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    JROTC 1-2 Leadership Education and Training (LET 1) (9-12)

    The JROTC program is designed to help develop strong leaders and model citizens. First year Cadets will be introduced to JROTC Foundations the mission of the program and how it helps prepare you for personal success and active citizenship. Personal Growth and Behaviors focuses on your behavioral preferences, interpersonal skills and strategies to help build your personal success in the classroom, the JROTC program, and your community. Team Building introduces you to the discipline and structure of military drill. Your individual role responding to commands and moving with precision is essential when participating in drill exercises at future competitions or community events. Decision Making introduces you to a process and system for addressing goals and handling conflict, both internal and with others. Health and Fitness looks at stress and its effect on your health. Physical fitness is one effective strategy for maintaining health and is an essential component of the JROTC program. Service Learning you will learn the features and benefits of service learning for your community, yourself, and your program. This course is also a substitute course for physical education.

    Prerequisite: none

    Course ID: 070811 / 070812

    JROTC 3-4 Leadership Education and Training (LET 2) (10-12)

    The JROTC program is designed to help develop strong leaders and model citizens. As a second-year Cadet you'll continue to build on LET I knowledge and skills and find yourself being introduced to new content that will help you develop as a leader in the program, your school, and community. The new knowledge, skills, and abilities you will acquire your second year: Leadership introduces you to the elements, attributes, competencies and styles that leaders strive to use and develop within teams. You will learn to recognize the importance of leadership in setting goals and improving results. Personal Growth and Behaviors will continue to build on LET 1 competencies, while focusing on who you are and what you stand for. You’ll work on strengthening communication skills essential in all walks of life. Team Building continues to build on drill and ceremony protocol. In LET 2, you will look at the attributes of a drill leader and the types of drill commands to oversee a team or squad leader. First Aid provides you with an introduction to first aid for emergencies and common injuries. As a leader, you may encounter a situation where first aid knowledge is necessary. Decision Making will expose you to the reality of bullying. You’ll learn about the types of bullying and intervention strategies to help deter or prevent violence in schools. Health and Fitness is a necessary element of the JROTC program. All Cadets are required, as they are able, to participate in the Cadet Challenge physical fitness competition. You will look more closely at the elements of good health, including nutrition and what you eat, exercise, and sleep. Your choice to pursue a healthy lifestyle can be contagious to your peers and is the mark of leadership. Service Learning is a required component of the JROTC program. In Leadership Education Training (LET) 2, you will participate in service learning and evaluate its effectiveness. Citizenship and Government will encourage you to evaluate the important aspects of a democratic government and the rights of citizens, as introduced and interpreted in the U.S. Constitution. This course is also a substitute course for physical education.

    Prerequisite: JROTC 1-2

    Course ID: 070821/070822

    JROTC 5-6 Leadership Education and Training (LET 3) (11-12)

    The JROTC program is designed to help develop strong leaders and model citizens. As a third-year Cadet, you'll continue to build on LET I and II knowledge and skills and find yourself being introduced to new content that will help you develop your supervisory skills and abilities. The knowledge, skills, and abilities you will acquire this year: Leadership learning experiences provide you with opportunities to supervise others, make leadership decisions, and assess your own management style. You will learn to take on more responsibilities in your battalion by working on project plans and continuous improvement. Personal Growth and Behaviors will help prepare you for necessary decisions about your future education. You’ll explore the education requirements of your desired career goals and research how to financially obtain them. You’ll learn time management strategies, essential skills in all leaders. Team Building continues to build on drill and ceremony protocol. You will analyze the duties of a platoon leader or sergeant and focus on the skills and abilities for executing platoon drills. Decision Making will help expose you to the common stereotypes, relationship conflicts, and prejudice of our society. You’ll explore strategies for neutralizing prejudice in your own relationships and how to develop negotiating strategies to help others resolve conflicts. Health and Fitness will focus on the troubling effects of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol on today’s society. You’ll identify substance abuse behaviors and its impact on health and learn strategies for responding appropriately to abusers. Service Learning you will move from participating and evaluating service-learning projects to playing a key role in service learning planning and implementation. Citizenship and Government will look more deeply at the definition of a citizen and your responsibility and role as a contributing member of a strong community. An Honors Course is available to selected cadets with instructor permission.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of JROTC 3-4 (Let 2)

    Course ID: 070751/070751

    Honors JROTC 7-8 Leadership Education and Training (LET 4) (12)

