HENRYCOUNTYHIGH SCHOOL -- AFJROTC DETACHMENT KY-20004
COURSE SYLLABUS, Aug 12 – May 13
AEROSPACE SCIENCE 300 LEADERSHIP 300
Instructors: LtCol Fassio, MSgt McClure
School Term: AY 12-13
Office Telephone: (502) 845-8670, ext 7015/7016
E-mails: ;
1. OVERVIEW:
This course is broken into three parts: the Aerospace Science course (AS-300), which accounts for approximately 40% of the course and grade; the Leadership Education course (LE-300), accounting for another 40%, and weekly “Wellness” -- also known as Physical Training (PT), which covers the remaining 20% of class time. Wellness/PT encompasses health-related topics, team sports, and accomplishment of the Presidential Physical Fitness testat least twice annually.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE (AS-300): Exploring Space: The High Frontier
Space: The High Frontierexplores the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy through the Renaissance and into modern astronomy. It provides an in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, Moon, stars and the planets of the solar system. It also discusses issues of critical importance to traveling in the upper atmosphere, as well as the importance of space travel and the various ways we are conducting exploration today. There are four units: The Space Environment; Exploring Space; Manned and Unmanned Spaceflight; and Space Technology. We will also attempt to take an astronomy-related field trip to augment our class work.
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION (LE-300): Life Skills
The Leadership Education III: Life Skillsand Career Opportunities textbook will be helpful to students deciding which path to take after high school. Information on how to apply for admission to college or to a vocational or technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decide not to go to college or vocational school. Available also is information about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how not to get caught in the credit trap. Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, wills, warranties, legal notices, and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful to. For those students who may be moving into an apartment of their own, information is presented on apartment shopping and grocery shopping skills. There is information on how to prepare a résumé and the importance of good interviewing skills. If there are students who are interested in a career in the military, with the federal government, or an aerospace career, information is also provided for them.
There are four building blocks of life preparation contained in this text: Unit 1 contains Choosing Your Path (College or Tech School Prep). Unit 2 is The Job Search, and covers job interviews, resume completion, and a review of your skills. Unit 3 is Financial Planning, to include: defining financial planning; credit issues; banking and spending; and insurance. Students are informed about real-life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, wills, warranties, legal notices, and bills. For those students moving into an apartment of their own, information is presented on apartment shopping and grocery shopping skills. Unit 4 ends the volume with Career Opportunities in the Federal world (military and civilian jobs) as well as aerospace career opportunities.
2. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Class materials will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
- Textbooks:
1. Exploring Space: The High Frontier (Jones & Bartlett, 2010)
2. Leadership Education III: Life Skills, AirUniversity Press
3. Associated workbooks for both subjects, McGraw Hill and Air University Press
B. Readings:
- Department of Defense and Air Force periodicals and websites
- Aviation-related pamphlets, graphs and charts, as applicable
C . Videos:
1. Aviation and related military history, past and present
The instructors will utilize a Curriculum Guide as a teaching aid. This guide highlights key learning objectives for each lesson, and also presents sample lesson outlines to aid in teaching/comprehension of the material.
3. COURSE GOALS:
This JROTC course has four goals:
a. To continue the Air Force JROTC mission of “developing citizens of character dedicated to serving nation and community.”
b. To ensure a thorough knowledge of basic astronomy and life skills via performance standards listed below:
1. Knowthehistoryofastronomy from earliest days through the modern era
2. Know particular characteristicsaboutthe bodies in the Solar System
3. Understand the reasons for, and issues dealing with, upper-atmosphere space travel
4. Identify the various ongoing space projects and technology associated with them
c. To be prepared for “life after high school” through understanding and application of the objectives listed in the LE-300 course; these are:
1. Know specific career options to pursue.
2. Know the elements of a personal budget and financial plan. 3. Know the requirements for applying to a college or university. 4. Know the essential process for pursuing a career.
d. To master previously-learned drill maneuvers and be proficient in the 30-count drill sequence
4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The student will, as a minimum:
a. Wear the uniform once a week as prescribed by Government regulations
b. Participate in all required activities: sports, marching, classwork
- Master the goals stated above through accomplishing assignments
- Continue to apply basic leadership concepts, to include teamwork and followership, through class activities and personal initiative
5. COURSE OUTLINE:
August: Overview; Distribution/Review of Cadet Guides and issuing of uniforms & other
logistics issues
20 Aug: Lesson on “How to Read Expository Texts” (all classes)
22 Aug: Goals Worksheet (in class)
23 Aug: Summer Reading Project – Goals sheet (in class)
LE-3 Text, Unit 1 (Choosing Your Path)
Drill
September: FUNDRAISER # 1
AS-3 Text, Unit 1 (The Space Environment)
LE-3 Text, Unit 1
Drill
October:
AS-3 Text, continue Unit 1
LE-3 Text, Unit 2 (The Job Search)
Drill
8-12 Oct: Fall Break!
