SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
JROTC COURSE OUTLINE
JUNIOR ROTC - Leadership Education and Training (LET) I, II, III, & IV
SY 2016-2017 (15 AUG 16 – 26 MAY 17)
Major (Retired) Mario D. Ochoa, Senior Army Instructor (SAI)
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Ronald P. Emerson Jr., Army Instructor (AI)
Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 8:20 AM Planning Period (M-F) or by appointment
Mission: "To motivate young people to be better citizens within their school, community, and country.” To accomplish this mission, the program of instruction discusses subjects such as citizenship, leadership and a number of other appropriate subjects designated to help students succeed both in high school and after graduation.
Purpose: To prepare high school students of the Spruce Creek High School Army JROTC program with the highest quality education possible while incorporating the principles of leadership, discipline, patriotism, and honor. Our primary intent is to help enable students to become productive citizens and to help them shape their futures into satisfying and fulfilling lives.
A. Text/Materials: Leadership Education & Training (LET)
B. Leadership Education & Training Handbook
C. Drill & Ceremonies (Army Field Manual 3-21.5)
D. Physical Fitness Training (Army Field Manual 21-20)
E. Career and Technical Education Army JROTC Projects (as required for subject)
Course Overview (approximately every quarter):
A. Unit 1: Citizenship in Action 17 days
B. Unit 2: Leadership Theory & Application 18 days
C. Unit 3: Foundations for Success 15 days
D. Unit 4: Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid 10 days
E. Admin/Testing/Inspection 10 days
F. Service Learning 5 days
G. State & JROTC Elective Hours (Other POI / Projects) 15 days
Total 90 days
Grading Policy:
The JROTC program uses the District Grading System:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0-59 F
*Extra assignments and participation will also be considered. Three types of measurements will be used when looking at student achievement: diagnostic, formative and summative, with most of the weight of the grade based on performance in summative assessments. Examples of each assessment are as follows:
Diagnostic—pretests, informal observation, participation in class, etc.
Formative—quizzes, teacher questions, homework, group work, etc.
Summative—formal observations, tests, projects, term papers, exhibitions, etc.
Grades will come from the all three measurement areas in the form of 100 points per assignments (uniform wear, tests, quizzes, presentations, etc.):
* MAKE-UP WORK / ASSIGNMENTS / UNIFORM WEAR: You must make-up the assignment within ONE WEEK of the due date. This is for ALL assignments, presentations, uniform wear, and etc.
Class Rules:
Expected Behavior as a minimum includes:
A. Cadets are expected to be on time and in their seats before the bell rings.
B. Cadets raise their hand to be recognized to ask or answer a question.
C. Cadets do not leave their assigned seat without instructor’s permission.
. E. No talking after the bell rings. Accountability report will follow.
F. Once recognized, cadets may sit or stand to speak.
G. Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom (unless approved by SAI/AI).
H. Speak only when recognized – do not be rude to peers or instructor(s).
I. During group discussion, keep voice tone at a minimum.
J. Radios, cell phones, headphones, or any other electronic device will not be utilized while in class or participating in training outside of the classroom.
K. Do not operate any computers without permission from the instructor.
L. Computers and the computer area are mainly for use by the Cadet Staff.
M. When absent, it is your responsibility to get and complete all assigned work.
Warnings:
1. Initial verbal warning will be given.
2. After the initial warning, the instructor will counsel student(s) in writing.
3. After the initial counseling, the instructor will contact parent for a Parent-Teacher’s Conference.
4. If the situation continues, the instructor will contact the appropriate Grade Level office for further action as appropriate (demotion; dismissal from program, etc).
* Loss of points will be applied for the behavior and infraction. Refer to the Cadet Handbook.
Field Trips:
The SCHS JROTC staff has worked diligently with CSM Emerson and me to establish an outstanding calendar for current and upcoming calendar of events. These will be posted and your participation as an Army JROTC Cadet will be Outstanding as part of the HAWK TEAM!!! These include some of the following events:
Drill and Color Guard Regional /State Competitions
National Drill Team Competition
SCHS JROTC Raider Team Competition
Raider Team Regional and State Competitions
7TH Annual Simulation Conference (Orlando) – December 2015
Port Orange Family & Christmas Parade
JROTC Fun-Run Fund Raiser
JROTC Cookout
JROTC Carwash
JROTC Combined Military Ball
Cadet Challenge
JROTC Tri-School Competition
JROTC In-School Competition
JROTC Leadership Academic Bowl Competition
Cyber Games JROTC Competition
Service Learning Project
An exciting year is ahead for and you can definitely make an IMPACT as a SCHS JROTC CADET!!! I challenge you to rise up and be part of the TEAM as we learn together about our great nation and how you can make a difference now – and in the FUTURE!!!
Any questions should be brought up to CSM Emerson or myself by calling us at (386) 322-6272, extensions 37767 or 37751. Thank you! HOOAH!!!
MARIO D. OCHOA RONALD P. EMERSON JR
Major (Retired), USA Command Sergeant Major (Retired), USA
Senior Army Instructor (SAI) Army Instructor (AI)
Spruce Creek HS Army JROTC Spruce Creek HS Army JROTC
(386) 322-6272 extension 37767 (386) 322-6272 extension 37751