JROTC

With coordination and permission from the Senior Army Instructor and high school counselor, students in grades other than what is shown in the year column may be approved for enrollment in the Ld Ed Trn 1-4 classes.

All levels must be completed in order. Students must pass each level with a C or higher.

JROTC Leadership Education Training Programs – The program of instruction for the four Ld Ed Trn courses (1, 2, 3, 4) is based on a systematic progression of learning that is designed for the cadet’s development at each grade level. The scope, focus, and content of the instruction is sequential – it reflects and builds upon the previous year’s curriculum. In addition to the emphasis placed on citizenship and leadership, the development of communicative skills, the incorporation of historical perspectives, the requirement to participate in the Cadet Challenge, and the significance of drug awareness and prevention are also emphasized.

The first three years concentrate on an instructor-taught method of instruction with cadets using textbooks and workbooks. The fourth year concentrates on a self-taught, self-paced method of instruction using a programmed text. The courses are a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school and provide instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the cadet, the community, and the nation. In addition to the academic curriculum, strong emphasis is placed on the importance of respect and responsibility, teamwork, leadership development, learning/applying organizational skills, and community service.

Courses

LD ED TRN 1 - A & B

0.5 ELECTIVE CREDIT EACH - GRADE 9 - 11

LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BEGINNING FINANCE, AND CITIZENSHIP, SUCCESS PROFILER, LIFE FOCUSED SKILLS, SERVICE LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

This course includes classroom instruction and laboratory instruction in the history, customs, traditions, and purposes of Army JROTC. “1” includes the development of basic leadership skills including leadership principles, values and attributes. Development of core skills students should master, an appreciation for diversity, and active learning strategies are integrated throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on writing skills and oral communication techniques. Physical fitness, diet, nutrition, healthy lifestyles and awareness of substance abuse and prevention an overview of geography and the glove are incorporated. (Also included is a study of the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and the federal justice system) classroom instruction and laboratory instruction in teamwork. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, speaking and writing, developing potential, self-image, self-esteem, and personal values, creating your success, setting goals, and appreciation of music, learning how to “study search” for a career and write a resume, study smart, build a team, resolve conflicts and perform community service.

LD ED TRN 2 - A & B

0.5 ELECTIVE CREDIT EACH - GRADE 9 - 12

INTERMEDIATE LEADERSHIP, METHODS OF INSTRUCTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, SEXUAL HARRASSMENT, INTERMEDIATE FINANCE, DRUG PREVENTION, NUTRITION, GEOGRAPHY AND GOVERNEMNT, UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL, CHARACTER EDUCATION AND SERVICE LEARNING/COMMUNITY SERVICE.

This course includes classroom instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on skills taught in Ld Ed Trn 1. (This course introduces equal opportunity and sexual harassment.) It provides instruction on leadership styles and practical time to exercise leadership theories as well as the basic principles of management. Additionally, the course provides self-assessments that help students determine their skill sets and opportunities to teach using accepted principles and methods of instruction. It also emphasizes community projects to assist in drug prevention efforts to include dietary guidelines and fitness and introduces basic map-reading skills. The course discusses the significant events that help shape and develop the Constitution and government and teaches the role of political parties in the election process. Includes instruction in the defining potential, understanding attitude and its relationship to performance, understanding conditioning and motivation, developing success habits ad thought processes, understanding how words and self-image affect performance, learning how to write positive affirmations and use them to affect positive change. Study character education and development and perform a community service project based on what you have learned.

LD ED TRN 3 - A & B

0.5 ELECTIVE CREDIT EACH - GRADE 10 - 12

THE ARMED FORCES, ADVANCED LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, SERVICE LEARNING, FINANICAL MANAGEMENT, CAREER, ORIENTEERING AND MILITARY HISTORY, ECONOMICS, ADVANCED LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE/SERVICE LEARNING.

This course includes classroom instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on the skills taught in Ld Ed Trn 1 and 2. This course allows cadets to investigate the interrelationships of the services while it continues to build their leadership development and decision-making skills. It includes negotiation skills and management principles. It emphasizes staff procedures and provides leadership situations and opportunities to handle various leadership situations as well as preventing violence and managing anger. The research, identification, planning, and execution of service learning activities are included. This course gives cadets the opportunity to apply basic concepts of career exploration strategies and planning. It teaches how to create a career portfolio and plan for college work. Skills for orienteering and/or land navigation are developed. Includes studies in the federal judicial system and how historical events shaped social systems. Emphasis on economics. Students will learn how to manage their finances, budget, save, invest, purchase insurance and manage credit.

LD ED TRN 4 - A & B

0.5 ELECTIVE CREDIT EACH - GRADE 11 - 12

EXPANDED LEADERSHIP, MENTORING, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ENVIORNMENT, WRITING SKILLS, ADVANCED CITZENSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE / SERVICE LEARNING

This course includes classroom instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on the skills taught in Ld Ed Trn 1-3. The course focuses on creating a positive leadership situation, negotiating, decision-making, problem solving, planning team development, project management, and mentoring. It provides the opportunity to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position within the cadet battalion organizational structure. It includes how to use emotional intelligence in leadership situations as well as how to maintain a positive attitude. It provides instruction on etiquette, daily planning, financial planning, and careers. It includes requirements of the practical application of leadership duties. It emphasizes physical fitness through healthy individual and group competition. The interactions between groups of people and how they affect the area’s cultural, economic, and political characteristics are discussed. It explores various methods on determining distance, direction, and locations as well as environmental issues. Concepts of democracy and freedom and how to influence local governments are discussed. Students will learn the basic components of writing to prepare for college English or their career. They will use citizenship action groups to perform community service projects related to government processes. Students are expected to take leadership roles in the community service projects performed based on their high level of leadership development.

Leadership Lab 1-4 A & B

0.5 ELECTIVE CREDIT EACH - GRADE 9 - 12

CADET LEADERSHIP POSITIONS/PROMOTIONS

Cadets must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and not fail more than one class for the current academic quarter to be considered for promotion or to be selected for (or stay in) any leadership position. Leadership positions include both Battalion and Company level positions. Leadership Lab is designed for Cadets to participate in their Junior and Senior years of High School. Positions include Battalion Commander, Battalion Executive Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, Battalion Supply Operations Officer, Battalion Security Officer, Battalion Communications Officer, Battalion Media Relations Officer, Battalion Command Sergeant Major, and Battalion Operations Sergeant Major as primary leadership positions with each position having as assistant Officer or Noncommissioned Officer to provide support with their assigned roles and responsibilities. Cadets can apply for potential leadership positions at the end of their Sophomore year of high school.