GLOBE HIGH SCHOOL
Army JROTC
Leadership, Education and Training (LET)
Course Syllabus and Policies
Instructor: MAJ (R) Sal Fiorella E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: Work: (928) 402-6125
Description: This course will focus on enhancing life skills to maximize each individual’s potential to be successful and graduate high school and prepare for college, technical school or ready to enter the workforce. Over the course of the year, you will develop a personal goal action plan, develop a plan for personal growth, examine and identify your learning style, understand behavior patterns, understand the importance of communication styles and understand and develop leadership styles and behaviors. Additional topics include ethical behavior, setting and knowing your values, learning theory and techniques to improve communication and planning skills. You will also explore social responsibility, conflict resolution, and service learning opportunities. Additionally, we will have guess speakers from our community to speak about potential careers you may have an interest in. These include Globe Fire Department Chief, Sheriff’s Department, FEMA, and Military Recruiters from the US Army and Marine Corps.
Core Employable Skills and Abilities: The JROTC core abilities describe the broad, life-long skills that every cadet needs for success in all career and life roles. They are drawn from the overall goals and values that drive the JROTC program. Core abilities are not learned in one lesson or Leadership Education Training course, but rather they are linked to lesson competencies in order to integrate or thread them throughout the JROTC curriculum. In each lesson, the core abilities will be introduced, taught, reinforced and assessed. Every student should know all of the core abilities as they are essential, value-added skills that every employer seeks. These core abilities are:
a .Take responsibility for your actions and choices; stop making excuses
b. Apply critical thinking techniques
c. Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques
d .Build your capacity for life-long learning
e .Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country and the world
f. Treat self and others with respect
Career Opportunities: Entrance into college, technical school or the workforce. Gila county Sherriff’s Department offers an Explorer program for Cadets interested in Law Enforcement. Three years of JROTC entitles a Cadet entering a Military Service a higher rank and pay.
Text Books: Leadership Education and Training for LET 1, LET 2, LET 3, LET 4 (Provided)
Method of Instruction: Lecture, guest speaker, group interaction, books, videos
Program of Instruction/Unit Topics
ALL CADETS
Cadet Creed
Army Values
Service Learning Project
Drill and Ceremony; Parade
Goals and Goal Setting-Success Profiler
Personal Growth Plan and Becoming an Active Learner
Self-Awareness and Appreciating Diversity Through Winning Colors
Orientation to Service Learning, Plan and Train for Exploratory Project, Project Reflection and Integration
Time Management
Cadet Challenge (Physical Fitness Test)
Role Play Etiquette/Military Ball Practical Exercises
Causes of Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Sexual Harassment/Assault
Career Exploration Strategy & College Preparation
LET 1 (First year Cadets)
Brain Structure and Function, Learning Styles, & Multiple Intelligences
Leadership Defined & Leadership Reshuffled
Leadership from the Inside Out & Principles and Leadership
The Making of a Better Citizen and The Past and Purpose of Army JROTC
Moving Up in JROTC and The Signs of Success
Your Personal Appearance and the Uniform
The Flag, The Song, & Military Customs
Thinking Maps; Reading for Meaning & Study Habits that Work for You
The Communication Process & Becoming a Better Listener
LET 2 & 3 (Second and Third year Cadets)
Leadership From the Inside Out
Styles of Leadership
Principles of Leadership
Effects of Drugs, Alcohol, and Substances, Critical Decisions about Substances
Basic Command and Staff Principles
Taking Charge, Knowing your Responsibilities
Leadership Choices, Decisions and Consequences &Ethical Choices, Decisions, and Consequences
LET 4 (Forth year Cadets)
Power Bases and Influence
Styles of Leadership
Management Skills - Communication
Motivation
Preparing to Teach - Using and Developing Lesson Plans
Delivering Instruction – Using Variety in Your Lesson Plans
Memorandum of Instruction
World Events
Staff Operations
Grading will be based on a competency-based education system and mastery of competencies required by Arizona Department of Education Standards. GHS will provide a culture of “YET” with a growth mindset. By creating a "growth mindset" in the classroom will help students learn "grit". A growth mindset culture creates teachers working to ensure that all students get what they need to be successful even if students not there “yet” (Mastery of Content).
Grading System Scale
A 90 - 100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 - 79% - Students achieving 70% proficiency towards
mastery to receive a grade of C.
