12. PROMOTIONS



Veterans Memorial High SchoolJunior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership, Education, and Training Course Syllabus for School Year 2019/20Instructors’ Names: LTC (R) John Baker Email: jBaker@SGM (R) Derrick Allard Email: dallard@Office Location: C 203/4Office Phone: (210) 619-0222 ext. 18162/18163Conference Hours: 5th Period1. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) course is designed to improve the leadership and citizenship skills, while instilling self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline in each Cadet. JROTC provides Cadets tools and life skills they will use not only in high school, but more importantly for their “Life after VMHS”. The Cadets have the opportunity to compete on academic, leadership, drill, and physical fitness teams that regularly compete at the regional level. Enrollment and participation in the JROTC Program does NOT obligate the Cadet to serve in any of the Armed Forces at any time. 2. STUDENT/CADET PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the Cadet should be able to:A. Work effectively as a team member.B. Confidently lead a group or team.C. Understand the value of volunteering and selfless service.D. Communicate more effectively.E. Understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.3. STUDENT/CADET EXPECTATIONS: Every cadet is expected to actively participate in the classroom and although not a requirement, is strongly encouraged to participate as a member of one or more JROTC teams. (See paragraph 10 below). Additionally, Cadets are expected to: Respect each other and the values of the JROTC program.Think critically---challenge ideas and not people.When working with team mates, talk out several solutions before choosing one.Live by the “Golden Rule”Ask for and get help.Maintain passing grades in all subjects; team members must maintain eligibility throughout the year.Abide by all Judson ISD rules governing student behavior and dress code as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook.4. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM: The complete JROTC course is a four year experience, consisting of seven units and a core service learning section. Each unit offers every student/cadet in each of the four Leadership Education and Training (LET) levels new opportunities, challenges, and requires a higher level of critical reasoning and learning that corresponds to their LET level and leadership positions. The curriculum provides students/cadets instruction in the following areas:A. Unit 1: Citizenship in Action: This unit engages the students/cadets in the practice of citizenship skills and customs along with American traditions. Any Cadet suspended behavior the SAI feels does not represent the JROTC program will be removed from the program. B. Unit 2: Leadership Theory and Application: This unit teaches the students/cadets about leadership. The students/cadets will have the opportunity to take the leadership theories and principles learned in the classroom to the drill pad, service projects, teambuilding activities, and if part of a winning JROTC Leadership Bowl (JLAB) Team, to the annual national championships in Washington D. C.C. Unit 3: Foundations for Success: This unit focuses on the life skills necessary for the student/cadet to become a better citizen. The student/cadet will complete a self-examination (introspection) to learn more about whom they are and how others perceive them. They will learn conflict resolution techniques, improved study skills, and improved communication skills.D. Unit 4: Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid: This unit provides the student/cadet training necessary for a healthy lifestyle that includes physical exercise and conditioning as well as what is involved in maintaining a proper diet—all elements required for successfully completing the required “Cadet Challenge” event (a physical fitness test) in March 2017. Any Cadet suspended for alcohol, drugs or any other reason the SAI feels does not represent the JROTC program will be removed from the program.E. Unit 5: Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness: The student/cadet will learn basic map skills. He/she will receive a portion of this unit that is necessary to compete in the sport of orienteering and land navigation. They will learn basic orienteering skills to include how to read a map and properly use a compass.F. Mandatory Service Learning Project: All student/cadets are required to participate in an annual service learning project. Service learning is an opportunity for the student/cadet to make a difference in their community through volunteering; thereby, meeting a need not being met. Service Learning is an active and experiential learning strategy where students put together all their citizenship and leadership skills to plan, organize, coordinate, and learn about a need in the community that interests them.5. EVALUATION AND REQUIREMENTS: The grading system in JROTC is based upon five categories; each category represents 20 percent of the final grade:Leadership and Participation: Each week Cadets will receive a grade in this area as described below.1. Physical Education (PE): JROTC counts as 1 Physical Education credit towards graduation. Fridays are Physical Education days in JROTC. Cadets are expected to dress appropriately for PE activities and should adapt throughout the year based on seasonal weather changes. Failure to wear appropriate PE attire (athletic shoes, shorts, etc.) and not participate in the Physical Education activities will result in a zero for the week. 2. The Leadership and Participation: This grade will be based on the Cadet's conduct, drill and ceremony evaluations, and overall participation in the Corps, to include attending required events. Participation grades are given for required events and on a weekly basis for the Cadet’s participation in all daily classroom activities. (See paragraph 7 & 8). In Ranks and Uniform Inspection: The weekly In Ranks and Uniform Inspection grade is based on a properly groomed Cadet wearing the designated uniform the entire school day, and properly responding to a minimum of three questions from the week’s classroom instruction and/or basic Cadet Knowledge while standing in company