TX-952, AFJROTC 2, 3, & 4, Course Syllabus (2016-2017)
COURSE NAME: ROTC 2, ROTC 3,or ROTC 4 (second, third, or fourth year JROTC)
CREDIT HOURS: 1 PE or 1 Elective Credit
INSTRUCTORS’ NAMES: Lt Col Monte Mackey and MSgt Roger Hardie
COURSE DESCRIPTION: ROTC 2, 3, and 4 are “Upper Class” courses. They are thesecond, third, and fourth offour JROTC courses a student may take. Each consists of three main parts. First is a Leadership Education (LE) course (which includes military drill) taught by MSgt Hardie. Next is an Aerospace Science (AS) course taught by Lt Col Mackey. Finally, there is a Wellness component. All Upper Class cadets are taught the same courses. The LE and AS courses are rotated each year so a cadet will not repeat any course over 4 years. We will cover LE 300 chapters 1-4 and AS 220 chapters 1-3 in the fall and LE 300 chapters 5-8 and AS 220 chapters 4-6 in the spring.
LE 300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities. LE 300 provides an essential component of leadership education for today’s high school students. This course it is designed to prepare students for life after high school in the high-tech, globally oriented, and diverse workplace of the 21st century. Students will learn how to become a more confident financial planner and to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how to avoid the credit trap. They will learn about real-life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, warranties, legal notices, personal bills, practical and money-saving strategies for grocery shopping, apartment selection, and life with roommates. To help students increase their potential for success through education, they will learn how to select a school that is right for them; how to apply for admission to a vocational or technical school, community college, or college/university; and how to succeed in these learning environments. Information is provided on how to conduct the job search for students who wish to enter the workforce right after high school or after additional education and training. They will learn how to prepare a winning résumé, and how to develop effective interviewing skills. Students will become more skilled at using the Internet for career research and learn how to network safely using social media. The text also provides information on working for the federal government to include careers in the military, aerospace industry, and public service. Finally, students will consider the most important elements of life skills for all Americans: civic responsibilities, such as volunteering, registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration.
SPECIFIC COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Analyze the elements of successful financial management skills.
2. Create a plan to safeguard personal resources.
3. Analyze the different ways of pursuing a career path.
4. Analyze the requirements for applying to a college or university.
5. Analyze positive and negative impact of college life in meeting career goals.
6. Evaluate the essential process for successfully pursuing desired career or job.
7. Evaluate the benefits of working for the Federal Government.
8. Create a plan for successful career development.
AS 220: Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness. AS 220 is a customized course about the world’s cultures. The course is specifically created for Junior ROTC programs. It introduces students to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each region. An underlying theme of the course emphasizes the impact that cultural perspectives have on interactions between people.
SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Know how historical, geographic, religious, and ethnic factors have shaped the six major regions of the world.
2. Know how economic, political, and social factors impact cultures.
3. Know how environmental resources influence global economic development.
4. Know how population density, famine, war, and immigration influence the world.
5. Know how economic systems of communism and capitalism have shaped the six major regions of the world.
6. Comprehend how cultural perspectives of time, space, context, authority, interpersonal relationships, and orientation to community affect interactions among people.
Wellness: Wellness is an official and integral part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It consists of two exercise programs focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated by age and gender. The Wellness curriculum is instrumental in developing citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation and communities.
SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
UNIFORM DAY: Uniform Inspection will be every Wednesday (uniform wear will be on Friday nights for home games only during football season) unless waived by instructors for testing, etc.
GRADES: One grade will be given for ROTC 2, 3 or 4. It will be based on the following:
a. Uniform inspection 40%
b. Tests and quizzes 30%
c. Group work, classwork, and class participation 10%
d. Participation in Physical Training (PT) or drill 20%
Percentages for letter grades will be the same as for all courses at Corsicana HS:
A: 90% and above B: 89% - 80% C: 79% - 70% F: 69% and below