ARMY JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM
MISSION
The mission of the Army Junior ROTC program is “TO MOTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS.” To accomplish this mission, the program of instruction is designed to develop citizenship and patriotism, self-reliance, responsibility, self-discipline, communicative skills, appreciation for physical fitness, leadership and managerial skills.
PURPOSE
The Junior ROTC program prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as American Citizens. This program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities, which will benefit the school, community and nation.
DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Ø Appreciation of the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship which include integrity, responsibility and respect for constituted authority.
Ø Development of leadership potential with the abilities to live and work cooperatively with others.
Ø Ability to think logically and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ø Appreciation of the importance of physical fitness and maintaining good health.
Ø Knowledge of the effects and dangers of substance abuse, ways to resist pressures to try drugs and how to help others to avoid them.
Ø Development of management skills including goal setting, visualization and positive self-talk.
Ø Familiarity with the history and structure of the military services.
Ø Knowledge of educational and vocational opportunities and the development of basic skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a military or civilian team.
Ø Understanding of the importance of high school graduation to a successful future.
JROTC PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
The JROTC program is mandated by Public Law and governed by Army Regulation 145-2. The current curriculum is reviewed annually, revised as required and published with an instructor’s manual, Compact Disk, videos, test bank, student text and workbook by U.S. Army Cadet Command. There are four primary levels of curriculum (grades 9-12) with emphasis on processing and applying the information learned. Every 15-minute block of instruction is followed by 30 minutes of “hands-on” activities or application. The seven primary units of instruction are:
Ø INTRODUCTION TO JROTC: A Leadership and Character Development Program
Ø FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESS: Techniques of Communication and Career Opportunities
Ø LEADERSHIP THEORY AND APPLICATION
Ø WELLNESS, FITNESS AND FIRST AID
Ø CITIZENSHIP AND AMERICAN HISTORY
Ø GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCE: Global Geography and Map Reading
Ø WEAPON SAFETY AND MARKSMANSHIP
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING 1 (ROTC-1 #95012X0000)
The first year curriculum focuses on interpersonal skills, goal setting, basic communication techniques, time management, character development and study skills designed to help students make high school a successful experience.
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING 2 (ROTC-2 #95022X0000)
The second year of instruction continues to focus on development of interpersonal skills, principles of good citizenship, leadership potential, technology awareness, ability to think and write logically, military history, and understand the importance of physical fitness while maintaining good health and appearance.
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING 3 (ROTC-3 #95032X0000)
The third year requires the cadet to demonstrate effective reading, writing and oral communication skills through research projects and oral presentations, understand and apply counseling techniques, leadership and managerial skills, describe the importance of the judicial system and display knowledge of the Justice Department, demonstrate proficiency in land navigation exercises, and describe how alcohol and drugs impact a person’s life and how leaders, as role models, can help prevent drug abuse.
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING 4 (ROTC-4 #95042X0000)
The fourth year of the program focuses on cadet application of the principles of leadership and command and staff procedures. Cadets are required to apply the problem-solving/decision-making process, plan and conduct reviews, parades, droll and awards ceremonies, display personal standards of good conduct and behavior, and prepare, coordinate and conduct school/community support projects.
LEADERSHIP LAB (#95012X0002 – 95042X0002)
Because Olympic’s JROTC program is taught on an accelerated block schedule, Leadership Lab is an extenuation of the basic JROTC class. This course provides instructors the ability to teach classes beyond the core requirements. Additionally, it allow instruction in a laboratory environment that is designed to enhance leadership and managerial skills through teambuilding exercises, command and staff work, role modeling and field training exercises. Also, advanced communication skills in writing and oral presentations are emphasized. Instructors also work collaboratively with other JROTC instructors and regular teachers to identify specific subject areas to teach.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
DRILL TEAM COLOR GUARDS DRILL MEETS
RIFLE TEAM PARADES ATHLETIC EVENTS
RAIDER TEAM COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIAL EVENTS
ENROLLMENT & ATTENDANCE
To be eligible for enrollment and continuance as a member of the Junior ROTC Program, each student must meet the following requirements:
Ø Education – Students must enroll and attend a full-time regular course at a school offering JROTC.