NY (Not Yet) - 69% and Below (failing) – Students are given a grade of NOT YET instead of a letter or number grade if work is not demonstrating 70% or higher proficiency towards mastery of content. Students are encouraged to work with teachers on an individual plan of action (Academic Recovery Plan).
Student Conduct and Grades: Each student will be assessed on their aspiring leadership skills which include displaying the emotional maturity to master one-self (self-discipline). Accordingly, 10% of the semester grade includes an evaluation of classroom conduct and adherence to rules and procedures the standard for which is published and posted in cadet portfolios and in the classroom. Merits/demerits, which affect cadet promotion and eligibility for many activities are also recorded in accordance with the published standard.
Student Leadership: As cadets progress through the program they are expected to take on leadership positions within the corps of cadets. They are expected to fulfill their responsibilities and this will impact their time before and after school. The leadership positions give the cadets real-world opportunities to apply and hone leadership, organizational, and communication skills desired by colleges and employers.
SCHEDULE: The normal weekly schedule for AJROTC is:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Classroom Activities
Classroom Activities
Cadet Uniform Inspection / Drill
Physical Training
Student Materials/Supplies:
Cadet Notebook: Every Cadet will be required to keep a notebook (provided) inside their Portfolio. This notebook should contain notes taken in class, the weekly rubric, activity sheets, and any other assignments pertaining to the class. The notebook will be graded at the end of each semester.
Cadet Portfolio: 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. Cadets will receive a grade on their portfolio and notebook at the end of each semester.
Standards:
Academic: The JROTC curriculum is based upon a systematic progression of learning. The scope, focus and content of instruction are both sequential and independent. The leadership unit of instruction allows for one of many training opportunities for cadets to exercise a student chain of command. Fourth year cadets act on guidance from the Senior Army Instructor or Army Instructor to plan, prepare, and execute training and prepare for assigned tasks and conduct training for younger cadets. Third year cadets learn instructional techniques, and more advanced styles of leadership. First and second year cadets receive education and training. Training is designed to enhance skills, knowledge, and abilities, of cadets and reinforce instruction in leadership theory.
Wearing of Uniform & Grooming Standards: Cadets will wear an Army issued uniform for Leadership Lab, ALL DAY every Wednesday unless stated otherwise by an Army Instructor. This is a graded event that cannot be made up. 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. Uniforms must be cleaned and pressed when worn. Lost or damaged uniforms must be compensated for like any other school property.
Males: The face will be clean-shaven, except for permitted mustaches. Males are not authorized to wear braids, cornrows, or dreadlocks while in uniform. Hair must be neatly groomed and not extend over the collar of the shirt. Males CANNOT wear ANY jewelry, except a watch, while in uniform.
Females: Hairstyles will not interfere with proper wearing of the military headgear. Females may wear braids or cornrows as long as the braided style is conservative and the braids and cornrows lie snugly over the head. Females may wear one pair of disc-shaped earrings no more than ¼ inches in diameter. Earrings will be worn on the lower portion of the earlobe.
Attendance: Class attendance contributes significantly to academic success. Students who attend classes regularly tend to earn higher grades and have higher passing rates in courses. If you are absent for any reason, you are responsible for all missed work and for contacting the instructor promptly.
Consequences:
Tardiness and Minor Discipline Infractions: Students are expected to be in class and quiet. Students will behave in such a way to facilitate their own learning as well as that of others during the entire class period. No exceptions! Penalties may include but are not limited to verbal warning, private detention, parental notification, and a report of student conduct to the administration.
Disenrollment from JROTC: Students may be disenrolled from JROTC if they:
a.Withdraw from school
b.Demonstrate ineptitude for leadership training indicated by a general lack of adaptability
c.Fail to keep an acceptable standard of academic achievement, conduct, appearance, or attendance
d.Exhibits undesirable character traits such as lying, cheating or stealing, unauthorized possession of illegal drugs or substances, or exhibits an indifference to and lack of interest in citizenship and leadership training.
Ethics and Academic Honesty: Students are expected to do their own work unless advised that collaboration is acceptable. This means that you may use facts from other sources if you re-write them in your own words. Anytime you quote directly for another source or paraphrase substantially, you must cite the source you used. When you take a test, you are expected to keep your eyes on your own paper and protect your test paper from being copied by a classmate. Cadets do not cheat nor tolerate those that do.
