SUBJECT: Course Syllabus, 2008-09 School Year 

Course Title: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

Credits/Semester:      Five (5)

Instructors:                 Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Wayne L. Meeusen

                                  Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Patrick J. Roddy

                                  Sergeant Major (Ret) Herbert A. Maison

                                  First Sergeant (Ret) Jerome L. Wilford 

Instructor’s Available Hours:

Class Hours M,T,Th,F:          7:30 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.

Class Hours Wed:               7:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.  

Tutor/Assistance Hours       6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

                                       3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Phone Numbers:      Office (720) 423-5707/5740,     Fax (720) 423-5754

Email:                 

wayne_meeusen@dpsk12.org

patrick_roddy@dpsk12.org

herbert_maison@dpsk12.org

jerome_wilford@dpsk12.org

Course Overview/Description: Junior ROTC (JROTC) 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 duties, rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. Physical fitness, personal and social discipline, and avoidance of substance abuse are stressed through all four years/levels of the program. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school; as it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation

Materials Requirements and course Fees:  All JROTC Cadets will be issued a standard U.S. Military Uniform with a $10 uniform use fee due no later than September 4, 2008.  Parents and guardians should contact one of the JROTC Instructors for financial concerns and difficulties. No student will be denied participation in this program for inability to pay course fees.  

Grading Policy:      

Classroom Assignments (Academics).  40% of grade.

·         Examinations

·         Written Tests/Spot Quiz

·         Verbal Examination

Physical Fitness/Uniform Inspection (Wed). 30% of grade.

·         Proper wear & maintenance of the JROTC/Cadet uniform

·         Application of classroom and general knowledge

·         Practical regulation drills

Class Participation. 30% of grade.

·         Attendance, Punctuality, Reliability

·         Class discussions

·         Demonstration

Guidelines to follow include:

            + Address JROTC Instructor by military title and last name

            + Address fellow students as Cadet/ Ms./ Mr. – Last name

            + Raise hand to be recognized for questions and comments

            + Avoid “shouting down” or “talking over” another individual

            + No personal attacks or taunting

            + All students/Cadets, their parents or guardians, the school Principal and Lieutenant Colonel Meeusen will sign the JRTOC Discipline Policy prior to 4 September 2008.

Learning Outcomes and Standards: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to articulate and demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of American citizenship. Cadets will also be proficient in written and oral communication and have a basic understanding of leadership skills and principles.

Parent Support Expectations:

In accordance with the No Child Left Behind legislation, we, as parents, can support our children’s learning in the following ways:

·Monitoring attendance.

·Making sure that homework is completed.

·Monitoring the type of television our children watch.

·Volunteering to support the programs my child chooses to participate in.  Some examples are noted below:

oFundraising Events

oService Learning Activities

oAdministrative Assistance

oCompetitions (Marksmanship, Drill Meets)

oParades and Ceremonies

oOpen house arrangements

oSpecial Instruction in Life Long Learning Classes (examples-cultural awareness classes, finantial managment classes, technical skills classes, military career days, career days, outdoor educational classes, etc..)

·Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my children’s education.

·Promoting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.

·Staying informed about my child’s education and communicating with the school by promptly reading all notices from the school or the school district either received by my child or by mail and responding, as appropriate.

·Have my child read for at least 30 minutes prior to sleeping.

Results of Parental Support Activities Reference Links:

http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/parent/

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2005/12/15/family_literacy_programs_targeting_hispanics_prove.htm

http://www.crosscultured.com/articles/familysupport.pdf

http://www.crosscultured.com/articles/ways.pdf