1 Aug 2017

From:Senior Marine Instructor(SMI) / Marine Instructor (MI)

To:MCJROTC Cadets and Parents

Subj:GRADING PLAN, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018

Encl: (1) Tentative Schedule of Events

  1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this letter is to publish information on the course content, program requirements, and grading procedures for the Leon High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) for the 2017-2018school year.
  2. GENERAL. The MCJROTC curriculum at Leon High School is a leadership/character development program designed to prepare students for life after graduation. Below is a brief outline of the course content, weekly schedule, discipline policy, and the grading procedures for the year.
  3. COURSE CONTENT. The MCJROTC curriculum is divided into five subject areas that become more advanced at each level. The subject areas are leadership, citizenship, personal growth and responsibility, public service and career exploration, and general military subjects.
  4. Leadership. This area consists of classes that introduce the cadets to leadership traits, principles, and techniques of leadership. Leadership skills are developed by assigning cadets to leadership positions and allowing them to put into practice theories learned in class.
  5. Citizenship. This portion of the curriculum contains classes on patriotism; rights, responsibilities, and privileges; U. S. citizenship; and government.
  6. Personal Growth and Responsibility. Areas of instruction include: physical fitness, personal hygiene, drug and alcohol abuse, manners and etiquette, communications skills, and financial planning.
  7. Public Service and Career Exploration. Information is provided to cadets on career portfolios, job applications and interviews, college preparation, behavior in the workplace, state and federal careers, military options, and resumes.
  8. General Military Subjects. Information in this area is taught to enable the cadets to do well in the program and introduce them to the military way of life. Classes include: uniform and grooming regulations, Marine Corps history and traditions, military customs and courtesies, military rank structure and chain of command, code of conduct, drill, rifle safety/marksmanship, and land navigation.

  1. TEXT BOOKS. The Marine Corps provides the Leadership Education textbooks. Text Books may not be removed from the classroom without permission of the MI or SMI.
  2. UNIFORMS. Uniforms will be provided to each cadet at no cost. The only requirement is that the uniforms be cleaned and maintained according to instructions. Certain uniform items must be dry cleaned and returnedwhen a cadet leaves the program or at the request of the Senior Marine Instructor. Cadets may be required to reimburse the program for lost or destroyed uniform items. A price list will be posted in the classroom.
  3. SCHEDULES.
  4. Training Schedule. A training schedule will be posted in the classroom at least two weeks in advance. The training schedule will give the date, the subject, and any special instructions for the class. Students should check the training schedule daily to ensure they are properly prepared. Students are also sent the upcoming week’s schedule the weekend prior via the Remind 101 & EDMODOsoftware program.
  5. Weekly Schedule. In order to make it easier for both cadets and parents to plan for the variety of activities that make up the program, specific activities are scheduled on the same day each week.

Monday – TuesdayLecture and Academics/Tests

WednesdayClose Order Drill **wear or bring comfortable lace-up shoes with

flat bottoms or low square heels)

ThursdayUniform Inspections.**uniforms will be worn to and from school and kept on all day at school.

LAB’s are held Thursday’s after school from 3:00 to 3:50 pm. LAB’s are mandatory andCadets will be in the appropriate uniform.

FridayPhysical Fitness Training.**bring green shorts, green t-shirt,

USMC sweat pants and shirt, white socks, and running shoes).

The weather forecast may dictate short notice changes to the schedule.

  1. CADET EVALUATIONS. Cadets are evaluated in four areas that may impact their letter grades. Below is a breakdown of the grading system that determines the grades for MCJROTC Cadets.
  2. GRADING SYSTEM.

TopicPercent of Grade

Uniform Inspection25%

PFT/Quiz/Academics15%

Leadership/Conduct/Lab *35%

Semester Test25%

*(Heavily weighted grade based on course content as noted on the first page)

  1. Exceptional Students. Students who require modifications to instructions will be accommodated as necessary. Additional time will be allotted when appropriate.
  1. CLASS MATERIALS. Each student should arrive in class each day with the following:
  • 2 pencils (Number 2 pencils will be used when pencils are required)
  • 2 pen’s (ONLY BLACK OR BLUE INK WILL BE USED IN THIS CLASS)
  • 1 notebook (used specifically for JROTC).
  • 1 3-ring binder (necessary for keeping up with assignments and class outlines).
  1. MAKE-UP POLICY. It is the individual cadet’s responsibility to ensure that any graded event missed is made up promptly. A zero will be entered as the cadets’ grade on the day of the missed event and will only be changed when the event is made up. Absences must be excused prior to work being made up.
  2. Tests/Written Work Assignments. Tests and written work assignments will be made up no later than oneweek following the cadet’s return to school. It is the cadet’s responsibility to come to the instructors to make up tests after school.
  3. Inspections. Inspections must be made up on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (days that uniforms or PT gear are not worn)of the week following the missed inspection or when the cadet returns to school. The uniform WILLbe worn all day on the make-up day.
  4. Physical Fitness Tests (PFT). PFT’s may be made up on the Friday following the cadet’s return to school.
  5. Reports and Projects. Each day a report or project is late, the student’s grade will be lowered by one letter grade.
  6. CHEATING POLICY. Integrity is one of the key traits of leadership and one of the cornerstones of Marine Corps philosophy; dishonesty is intolerable. Cadets found cheating on any graded event will be assigned a zero for that event and the entry recorded in the cadet’sservice record. More than one occurrence of cheating will result in an integrity violation and the student will not be allowed to re-enroll in MCJROTC program. Confirmed reports of cheating in other classes will have a negative effect on the students MCJROTC Leadership grade as well as their future membership inthe MCJROTC program.
  7. INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE. The Senior Marine Instructor and/or the Marine Instructor will be available to meet with students or parents during or after school. Prior arrangements should be made to ensure that one of the instructors is available. You should call the school at 850-488-1971 Ext 2200to arrange a time and place. You may also contact us via E-Mail at .
  8. INCENTIVES. Cadets who perform well may be rewarded in several ways.
  9. Awards. Over thirty individual awards are available for cadets who distinguish themselves in various areas of performance. Military style ribbons are worn to signify each award.
  10. Promotion. Good performance is recognized through periodic promotions to enlisted and officer ranks. Cadets who distinguish themselves through consistently outstanding performance may receive accelerated promotions
  11. Extra-Curricular Activities. Cadets may try out for the drill team, rifle team, and/or color guard and participate in periodic competitive and public affairs events. In order to be on one of these teams, the cadet must meet the following standards:

(1)Meet the same academic standards as required of athletes (maintain a 2.0 GPA).

(2)Adhere to program standards, and set a good example.

(3)Be committed to at least 2 years in the program.

(4)Be committed to attending practices and competitions scheduled by the instructors.

  1. Scholarships. Students who excel in the program and attain competitive scores on the SAT or ACT may be eligible for JROTC scholarships or appointments to one of the service academies (Naval Academy, West Point. Air Force Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy)
  1. CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES.
  2. Cadets will be inside the classroom before the tardy bell rings.
  3. Class reporting procedures will be covered by the instructors.
  4. Cadets will wait to be recognized before talking in class. When the instructor talks, the cadets listen. When a cadet is talking the instructor listens.
  5. Food, drinks, or gum will NOT be permitted in the classroom or range unless specifically authorized by one of the instructors. Such items will be confiscated and not returned to the student. Water or sports drink are permitted on PT days.
  6. Cell phones must be turned off prior to entering the JROTC classroom and remain out of sight during the class. If an instructor noticesa cell phone during class lecture, it will be taken from the student. The student may retrieve the cell phone at the end of the class. If a student’s cell phone rings during class or is a repeat offender of the school cell phone policy, the phone will be confiscated by the instructor and given to the Assistant Principal for Discipline; In this case, the phone maybe retrieved ONLY by the student’s parent.
  7. Although the new dress code allows the wearing of hats in the hallways during the school day, this does not apply to the MCJROTC uniform covers (hats). MCJROTC cadets will comply with the Marine Corps custom to remove covers when entering any building.
  8. Cadets will not leave the classroom until dismissed by the instructor.
  9. Desks will be straightened and a good police call (clean up) of the room held before leaving for the next class.
  10. DISCIPLINE. When a cadet fails to meet the program standards of conduct, he or she will be held accountable. Minor infractions of classroom or school regulations will be handled immediately and a counseling entry recorded in the cadet’sservice record. Repetitive or more serious disciplinary problems will result in escalating disciplinary measures.
  11. Below are the general guidelines used in maintaining proper classroom decorum:

INCIDENTCONSEQUENCE

Minor InfractionsVerbal Reprimand/Additional leadership instruction

Repeated Minor InfractionsCounseling Entry to Cadet Record & Pinpoint
for Grade Reduction under Leadership

Serious InfractionsReferral to Assistant Principal/Parental Notification

Reduction in Rank

Repeated Serious Infractions/

Serious Classroom DisturbanceReferral to Assistant Principal/Request Dismissal from JROTC program at the discretion of the SMI

Conduct Detrimental to USMCRemoval from MCJROTCProgram

  1. In addition to the above punitive measures, cadets may be reduced in rank or denied promotion to the next rank when eligible. Those cadets who show no interest or aptitude for the requirements of the program will not be permitted to register for MCJROTC for subsequent semesters. In extreme cases the principal will be asked for immediate reassignment of the cadet to another class. The Student Handbook contains specific measures taken for violation of school policies.
  1. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES.
  2. Attendance. Attendance is key to success in school and in the workplace. Students that have excessive absences in a semester will not receive credit for the course. See the Student Agenda book for details of the Attendance Policy.
  3. Tardiness. The tardy policy is explained in detail in the Student Agenda book.
  4. Hall Passes. Cadets must have a hall pass when out of class during the school day. The Agenda Book calendar is the primary hall pass, but a note that contains the teacher’s name, the student’s name, the students’ destination and the date and time is also authorized.
  5. JROTC DRESS CODE. The close association of this program to the United States Marine Corps requires a more stringent set of standards in the area of personal appearance and dress. While the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations outlines in detail the personal appearance requirements of personnel in uniform, it does not completely cover out of uniform standards. Consequently, the following additional policies will guide cadets while in the JROTC classroom or participating in JROTC sponsored activities.
  6. Male cadets will have their trousers pulled up around the waist, and clothing will not be worn in any manner that exposes undergarments or gives the illusion of exposing undergarments.(NO SAGGING PANTS).
  7. Male cadets are not restricted from wearing earrings outside the classroom when not in uniform,however, prior to entering the JROTC classroom,earrings will be removed. Earrings will not be worn while participating in activities sponsored by the JROTC program or while in uniform at any time.
  8. Females will not wear clothing that is inappropriately revealing. Jeans or slacks may be worn, but they should not have holes in the hip or thigh areas.
  9. Females may wear earrings in the classroom, but rings in eyebrows, lips, tongues, tongues, or areas other than the ear are prohibited at any time.
  10. While Public Display of Affection (PDA) is against school policy, it is expressly forbidden while wearing the Marine Corps uniform. When in uniform cadets should refrain from any physical contact including holding hands.
  11. When reporting to either of the instructors, cadets will stand on the yellow footprints outside the instructor’s office, knock loudly 3 times, and request permission to enter. Once inside, the cadet will center on the instructor’s desk at the position of attention. When dismissed, the cadet will do an about face and exit the office.
  12. OVERVIEW. The overriding goal of the MCJROTC program is to develop pride, confidence, self-discipline, personal responsibility, and leadership in each of the cadets. For over 240 years, the Marine Corps has produced young men and women who have an intangible quality that sets them apart from the crowd. While we will not attempt to make Marines, we will try to introduce the Cadets to the qualities that have become the hallmark of Marines. It is these qualities that will assist them in succeeding in future challenges and endeavors.