ranks. Each item of the uniform, the Cadets personal appearance, and proper responses to questions has a point value. The uniform make-up day when present for class, but not wearing the uniform, is always the next school day where the Cadet may receive a maximum grade of 75. If a Cadet is absent on a uniform day, he/she will wear the uniform on the first available school day after the inspection and will receive credit. Any Cadet that does not wear the uniform three times during any nine week period or any other reason the SAI feels does not represent the JROTC program will be removed from the program. The Instructors reserves the right to deny the make-up of a uniform day to any Cadet, depending on the excuse.Homework and Class Work: The Homework and Class Work grade will be the result of the assignments and their scores.Quizzes and Exams: The Quizzes and Exams grade will be the result of scores obtained during quizzes and examinations.Final Exam: The Final Exam grade will be the result of the score obtained during the semester final examination.6. VOLUNTEER SERVICE: One of the ways cadets practice their citizenship skills is through volunteer service. Cadets have many opportunities throughout the school year to give back to our school and the community through volunteer service. A cadet that performs 10 or more hours of verified volunteer service will earn the volunteer service ribbon.7. UNIFORMS: Cadets are required to wear their designated cadet uniform twice a week, usually on Wednesdays and Fridays for their weekly uniform in ranks inspection and team building grades. The designated uniform may be the issued Army cadet Class A, or B uniform or their “Class C” JROTC Corps T-Shirt plus gym clothes. Cadets are issued, at no cost, the Cadet “Class A or B” uniform to include dress shoes. Also, the Drill Team members may be issued a special “Exhibition” uniform. Cadets are required to maintain, care for, and properly clean the uniform. NOTES: the Army dress jacket and windbreaker require dry cleaning and should never be washed as regular clothes. Cadets are issued a professionally cleaned and serviceable Blue Army Service uniform and are required to return in same condition (less fair wear and tear) at the end of the school year or disenrollment from the program. Uniforms are to be professionally dry cleaned (jacket, pants, shirt, and windbreaker) and returned with the dry cleaning slip attached to the garment bag. Failure to dry clean or return uniforms will result in the student’s account being frozen until the uniform is returned or payment up to $400 is received. Cadets are expected to wear closed toe shoes for Drill and Ceremony training on Thursdays. Flip-flops, sandals, slides, Crocs or similar style shoes are not allowed. Additionally, Cadets are to wear appropriate Physical Fitness attire on Fridays each week and the entire week of Cadet Challenge in Sept, Dec and Mar.See Cadet Command Regulation (CCR) 145-2, Chapter 11-4 through 11-19 and the Army JROTC Cadet Reference, page 7 (issued to all Cadets) for more information about the wear of the JROTC uniform by Cadets and uniform and personal appearance requirements.8. REQUIRED EVENTS: Cadets, wearing the designated uniform, must participate in seven required events. Cadets that are unable to participate may be given the option to submit a two page typed paper related to the required event for their participation grade. The Cadet must see an Instructor for the paper’s subject. The paper may be turned in early but is due no later than the day of the required event. The Instructors reserve the right to deny the make-up for missing a required event to any Cadet depending on the excuse. The seven required events are as follows:VMHS Veteran’s Day ceremony / District school on-sites tributesVeteran’s Day Parade, 8 Nov 20Cadet Physical Challenge, during class periods in Sept, Dec and Mar (three days long).Service Learning Project, March 20VMHS Pass in Review, 28 Mar 20Military Ball, 4 Apr 20Organizational Day (During School)9. AWARDS AND LETTERING POLICY: The Cadet must participate on a team to earn a JROTC letter. Awarded points are on a rolling basis and will not “expire” at the end of the school year. Once a cadet reaches the minimum point level, they are eligible for a varsity letter and their point total is reset to zero. A cadet will earn no more than four varsity letters within a four year span. The criteria are as follows:Drill Team/Color Guard - To earn a letter, a Cadet must earn a minimum of 30 points. Point SystemEvent ExamplesPoints AwardedParticipate at School Drill Exhibition or Color Guard1Participate at Community Drill Exhibition or Color Guard2Compete at Local Drill Competitions3Compete at the 5th Brigade Army JROTC Drill Team Championships5Compete at the Army National Drill Championships10Compete at the National Army JROTC Drill Team Championships10Drill Team Leader (Cdr, XO, Squad LDR or Supply SGT)3B. Raider/Orienteering Team - To earn a letter, a Cadet must earn a minimum of 18 points and compete in at least two competitions or meets. Point SystemEvent ExamplesPoints AwardedVarsity Games1PT, Orienteering & Land Navigation Meets2Raider Challenge Competitions310. JROTC TEAMS/SPORTS: JROTC offers Cadets multiple opportunities to join a team for which participation is completely optional. Cadet leaders earn the opportunity to have a roll in leading and directing the following JROTC teams under the supervision of the two Army Instructors which are open to all cadets. We have shower and locker room facilities in the high school. (practice times are in parenthesis):Academic Team (JLAB): The team consists of four (4) primary and two (2) alternates. In three levels of competition, the team answers questions from the JROTC curriculum, SAT/ACT type questions, and current events. The team can earn an opportunity to compete at the national level. (Practices begin Mid-Oct)Color Guard/Honor Guard: Open to all cadets and can be all male, female or mixed teams. The team competes throughout the school year at drill and skills meets and presents the Nation’s Colors at school and community events. (Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays. 4:30 to 5:30 PM).Drill Team - The Armed Drill Team (with dummy drill rifle) and Unarmed (without dummy drill rifle). Both teams are NOT gender specific—they can be co-ed. (Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays. 4:30 to 5:30 PM).Leadership Team (JLAB): The team consists of four (4) primary and two (2) alternates. There are two qualifying rounds answering questions from the JROTC curriculum, the George C. Marshall and General Douglas MacArthur Principles of Leadership, Citizenship in American History and Government, and current events.