LET-III Syllabus (Spring 2020)
Fall Spring 2020
Department: CTAE
COURSE TITLE: JROTC- LET III
INSTRUCTOR: Major W. Johnson
EMAIL: wade.johnson@cobbk12.org
CLASSROOM BLOG: http:MajorWJohnson@blogspot.com
SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://www.cobbk12.org/Pebblebrook/
PHS SCHOOL VISION: Create a school community of purpose driven, passionate stakeholders in pursuit of excellence.
PHS SCHOOL MISSION: Student Success: Every Day, Everyone, Every Opportunity – Believe You Can.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a leadership education program. This program will help students build a strong knowledge base of self-discovery and leadership skills applicable to many leadership and managerial situations. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning, service learning and leadership development activities will prepare students for 21st Century leadership responsibilities.
This laboratory course is designed to introduce students to the history, customs, traditions and purpose of the Army JROTC program. It teaches students strategies to maximize their potential for success through learning and self-management. Basic leadership skills to include leadership principles, values and attributes and communications skills are integrated throughout the course.
High schools students develop an understanding of learning style preferences, multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence and study skills. These self- assessments will enable students to be self-directed learners. The JROTC curriculum is enhanced through physical fitness activities, extracurricular and co-curricular activities that support the core employability skills standards and McRel academic standards.
Program Description:
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION - ARMY JROTC PATHWAY
Leadership education in the Junior ROTC program offers a unique opportunity for students to develop their leadership and managerial skills. Students completing the Leadership Education – Army JROTC pathway have unlimited opportunities for post-secondary education or employment in both the public and private sector. A leadership pathway is ideally suited for students interested in pursuing a career in business or public management and administration, Foreign Service, governance, national security, small business development, or human resources. One of the fastest growing areas of employment is in federal service particularly in the areas of leadership positions in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Leaders must be able have strong communication skills, work ethics and the ability to develop teamwork and teambuilding skills. In addition to employment in the private sector, numerous leadership opportunities exist for students electing to join the armed forces. There are more than 2,000 career opportunities. High demand fields may include medical, aviation, engineering, maintenance, technology, communications and intelligence. Students interested in pursuing a career as a military officer may enroll in Senior ROTC (college preparation programs) or seek nominations to service academies. Scholarship opportunities are available for all branches of military service.
KEY STANDARDS:
U1C1L9- Basic Command and Staff Principles
U3C1L3- Personal Growth Plan
U3C9L1-4 Career Exploration; Career Development; Military Career Opportunities
U2C4L4- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
U3C6L1- Becoming a Better Writer
U2C5L1-2- Platoon Drill/ Taking Charge- Knowing your Responsibilities as a leader
U2C4L1- Celebrating Differences- Culture and Individual Diversity
Success Profiler/ Winning Colors
U3C1L3-N Continuous Improvement Plan
U3C10L1- Making the Right Choices
U4C1l5- Cadet Challenge
U3C6L2- Creating Better Speeches
TEXTBOOK/SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES: Cadet Reference, Third Edition :
Foundations For Success in Life and Career, Leadership Theory and Application
Required/Supplemental/Parallel Texts for the Course: N/A
MATERIALS NEEDED:
• One-2 Inch Binder • Pencils/ Pens
• Alphabetic Tabs (A-Z • Notebook Paper
• 50 Plastic Document Protectors.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
• All JROTC cadets are expected to respect and follow orders/ direction given to them by their student chain of command. If the order is reasonable, and doesn’t cause harm to or violate the student, school or district policy, the cadet is expected to follow the directions of senior JROTC leaders and class leaders of higher rank and position. If any cadet feels that a senior cadet is being abusive or asking him/her to do something wrong, the cadet will not obey the instructions, but will immediately report the issue to a JROTC Instructor to be resolved.
• JROTC cadets will always practice proper military customs and courtesies at all times. For example, when addressing a Female JROTC Instructor who is a Sergeant Major, a cadet will say “Yes Sergeant Major”/ “No Sergeant Major”. When addressing senior cadets, junior cadets will extend the same courtesies.
• JROTC students are expected to participate in all activities- to include leadership laboratory and physical training. Cadets who do not participate will receive a zero for that activity.
• All cadets will be respectful of others at all times (to include other students and school faculty).
