JROTC with Lieutenant Colonel Shrader

JROTC Courses Offered

JROTC (CTE 521, 522, 523, 524)

*Program located at AMHS*

One Semester or Full Year Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Signature Required

CROSS CREDIT: PE (0.5 credit) after 2 completed semesters. Civics (1.0 credit) after 4 completed semesters.

Requires transportation to Auburn Mountainview High School

This one to four year program provides students the opportunity to study Civics, Psychology, Economics, Physical Education and Current Events. Students will explore the fundamental principles that led to the creation of the American political system as well as the founding documents and their philosophical and historic origins. Through a detailed study of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the balance of power that defines our government, students will explore the rights and responsibilities of the American citizen in addition to gaining a deep understanding of the complex nature of our government. Students will also learn about brain structure and function, learning styles and processing preferences, multiple intelligences, the communication process, causes of conflict and conflict resolution, self-awareness, personality characteristics and the principles of effective leadership. In addition, students will study the fundamental psychological principles of citizenship and explore that understanding through service learning and reflection.