Naval Science 1

Naval Science One Year Syllabus

The Naval Science grade has two components: MILITARY and ACADEMIC.

MILITARY: The military grade will consist of uniform inspection, drill, and written quizzes on military topics such as identification of rank insignia. Unexcused failure to wear the uniform on an assigned day will result in a grade of zero for that week’s inspection. If you are absent, you do not receive a zero; it is simply a “no grade” and there is no need to wear the uniform on a make-up day. Students must dress so as to be able to drill every class day, i.e. appropriate shoes, no tight skirts, belts for gentlemen.

ACADEMIC: Academic grades consist of tests, quizzes, projects and presentations. Any assignments to be completed outside of class must be turned in on time to receive full credit; late work will be accepted until the end of the quarter but will receive reduced credit. If you are absent on the day of the test, you will take the test on your first day back in class unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor or the absence has been of an extended nature (missing a minimum of the class immediately prior to the test as well as the test day).

MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMS: The mid-term exam will consist of an exam and uniform inspection.

PARTICIPATION: There is no participation grade or a grade for team building/sports days. As a general rule, weather permitting, each Friday will include teamwork events and all cadets are expected to dress appropriately and participate with enthusiasm unless excused due to medical condition. Poor sportsmanship or failure to participate will not impact their class grade but may result in a loss of good standing and eligibility for promotion in cadet rank.

In accord with the Calhoun High School Grading plan, the following distribution and minimum frequency of assessments in each category will be reflected in our school-wide grading practice.

Informal assessments must be linked to specific objectives and include a variety of assignments such as warm-ups, notebook checks, quizzes, group work, in-class tasks, class participation, etc. Formal assessments must be linked to specific objectives and include a variety of assignments such as tests, comprehensive writing assignments, projects, etc. A minimum of 9 informal grades per quarter is required. A minimum of 4 formal grades per quarter is required.

Remediation/Reassessment: Students who score below an 84% can retest after completing remediation. Students will receive the higher grade for a maximum of 84%. Therefore, students who score an 84-100% on their retest should receive a score of 84%. Any grade below an 84% should be recorded as is. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete the remediation and the retest process within two weeks of receiving the original graded assessment score or make other arrangements which are agreed to by the teacher.

Late Work:  work that is not turned in on time due to an unexcused absence or failure to attempt, applies to both informal and formal assessments:

• Students will receive a maximum 80% grade for work showing a concerted effort, if turned in one day late.

• Students will receive a maximum 70% grade for work showing a concerted effort if turned in two days late.

• After three or more days, late work showing concerted effort will receive a grade of 50% if turned in one week prior to the published exam schedule for each quarter.

Concerted Effort: Student work will reflect thoughtful effort towards classwork, homework, and/or assessments. Variations in assignments or individual student needs should be considered in determining the definition of thoughtful effort. It may include but is not limited to the following: attending tutoring, notifying the teacher with questions, or arriving to class early for assistance. PLCs must discuss the idea of thoughtful effort as it applies to all students and circumstances.

Make-Up Work: A student who fails to turn in an assignment due to an absence, whether excused or unexcused, must be allowed to make up the work. The student must initiate contact with the teacher within five school days upon return to school to make arrangements for completing the work. After this time period, the opportunity will no longer be available. These arrangements should include a schedule for completion of the work that is appropriate, mindful of the assignment and length of absence.

Quarterly Syllabus

1st QTR Unit I: 

NJROTC and Your Future (2 chapters) Text Book

NJROTC Drill Manual (1, 2, 7) Field Manual

Uniform Regulations (8 chapters) FM

Physical Fitness and Exercise (5 chapters)

FM Orders of the Sentry FM.

2nd QTR Unit II:

Leadership Skills (5 chapters) TB

Unit III: Citizenship and American Government (3 chapters) TB

Unit IV: The US Navy (2 chapters) TB

Appendix A: The 24 Hour Clock TB

NJROTC Drill chapters (1, 2, 5, 7, 8) FM

Naval Rates / Ranks (2 chapters) FM.

3rd QTR Unit V:

Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid (10 chapters) TB

App. B: The Declaration of Independence TB

App. C: The Constitution of the United States TB

NJROTC Drill (chapters 1, 2, 5, 7, 8) FM

Orienteering (4 chapters) FM.

4th QTR Unit VI:

Geography and Survival Skills (2 chapters) TB

Intro to Topographic Maps TB

NJROTC Drill (chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & App. A) FM

Phonetic Alphabet

PFT Class FM.

Area Manager's Inspection and Pass in Review TBD. Failure to attend or failure to pass the inspection will result in a double zero for a grade and loss of good standing for the year. Report to gym NLT TBD. Practice on TBA. Report to the gym for TBD period. 

ANNUAL INSPECTION  TBA.    FAMILIES INVITED,  TBD