GRADING POLICY CONTINUED:
Student Learning Objective (SLO/SGM)--------------- N/A
Comprehensive Exam (Final) --------------------- 10%
Hands on Final (Cadet Challenge)------------------- 10%
Mid – Term ----------------------------------------- 10%
Other Exam (Quizzes) ------------------------------- 10%
* Cadet Creed / Rank Structure
* Lesson Quizzes
Uniform Inspections ------------------------------- 20%
Classroom Work / Writing --------------------------- 10%
Participation --------------------------------------------- 20%
* Leadership
* Drill & Ceremonies
* Physical Training
*Semester Project
Portfolio -------------------------------------------------- 10%
GRADING SCALE:
A - 100-90%
B - 89-80%
C - 79-74%
D – 70-73%
F - 69-Below
SYNERGY ACCESS TO GRADES:
It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy login information in a safe place and that you have access to the information when needed. Parents should contact the Main Office (770.819.2521).
Please note that when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child has no effect on their grade. If the space is blank, then your student may not have turned in that assignment due to absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that time.
Homework/Class Work Requirements:
• Cadets are expected to participate in all classroom academic activities and complete all assignments
• Although homework will be rarely assigned, whenever it is assigned, it will be due at the beginning of the class period. Cadets who do not turn in homework will receive a zero for the assignment. If a cadet is absent on the day the assignment is due, the assignment will be expected on the first day they return from their absence.
Projects:
• Some of the learning that takes place in this class will be student-driven and project based. True learning takes place when students solve problems and discover things on their own. I will not stand in front of the class and simply tell you what you need to know.
• Some projects will be individual, but many will require you to work in a small group. Generally groups will initially be two people but if students prove that they are able to work well in larger groups, I will allow it.
• While I understand that some people prefer to work alone, working with others is an essential skill that is needed to be successful as an adult. If you are one of these people, please speak with me in private and I will attempt to group you with other students in which you will be compatible.
Tests and Quizzes:
• The majority of the tests and quizzes I give are multiple choice and short answer. However, all tests can include a combination of any of the following: multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, graphs, charts, and map questions.
• Quizzes will be scheduled in advance, but the teacher reserves the right to give pop quizzes. If participation in class is low, students are not able to participate in class discussions with reasonable intelligence of the material, and/or did not complete the homework, a pop quiz may be given. Quizzes will cover the readings that the student is to have completed, class activities, and any notes given in class lecture (normally only a week’s worth of material).
FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION:
If students meet the criteria below, they may exempt up to 2 finals per semester. Policies do not apply to magnet or AP classes.
* Course grade must be 80 or higher in the requested course(s)
* No ISS / OSS for the requested semester
* No more than 3 excused absences during the requested semester
* No unexcused absences in any class during the requested semester
* No unexcused tardies in any class during the requested semester
LATE WORK POLICY: Any late work will receive a highest possible grade of a 70 if turned in after the assignment is due. The student will have until the unit test to turn in late work and will receive a highest possible grade of 70. No work will be graded after the Unit Test.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY: If a student receives and excused absence he or she will be able to make up the work in class that was done for the day. Each class has a rolling folder activity spot on the back wall. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain their work from the wall and complete and return in a timely manner. The student has up to the amount of excused absences plus one day to complete any missing work. After that point the work will be considered late and will be graded as such.
TARDY POLICY:
To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings. School policy states that students may receive detention, In-School Suspension, and Out-of-School Suspension for repeated tardies.
EXTRA HELP:
Students can come in after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:30. Please make sure you sign-up if you are planning on coming to tutoring during any of these time.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
As per the school’s policy, cell phones are not to be used during class time unless directed by the teacher for instructional purposes. Students will receive a discipline referral after one warning to put away any electronic device (unless the device is being used for instruction). Students are allowed to bring certain technologies to class (iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the teaching or other’s learning.
GRADE RECOVERY: Students who score 69 or below on any unit assessment are allowed to retake the assessment. The grade will not exceed a 70 for the unit assessment. The retake must be completed with-in one week. Please view the teacher’s blog for notification when the assessment will be administered.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Cheating is considered a serious matter. Any student who is involved in cheating/plagiarism will receive a failing on the material, an unsatisfactory in conduct, and his/her parents will be notified.
For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:
• Copying anyone's answers to questions, exercises, study guides, class work or homework assignments
• Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.
• Looking onto another student's paper during a test or quiz.
• Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.
• Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.
Department: CTAE
COURSE TITLE: JROTC- LET III
INSTRUCTOR: Major W. Johnson
EMAIL: wade.johnson@cobbk12.org
CLASSROOM BLOG: http:MajorWJohnson@blogspot.com
SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://www.cobbk12.org/Pebblebrook/
PHS SCHOOL VISION: Create a school community of purpose driven, passionate stakeholders in pursuit of excellence.
PHS SCHOOL MISSION: Student Success: Every Day, Everyone, Every Opportunity – Believe You Can.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a leadership education program. This program will help students build a strong knowledge base of self-discovery and leadership skills applicable to many leadership and managerial situations. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning, service learning and leadership development activities will prepare students for 21st Century leadership responsibilities.
This laboratory course is designed to introduce students to the history, customs, traditions and purpose of the Army JROTC program. It teaches students strategies to maximize their potential for success through learning and self-management. Basic leadership skills to include leadership principles, values and attributes and communications skills are integrated throughout the course.
High schools students develop an understanding of learning style preferences, multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence and study skills. These self- assessments will enable students to be self-directed learners. The JROTC curriculum is enhanced through physical fitness activities, extracurricular and co-curricular activities that support the core employability skills standards and McRel academic standards.
Program Description:
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION - ARMY JROTC PATHWAY
Leadership education in the Junior ROTC program offers a unique opportunity for students to develop their leadership and managerial skills. Students completing the Leadership Education – Army JROTC pathway have unlimited opportunities for post-secondary education or employment in both the public and private sector. A leadership pathway is ideally suited for students interested in pursuing a career in business or public management and administration, Foreign Service, governance, national security, small business development, or human resources. One of the fastest growing areas of employment is in federal service particularly in the areas of leadership positions in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Leaders must be able have strong communication skills, work ethics and the ability to develop teamwork and teambuilding skills. In addition to employment in the private sector, numerous leadership opportunities exist for students electing to join the armed forces. There are more than 2,000 career opportunities. High demand fields may include medical, aviation, engineering, maintenance, technology, communications and intelligence. Students interested in pursuing a career as a military officer may enroll in Senior ROTC (college preparation programs) or seek nominations to service academies. Scholarship opportunities are available for all branches of military service.
KEY STANDARDS:
U1C1L9- Basic Command and Staff Principles
U3C1L3- Personal Growth Plan
U3C9L1-4 Career Exploration; Career Development; Military Career Opportunities
U2C4L4- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
U3C6L1- Becoming a Better Writer
U2C5L1-2- Platoon Drill/ Taking Charge- Knowing your Responsibilities as a leader
U2C4L1- Celebrating Differences- Culture and Individual Diversity
Success Profiler/ Winning Colors
U3C1L3-N Continuous Improvement Plan
U3C10L1- Making the Right Choices
U4C1l5- Cadet Challenge
U3C6L2- Creating Better Speeches
TEXTBOOK/SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES: Cadet Reference, Third Edition :
Foundations For Success in Life and Career, Leadership Theory and Application
Required/Supplemental/Parallel Texts for the Course: N/A
MATERIALS NEEDED:
• One-2 Inch Binder • Pencils/ Pens
• Alphabetic Tabs (A-Z • Notebook Paper
• 50 Plastic Document Protectors.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
• All JROTC cadets are expected to respect and follow orders/ direction given to them by their student chain of command. If the order is reasonable, and doesn’t cause harm to or violate the student, school or district policy, the cadet is expected to follow the directions of senior JROTC leaders and class leaders of higher rank and position. If any cadet feels that a senior cadet is being abusive or asking him/her to do something wrong, the cadet will not obey the instructions, but will immediately report the issue to a JROTC Instructor to be resolved.
• JROTC cadets will always practice proper military customs and courtesies at all times. For example, when addressing a Female JROTC Instructor who is a Sergeant Major, a cadet will say “Yes Sergeant Major”/ “No Sergeant Major”. When addressing senior cadets, junior cadets will extend the same courtesies.
• JROTC students are expected to participate in all activities- to include leadership laboratory and physical training. Cadets who do not participate will receive a zero for that activity.
• All cadets will be respectful of others at all times (to include other students and school faculty).
GRADING POLICY CONTINUED:
Student Learning Objective (SLO/SGM)--------------- N/A
Comprehensive Exam (Final) --------------------- 10%
Hands on Final (Cadet Challenge)------------------- 10%
Mid – Term ----------------------------------------- 10%
Other Exam (Quizzes) ------------------------------- 10%
* Cadet Creed / Rank Structure
* Lesson Quizzes
Uniform Inspections ------------------------------- 20%
Classroom Work / Writing --------------------------- 10%
Participation --------------------------------------------- 20%
* Leadership
* Drill & Ceremonies
* Physical Training
*Semester Project
Portfolio -------------------------------------------------- 10%
GRADING SCALE:
A - 100-90%
B - 89-80%
C - 79-74%
D – 70-73%
F - 69-Below
SYNERGY ACCESS TO GRADES:
It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy login information in a safe place and that you have access to the information when needed. Parents should contact the Main Office (770.819.2521).
Please note that when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child has no effect on their grade. If the space is blank, then your student may not have turned in that assignment due to absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that time.
Homework/Class Work Requirements:
• Cadets are expected to participate in all classroom academic activities and complete all assignments
• Although homework will be rarely assigned, whenever it is assigned, it will be due at the beginning of the class period. Cadets who do not turn in homework will receive a zero for the assignment. If a cadet is absent on the day the assignment is due, the assignment will be expected on the first day they return from their absence.
Projects:
• Some of the learning that takes place in this class will be student-driven and project based. True learning takes place when students solve problems and discover things on their own. I will not stand in front of the class and simply tell you what you need to know.
• Some projects will be individual, but many will require you to work in a small group. Generally groups will initially be two people but if students prove that they are able to work well in larger groups, I will allow it.
• While I understand that some people prefer to work alone, working with others is an essential skill that is needed to be successful as an adult. If you are one of these people, please speak with me in private and I will attempt to group you with other students in which you will be compatible.
Tests and Quizzes:
• The majority of the tests and quizzes I give are multiple choice and short answer. However, all tests can include a combination of any of the following: multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, graphs, charts, and map questions.
• Quizzes will be scheduled in advance, but the teacher reserves the right to give pop quizzes. If participation in class is low, students are not able to participate in class discussions with reasonable intelligence of the material, and/or did not complete the homework, a pop quiz may be given. Quizzes will cover the readings that the student is to have completed, class activities, and any notes given in class lecture (normally only a week’s worth of material).
FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION:
If students meet the criteria below, they may exempt up to 2 finals per semester. Policies do not apply to magnet or AP classes.
* Course grade must be 80 or higher in the requested course(s)
* No ISS / OSS for the requested semester
* No more than 3 excused absences during the requested semester
* No unexcused absences in any class during the requested semester
* No unexcused tardies in any class during the requested semester
LATE WORK POLICY: Any late work will receive a highest possible grade of a 70 if turned in after the assignment is due. The student will have until the unit test to turn in late work and will receive a highest possible grade of 70. No work will be graded after the Unit Test.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY: If a student receives and excused absence he or she will be able to make up the work in class that was done for the day. Each class has a rolling folder activity spot on the back wall. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain their work from the wall and complete and return in a timely manner. The student has up to the amount of excused absences plus one day to complete any missing work. After that point the work will be considered late and will be graded as such.
TARDY POLICY:
To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings. School policy states that students may receive detention, In-School Suspension, and Out-of-School Suspension for repeated tardies.
EXTRA HELP:
Students can come in after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:30. Please make sure you sign-up if you are planning on coming to tutoring during any of these time.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
As per the school’s policy, cell phones are not to be used during class time unless directed by the teacher for instructional purposes. Students will receive a discipline referral after one warning to put away any electronic device (unless the device is being used for instruction). Students are allowed to bring certain technologies to class (iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the teaching or other’s learning.
GRADE RECOVERY: Students who score 69 or below on any unit assessment are allowed to retake the assessment. The grade will not exceed a 70 for the unit assessment. The retake must be completed with-in one week. Please view the teacher’s blog for notification when the assessment will be administered.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Cheating is considered a serious matter. Any student who is involved in cheating/plagiarism will receive a failing on the material, an unsatisfactory in conduct, and his/her parents will be notified.
For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:
• Copying anyone's answers to questions, exercises, study guides, class work or homework assignments
• Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.
• Looking onto another student's paper during a test or quiz.
• Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.
• Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.
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