COURSE SYLLABUS (LET-2)
Introduction to JROTC, a character of leadership, training, and development program
1 Credit Course
1. Purpose: Powhatan High school JROTC program is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, “To motivate young people to be better citizens.” It prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights and responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens.
2. COURSE ORIENTATION
a. SCOPE: JROTC is a high school elective course for 9th thru12th grades. Students are required to take this class for one year to receive one academic credit. Cadets must be able to demonstrate knowledge, perception, and the ability to articulate information.
b. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes classroom instruction and laboratory
instruction expanding on the communication skills and conflict management and resolution curriculum taught in LET 1. Emphasis is placed on writing skills and oral communication techniques. Financial planning is introduced. Physical fitness, diet, nutrition, healthy lifestyles and awareness of substance abuse and prevention and basic first aid measures are additional content areas. An overview of geography and the globe are incorporated. Also included in the course is a study of the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, responsibilities of U.S. citizens and the federal justice system. The performance standards in this course are based on the performance standards identified in the curriculum for the US Army JROTC. Successful completion of at least three units of credit in the Army JROTC program will qualify the student for advanced placement in a college ROTC program or accelerated promotion in the military service.
c. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The second year course, LET-2 is a continuation of LET-1 for sophomore, junior and senior year cadets. It focuses on the military and its history, purpose, and structure of Army JROTC. It includes advanced instruction on leadership, first aid, oral communication, map reading, health & physical fitness, and the development of basic military skills, such as drill and ceremony and wearing of the uniform. All cadets must complete this course to receive one academic credit.
3. COURSE EVALUATION
a. Grade Composition
(1) UNIFORM INSPECTION------------------25%
(2) HOMEWORK--------------------------------20%
(3) CLASS PARTICIPATION-----------------10%
(4) PHYSICAL FITNESS & DRILL----------10%
(5) NINE WEEKS TEST------------------------10%
(6) WORKBOOK PAPERS---------------------10%
(6) EVENTS ACTIVITIES-----------------------5%
(7) MERIT POINTS-------------------------------5%
(8) QUIZ---------------------------------------------5%
TOTAL COURSE PERCENTAGE = 100%
b. Average Number/Letter Grades
(1) 100 – 93 = A
(2) 92 – 85 = B
(3) 84 – 77 = C
(4) 76 – 69 = D
(5) 68 and below = F
c. Study Guide
(1) Read the assignment before coming to class
(2) Attentive listening is required to articulate understanding of class lesson
(3) Ask questions when you don’t understand the information presented
(4) Active participation with peers is required during class instruction
d. Class attendance
(1) Class attendance is highly encouraged for all cadets
(2) Make-up Work
Students shall be responsible for making up work missed while absent. Students should request their assignments on the day of their return to school. They will be given at least the same number of days to make up work as the number of days missed during the period of absence.
(3) Office Hours: M-F, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, Room 2037, 2040 Telephone: (804) 598- 5710 ext 334
e. Testing
(1) After each lesson students are required to answer review questions and vocabulary words
(2) Test will follow each class lesson
(3) Final and semester test will be announce at least two weeks in advance
(4) All tests cadets are able to use their cadet notebooks unless the instructor decides to make a change