SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL Army JROTC Leadership, Education and Training (LET) 2017-2018 Combined Course Syllabus Instructor: Colonel (R) Geoff Stevens E-mail: gdstevens@mpsaz.org Room: 312; Conference Hours M-F 7:30 AM 8:00 AM and 3 PM 4 PM Work: (480) 472-9648 Instructor: Sergeant First Class (R) Tim Simmons E-mail: tdsimmons@mpsaz.org Room: 312; Conference Hours M-F 7:30 AM 8:00 AM and 3 PM 4 PM Work: (928) 472-9671 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Skyline High School Army JROTC Coyote Battalion! The mission of the Army JROTC Program is to motivate young people to be better citizens. We achieve this in the Coyote Battalion by teaching leadership and other character-building life skills, and applying them every day. The program equips students with tools they need to succeed in school and in life, and to help them achieve a Legacy of Excellence! CURRICULUM MS 31 Army JROTC LET I: Introduction to leadership and citizenship. The first year in the program is devoted to learning the fundamentals of leadership, and how to be a part of a team. Over the course of the year, students will develop a personal goal action plan, develop a plan for personal growth, examine and identify their learning style, understand behavior patterns, and understand and develop leadership styles and behaviors. Additional topics include ethical behavior, values, as well as theory and techniques to improve communication and planning skills. Students will also explore social responsibility, conflict resolution, and service learning opportunities. Most importantly, students will learn and apply leadership: its definition and the basic skills needed to be a highly effective leader. As students progress, they are exposed to leadership situations allowing them to apply their new leadership skills. The major underlying themes in year one of the program are respect, communication, responsibility, interpersonal skills, citizenship, self-discipline and leadership. MS 32 Army JROTC LET II & MS 33 Army JROTC LET III: Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed Army JROTC LET I (MS 31). Second and third-year students are grouped together and taught a curriculum that alternates each year. This year, the course will focus on advanced leadership theory and application as well as career planning and the development of critical thinking in citizenship. This course will build on, and apply the leadership and communication skills that students learned during their first and/or second year of the program. Students will be understand and demonstrate the traits, principles and styles of leadership with emphasis on squad, platoon and company level positions. Most importantly, these students will begin to assume leadership roles within the program to solidify the leadership concepts they are learning. MS 34 Army JROTC LET IV: Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed Army JROTC LET I, LET- II and LET-III (MS 31, MS 32 and MS 33). Fourth-year students will continue to develop highly effective leadership and character traits. As senior cadets, these students will assist in instructing younger cadets while completing a self-paced course of instruction. Emphasis will be on ethical situations that affect behavior, standards of morality and decision making. Topics of study will include advanced leadership principles, how to teach and mentor, and service learning leadership. Students will assume higher-level leadership roles within the program to continue their leadership growth and prepare them for the leadership challenges they will face following graduation from High School. Text Books (Provided): Cadet Reference Guide; Leadership Education and Training Manuals Method of Instruction: Lecture, activities, guest speakers, group interaction and discussion, books, and videos.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR MS 35 Special Teams: Prerequisites: All students must be enrolled in Army JROTC, and be willing to spend time practicing with their assigned team. Participating students will receive one PE credit and will be eligible to earn a varsity letter. Students on special teams must also have a complete and current sports physical, be registered at http://registermyathlete.com, complete the online concussion training at http://www.aiaacademy.org/users/login, and achieve passing grades in all of their classes at progress report and quarterly grades. Three separate teams will meet during 1 st Hour: Drill Team; Color Guard; and Raiders. The purpose of these teams is to provide an opportunity for cadets to excel in demanding competitions throughout Arizona and to strengthen their teamwork, physical fitness, discipline, coordination, self-confidence and self-esteem. There is no fee for participation. Tryouts for these teams will be conducted from 9-18 August, with physicals and AIA registration completed by 18 August. Each team is described in more detail below: Drill Team - A precision marching unit that demands discipline and precision. This team preforms during parades and school functions in addition to statewide competitions. Color Guard A precision marching team that carries the National, State, and Unit flags during highvisibility activities and events in addition to statewide competitions. Raiders Team - An adventure team that challenges the physical and mental toughness of participating cadets. Members participate in orienteering, air-rifle marksmanship, physical conditioning and adventure competitions throughout Arizona. Other Activities: The Coyote Battalion is very active in our community and often engages in service learning, community service, and fundraising activities in addition to formal and informal social events. Cadets are not required to participate in these events (lack of participation will not impact a cadet s grade), but participation is strongly encouraged so that students can fully develop and demonstrate the skills they are taught in this program. Some of the more notable events and activities that will take place during this school year are: annual military ball (black-tie affair); service learning project; flag retirement and folding ceremonies; JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge; formal awards banquet; change of command ceremony; community outreach with neighboring schools and veterans programs; and monthly informal social gathering/party. See the attached Big Events calendar for dates of many of these, and other