(Oct) Orienteering Team: Cadets will apply their land navigation and orienteering skills learned in class to compete at least twice in the school year. Open to all cadets. All members are highly encouraged to attend voluntary physical fitness training. (TBD)Physical Fitness Team: Cadets compete throughout the school year at drill and skills meets. Cadets may take advantage of the voluntary physical fitness training. (Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays. 4:30 to 5:30 PM).Raiders Team: There are two levels of competition (Masters and Explorers) for both males and females. All members must attend physical fitness training and other special designed practice training sessions. (Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays. 4:30 to 5:30 PM). All Raider team members will be required to complete an annual sports physical. If one was completed after March 2019 it will be acceptable. 11. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: The placement of each Cadet in a specific leadership position is decided by LTC (R) Baker and SGM (R) Allard. The specific position will be based on leadership potential, performance, number of years in JROTC, attitude, behavior, eligibility, the cadet’s desire as expressed in a leadership essay, and daily observation by both SGM(R) Allard and LTC (R) Baker. 12. PROMOTIONS: All Cadets are highly encouraged to seek the mantle of leadership and the appropriate rank that corresponds to their position within JROTC (see LET I textbook pages 11 to 27). Promotions define a Cadet’s position within the program and are indicators of performance and leadership potential. Cadet promotions in JROTC are not given based on longevity, but are earned and as such all Cadets must work to obtain them. Each Cadet desiring to be promoted must maintain a high standard of dress, grooming, conduct, leadership, performance, and scholarship. NOTE: Cadets will begin the new school year with the rank they earned at the end of the previous school year. A. Criteria for Promotion to E-2 - E-4: Promotion boards will be conducted once per semester – November and March (specific dates TBD). All Cadets must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for promotion:(1) Academically passing all classes with at least a 75 (may be waiverable for Pre-AP and AP classes) Also, any freshman who earns the “A” Honor Roll during the first quarter will be automatically promoted to Corporal E4 if all other requirements are met. (2) No reports of misconduct in other classes.(3) Class Leader or Platoon Leadership recommendation.(3) Instructor approval.(4) Pass the cadet led promotion board. (5) Appear in their Class “A” or “B” uniform prepared for inspection.B. Criteria for Up Coming Year Leadership and Staff Promotions: Leadership and Staff board will be conducted once a year – April (specific dates TBD). All Cadets must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for promotion:(1) Academically passing all classes with at least a 75 (may be waiverable for Pre-AP and AP classes) (2) No reports of misconduct in other classes.(3) Must be in the rank of E-4 or higher(3) Instructor approval.(4) Pass the instructor led promotion board. (5). Appear in their Class “A” or “B” uniform prepared for inspection.13. JROTC CADET ACTIVITY FEES: A non-refundable student activity fee of $50 is a prerequisite for participation in the JROTC program.? Cadets will receive a T-shirt for participation in the program.? The fee covers the cost for alterations, end of year dry cleaning, meals for field trips, lost or damaged miscellaneous items other than uniform pieces and cords (e.g. jacket, pants, shirt, windbreaker, shoes, lost or damaged beyond repair equipment), and part of the end of year organization day.Additionally, there is a non-refundable student activity fee for JROTC after school teams – fee will be $50 for color guard/drill teams and $50 for Raider/Orienteering/Physical Fitness team (this covers entrance fees, drinks and snacks for competition days). If these fees are not paid by the end of the first nine weeks, the Cadet may be removed from the JROTC program.14. STUDENT/CADET ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I have read and understand my obligations and responsibilities found in the JROTC course syllabus. I further understand that my conduct and performance will be two factors used by the AI/SAI to determine future leadership positions in JROTC and the appropriate JROTC and other school awards._______________________________________________________________ Print Name Cadet Signature Date15. PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The VMHS JROTC program offers multiple opportunities for students/cadets to achieve and excel in academic and integrated curricular activities both as an individual and collectively as a team member. The pursuit of excellence requires the dedication of students, parents, instructors, and administrators. I ask your help and support in this endeavor and if you have any questions concerning our program, please do not hesitate to call or come by the JROTC area.Please list any medical conditions and medications that your child has and instructor’s should be aware of, for instance: MEDICAL CONDITION MEDICATION Ex: Asthma Inhaler1.2.3.It is the parent and Cadet’s responsibility to ensure they are properly hydrated and have eaten prior to physical events.I have read the course syllabus and agree to assist my son/daughter in meeting their obligations and responsibilities._______________________________________________________ Print NameParent SignatureDate15. CONTACT INFORMATION: Point of contact for this action is SGM(R) Derrick Allard at (210) 619-0222 or dallard@ or LTC(R) John Baker at (210) 619-0222 or jBaker@. ................
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