Recovery: Make-up Work/Late Assignments: It is the student’s responsibility to get missed assignments and to complete them. Assignments must be completed and turned in within five school days after the absence. If the cadet is present on the day of uniform inspection, but doesn’t wear the uniform for the entire day, they will receive a grade of zero. Uniform inspection cannot be made up. Special exceptions may be made and time may be extended by the instructor. Per school policy all unexcused absences result in penalties that effect grading. Missed tests and retests may be made-up with-in five school days of returning to class or receiving a returned test with a failing grade. Tests can be made-up before or after school; coordinate time with instructor.
Help Sessions: Students may request help sessions before and after school. Students are responsible for coordinating times with the instructor.
Program Expectations/Classroom Rules: In addition to the student responsibilities outlined by the school, the following rules and procedures will be followed in the classroom:
Promotion Policy: Promotions will be based on the recommendations of the SAI, AI, Cadet Chain of Command and other teachers. Criteria for promotions include classroom behavior, leadership potential, academic achievement, and school/program activity participation. The promotion policy will be briefed to Cadets.
JROTC Activity Fee: $10
Co-Curricular Activities: All cadets are encouraged to participate in a co-curricular activity. Activities include: Exhibition Drill, Color Guard, Pellet Riffle, Physical Training team, Unarmed Drill, Flag Detail, and Community Service Events.
Fundraising: All cadets are expected to participate in fundraising and school and community support events.
Communications: E-mail is the preferred method. The provided phone numbers are another means. A reply will be made immediately but always within 24 hours. Conferences are available by arrangement.
Army JROTC
Leadership, Education and Training (LET)
Course Syllabus and Policies
Instructor: MAJ (R) Sal Fiorella E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: Work: (928) 402-6125
Description: This course will focus on enhancing life skills to maximize each individual’s potential to be successful and graduate high school and prepare for college, technical school or ready to enter the workforce. Over the course of the year, you will develop a personal goal action plan, develop a plan for personal growth, examine and identify your learning style, understand behavior patterns, understand the importance of communication styles and understand and develop leadership styles and behaviors. Additional topics include ethical behavior, setting and knowing your values, learning theory and techniques to improve communication and planning skills. You will also explore social responsibility, conflict resolution, and service learning opportunities. Additionally, we will have guess speakers from our community to speak about potential careers you may have an interest in. These include Globe Fire Department Chief, Sheriff’s Department, FEMA, and Military Recruiters from the US Army and Marine Corps.
Core Employable Skills and Abilities: The JROTC core abilities describe the broad, life-long skills that every cadet needs for success in all career and life roles. They are drawn from the overall goals and values that drive the JROTC program. Core abilities are not learned in one lesson or Leadership Education Training course, but rather they are linked to lesson competencies in order to integrate or thread them throughout the JROTC curriculum. In each lesson, the core abilities will be introduced, taught, reinforced and assessed. Every student should know all of the core abilities as they are essential, value-added skills that every employer seeks. These core abilities are:
a .Take responsibility for your actions and choices; stop making excuses
b. Apply critical thinking techniques
c. Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques
d .Build your capacity for life-long learning
e .Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country and the world
f. Treat self and others with respect
Career Opportunities: Entrance into college, technical school or the workforce. Gila county Sherriff’s Department offers an Explorer program for Cadets interested in Law Enforcement. Three years of JROTC entitles a Cadet entering a Military Service a higher rank and pay.