notable activities that are already planned for this year. GRADING POLICY Grades are determined by a combination of written and hands-on assessments to accurately assess each cadet s level of proficiency in each of the key established standards by LET-level. Category weights are listed below: 10% - Daily Tasks: Homework (Canvas/Workbook) 15% - Formative: Quizzes - Open Book/Notes ~ 1 x week Uniform Inspection/In-Ranks Questions Leadership/Followership/Marching Weekly Assessment 75% - Summative: Tests - Closed Book/Notes ~ 1 x Month Service Learning Project 1 x Semester Uniform Inspection/In-Ranks Questions 1 x Semester Leadership/Followership/Marching Final Assessment 1 x Semester Essay 1 x Semester Mid-term and Final weighted x 2 Student Leadership and Followership: A unique aspect of this program is the prominent leadership role that cadets hold, and the influence that they have on the overall program. As cadets progress, they are expected to strive for promotion while seeking and assuming leadership positions within the corps of cadets. They are
expected to fulfill the responsibilities associated with the positions they hold, and this may impact their time before or after school. These leadership positions provide cadets with real-world opportunities to apply and hone leadership, organizational, and communication skills, which are valued by colleges and employers. Cadets that are new to the program must develop the ability to follow cadet leadership and show proper respect for authority. Each cadet will be assessed weekly on their ability to demonstrate mastery of the application of both leadership and followership principles. Standards: The Coyote Battalion has high standards of conduct that are vital to supporting a successful Cadetrun model. Abiding by these standards will prove crucial in determining each cadet s potential for promotion and assignment to leadership positions. Bottom line up front BE RESPECTFUL you represent this program throughout the school: - Be positive, use positive language (no cursing) - Be on time (class and events) - Respect the uniform (wear it correctly and when you are supposed to) - Be engaged during instruction (headphone/cellphone use prohibited from bell to bell ) - Use proper titles (Colonel, Sergeant, Sir) - Physical discipline by cadets is prohibited (push-ups, etc.) - Do your best and learn/live the Cadet Creed and Army Values SCHEDULE The normal weekly schedule for JROTC is: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Classroom Classroom Cadet Uniform Activities Activities Inspection / Class / Company-led Drill Activities Physical Training UNIFORM Cadets are issued an Army JROTC uniform at no cost while enrolled in the program. Each cadet earns the privilege of wearing the uniform once they meet grooming standards and can recite the Cadet Creed from memory. Cadets must take care of the uniform throughout the school year (regular laundering/dry-cleaning per care instructions of each garment). Cadets are responsible for returning uniform items at the end of the school year or if they leave the program, and must pay for any lost items or damage other than normal wear and tear. Cadets must wear the uniform on designated days (normally, Wednesdays), and will wear the uniform the entire school day, to include to and from school. Cadets must also dress appropriately for physical fitness training on Fridays (as if they are attending a PE class). We recommend athletic shorts (or sweat pants during the winter months), running shoes and a Coyote Battalion T-Shirt (that will be issued early in the school year). COMMUNICATION Communication with our students and their families will be critical to ensuring that we are providing a supportive and effective learning environment to all of our cadets. E-mail is the best method to reach either of the Army Instructors, and available conference hours are provided on the first page of this document. Our phone numbers will be published once they are established (we just moved to a new location this year). KEY EVENTS The Coyote Battalion is an action-oriented organization that contributed more than 2,400 community service hours during the past school year, while also competing in numerous events throughout the state. A list of some key events for this year is attached to this document (on the last page). However, we maintain an up-to-date activity and event calendar with details of each event using Google Calendar. We will provide each cadet
with access to view this calendar, but parents or guardians may also request access to this calendar via email to either of the Army Instructors. LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE! Geoff Stevens Colonel (USA, Retired) Senior Army Instructor LET I and IV Tim Simmons Sergeant First Class (USA, Retired) Army Instructor LET II and III
STUDENT: I,, (Print Name) Have read and understand the Course Syllabus for JROTC and I am aware that I must wear the Cadet Uniform on the required Uniform Day as prescribed, and that I am required to suit-up for PE days in the JROTC T- Shirt, PE shorts or sweat pants and tennis/athletic shoes. I have accessed and reviewed the Skyline Army JROTC website at http://www.mpsaz.org/skyline/departments/jrotc. (Student Signature) PARENT/GUARDIAN: I,. (Printed Name). (Relationship to Student) Have reviewed the Course Syllabus with my student and understand the requirements for my student to succeed in this course. (Parent/Guardian Signature)
Skyline HS Army JROTC Big Events SY 17-18 DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION 9-18 AUG 17 Special Teams Tryouts AIA Physicals are due 18 AUG: RM 310 must be on proper form (http://aiaonline.org/files/10800/form-157-a-annual-preparticipation-physical-evaluation.pdf) 28 SEP 17 6:00 PM Booster Club Meeting RM 310 24-27 OCT 17 Culvers JROTC Week Crismon Rd Culver s 27 OCT 17 Skyline JROTC Blood Drive Skyline Gym 8 NOV 17 Flag Retirement Ceremony Lower Soccer Field 11 NOV 17 Apache Junction Veteran s Day Parade Apache Junction 1 DEC 17 Military Ball TBD 26 JAN 17 ASU Field Trip ASU, Tempe 16 FEB 17 Flag Folding Ceremony Lower Soccer Field 26 FEB 2 MAR 17 Culvers JROTC Week Crismon Rd Culver s 9 12 MAR 17 JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp Navajo, AZ 16 20 APR 17 Service Learning Project Completion Skyline High School TBD APR 17 JROTC Awards Ceremony Skyline Auditorium 2 MAY 17 Change of Command Skyline Football Field 18 MAY 17 JROTC End of Year Party JROTC Area