Ø Grade – Student must be entering the 9th grade through 12th grade at time of enrollment. ( First time seniors must have SAI approval)
Ø Academic – Students must maintain normal academic progression (pass 6 subjects) and acceptable standard of academic achievement and standing ( 2.0 GPA). A cadet must pass each semester/ year in order to continue to the next semester/ year of JROTC. LD/ EC/ ESL students must be approved by the SAI.
Ø Conduct/ Character – Students must exhibit respect for constituted authority, rules and regulations. Students that receive two school referrals or negative incidents will have their file reviewed by the SAI. Their third offense will require a disciplinary board hearing. Students that attended management or alternative school are not permitted in JROTC. Students that have felonies, juvenile convictions, and/ or used/ possessed illegal drugs are similarly not permitted in JROTC.
Ø Attendance – Students must be prompt and maintain regular attendance of classroom instruction, drill and ceremonies (no more then 10 absences/ semester).
Ø Physical Fitness – Students must be able to participate in the school physical education program and wear complete JROTC uniform.
Ø Disenrollment – The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) has the discretion to disenroll or exclude a cadet for any of the following:
§ A student fails to meet any of the above standards
§ A student exhibits undesirable character traits such as lying,
cheating or disrespect.
§ A student demonstrates an indifference to and/ or a lack of interest
in maintaining military appearance or leadership training.
Ø Waivers/ exceptions to Army Policy – If there is any doubt or question concerning enrollment please contact the SAI. Every effort will be made to accommodate the student. The JROTC Corps has successfully included Exceptional Children and juvenile offenders in the past on a case by case basis. The SAI has certain latitudes, but some cases require US Army Cadet Command approval.
GRADING
The Cadets grade is based on the following formula:
Ø Uniform Wear 25%
Ø Drill/performances/participation/conduct 25%
Ø Academics (class work, reports, exams) 50%
Ø Merits/demerits may raise or lower a grade by one letter.
A = 93-100 B = 85-92 C = 77-84 D = 70-76 F = 0-69
UNIFORM AND MATERIALS
Uniforms, equipment and textbooks are issued to the cadet at no cost.
A student portfolio will be developed by each cadet to store notes, student learning plans, learning activities, assessments, awards and any other provided instructional materials. Folders will remain in the JROTC room for daily use. Over 95% of the instruction is student centered performance based training. A statement of responsibility must be signed by the parent/guardian assuming financial responsibility for any items lost or damaged. Cadets are responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of uniforms. Issued uniforms have been cleaned over the summer. Cadets will not be issued a uniform without a signed certificate of responsibility or who fails to adhere to the prescribed dress code standards.
CLASSROOM RULES
Ø Cadets must be in the door when the bell rings.
Ø Stand at attention behind their assigned desk while the class leader takes role.
Ø Recite the pledge of allegiance.
Ø Come to class prepared with materials and assignments
Ø No eating or chewing gum in class.
Ø No radios, CD players, sunglasses, caps or cell phones in class.
Ø Do not leave your desk without permission.
Ø If you have a question, raise your hand.
Ø The class will not be dismissed until the tables and chairs are properly aligned, materials stored and area cleaned.
Ø Other rules as established by consensus of students.
BENEFITS OF JUNIOR ROTC
Ø There is absolutely no obligation of military service by any student taking JROTC.
Ø A credit toward graduation is awarded for each semester/year successfully completed.
Ø An opportunity to earn a ROTC scholarship to a college of choice, plus $300 - $400 tax-free allowance monthly.
Ø Participation in community/school service projects and social activities conducted by the Corps.
Ø Participate as a member of the drill/rifle/raider training teams and compete with other schools throughout the Southeast.
Ø An opportunity to enlist in the Armed Services at a higher enlisted rank and pay.
INSTRUCTOR STAFF
Retired Army personnel that have been certified to teach by the Department of the Army are assigned as ROTC Instructors. Additionally, the Army Instructors are required to hold a North Carolina teaching certificate. The Army Instructor Staff consists of one Lieutenant Colonel, one Command Sergeants Major, two Master Sergeants and one Sergeant First Class. The Staff will call or send a note home if there are any problems within 72 hours and are available any time during the school day at telephone (980) 343-3800 for assistance and weekends by request. DON’T HESITATE TO CALL!
