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.
Description: Reel History I is a comparative study between film and United States history. Exploration of fact and fiction is made through the use of various film genres in an attempt to understand popular culture and its role in the history of the United States. The student discovers how truths and misconceptions have impacted popular culture. Critical thinking skills are used in identification and evaluation of course material. Cause and effect and interpretations of various political and social messages as well as comparisons of different media are measured. Formulation of questions and the use of primary and secondary material are used to contrive well thought conclusions regarding subject material. The student recognizes the relationships between Social Studies and global changes, applying a base of Social Studies knowledge to recognize allusions to important places, persons, and events in media. The student examines questions as to why and how things have changed, using this information to predict what may happen in the future. Areas of study include, but are not restricted to, historical relevance, major film players, analysis and interpretation, expression of ideas, appreciation of film as an art form, and media literacy.
Reel History II is a continuation of Reel History I and focuses on the years 1940 – 1979. Reel History II examines movements, trends, political ideologies, and social trends in historical context. Fact and fiction are weighed through the use of various film genres to understand how world politics were affected by the actions that occurred in the forty year period. In addition to the U. S. films that are screened, foreign films are also used to emphasize important beliefs and views that were influential during the time period. Primary and secondary materials are used to contrive well thought out conclusions to subject material. Using literacy strategies and techniques, the student presents findings in a variety of ways including presentations, short films, discussion, and written works.
Student Leadership I
Student Leadership I is a general preparation course for student leadership. The student acquires the skills necessary to perform duties in student government by examining the fundamental concepts of communication, human relations and group dynamics. The course provides a laboratory for hands-on learning in the context of representative student government.
Student Leadership II
Prerequisite: Student Leadership I Student Leadership II provides the student the opportunities to apply the concepts acquired in Student Leadership I. The student participates in the fundamentals of student government by demonstrating skills in communication, human relations, group dynamics and self-management. The course provides a hands-on laboratory of the application of communication and critical thinking skills in the context of representative student government.
Student Leadership III
Prerequisite: Student Leadership II
Student Leadership III provides the student with the opportunity to increase his/her knowledge of leadership and management techniques in the areas of communication, human relations, group dynamics and management. The student takes a more active role in student government in the areas of formal and informal presentations, community outreach, problem solving fundraising and other school government related activities. The course provides a hands-on laboratory for the implementation of communication and critical thinking skills in the context of representative student government.
Student Leadership IV
Prerequisite: Student Leadership III
Student Leadership IV provides the student with the opportunity to assume responsibility for and the use of his/her skills in student leadership. The student performs appropriate leadership standards acquired in Student Leadership I, II, and III by serving as a role model and trainer for students enrolled in Student Leadership I, II, and III. The student applies parliamentary procedure, principles of representative government, and the dynamics of student leadership. The course provides a hands-on laboratory for the implementation and evaluation of communication critical thinking skills in the context of representative student government.
Description: Rock and Roll: A History and Appreciation focuses on the comparative study between rock and roll music and American History. The student explores the birth of rock and roll in the 1950’s and examines the various trends that evolve. He/She analyzes how rock and roll music often reflects the political and/or social values of the time period. The course also offers the student opportunities for appreciation of the various music genres by listening, analyzing, and evaluating the artists that best represent the eras of music types. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, rockabilly roots, teen idols, surf, Motown, British invasion, protest songs, psychedelic rock, heavy metal, and grunge.
Prerequisite: None
Materials Fee: None
Special Requirement: Teacher approval is required
Description: The Teacher Cadet Program is an introduction or orientation to the teaching profession that is designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the profession of teaching. Students study the growth and development of the learner, as well as the social, political, philosophical cultural, legal and economic forces that shape the United States public educational system. In addition, students participate in classroom observations and an extended field experience assisting a classroom teacher with individual tutoring, group monitoring, and whole class instruction. Students study child development principles and principles of effective teaching practices.
Teacher Cadet II
Prerequisite: None
Materials Fee: None
Special Requirement: Teacher approval is required
Description: Teacher Cadet II is a continuation of the Teacher Cadet Program designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the profession of teaching. Students will participate in classroom observations and extended field experience in class instructions. Students continue the study of child development and principles of effective teaching.
AVID 9
Prerequisites: None
Ninth grade AVID is a basic course designed to increase school-wide learning and performance. The ninth-grade AVID student is introduced to strategies that have been proven to open access to curricula that promotes 4-year college eligibility. The mission of AVID is to ensure that the student and, most especially, the often least-served student “in the middle”, becomes capable of completing a college preparatory path. The ninth-grade AVID class provides support, academic monitoring, and tutoring. Writing inquiry, collaboration and reading, along with tutorials, test and note-talking skills, are main course strategies.
AVID 10
Prerequisites: None
In the 10th grade AVID course, the student continues a program designed to increase school wide learning and performance for students. The 10th grade AVID class provides support, academic monitoring, and tutoring. Writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading, along with tutorials and test note taking skills are the core strategies of the program. Led by college tutors, the student participates in tutorial groups in the AVID classroom. In addition, he/she is taught study skills, test preparation, time management, and the writing process.
AVID 11
Prerequisites: None
The 11th grade AVID emphasizes four is central skills: analyzing a prompt or academic task, selected and purpose driven reading, focused note-taking, and integrating sources into text. The 11th grade AVID student utilizes these units to help him/her complete the required research paper. Writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading, along with tutorials and test note taking skills are the core strategies of the program. In addition, he/she is taught study skills, test preparation, time management, and the writing process.
AVID 12
Prerequisites: None
The 12th grade AVID course is designed for student completion in the AVID elective during his/her senior year. Emphasis is placed on the student finalizing his/her choice of colleges, visiting college campuses, completing and submitting college applications, making financial aid arrangements, taking college admissions test, and preparing “College Comparisons Grids”. Writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading, along with tutorials and test and note-taking skills are the core strategies of the program. Led by college tutors, the student participates in tutorial groups in the AVID classroom. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite: None
Materials Fee: None
Description: This yearlong course explores the social, political, historical, and cultural experiences of ethnicities, genders, classes and/or ability groups. As it impacts self-identity, the students will engage in self-discovery while gaining an understanding of the multi-faceted world around them. The students will come to an understanding of the connection between ethnicity and the restriction of human rights.
Prerequisite: Ethnic Studies Preferred.
UNM Core Credit Chicano/Chicana Studies Department: CCS 2210 Minimum GPA of 2.0 required
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.
Prerequisite: Mexican American Studies I
Dual Credit: UNM Core Credit Chicano/Chicana Studies Department: CCS 1110 & CCS 2296 Minimum GPA of 2.0 required
Description: This course continues upon Mexican American Studies I course. This 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.