SFC HARDEN SYLLABUS

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Instructor Profile: SFC Tommie L. Harden

SUBJECT: Course Syllabus, 2010-11 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

First Sergeant (Ret) Jerome L. Wilford

Sergeant First Class (Ret) Tommie L. Harden

Instructor’s Available Hours:

Class Hours M-F 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Email: tommie_harden@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. First year cadets are required to pay a $10 administrative fee due not later than 3 September, 2010. 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

1. Essays - 10%

2. Assignments - 10%

3. Exams/Test/Quiz - 10%

4. Practical Exercise - 10%

Physical Fitness/Uniform Inspection. 30% of grade.

1. Proper wear & maintenance of the JROTC Cadet uniform/Drill and Ceremonies-20%

2. Cadet Challenge-10%

Class Participation. 30% of grade.

1. Attendance (5%)

2. Punctuality (5%)

3. Cooperation (5%)

4. Class discussions/demonstrations (15%)

Extra Credit.

·College in Colorado registration College in Colorado Curriculum_OutlineDPS07-08[1].pdf - 10 points

·Fast College/Fast Jobs registration- 30 points

·CollegeInvest Early Achievers Scholarship registration - 10 points

·College Opportunity Fund registration - 10 points

·Any Scholarship application - 10 points

·Instructor assigned/approved Essays - 10 points

Grades:

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = Below 59%

Homework Policy: The normal homework assignment is the care and maintenance of the JROTC/Cadet Uniform. Occasionally, written and research assignments are required of ALL JROTC students.

Assessment Policy: Credits/grades are granted on a 100% scale, based on the total number of questions on a given test or quiz. Performance based examinations are graded on the Cadet’s level of experience, ability, and willingness to accept constructive criticism and guidance. Lying, cheating and plagiarism, in any form, is not in keeping with the or the JROTC program standard of conduct and will not be tolerated. Any student caught in such activities will receive no credit (zero) for the assignment or test. A student that knowingly allows another to copy his or her work has in fact tolerated and allowed such elicit behavior and will also receive a zero. These individuals will be afforded the opportunity to retest with a 20% penalty

Classroom Rules & Behavioral Expectations for Students.

Men will not wear earrings while in uniform.
Women are allowed one set of small earrings (one post earring per ear) while in uniform.
No food or snacks (except as authorized by the instructor)
No drinks (except as authorized by the instructor)
No personal electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, ipods, mp3 players).
Mutual respect – Student to Instructor, Instructor to Student and Student to Student.

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
No fighting, wrestling, running in the range, riding skate boards, or cursing

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 parents support their childrens 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. Examples are listed below:

o Fundraising Events

o Service Learning Activities

o Administrative Assistance

o Competitions (Marksmanship, Drill Meets)

o Parades and Ceremonies

o Open house arrangements

o Special 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..

Promoting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my children’s education.
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.