24Oct: Lesson on “How to Complete a Research Paper”
November:
Possible field trip to Ft Knox
Prepare for, and conduct, Nov Veterans Day Assembly(9 Nov)
12-20 Nov: Writing assessment #1; writing project (rough draft to finished product)
AS-3 Text, Continue Unit 1
LE-3 Text, Unit 2 (cont)
Drill
21-23 Nov: Thanksgiving Break
December:
Drill
AS-3 Text, Unit 1 (complete)
LE-3 Text, Unit 3 (Financial Planning)
20 Dec – 1 Jan: Christmas Break
January: AS-3 Text, Unit 2 (Exploring Space) , 4 lessons
LE-3 Text, Unit 3 (cont)
Drill
7-14 Jan: Writing Assessment #2; writing project
25 Jan: Possible WPAFB trip
February: FUNDRAISER #2
AS-3 Text, Unit 2 (cont); one additional week of “Mars” studies as
preparation for field trip; take CLC quiz
o/a 20-21 Feb: MIDDLE SCHOOL RECRUITING DAY
LE-3 Text, Unit 4 (Career Opportunities)
March:
Possible Field trip to Gheens Planetarium (U of L)
6 Mar: Space Pioneer report due
14 Mar: Possible field trip to CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER
21 Mar: AWARDS NIGHT (auditorium)
AS-3 Text, Unit 3Manned and Unmanned Space Flight (3 lessons)
LE-3 Text, Unit 4 (cont)
April:1-5 Apr: SPRING BREAK
AS-3 text, finish Unit 3
Drill
LE-3: NEFE Guide and associated real-life exercises (Buying a Car, Credit, taxes, etc)
27 Apr: DINING-OUT (all cadets and families invited), 1830-2200
May:Begin uniform turn-ins
29 Apr-11 May: Possible Testing Window for KCCT
1-2 May: Resume (done inclass)
8May: possible field trip to Laser Tag
13-14 May: surveys; room clean; Final review;
16-17 May: final exam (promotion text; 10% of grade)
Notes:
a. As required: Discuss / work on Portfolio pieces and bibliography/source guidance
b. PLANNED FIELD TRIPS: Louisville area; local civic events/locations; Ohio
c. FUNDRAISER is voluntary; planned to raise money for our formal events
6. CLASS FORMAT:
A wide variety of teaching methodologies will be used throughout the year; all will require very active student participation. Students will work both individually and in groups. Some assignments will employ historical inquiry. Activities will include examination of primary source documents, analysis of Air Force studies, and the real-life actions of the operation of the Cadet Group. Students will be guided to use sources outside the classroom as part of their research and presentation efforts.
7. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be required to:
- Complete textbook readings and any homework assignments
- Be an active participant in teacher-led class discussions and cadet corps activities
- Work with an assigned cadet flight
- Be prepared to research and present written and oral reports to enhance communicative skills
- Properly wear an Air Force uniform one day per week on the day designated by the SASI/ASI (Thursday)
- Perform all drill requirements properly -- to include marching a flight -- as a leader and peer assess the activity
- Practice Air Force customs, courtesies, discipline and respect at all times to reflect favorably on the Air Force and Henry County High School
- Live the Honor Code and serve as a leadership role model outside of class
8. STUDENT EVALUATION: 100% total possible grade for the term.
a. Academic portion:Includes:
- Classroom and/or homework, class participation, Mid-term (most likely the portfolio submission), and the final exam (20%). See Assignments Sheet for details.
b. Leadership portion: Includes:
- Applied Citizenship: the “intangibles:” behavior, respect, teamwork and attitude
- Drill, promotion testing, wear of the uniform, etc
- Not wearing the uniform if capable of doing so will result in expulsion from class and a failing grade, regardless of previous academic standing!!!
c. Extra Credit:For students who wish to raise a sagging grade or improve an already-good grade, extra credit is available. This will consist of projects agreed to by both the instructor and the student, and can include (but not be limited to) extra research projects, model building/reporting, extracurricular activities (community service) or similar leadership-related topics.
9. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
JROTC is run similar to a military unit. We expect obedience and respect, and we will give the same to cadets. We do not accept late work unless there is an overriding excuse. Cadets are briefed on the first day as to what’s required, and when; this is part of their personal responsibility growth. If they’re at fault, they pay the price -- regardless if it’s late work, poor attitude, or adverse behavior.
Cadets are expected to conform to normal student decorum and behavior while in JROTC. The course is designed to teach responsibility, good judgment, maturity, The Golden Rule, The Honor Code (no lying, cheating or stealing), and respect for peers and elders. Students have a Cadet Guide issued to them which explains the "do's and dont's" of classroom behavior in greater detail.
Cadets who consistently demonstrate unacceptable behavior will be disciplined within the classroom to the greatest extent possible (write-ups, demotions, Letters of Reprimand, loss of rank/position, calls home to parents, etc) in the hopes of correcting in-class behavior problems. If instructors still perceive a behavioral issue, they will consult with the Principal and Counselors to remove the student from the course, with a Failing grade; no exceptions. Students demonstrating lack of dedication or commitment will be recommended for non-selection for further JROTC classes. The Instructors will discuss withholding future class attendance with the Counselors.
On the positive side, we play no favorites in JROTC. Ability and a good attitude will take a cadet far, in our eyes. We encourage cadets to talk to us at any time, for any reason, if it will help with their personal growth, maturation, or general well-being. You will not find more caring and involved teachers than your two JROTC instructors. We want your child to succeed; we ask you to help us help them throughout the course of the year.
PARENT UNDERSTANDING FORM
JROTC
AUGUST 2012– May 2013
1. We are the parent(s) / guardian(s) for Cadet ______, who is taking JROTC this year. We have reviewed this syllabus and the assignments sheets and know what’s required of our child to successfully complete this course.
2. We also understand that the uniform is to be returned to JROTC at the end of the semester in the same condition (professionally dry-cleaned and washed) as it was issued to them. If it is not returned in the same condition, our child will be charged $20 by the unit in order for it to be cleaned. We will then be charged (via the school accountant) for the cost, and have the fees listed against their grade and the credit for the course until paid.
3. In addition to signing this form and having our son/daughter return it to school, we have also signed the reverse side, allowing them to participate in Wellness / Physical Training (PT) during available Fridays.
PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ______
DATE ______
PT FORM ON REVERSE SIGNED WHERE APPLICABLE? Yes / No
PLEASE TEAR OFF THIS PAGE, ENSURING YOU’VE SIGNED BOTH SIDES.
THEN HAVE YOUR CADET RETURN IT TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU!