COURSE SYLLABUS – ROTC-4 2016/2017
SCHOOL YEAR 2016/2017 AFJROTC COURSE SYLLABUS
DENTON HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE NAME: ROTC-4
CREDIT HOURS: 1 Local Credit Hour (Physical Education)
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: Lt Col Robert West/MSgt David Ashcraft
REQUIRED TEXT: Aerospace Science - TX-962 Cadet Guide
Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management
PART I - AEROSPACE SCIENCE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Management of the Cadet Corps
Cadets will use their experiences in previous JROTC classes and our leadership textbook to learn the importance of managing change, stress, and innovation. Under JROTC instructor supervision they will work to improve their planning and decision making techniques and skills while leading the Corps of Cadets.. All the planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by the cadets. They practice their communication, decision-making, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Apply the theories and techniques learned in previous leadership courses.
2. Know how to develop leadership and management competency throughparticipation.
3. Apply strengthened organizational skills through active incorporation.
4. Know how to develop confidence in ability by exercising decision-making skills.
5. Apply Air Force standards, discipline, and conduct.
PART II - LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management
This is the 4th textbook in the Leadership Education series. This course provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. The text contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. This course, coupled with what cadets have already learned during their time in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the text are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After successfully completing the Leadership Education 400: Principles of Management course the student will:
1. Know the history and the importance of management.
2. Know the techniques and skills involved in planning and decision making.
3. Know the importance of managing change, stress, and innovation.
4. Know the key elements of individual and group behavior, the importance of the communication process, and the characteristics of a good leader.
PART III – WELLNESS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Wellness is an official part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It is an exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated with age and gender. Wellness is instrumental in developing citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation and communities. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education. Cadets can participate in team sports in order to keep the Wellness Program fun and motivating. Cadets will be required to wear the cadet physical training (PT) issued uniform on designated wellness days (generally on Friday). Failure to wear this uniform will result in a zero for wellness for that week. Continued failure to wear the cadet PT uniform (including appropriate shoes) will result in course failure, and possible dismissal from the AFJROTC program. Make-ups will not be allowed; excused absences will be documented as an excused grade for that wellness day.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Motivate JROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
PART IV UNIFORM WEAR
Cadets are required to wear their cadet uniform on their designated Uniform Day. Failure to wear the uniform the entire school day will result in a uniform grade of zero. Continued failure to wear the cadet uniform will result in course failure and possible dismissal from the AFJROTC program. Make-ups will not be allowed; excused absences will be documented as an excused grade for that uniform wear.
Uniform Issue: Protecting government and school property is each cadet’s responsibility. All AFJROTC uniform items and books are loaned to students by the United States Air Force. These items remain the property of the Air Force and must be accounted for at all times. At the time cadets are issued the cadet uniform, physical training uniform, and equipment items, cadets and parent/guardian will be required to sign a uniform receipt. Each item then becomes the cadet’s personal responsibility. Parent/Guardian will be required to pay for the uniform items (approximately $300.00 total) if the uniform or any uniform item is lost, or willfully or negligently destroyed. One complete uniform with all accessories and insignia will be issued to each cadet at no charge. It is important to understand that all issued items must be properly turned in when a cadet leaves AFJROTC or at the end of the school year. REMEMBER: THE UNIFORM MUST BE PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED, ON HANGERS, UNDER PLASTIC, WITH CLEANER’S TAGS, AND TURNED IN ON TIME TO AVOID CLEANING AND/OR LATE FEES ($2.00 per day). A $20.00 cleaning fee will be charged if ANY item is returned unclean.
PART V GRADING PROCEDURES
Aerospace Science (40%)
Leadership Education (40%)
Wellness (20%)
Points
Aerospace Science:
Corps Management: 40
Leadership Education:
Assignments/Workbooks: 15
Uniform Wear: 25
Wellness: 20
TOTAL: 100
Class Schedule: Depending on your A/B schedule, Aerospace Science will meet every Monday or Tuesday. Leadership will meet (uniform wear required) every Wednesday or Thursday (according to the student’s A/B schedule). Friday will be devoted to corps health and wellness activities (physical training uniform including appropriate shoes will be required).
Conduct: Cadets are expected to be courteous and to conduct themselves as proper young ladies and gentlemen at all times. Cadets are responsible for replacement cost of uniforms and textbook if issued and damaged. All standards listed in the in the DISD Student Code of Conduct will be enforced.
Tutoring: Tutoring will be available during school days from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:20 to 4:50 p.m. Appointments can be made with instructor to accommodate cadets who cannot make scheduled tutoring times.
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ROBERT C. WEST, JR., Lt Col, USAF (Ret) DAVID M. ASHCRAFT, MSgt, USAF (Ret)
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Aerospace Science Instructor
MYP Mission Statement
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