*Note: With special coordination and permission of the Senior Army Instructor.

Arts and Communication

Business Management and Technology

Health Services

Human Services

Industrial and Engineering Technology

Natural Resources/Agriculture

INTRODUCTION TO CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES - This course is designed to have students gain an understanding of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as American citizens. Students will gain an appreciation of the importance and need for leaders in society and encourage them to prepare for a leadership role later in life. During the course, students will receive instruction in leadership and organizational techniques and respect for constituted authority. Students will participate in activities that reinforce the principles of citizenship by assuming responsibilities for community through various programs including First Aid, CPR, Law Related Education, and community services.

Overall desired learning outcomes of the JROTC course are: appreciation of the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship which include integrity, responsibility and respect for constituted authority, development of leadership potential with the abilities to live and work cooperatively with others, ability to think logically and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, appreciation of the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health, knowledge of the effects and dangers of substance abuse, ways to resist pressures to try drugs and how to help others to avoid them, development of mental management abilities including goal setting, visualization and positive self talk, familiarity with the history, purpose and structure of the military services with emphasis on the accomplishments of the United States Army, knowledge of educational and vocational opportunities and the development of basic skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a military or civilian team, and understanding of the importance of high school graduation to a successful future.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT I - Students are introduced to the history, purpose and objectives of the ROTC program. A comprehensive study of personal hygiene, first aid and life saving measures are provided for the student. Students are introduced to map reading, weapons and weapons safety and marksmanship. They also receive an introduction to methods of instruction and leadership development and drill. The class will be divided into squads and platoons for military review and drill activities. Students completing this course should have the ability to:

demonstrate a knowledge of the rights, responsibilities (including respect for constituted authority), privileges and freedoms that underlie good citizenship.

display leadership potential and the ability to live and work cooperatively with others.

demonstrate the ability to think logically and to communicate effectively, with emphasis on effective oral communication.

describe the importance of diet and demonstrate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health and appearance.

demonstrate an understanding of the history, purpose and structure of the Army JROTC.

demonstrate proficiency in basic military skills (such as drill and ceremonies, first aid and map reading) that are necessary for working effectively as a member of a team.

describe the importance of citizenship through American history as it relates to America’s culture and future from the Revolutionary period to present.

demonstrate a knowledge of the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of mental management including goal setting and positive self-talk.

express a desire to graduate from high school.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT II - (Prerequisite: Leadership Development I) The second course is designed to increase the cadet’s leadership ability through study and practical leadership experience as a non-commissioned officer. His ability to communicate through oral presentations will be tested. The cadet’s proficiency in drill as supervisor and drill instructor will be increased. The cadet’s safety standards and marksmanship abilities with the rifle will be improved along with a general understanding of field tactics, battalion organization, staff functions and leadership theory. Students completing this course should have the ability to:

demonstrate a knowledge of the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.

display leadership potential which shows the ability to live and work cooperatively with others.

demonstrate the ability to think logically and to communicate effectively in writing.

describe the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health and appearance.

display a knowledge of the history, purpose and structure of the Total Army, with emphasis on the role and accomplishments of the Army.

demonstrate a knowledge of basic military skills in drill and ceremonies, first aid and map reading that are necessary for working effectively as a member of a team.

describe the importance of American military history during the period from the Korean Conflict to present, as it relates to America’s view toward the future.

display an understanding of technological advancements in the areas of computers, lasers, simulators and robotics.

display an understanding of the effects that substance abuse has on users now and in the future and the importance of mental management.

express a desire to graduate from high school.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT III - (Prerequisite: Leadership Development II) In this senior course, cadets increase their leadership abilities through practical experience as commissioned officers through ten sub-courses; psychology of leadership, leadership and management, leadership and small unit problems, drill applied marksmanship, service opportunities, and applied methods of instruction. Additional optional subjects in the rules of war, military law, drug and alcohol abuse, chaplains corps, human relations, career and officer management and utilization are also presented. Students completing this course should have the ability to: