WINDER BARROW ARMY JROTC
BULLDOGG BATTALION
LET I –VIII JROTC SYLLABUS SY 2011-2012
MISSION: “TO MOTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS”
CORE ABILITIES:
- Build your capacity for life long learning.
- Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques.
- Take responsibility for your actions and choices
- Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the world.
- Treat self and others with respect.
- Apply critical thinking techniques.
OBJECTIVES:
a. To develop leadership traits and a sense of responsibility in yourself and to your school, your community, and the JROTC battalion
b. To develop and improve your qualities of citizenship, proper conduct, and manners
c. To plan and prepare yourself morally, mentally, and physically to take your place in society after graduation from high school and to be able to contribute to the betterment of our society
NOTES TO STUDENTS:
1. Each cadet is required to maintain a notebook/portfolio. It is important to keep up with ALL notebook items.
2. Expect several assessments as well as a Mid Term and Final semester exam.
3. Cadet conduct, participation and performance will equate to leadership worth 20% while uniform wear is 25%. Daily classroom participation and class work will make up 10%, notebook/portfolio is 15%, tests and quizzes are 10% of the semester grade. Physical Fitness training will make up 5%, and the Final Exam will be worth 15%.
4. All textbooks and reference materials are provided in class.
5. Cadets experiencing difficulty in JROTC or in any other course (math, reading, writing, etc.) are encouraged to ask for assistance early. We are available to assist you daily after school with our peer tutor program.
6. One-half credit is earned each semester toward graduation as in any other elective course at school. Taking JROTC for three years exempts the requirement to take Personal Fitness and Health.
7. A typical week consists of PT Sessions on Mondays, Classroom Instruction on Tuesdays, Leadership Lab (Drill & Ceremonies, or Raider Training) on Wednesdays, Uniform Inspection test and/or quiz on Thursdays, and Spirit Day Training on Fridays. Please wear the appropriate clothing on Monday and Friday or your grade will be negatively affected in the participation area.
8. After school detention, if required, is 3:35 to 4:35 p.m. in the JROTC classroom.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES include the Drill Team, Color Guard, Raider Team, and Rifle Team. Cadets participating on the teams really gain the full JROTC experience. These teams are explained in detail in the JROTC Guidelines.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CADETS:
1. Uniforms:
a. CADETS ARE ISSUED COMPLETE UNIFORMS. Uniform wear is Thursday of each week (unless announced otherwise). Cadets MUST wear the uniform on the day of inspection. CADETS CAUGHT NOT IN UNIFORM ON UNIFORM WEAR DAY WILL GET A MINUMUM OF -10 DEMERITS PER OCCURENCE.
b. When absent on Thursday, for any reason, cadets are required to wear the uniform the next school day. Each cadet will receive a weekly grade for uniform wear.
c. Penalties for failure to wear the uniform are as follows:
1st time 30 demerits (Earn +20 merits if uniform wear is made up within the same week), and parent notification
2nd time results in demotion of one rank.
d. All uniform items except the green shirt MUST BE dry cleaned. ALL uniforms returned to JROTC must be dry-cleaned as well. Washing the uniform in a machine will result in damage and must be replaced.
2. Required items for class:
a. Writing utensils (pencils and pens)
b. A PORTFOLIO (1 or 1 ½ in binder w/clear
front for cover page)
c. 20 document (sheet) protectors
d. Loose leaf paper
e. Subject dividers
3. Conduct Grade and Attendance:
a. Your conduct can affect your grade. Every cadet should use self-control and discipline, and display mature, respectful behavior and courtesy at all times. Repeated misconduct will result in demerits, detention, and parents will be notified. Class cutting is handled according to school policy.
b. Any cadet who gets ISS/OSS 3 times will be administratively demoted one rank.
4. Required Attendance (EVENTS):
All cadets are required to be present at the ANNUAL FORMAL INSPECTION, ALL BATTALION FORMATIONS, the CHRISTMAS PARADE, MILITARY BALL, and the JROTC AWARDS BANQUET. If a cadet is absent without prior clearance from the JROTC instructor and a valid written excuse from a parent, a "0" grade will be given for the Leadership portion of your grade. If you do have a valid excuse, you must turn in a two-page typed report on an assigned subject to receive credit.
5. Tardiness to Class:
Every cadet should be in or by his/her formation position when the bell rings, unless you have a written excuse. Reporting to class late earns the cadet 25 demerits. Repeated violations of this rule will result in after-school detention followed by in-school suspension.
6. Military Courtesy:
All cadets are expected to use military courtesy by saluting all officers, when reporting to the SAI, or when visiting officers are in the area. Address instructors by their rank. Cadets talking to or standing in front of the First Sergeant are expected to stand in the “Parade Rest” position. Stand at “Attention” when addressing MAJ Evans.
1SG (RET) Franklin Brown
Army Instructor
Tel: (404)307-3957 E-mail: franklin.brown@barrow.k12.ga.us
Major (RET) Tom Evans
Senior Army Instructor
Tel:( 678)836-4082 E-mail: thomas.evans@barrow.k12.ga.us
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Know the Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. (LDRSHIP)