SLLABUS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

ROBERT L. OSBORNE HIGH SCHOOL

JROTC CARDINAL BATTALION

 “HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION”

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Army JROTC Military Science - Leadership Education Training 1 - VIII (1A – 4B) Syllabus

SY 2019 - 2020

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Instructors:  Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) Rodney G. Fagan, Senior Army Military Science Teacher

Master Sergeant Joseph Collins, Army Military Science Teacher

Master Sergeant Delana Woodson, Army Military Science Teacher

E-mail Address: rodney.fagan@cobbk12.org /joseph.collins@cobbk12.org/ delana.woodson@cobbk12.org

Phone: 770-437-5900 x093            JROTC Web Page: http://rodneyfagan1.wix.com/ohs-jrotc

 

PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Government & Public Safety

 

MISSION: To motivate young people to be better citizens

 

FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS, 100 PERCENT GRADUATION RATE FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OSBORNE JROTC FOR ALL FOUR YEARS.

 

OVERVIEW: Army JROTC Military Science programs are administered by the Department of Defense. JROTC programs assist cadets (students) with the transition to a college student, a military career, the work force, or some other type of post-secondary institution of higher learning after high school graduation.

 

BENEFITS OF JROTC: JROTC is a high school program of instruction designed to teach citizenship and leadership skills, while instilling self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Provides a national curriculum that is used to prepare them for postsecondary JROTC programs at the college level, workforce or entry into the military. Highly successful students have the opportunity of possibly being chosen to attend one of the military academies via scholarship. Cadets who choose to enlist or enter Senior ROTC (college) or the military may receive benefits through higher rank or advancement (more money and faster promotions).

One of JROTC’s main national goals is to have students graduate from high school, attend institutions of higher learning, and pursue meaningful careers particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

COURSE TITLE: JROTC Army 1, Basic Leadership and Character Development Leadership Education Army 1 (LET 1 (1A & 1B)) – Master Sergeant Delana Woodson

Introduction to JROTC, Basic Leadership. This program will help students build a strong knowledge base of self discovery and leadership skills applicable to many leadership and managerial situations.

COURSE TITLE: LET 2 – JROTC ARMY 2A & 2B (Army 3), Intermediate Leadership and Character Development – Master Sergeant Joseph Collins

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes classroom instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on skills taught in LET I.

 COURSE TITLE: Leadership Education Level Army 4 – 8 (3B, 4A & 4B) Advance Leadership and Character Development – Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Fagan

This laboratory course is designed to build on the leadership experiences developed during JROTC Army 1,2 & 3. Leadership strategies, managing conflict, leading others, planning and communications skills are evaluated to improve organizational effectiveness. Career planning is investigated.

 

Core Abilities:  The JROTC core abilities describe the broad, life-long skills that every cadet needs for success in all career and life roles (Soft Skills. In each lesson, the core abilities will be introduced, taught, reinforced and assessed.  These core abilities are: Take responsibility for your actions and choices. Apply critical thinking techniques. Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques. Build your capacity for life-long learning. Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country and the world. Treat self and others with respect.

 

Heath and PE: Starting in 2017-2018. JROTC cadets that complete three semesters of JROTC will received credit for Health and Physical Education.

 

Student Materials: Three-Ring Binders for Notes and Portfolio

 

Cadet Portfolio:  Students enrolled in this class will be required to have a 3-ring binder to be used as a portfolio and notebook. Every cadet will create a portfolio that contains an organized collection of work based on accomplishments, personality and aspirations.  The portfolio will begin upon entry in the JROTC program and be maintained for the duration of your enrollment in the program. The portfolio will reflect the student’s best work and provide insight and information on the cadet’s personal achievements and growth over time.

 

Grading Policy: Classwork 20%, Uniform Inspection 30%, Quiz 10%, Test 20%, Final Exam 20%

Attendance:  Class attendance contributes significantly to academic success.  JROTC cadets are expected to attend all classes regularly.

 

Grooming Standards & Wearing of Uniform: Cadets will wear an Army issued uniform once a week.  The JROTC program is a uniformed program where discipline is judged, in part, by the manner in which a cadet wears a prescribed uniform as well as by the individual’s personal appearance.  In addition, he/she will be required to have the uniform professionally dry cleaned or laundered per the instructions on the clothing tag. Lost or damage equipment must be compensated for like any other school property.

 

Uniform Day: Uniform day is every Thursday.  The uniform will be worn all day. If you are not in school on Thursday, and have a valid excuse, you will be allowed to wear the uniform the next school day (usually Monday) except for Fridays in order to makeup your weekly uniform grade. Each Wednesday all cadets are required to dress professionally. Males: Collar shirt with and tie (coat is optional). Cadets may wear the issued JROTC tie and shoes. Females: Dress, at least mid-thigh high or slacks and blouse. Jeans and tee-shirts are not to be worn. See your teacher if you do not hand or cannot procure a professional attire. We want to teach the importance of the proper attire  such as when going on a job or college interviews. This is a graded event. Uniforms will be returned at the end of the semester dry-cleaned (must have a cleaning tag)

 

c. Disenrollment from JROTC:  Students may be dis-enrolled from JROTC if they: Withdraw from school. Demonstrate ineptitude for leadership training indicated by a general lack of adaptability. Fail to keep an acceptable standard of academic achievement, conduct, appearance, or attendance. All disenrollment’s must be approved by the SAI.

 

d. Recovery Policy: Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been complete and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.  Students should contact the JROTC teacher concerning recovery opportunities.  All recovery work will be directly related to course objectives and must be completed within ten school days.