Text Books: Leadership Education and Training for LET 1, LET 2, LET 3, LET 4 (Provided)
Method of Instruction: Lecture, guest speaker, group interaction, books, videos
Program of Instruction/Unit Topics
ALL CADETS
Cadet Creed
Army Values
Service Learning Project
Drill and Ceremony; Parade
Goals and Goal Setting-Success Profiler
Personal Growth Plan and Becoming an Active Learner
Self-Awareness and Appreciating Diversity Through Winning Colors
Orientation to Service Learning, Plan and Train for Exploratory Project, Project Reflection and Integration
Time Management
Cadet Challenge (Physical Fitness Test)
Role Play Etiquette/Military Ball Practical Exercises
Causes of Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Sexual Harassment/Assault
Career Exploration Strategy & College Preparation
LET 1 (First year Cadets)
Brain Structure and Function, Learning Styles, & Multiple Intelligences
Leadership Defined & Leadership Reshuffled
Leadership from the Inside Out & Principles and Leadership
The Making of a Better Citizen and The Past and Purpose of Army JROTC
Moving Up in JROTC and The Signs of Success
Your Personal Appearance and the Uniform
The Flag, The Song, & Military Customs
Thinking Maps; Reading for Meaning & Study Habits that Work for You
The Communication Process & Becoming a Better Listener
LET 2 & 3 (Second and Third year Cadets)
Leadership From the Inside Out
Styles of Leadership
Principles of Leadership
Effects of Drugs, Alcohol, and Substances, Critical Decisions about Substances
Basic Command and Staff Principles
Taking Charge, Knowing your Responsibilities
Leadership Choices, Decisions and Consequences &Ethical Choices, Decisions, and Consequences
LET 4 (Forth year Cadets)
Power Bases and Influence
Styles of Leadership
Management Skills - Communication
Motivation
Preparing to Teach - Using and Developing Lesson Plans
Delivering Instruction – Using Variety in Your Lesson Plans
Memorandum of Instruction
World Events
Staff Operations
Grading will be based on a competency-based education system and mastery of competencies required by Arizona Department of Education Standards. GHS will provide a culture of “YET” with a growth mindset. By creating a "growth mindset" in the classroom will help students learn "grit". A growth mindset culture creates teachers working to ensure that all students get what they need to be successful even if students not there “yet” (Mastery of Content).
Grading System Scale
A 90 - 100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 - 79% - Students achieving 70% proficiency towards
mastery to receive a grade of C.
NY (Not Yet) - 69% and Below (failing) – Students are given a grade of NOT YET instead of a letter or number grade if work is not demonstrating 70% or higher proficiency towards mastery of content. Students are encouraged to work with teachers on an individual plan of action (Academic Recovery Plan).
Student Conduct and Grades: Each student will be assessed on their aspiring leadership skills which include displaying the emotional maturity to master one-self (self-discipline). Accordingly, 10% of the semester grade includes an evaluation of classroom conduct and adherence to rules and procedures the standard for which is published and posted in cadet portfolios and in the classroom. Merits/demerits, which affect cadet promotion and eligibility for many activities are also recorded in accordance with the published standard.
Student Leadership: As cadets progress through the program they are expected to take on leadership positions within the corps of cadets. They are expected to fulfill their responsibilities and this will impact their time before and after school. The leadership positions give the cadets real-world opportunities to apply and hone leadership, organizational, and communication skills desired by colleges and employers.
SCHEDULE: The normal weekly schedule for AJROTC is:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Classroom Activities
Classroom Activities
Cadet Uniform Inspection / Drill
Physical Training
Student Materials/Supplies:
Cadet Notebook: Every Cadet will be required to keep a notebook (provided) inside their Portfolio. This notebook should contain notes taken in class, the weekly rubric, activity sheets, and any other assignments pertaining to the class. The notebook will be graded at the end of each semester.
Cadet Portfolio: 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. Cadets will receive a grade on their portfolio and notebook at the end of each semester.
Standards:
Academic: The JROTC curriculum is based upon a systematic progression of learning. The scope, focus and content of instruction are both sequential and independent. The leadership unit of instruction allows for one of many training opportunities for cadets to exercise a student chain of command. Fourth year cadets act on guidance from the Senior Army Instructor or Army Instructor to plan, prepare, and execute training and prepare for assigned tasks and conduct training for younger cadets. Third year cadets learn instructional techniques, and more advanced styles of leadership. First and second year cadets receive education and training. Training is designed to enhance skills, knowledge, and abilities, of cadets and reinforce instruction in leadership theory.
Wearing of Uniform & Grooming Standards: Cadets will wear an Army issued uniform for Leadership Lab, ALL DAY every Wednesday unless stated otherwise by an Army Instructor. This is a graded event that cannot be made up. 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. Uniforms must be cleaned and pressed when worn. Lost or damaged uniforms must be compensated for like any other school property.
Males: The face will be clean-shaven, except for permitted mustaches. Males are not authorized to wear braids, cornrows, or dreadlocks while in uniform. Hair must be neatly groomed and not extend over the collar of the shirt. Males CANNOT wear ANY jewelry, except a watch, while in uniform.
