DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC SYLLABUS 2016 1st SEMESTER
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AIR FORCE JROTC
2016 – 2017 SYLLABUS
FALL SEMESTER
DRILL AND CEREMONIES
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 200
AEROSPACE SCIENCE 300
CADET HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
INSTRUCTORS’ CONTACT INFORMATION
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI): Craig C. Metz, Capt, USAF (Ret)
Office: 281-229-6480
Email:
Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI): Rory Brack, MSgt, USAF (Ret)
Office: 281-229-6482
Email:
COURSE NAME: DRILL AND CEREMONIES
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Drill and Ceremonies (D&C) course will be conducted on the FIRST school day of the week (normally Mondays) and will consist of a flight formation, followed by a Uniform Inspection, and then drill/ceremony instruction for the remainder of the class period. Of all sections of the AFJROTC curriculum, D&C is the only course that will be taught on the first school day of the week, regardless of which day it falls on.
REQUIRED TEXTS: 2016-2017 TX-083 AFJROTC Cadet Handbook and Learn To Lead – Cadet Drill Guide
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC SYLLABUS 2016 1st SEMESTER
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC SYLLABUS 2016 1st SEMESTER
OBJECTIVES FOR: STATIONARY DRILL OBJECTIVES FOR: BASIC DRILL
1. Attention 1. Forward March
2. Parade Rest 2. Halt
3. At Ease 3. Right Flank
4. Rest 4. Left Flank
5. Left Face 5. Column Right
6. Right Face 6. Column Left
7. About Face 7. To The Rear
8. Fall In 8. Eyes Right
9. Fall Out 9. Change Step
10. Dress Right 10. Right Step
11. Ready Front 11. Left Step
12. Present Arms
13. Order Arms
14. Hand Salute
15. Taller Tap
16. Count Off
OBJECTIVES FOR: ADVANCED DRILL OBJECTIVES FOR: UNIFORM INSPECTION
1. Column Half-Right 1. Know the proper set-up and wear of different
2. Column Half-Left AFJROTC uniform combinations
3. Close March 2. Know the proper maintenance and care of
4. Extend March AFJROTC uniform items
5. Column of Files 3. Know proper Uniform Inspection protocol
6. Column of Twos/Threes/Fours etc. 4. Learn and recall AFJROTC basic knowledge,
7. Counter March chain-of-command, and current events
8. Dress Right Close Interval
9. Guidon Movements
10. Color Guard
11. Saber Team
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC SYLLABUS 2016 1st SEMESTER
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC SYLLABUS 2016 1st SEMESTER
COURSE NAME: LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 200: COMMUNICATION, AWARENESS, AND LEADERSHIP
REQUIRED TEXT: Leadership Education 2: Communication, Awareness, and Leadership Textbook, Copyright 2006.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The LE-200 course will be taught on Tuesdays of each week, unless Tuesday happens to be the first school day of the week, in which case D&C will be conducted instead of LE.
LE-200 has four units, plus one element from LE-100. In LE-100 “Chapter 1: Introduction to JROTC Programs” introduces students (cadets) into Air Force Junior ROTC. It begins with the history, organization, mission, goals, and objectives of AFJROTC. Next follows the military uniform and appearance standards and the grooming standards for male and female cadets. The remainder of Chapter 1 includes customs and courtesies for AFJROTC; you will learn about saluting properly, recognizing rank, and using military titles. Discipline (including drill) and respect are vital parts of the Air Force and AFJROTC.
In LE-200, “Unit One: Learning, Communication, and Personal Development” shows cadets the need to know how to learn and how to communicate. If learning is to take place, cadets must learn to communicate well. Understanding the foundations of communication will prepare cadets to listen to others, think critically, write and speak effectively, and apply what they’ve learned to their personal development.
Units Two, Three, and Four will be covered during the Spring Semester.
