Course Syllabus

Course Title: JROTC Leadership Development LET 1-4 Course Description: Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, “To motivate young people to be better citizens.” The course prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles, while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation. This Program focuses on the development of better citizens through the instruction of skills in leadership, citizenship, life success, geography, and wellness, in a structured interactive environment. The JROTC program is a cooperative effort on the part of the Army and Sacopee Valley High School to provide secondary school students with opportunities for total development. Satisfactory completion of the program can lead to advanced placement credit in the Senior ROTC program or advanced rank in the Armed Forces. Some of the course has been reviewed and college credit is awarded to cadets upon completion of the specified requirements. The JROTC program is assisting America’s youth to become better citizens. The program produces successful students and productive adults, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. This program makes substantial contributions to many communities and ultimately to the nation’s future. It is the centerpiece of the Department of Defense’s commitment to America’s Promise for Youth through its emphasis on community service and teen anti-drug efforts.

This Program Intends to Teach Cadets to:

. Appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship. . Develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others. . Be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. . Appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health. . Understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educations and employment opportunities. . Develop mental management abilities. . Become familiar with military history as it relates to America’s culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of the military services. . Develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team.

Course Materials; 1. Cadet Reference 2. JROTC 145-U1/2/3/4/5/6/7 SCT 3. JROTC 145-U1/2/3/4/5/5/7 Student Handout Course Requirements: The cadet must wear his or her uniform to all events as specified and maintain a proper appearance as described in the cadet SOP. The cadet must do community service lasting 4 hours each quarter. The cadet must participate in the cadet challenge. The cadet must do their best at all times. Grading Scale: See cadet SOP Inspections = 25% Assessments (Exams/Quizzes) = 25% Projects = 25% PT Day = 25% Late or missing assignments: Assignments will be graded using grading procedures. Any assignment not turned in will receive a zero (0). Any assignment not turned in after two weeks without prior coordination will lose 5 points for each day after the two week deadline. The maximum deduction will be 75 points if the assignment is completed prior to the end of the specified period. Assessments (Exams/Quiz’s): Exams/Quiz’s are 25% of the cadets grade. Uniform inspections are graded as separate. Exams are given during the year after a block of instruction. There will be a final test at the end of the school year. This will cover some material from the entire year but will focus on the most recent material covered. Portfolio Requirements: Each cadet is issued a binder when entering the JROTC program. This binder is the cadet’s portfolio. The cadet will maintain the portfolio while in JROTC. All returned assignments are placed in the portfolio and the cadet will maintain several examples of their work in the portfolio at all times. The portfolio will stay in the format described below: TAB 1 – Personal Goals, Progress Reports/Grades, Reflections, Academic Plans, Coat of Arms TAB 2 – Personal Skills Maps, Winning Colors, Learning Style Inventory TAB 3 – JROTC Work, Essays, Speeches TAB 4 – Assessments, Class Reflections, Resume, Gateway TAB 5 – Cadet Challenge TAB 6 – Awards and Ribbons TAB 7 – Certificates TAB 8 – Community Service Log Course Schedule: See Website for calendar of events. Dates may change due to weather days or other school events.