 Hours Learning to Learn, 6 Hours Study Skills, 6 Hours Communication Skills, 4 Hours Conflict Resolution, 4 Hours NEFE High School Financial Planning Program, 2 Hours Land Navigation, 4 Hours Service Learning, 1 Hour LET 2 Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle, 4 Hours First Aid for Emergency and Non-Emergency Situations, 18 Hours Drug Awareness, 6 Hours Map Skills, 2 Hours You the People-Citizenship Skills, 10 Hours Foundations of the American Political System, 10 Hours 6
Creating the Constitution, 6 Hours The Bill of Rights, 4 Hours Citizens Roles in American Democracy, 6 Hours Land Navigations, 4 Hours Service Learning, 1 Hour LET 3 Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved, 2 Hours Leadership Strategies, 8 Hours Leading Others, 4 Hours Presenting Skills, 6 Hours Managing Skills, 8 Hours Career Planning, 8 Hours Planning Skills and Social Responsibility, 8 Hours NEFE High School Financial Program, 6 Hours Critical Thinking in Citizenship, 16 Hours Land Navigation, 4 Hours Service Learning, 1 Hour LET 4 Service to the Nation, 6 Hours Leadership Principles, 10 Hours NEFE High School Financial Planning Program, 4 Hours 7
Teaching Skills, 12 Hours Land Navigation, 4 Hours Service Learning, 1 Hour 8