LE 100 – CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO JROTC PROGRAMS
Lesson 1: Organization of the JROTC
· Organization of Junior ROTC Programs
· The Lines of Responsibility and Authority in Junior ROTC Programs
Lesson 2: The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards
· Uniform Wear, Restrictions, and Standards
· Cadet Appearance and Grooming Standards
· Military Pay Grades and Rank Insignia
Lesson 3: Customs and Courtesies for Junior ROTC
· Customs and Courtesies
· Proper Methods to Demonstrate Recognition and Respect
· Military Time
LE 200 – UNIT 1: Learning, Communication, and Personal Development
Chapter 1: Learning and Communication
Lesson 1: Learning to Communicate
Lesson 2: Learning to Listen
Lesson 3: Learning to Think Critically
Chapter 2: Communicating Effectively
Lesson 1: The Basic Checklist
Lesson 2: Writing Effectively
Lesson 3: Speaking Effectively
COURSE NAME: AEROSPACE SCIENCE 300: EXPLORING SPACE: THE HIGH FRONTIER
REQUIRED TEXTS: Exploring Space: The High Frontier (2010).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Aerospace Science 300 (AS-300) course will be taught on Wednesdays and Thursdays of each week. Exploring Space: The High Frontier is the third-year science course in the high school sequence of Aerospace Science courses for AFJROTC. This course begins with the early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and Solar System, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere—such as orbits and trajectories—unmanned satellites, and space probes. It investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned missions, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and safety. This course is intended as a course in space and basic spaceflight for young high school students and to complement materials taught in math, physics, and other science-related courses and is aligned with the National Science Education Standards, the Math Standards and Expectations, and ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students. This course has four units, each divided into chapters that contain a number of lessons.
“Unit 1: The Space Environment” discusses the vastness of the galaxy and the universe. It discusses Galileo, the telescope, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and Einstein’s theories and relativity. It explains the special characteristics of the Earth and Moon, theories of the Solar System’s formation and discusses the planets, comets, and asteroids. Finally, it looks at the Milky Way Galaxy and what lies beyond it—our position in the Milky Way, other galaxies, and black holes.
“Unit 2: Exploring Space” looks at why humans should explore space and reviews the challenges of entering space. It examines the historical benefits of space exploration and the physical and psychological effects of spaceflight on humans.
“Unit 3: Manned and Unmanned Spaceflight” and “Unit 4: Space Technology” will be covered during the 2nd Semester.
UNIT 1: THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER 1: THE HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY
Lesson 1: Prehistoric and Classical Astronomy
Lesson 2: Astronomy and the Renaissance
Lesson 3: The Enlightenment and Modern Astronomy
CHAPTER 2: THE EARTH AND MOON
Lesson 1: Earth, Inside and Out
Lesson 2: The Moon: Earth’s Fellow Traveler
CHAPTER 3: THE SUN AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Lesson 1: The Sun and Its Domain
Lesson 2: The Terrestrial Planets
Lesson 3: The Outer Planets
Lesson 4: Dwarf Planets, Comets, Asteroids, and Kuiper Belt Objects
CHAPTER 4: DEEP SPACE
Lesson 1: The Milky Way Galaxy
Lesson 2: What Lies Beyond
MIDTERM EXAM: The 1st Semester Midterm Exam will cover all of the Aerospace Science and Leadership Education material covered this semester. On the Semester Final Exam, “Leadership Education” will account for approximately 45% of the questions, “Drill and Ceremonies” will account for approximately 5% of the questions, and “Aerospace Science” will account for approximately 50% of the questions.
COURSE NAME: CADET HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM (CHAWP)
REQUIRED TEXT: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Wellness is an official part of the AFJROTC program. It is an exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated with age and gender. CHAWP will include other activities cadets enjoy such as team sports in order to keep the Wellness Program fun and motivating. The Wellness Program is a 40-week program modifiable to meet individual goals. Personal improvement will be rewarded. The Cadet Health and Wellness Program is comprised of 18 exercises which can develop all muscle groups and provide sufficient anaerobic and aerobic intensity.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Motivating cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
GOALS OF THE WELLNESS PROGRAM:
1. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender.
2. Identify areas of improvement for each cadet.
3. Incorporate a physical training program to reach goals.
CHAWP’s EXERCISES:
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC SYLLABUS 2016 1st SEMESTER
V-Sit Reach
Push-ups
Dive Bomber Push-ups
Front Planks
Left Arm and Right Arm Planks
Squat Leaps
Sit-ups
Flutter Kicks
Lunges One Mile Run
Reverse Lunges
Mountain Climbers
Body Builders
Lateral Jumps
Shuttle Run
One Mile Run
Scorpions
Sun Gods
Squats
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC SYLLABUS 2016 1st SEMESTER
TYPICAL EXERCISE CLASS:
● Warm-up/Stretch
● Conduct 3 or more exercises to perform depending on time
● Ensure proper form and technique
● Students will strive to complete the number of repetitions or time allotted for each exercise
● Cool-down/Stretch
PHYSICAL TRAINING DAY: Cadets will be issued an AFJROTC Physical Fitness Uniform (PTU) at the beginning of the school year. PTU items will be worn only as designated by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (usually on Fridays). AFJROTC cadets are responsible for the weekly cleanliness/maintenance of these uniform items. Lost or damaged PTUs are the cadet’s financial responsibility for replacement. Cadets must wear the complete AFJROTC PTU in order to participate in CHAWP activities.
CHAWP GRADING PROCEDURES: CHAWP participation counts for 100 points per week. Full points will be awarded for actively participating in that day’s activities with a cheerful attitude.
REWARDS: All cadets that fully participate in the CHAWP for the entire school year will receive the Health and Wellness Ribbon. Those excelling in the Presidential Physical Fitness Test (administered at the beginning and end of the year) will be awarded another Health and Wellness Ribbon with a star device based upon your overall Percentile Score:
Bronze Star – Percentile Score of 75 – 84
Silver Star – Percentile Score of 85 – 94
Gold Star – Percentile Score of 95 – 100
CONSEQUENCES: Cadets may lose participation points for failing to participate, unless excused by medical personnel. Participation points will be deducted (generally in groups of 25) for failure or unwillingness to participate, or for poor effort or attitude. Obviously, not wearing the official AFJROTC uniform shirt, shorts (or sweat pants), and appropriate athletic shoes will result in a zero (0%) for participation.
MAKEUP ASSIGNMENTS: There is no makeup for CHAWP. Cadets will not lose weekly participation points for any excused absence.
GRADING SCALE USED AT DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL:
Grade Percentage Required
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
F 69 and below
LATE WORK POLICY: Academic work turned in on or before the due date is eligible to receive a full score.
One day late: 10% off the total possible score.
Two days late: 20% off the total possible score.
Three days late: 30% off the total possible score.
Four days late: 40% off the total possible score.
Five days late: 50% off the total possible score.
Six days late: 60% off the total possible score.
Seven days late: 70% off the total possible score.
Eight days late: 80% off the total possible score.
Nine days late: 90% off the total possible score.
Ten days late or more: Cadet will earn a zero for the assignment.
Absence policy: Where possible, due dates are extended one day for each day absent (excused absences). Where this is not possible, other consideration will be accorded.
CURRICULUM CALENDAR
This curriculum calendar will help you plan your semester regarding which days are designated for Drill and Ceremonies, Leadership Education, Aerospace Science, and Cadet Health and Wellness days. Below is a KEY to the acronyms and designations found in the calendar:
D&C = Drill and Ceremonies – Formation, drill, and/or uniform inspections
LE = Leadership Education
AS = Aerospace Science
1-2 = Chapter and Lesson number of the corresponding academic class
CHAWP = Cadet Health and Wellness Program (Physical Fitness Education)
BLUES O/C = Wear uniform shirt (with an open collar), pants, etc with all accoutrements
BLUES W/TIE = Wear uniform shirt, tie/tie tab, pants, etc with all accoutrements
BLUES W/JACKET = Wear uniform shirt (with an open collar), pants, etc with all accoutrements, and lightweight blue jacket
SERVICE DRESS = Wear uniform shirt, tie/tie tab, pants, etc with Service Coat and all accoutrements
ABU = Wear the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) with all accoutrements
RED POLO SHIRT = Wear the AFJROTC Red Polo Shirt tucked into DHS dress code pants including a belt
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday.
WEEK 0
8/15 – 8/19 / TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT / TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT / TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT / TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DISD CONVOCATION / TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT
WEEK 1
8/22 – 8/26 / TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT / TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT / 1st Day of School!
After School Uniform Sizing / Class Introductions
After School Uniform Sizing / Landing Fee
PTU Issue/Wear/Policy
Seating Assignments
After School Uniform Sizing
WEEK 2
8/29 – 9/2 / In-Class Uniform Sizing
(Class Expectations)
After School Uniform Sizing / In-Class Uniform Sizing
(Attention / Parade Rest / At Ease)
After School Uniform Sizing / In-Class Uniform Sizing
(L / R / A Face)
After School Uniform Sizing / In-Class Uniform Sizing
(March / Halt)
After School Uniform Sizing / CHAWP – Team Sport
After School Uniform Sizing
WEEK 3
9/5 – 9/9 / LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL / In-Class Uniform Sizing
(Teams)
After School Uniform Sizing / In-Class Uniform Sizing
(Chapter 6)
After School Uniform Sizing / In-Class Uniform Sizing
(Hierarchies)
After School Uniform Sizing / CHAWP – Presidential Physical Fitness Assessment
After School Uniform Issue AS II & I
WEEK 4
9/12 – 9/16 / D&C – Open Ranks / Inspection / LE Intro and Outline
D&C – Open Ranks / Inspection / Basic Drill / AS Intro and Outline
Handbook Ch 12 / AS 1-1 / CHAWP – Presidential Physical Fitness Assessment
WEEK 5
9/19 – 9/23 / D&C – Inspection
Red Polo Shirt – All / LE 1-1 / AS 1-1 / AS 1-2 / CHAWP – Presidential Physical Fitness Assessment