COURSE SYLLABUS (LET-1)
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 grades 9 through12.
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 in the history, customs, traditions and purpose of Army JROTC. It
contains
the development of basic leadership skills to include leadership principles,
values and
attributes. Students should master the development of core skills, an
appreciation for
diversity, and active learning. 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: Explains the introduction of Junior Reserve Officer
Training Course (JROTC) program, its mission and the Leadership Education and
Training curriculum for the first level of your instruction.
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