 

Co-Curricular / Extra-Curricular Activities / Integrated Activities / Teams:

The following JROTC curricular activities are available to any cadet who desires to participate:

1. Varsity Drill Team. Coached by Master Sergeant Delana Woodson. Fees $60.00.

2. Rifle Team. Coached by Master Sergeant Joseph Collins. Air Rifle is a varsity sport. Varsity Fees: $30.00.

3. Varsity Raider Challenge Team. Coached by Chief Warrant Officer Fagan.  Varsity sport. Fees - $70.00.

4. Leadership and Academic Team: Coached by CW4 Fagan. Compete with cadets from across the Nation. Competition Varsity Color Guard (male and female team). Coached by CW4 Fagan. Competes with drill team.  Fees: included in Drill Team (only pay once).

5. Choir: No fees

6. Honor guard: Assists at special events at the school and in the community. Earns community service hours.

7. Event Color Guard: Performs at school events such as football, basketballs games and community events. Earns community service hours.

8. Saber Guard: Performs at special events such as Homecoming. Earns community service hours.

 

1. UNIFORM: All JROTC will be issued a uniform including new shoes, socks and t-shirt. The shoes, socks and t-shirt will not be reissued and stays with the cadet. The jacket and pants must be dry-cleaned before it is turned in. This is a major expensive for our JROTC program.

2. Lab and Uniform fee: Each cadet must pay $10.00. This fee covers the cost of a name plate and other small uniform items and events in JROTC. Additionally, cadets are required to purchase a JROTC PT shirt to be worn on Fridays. The cost of the shirt is $10.00. Cadets do not have to purchase a different shirt each year. If you cannot afford any fees in JROTC, please let us know and we will reduce or waive the fee.

 

                                                                                    RODNEY G. FAGAN

                                                                                    CW4, USA (RET)

                                                                                    Senior Army JROTC Military Science Teacher

 

 

ROBERT L. OSBORNE HIGH SCHOOL

JROTC CARDINAL BATTALION

 

Note: return this page to your JROTC Instructor for a grade

STUDENT: I have read the syllabus and will adhere to all of the establish rules. I understand the requirements and that I am responsible for the care of my uniform and must return all items issue to me. I understand that I must have and maintain a 3-ring binder (professional portfolio) for each JROTC class period.

 

Name: ______________________________ Signature: _________________________ Date: __________

            (Print name)

 

Parents: We have a detention system in JROTC. If your child commits a minor offense such as accumulation of excess demerits, cursing, tardy for class he/she will be assigned teacher’s detention. They will be required to perform task such as cleaning the class room, outside areas or marching. They will be supervised and will not be mistreated. Please contact me if you have any questions on this policy. The alternative is a referral for disciplinary action to an administrator. The result of an administrative referral would possible be In School Suspension (ISS) or Out of School Suspension (OSS). Issued uniforms are the property of the United States Army and must be compensated for if lost or damaged just like any other school property.

 

You may send the $10.00 lab fee with this form or at a later date but before uniform issue as name plates must be ordered. If you cannot afford the fee, please send us a note or email. We will work with you.

 

PARENT OR GUARDIAN: I have read the JROTC course syllabus.

 

Name: ______________________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: _____________

              (Print name)

 

Phone number(s):Home:_______________________________  Cell:___________________________________

 

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________

 Preferred method of contact: ______ Phone call      _____Text    ________ Email      ____ Letter mailed home

 

I give permission for my child’s photograph to be displayed on JROTC bulletin boards, newsletters, school or county publications and the JROTC Blog page. Blog address: http://rodneyfagan1.wix.com/ohs-jrotc

Circle   YES  initial _________       or   NO initial _________

 

 

Questions/Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________  

 

Please visit our website. The site can be accessed form the school web site, Organization – JROTC or http://rodneyfagan1.wix.com/ohs-jrotc

 

The signed syllabus must be returned for a grade and will be placed in the student’s administration file. The syllabus will be placed in the cadet individual portfolio.

Returned on the day due: 100%    /  Returned one day after due date: 90%

Returned two days after due date: 80%  /   Returned three days after due date: 70%

Returned four days after due date: 60%

Returned five days after due date: 0%, phone call home, counseling and demerits.

 

 

Teacher: GRADE: _______ DATE RETURNED: _______________ 

 

 

 

 

JROTC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice active listening when others are speaking. Use positive language

• Share your thoughts

• Help as needed

 

• Encourage others to participate

• Give constructive feedback

• Participate in group activities

Share clean-up

Align desks, return portfolios, books and other materials

Be a team player.

Know your role, play

your role and support

others in theirs.

 

Be open to different viewpoints & beliefs

• Read learning target

• Participate

• Consider all POVs

 

• Accept help

• Participate

• Take notes

• Consider all POVs

• Review learning target

• Check your understanding

• Participate

Listen to your fellow

 cadet’s ideas

 

Arrive to class on time with portfolio, materials & homework ready

• Get portfolio

• Recite creed

• Turn in Homework

• Put away phone

• Check board for directions

• Start the Activating Activity

 

• Complete learning activities in student handout

• Complete work on time

• Use your resources

• Write reflection at the completion of each lesson & place in portfolio.

• Complete closing activity

• Turn in work

• Clean your area

 

Complete your part

of a collaborative

project. Take

 

Follow class & school routines & policies

Honor Dead Time
(First 15 minutes)

If late, quietly enter, follow routines & get to work

• Listen to speaker

• Keep talking to table level

• Be quiet during individual work

Honor Dead Time
(Last 15 minutes)

Follow the directions

of appointed cadet

leaders