Females: Hairstyles will not interfere with proper wearing of the military headgear. Females may wear braids or cornrows as long as the braided style is conservative and the braids and cornrows lie snugly over the head. Females may wear one pair of disc-shaped earrings no more than ¼ inches in diameter. Earrings will be worn on the lower portion of the earlobe.
Attendance: Class attendance contributes significantly to academic success. Students who attend classes regularly tend to earn higher grades and have higher passing rates in courses. If you are absent for any reason, you are responsible for all missed work and for contacting the instructor promptly.
Consequences:
Tardiness and Minor Discipline Infractions: Students are expected to be in class and quiet. Students will behave in such a way to facilitate their own learning as well as that of others during the entire class period. No exceptions! Penalties may include but are not limited to verbal warning, private detention, parental notification, and a report of student conduct to the administration.
Disenrollment from JROTC: Students may be disenrolled from JROTC if they:
a.Withdraw from school
b.Demonstrate ineptitude for leadership training indicated by a general lack of adaptability
c.Fail to keep an acceptable standard of academic achievement, conduct, appearance, or attendance
d.Exhibits undesirable character traits such as lying, cheating or stealing, unauthorized possession of illegal drugs or substances, or exhibits an indifference to and lack of interest in citizenship and leadership training.
Ethics and Academic Honesty: Students are expected to do their own work unless advised that collaboration is acceptable. This means that you may use facts from other sources if you re-write them in your own words. Anytime you quote directly for another source or paraphrase substantially, you must cite the source you used. When you take a test, you are expected to keep your eyes on your own paper and protect your test paper from being copied by a classmate. Cadets do not cheat nor tolerate those that do.
Recovery: Make-up Work/Late Assignments: It is the student’s responsibility to get missed assignments and to complete them. Assignments must be completed and turned in within five school days after the absence. If the cadet is present on the day of uniform inspection, but doesn’t wear the uniform for the entire day, they will receive a grade of zero. Uniform inspection cannot be made up. Special exceptions may be made and time may be extended by the instructor. Per school policy all unexcused absences result in penalties that effect grading. Missed tests and retests may be made-up with-in five school days of returning to class or receiving a returned test with a failing grade. Tests can be made-up before or after school; coordinate time with instructor.
Help Sessions: Students may request help sessions before and after school. Students are responsible for coordinating times with the instructor.
Program Expectations/Classroom Rules: In addition to the student responsibilities outlined by the school, the following rules and procedures will be followed in the classroom:
- Come to class on time, focused, prepared and ready to learn and participate.
- Be in your assigned platoon in formation in the formation room prior to the bell ringing
- While in formation, there is no talking or moving about while attendance is taken
- During class, leadership is responsible for maintaining order and discipline
- Bring something to write with. Bring paper. Bring your own tissue and hand sanitizer.
- Come prepared to learn and help each other to learn. Always apply effort and stay on task. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork.
- Listen to others’ ideas. Cooperate with others and treat everyone and their property with respect. Raise your hand before you speak. No talking when someone else is talking.
- All personal electronic devices (cell phones, MP3s, IPODs etc) to include ear buds will be turned off and stowed out of sight prior to the student entering the classroom and remain stowed until the student exits the classroom. In addition to the penalties already described, the device may be confiscated in accordance with school policy.
- In accordance with school policy, hats (of any type), book, gym and carry all bags are stowed under your desk. In addition to the penalties already described, the item may be confiscated in accordance with school policy.
- Cadets must wait for the bell to ring before rotating to the next class
- Refer to MAJ Fiorella as “Major” or “sir” and Refer to 1SG Dakos as
Promotion Policy: Promotions will be based on the recommendations of the SAI, AI, Cadet Chain of Command and other teachers. Criteria for promotions include classroom behavior, leadership potential, academic achievement, and school/program activity participation. The promotion policy will be briefed to Cadets.
JROTC Activity Fee: $10
Co-Curricular Activities: All cadets are encouraged to participate in a co-curricular activity. Activities include: Exhibition Drill, Color Guard, Pellet Riffle, Physical Training team, Unarmed Drill, Flag Detail, and Community Service Events.
Fundraising: All cadets are expected to participate in fundraising and school and community support events.
Communications: E-mail is the preferred method. The provided phone numbers are another means. A reply will be made immediately but always within 24 hours. Conferences are available by arrangement.