Clayton H. Neal Kellie Spruill
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Retired) Command Sergeants Major, US Army (Retired)
Senior Army Instructor Army Instructor
Benjamin Davis Earl Massey
Master Sergeant, US Army (Retired) Master Sergeant, US Army (Retired)
Army Instructor Army Instructor
George Boykin
Sergeant First Class, US Army (Retired)
Army Instructor
Olympic Community of Schools
Policies and Procedures 2014-2015
After School:
Students who stay after school must be with a teacher or
coach and will be given a pass as they leave tutoring or a club meeting. Students are expected to be outside of the building by 2:30, unless they have a supervised activity. Students are not to be on the bus lot if they do not ride a bus.
Dress Code:
In accordance with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Rights and
Responsibilities Handbook, the following dress code for students at
Olympic High School has been established:
1. Students are required to wear shoes at all times for health and safety reasons.
2. Students are required to wear shirts at all times.
3. Abusive, suggestive or profane language, symbols of illegal drugs or alcohol, or any other words, symbols, or slogans that disrupt the learning environment may not be worn on clothing or as jewelry.
4. All clothing must be worn in an appropriate and tasteful manner.
5. Shorts AND Skirts must be fingertip length even IF leggings/tights are worn, unless deemed appropriate by the faculty.
6. The following items will NOT be worn at school:
· Shirts longer than finger- tip length. Shirts will be required to be tucked in if found to be longer than finger- tip length during the school day.
· Tank tops, tops with spaghetti straps, halter tops and strapless tops, jerseys without sleeves
· Bedroom shoes
· Pajamas, blankets
· Pants worn below the waist or showing clothing beneath the main outerwear
· Shirts exposing the stomach, being excessively tight, see-through or low cut in the back. No cleavage can be exposed. Jeans may not have holes above the knee
· Headgear: scarves, stocking caps, hoods, hats, towels, sunglasses, sweatbands and combs
Gang related items: Bandanas (of any color) are not allowed on buses or on school grounds at any time. Neither bandanas nor doo-rags may be worn on campus at any time. As other items emerge as gang related they will be banned as noted in the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook.
· Anything not listed, but deemed disruptive to the learning environment, will be addressed individually by the staff.
7. Students who do not follow dress code:
Parents will be notified after each student warning. Students that failed to follow the dress code will be given two warnings before receiving OSS for insubordination. If a parent is unavailable to pick-up the student, the student will remain in ISS for remainder of day and the suspension will start the following day.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices:
Cell Phones and other electronic devices should not be seen or heard on campus between the hours of 6:45 a.m. to 2:15p.m. Cell phones and electronic devices seen or heard during these hours will be confiscated.
1st Offense-Warning
2nd Offense-Cell phones and electronic devices will be held in the office until 2:15 PM
3rd Offense-Cell phones and electronic devices will be held by administration and will be returned to parent.
Tardy Policy
Students that are tardy to class in between class exchanges will go directly to their assigned class and the teacher will keep a record of the student’s tardies.
Students arriving after 7:15, with a parent note/phone number (Dr. Appt., missed bus, etc.) will receive a pass from the Renaissance office.
1st Offense-Warning
2nd Offense-Parent Contact
3rd Offense-Lunch Detention/Parent Contact
4th Offense-ISS
5th Offense-ISS
6th Offense-OSS for Insubordination
The “Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook” presents guidelines on behavior and citizenship for students based on approved policies by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. The handbook will be covered in-depth in homeroom. Please review the contents of the “Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook” as it contains very important information.
http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/mediaroom/backtoschool/Pages/documents.asp
Additional information can be found at our school’s website at http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/bhpaOHS/Pages/Default.aspx; http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eledOHS/Pages/Default.aspx; http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/metsOHS/Pages/Default.aspx; http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/renaissanceOHS/Pages/Default.aspx; http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/teamOHS/Pages/Default.aspx;
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 980-343-3800.
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