ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS (JROTC)

MCLAURIN HIGH SCHOOL - ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015

COURSE SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTORS: LTC(R) Bill Hardin, Senior Army Instructor, Room 205 (LET 2, 3 & 4)

SGM(R) David Fitts, Army Instructor, Room 206 (LET 1)

JROTC Office: Room 207, 601-845-2233, (7:10 am – 3:10 pm M-F)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The JROTC curriculum consists of both mandatory and elective Program of Instruction topics according to the Leadership/Education/Training (LET) level in which enrolled. Topics for LET Levels have been planned and approved by the US Army’s Cadet Command (USACC) at Fort Knox, KY. In addition to classroom instruction, students (“cadets”) are expected to properly wear the JROTC uniform and participate in drill and ceremony training as well as physical training events. Extra-curricular and competitive activities include Color Guard, Drill Team, Rifle team, Raider Team, PT Team and JLAB. Cadets participate in county, state and national competitions,field trips, JROTC Military Ball, and Summer Camp. In addition to academic elective credits, cadets also earn rank, privileges, and JROTC awards for their achievements. Certification of a cadet’s physical health and fitness is a requirement. Completion of two years of JROTC allows cadets to meet the MDE physical education requirement for graduation and completion of three years of JROTC will meet the MDE health requirement.

CORE COURSE OBJECTIVE: “To motivate young people to be better citizens.”

MATERIALS NEEDED: Notebook, pen/pencil, and student planner. Cadets must bring their planner to class and will be reviewed daily. Cadets will use planners to identify upcoming events, uniform requirements and as a tool to communicate with parents.

TEXTS: According to LET level, instruction from each of the following USACC texts:

  • Curriculum Manager
  • Intro to JROTC & Leadership Theory/Application (JROTC 145-U1/2-SCT)
  • Foundations for Success & Wellness/Fitness/ First Aid (JROTC 145-U3/4-SCT)
  • Geography and Earth Science (JROTC 145-U5-SCT)
  • Citizenship and American History (JROTC 145-U6-SCT)
  • Air Rifle Safety and Marksmanship … “hands-on” rifle training is voluntary
  • Student Citizenship Training Program (ROTCM 145-4-1-YTP)
  • Unlocking Your Potential (ROTCM 145-4-1-UYP)
  • Power Learning (ROTCM 145-4-4-PW)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/MAKE-UP WORK: Cadets are expected to attend class, follow classroom procedures, participate in classroom learning activities, and complete all assignments. In case of absence, it is the cadet’s responsibility to make up assignments missed. Missed classroom activities and summative tests can be made up at anytime, but only during the 9 weeks period of instruction that the material is presented. Additionally, cadets must make up all missed uniform days. The makeup day will be the first day the cadet returns to class after missing the wearing of the uniform. Failure is NOT an option. Cadets in LET levels 2 and above are expected to be positive role models. All cadets are expected to participate in classroom learning activities with a positive attitude so as to contribute to the overall learning environment. Since this expectation of cadet mentorship increases with each LET level, cadets earning a final LET 2 course grade of less than “C” may not be accepted for enrollment into LET 3, without the prior approvalof the program’s Senior Army Instructor and School Principal.

GRADING SCALE: 90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 59 Refocus; self-assessment

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

  1. Instructor greets cadets at the door. Dress code compliance will be enforced. Cadets are expected to enter quietly and be standing at attention at their assigned seat when the bell rings.
  2. Cadets are expected to arrive in class, properly dressed for the day’s activities.
  3. Cadets will be quiet during announcements.
  4. Cadets will not eat or drink in the classroom without prior instructor permission.
  5. Cadets will help to keep the classroom neat and tidy.

DESIGN OF A TYPICAL LESSON:

  1. Daily lesson objectives will be written on the board for the duration of class.
  2. The instructor will provide information for students through various techniques (i.e., lecture, small group exercises, self-paced instruction, video-based instructional media; student-led instruction; and student research projects). Instruction will be conducted inside or outside the classroom, as most appropriate (and as weather permits).
  3. Closure…lesson content will be summarized and objectives reviewed.
  4. Independent practice, study, and review will be conducted as appropriate.

DISCIPLINE POLICY:

  1. The Rankin County School District Code of Discipline (as described in the Student Handbook) will be discussed/clarified with the cadets on the first day of class and strictly enforced.
  2. All electronic devices (Pagers, cell phones, and CD players) will be non-operational and stored in the cadet’s book bag during class time. Hats or other head-coverings will not be allowed unless medically prescribed.
  3. Good order and discipline is expected. Cadets failing to conduct themselves accordingly will be dealt with using positive, constructive reinforcement methods such as physical exercise techniques. Cadet misbehavior that cannot be corrected by in-class disciplinary measures will be referred to the administration.

ACCOMODATIONS: Any student requiring physical accommodations should inform the instructor (with medical/parental documentation if appropriate), and arrangements will be made.