R.S. BROWN

2017-2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Asterisk * - Indicates a REQUIRED EVENT)

Below is a list of events for the Leon High School MCJOTC program for the 2017-2018 school year. Changes and updates to this information will be published as needed.

14 AugLeon High School Orientation -Color Guard

18 AugFORT WALTON HOME/LEON 7 P.M. KICKOFF CLASSIC

24 AugEAST GADSDEN HOME/COX 7 P.M.

28 AugROTC Parent Meeting (6:00 PM in Cafeteria)*

1 SepRICKARDS HOME/COX 7 P.M.

4 SepLabor Day

(TBA) SepLeon Open House – Color Guard

22 SepKISSIMMEE GATEWAY HOME/LEON 7 P.M.

28 SepStart “Fund Raiser* (Krispy Kreme?)

29 SepFall Holiday

5 OctWAKULLA HOME/COX 7 P.M.

12 Oct LINCOLN HOME/COX 7 P.M.

(TBA) OctPSAT*

13 OctEnd 1st 9 Weeks / Teachers In-Service Day

13 OctLeatherneck Invitational Golf Tournament

26 Oct Annual District Inspection*

3 NovMarine Corps Birthday Ball (FSU)

6,7,8 NovSpecial LAB for Veterans Day Parade Practice*

10 NovVeteran’s Day Parade*

14 Nov to 15 DecToys For Tots Drive (Leon)*

(TBA) NovProgress Reports

20 - 24 NovThanksgiving Holiday

(TBA) DecMarine Corps Postal Rifle Match

3 – 7 DecCareer Week

13 –15 Dec1st Semester Exams*

18 Dec – 1 JanChristmas Holiday

3 JanStudents Return*

(TBA) JanReport Cards

15 JanMartin Luther King Holiday

(TBA) FebFSA Writing

8 FebROTC Billet Dream Sheet Turn-In

(TBA) FebProgress Report

(TBA) FebBlack History Assembly

(TBA) FebMarksmanship Classes / Qualification

17 FebASVAB Test for LE2, LE3, LE4*

21 FebROTC Class Photos*

7 – 9 MarPAT THOMAS ORIENTATION TRNG

9 MarEnd of 3rd 9 Weeks

12 – 19 MarSpring Break

(TBA) AprBig Bend Sports Day*

(TBA) AprDrill Team to Ft. Walton Classic

(TBA) AprProgress Reports*

(TBA) AprFSA

5 MayAwards Ceremony*

7 -18 MayUNIFORM TURN-IN (DRY CLEANED)*

TBDROTC Field Trip

28 MayMemorial Day

29 – 31 May2nd Semester Exams*

TBDColor Guard – Graduation

11 – 15 JuneCadet Leadership Camp* (TBD)

(TBD)NFA Camp (Selected Cadets)

2017 LEON FOOTBALL VARSITY SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

MAY 18 EAST GADSDEN EAST GADSDEN 7 P.M. SPRING GAME

AUG 18 FORT WALTON HOME/LEON 7 P.M. KICKOFF CLASSIC

AUG 24 EAST GADSDEN HOME/COX 7 P.M.

SEPT 1 RICKARDS HOME/COX 7 P.M.

SEPT 8 SANDALWOOD SANDALWOOD 7 P.M.

SEPT 15 GODBY AWAY/COX 7 P.M.

SEPT 22 KISSIMMEE GATEWAY HOME/LEON 7 P.M.

SEPT 29 OPEN OPEN OPEN

OCT 5 WAKULLA HOME/COX 7 P.M.

OCT 12 LINCOLN HOME/COX 7 P.M.

OCT 20 CHOCTAW CHOCTAW 7 P.M.

OCT 27 CHILES AWAY/COX 7 P.M.

NOV 3 MOSELY MOSLEY 7 P.M.

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