    The JROTC program is designed to help develop strong leaders and model citizens. As a fourth-year Cadet, you'll continue to build on the LET I-III knowledge and skills and find yourself being introduced to new content that will help you continue to lead others in your battalion. The knowledge, skills, and abilities you will acquire your senior year: Leadership learning experiences provide you with a unique opportunity to look at the role of leadership in continuous improvement. You’ll take a look at the big picture of the JROTC program and how its outcomes relate to leadership. Additionally, you’ll explore strategies for teaching and mentoring others. Personal Growth and Behaviors continues to help you think and plan for your future with topics such as personal independence, the importance of personal accountability, and professional development. Team Building continues to build on drill and ceremony protocol. You will look at the tactics for motivating others and how they translate into other areas of leadership. Additionally, you’ll explore the elements of a communication model and how to overcome barriers of communication. In Service Learning you will manage a service-learning project within a unit or the entire battalion. You’ll be introduced to project management processes and management tools. Citizenship and Government exposes you to the challenges that face fundamental principles of society today. You will discuss topics to encourage you, as a citizen, to think about the future of citizen rights. Leadership laboratories for the practical application of learning are a key part of the course.  An Honors Course is available for selected students with instructor permission.

    Prerequisite: JROTC 5-6

    Course ID: 070741/070742

    Beginning Marksmanship 1-2 (10-12)

    Detailed instruction in the art of precision rifle marksmanship and safety under the supervision of instructors certified in the Civilian Marksmanship Program and Safety Certified by U.S. Army Cadet Command. This is instruction in Olympic style marksmanship techniques and competition. Small caliber Air Rifles are used in this instruction. Students must be mature, highly motivated, dedicated, and self-disciplined. Students in this course will be expected to participate as members of the Varsity or Junior Varsity Marksmanship Teams.

    Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in JROTC LET Course

    Course ID: 070781/070782

    Intermediate Marksmanship 3-4 (10-12)

    This is a continuation of the Beginning Marksmanship Course Detailed instruction in the art of precision rifle marksmanship and safety under the supervision of instructors certified in the Civilian Marksmanship Program and Safety Certified by U.S. Army Cadet Command.  This is instruction in Olympic style marksmanship techniques and competition. Small caliber Air Rifles are used in this instruction. Students must be mature, highly motivated, dedicated, and self-disciplined. Students in this course will be expected to participate as members of the Varsity or Junior Varsity Marksmanship Teams.  Prerequisite: Beginning Marksmanship, instructor permission, normal distance vision with glasses

    Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in JROTC

    Course ID: 071051/071052

    Advanced Marksmanship 5-6 (11-12)

    Further individualized detailed instruction in precision rifle marksmanship techniques. The focus is on developing a precision expert marksman.  This is instruction in Olympic style marksmanship techniques and competition. Small caliber Air Rifles are used in this instruction. Students must be mature, highly motivated, dedicated, and self-disciplined. Students in this course will be expected to participate as members of the Varsity or Junior Varsity Marksmanship Teams.

    Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a JROTC LET Course. Requires instructor permission.

    Course ID: 070791/070792

    Color Guard Course 1-2 (9-12)

    This is an Intermediate Class in U.S. Army Regulation Drill. Students taking this course will receive instruction in the history and purpose of Regulation Drill, and its application in the organization and conduct of Color Guard Drill, Regulation Unarmed, and Armed Drill, and Drill with Sabers. Emphasis will be on learning the finer details of drill to prepare for ceremonies, exhibition and competition, and to prepare cadets to become drill team commanders. Students taking this course will be expected to participate as members of JROTC Color Guard and Drill Teams which will require before and after school practices and attendance at scheduled drill team competition events on weekends.

    Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a JROTC LET Course

    Course ID: 070631 /070632

    Color Guard Course 3-4 (10-12)

    This is an Advanced Class in U.S. Army Regulation Drill. Students taking this course will receive instruction in the history and purpose of Regulation Drill, and its application in the organization and conduct of Color Guard Drill, Regulation Unarmed, and Armed Drill, and Drill with Sabers. Emphasis will be on learning the finer details of drill to lead ceremonies, exhibition and competition, and to prepare other cadets to become drill team commanders. Students taking this course will participate as members of JROTC Color Guard and Drill Teams which will require before and after school practices and attendance at scheduled drill team competition events on weekends.

    Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a JROTC LET / Course Requires Instructor Permission

    Course ID: 070631 /070632

    Color Guard Course 5-6 (11-12)

    This is an Advanced Class in U.S. Army Regulation Drill. Students taking this course will receive instruction in the history and purpose of Regulation Drill, and its application in the organization and conduct of Color Guard Drill, Regulation Unarmed, and Armed Drill, and Drill with Sabers. Emphasis will be on learning the finer details of drill to lead ceremonies, exhibition and competition, and to prepare other cadets to become drill team commanders. Students taking this course will participate as members of JROTC Color Guard and Drill Teams which will require before and after school practices and attendance at scheduled drill team competition events on weekends.

    Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a JROTC LET / Course Requires Instructor Permission

    Course ID: 070631 /070632