JROTC Leadership Education I
Materials Fee: $25
JROTC Leadership Education I is an academic co-ed introductory course covering academic subjects on leadership, communication skills, military history, drill and ceremony, and post-secondary educational and career exploration. Cadets also participate in weekly physical training and take classes on health and nutrition. There is a uniform requirement in the class that requires adhering to typical military grooming standards; haircuts, shave, makeup, etc. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
JROTC Leadership Education II
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of LE I and signature of the Senior Military Instructor Materials Fee: $25
Description: JROTC Leadership Education II covers the same major areas as LE I, but is more advanced, covering the areas in more detail. Emphasis is on practical application of leadership tenets, philosophy, and techniques as demonstrated by performing duties in specific billets and staff assignments. There is a uniform requirement in the class that requires adhering to typical military grooming standards; haircuts, shave, makeup, etc. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
JROTC Leadership Education III
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of LE II and signature of the Senior Military Instructor Materials Fee: $25
Description: JROTC Leadership Education III is the third year of a four-year curriculum. The student hones his/her skills from LE I and II and prepares for a postsecondary education (e.g., college, trade, military). Emphasis is on leadership training and leadership application. The class provides a more in-depth look into US military and political policy and how they shape American Foreign Policy. The students also conduct training for LE I and II cadets, inspects and evaluates junior cadets, plans and conducts special events, and develops etiquette and positive behaviors for the workplace. There is a uniform requirement in the class that requires adhering to typical military grooming standards; haircuts, shave, makeup, etc. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
JROTC Leadership Education IV
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of LE III and signature of the Senior Military Instructor Materials Fee: $25
Description: JROTC Leadership Education IV is the culmination of a cadet’s Leadership Education studies. It is a year when he/she really brings together all his/her previous learning experiences in the MCJROTC program. The LE IV cadet continues to be challenged academically and physically with independent studies and specialized projects. Areas of emphasis are leadership, US domestic and foreign policy, communication skills, drill and ceremonies, and career exploration. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Prerequisite: Ethnic Studies Preferred.
Materials Fee: None
Description: Introduction to Mexican-American studies is a one year course in which the student learns about the history and culture of the Hispanic people of the Southwest. Emphasis is on the social, political and historical factors that have shaped the culture, language and identity. Requirements of the class include reading, analyzing, writing, research, and presentations. The core concepts of the course include: Spain and the conquest of the New World, Aztlán (U.S. Southwest), the Chicano Era, and Nuevo México.African American Focused
Welcomes all races, ethnicities, and grade levels.
Will be student driven!
Incorporates individual and collaborative projects.
Will have possible Field Trips