PURPOSE:  Focused primarily on practical leadership techniques and implementation.  The intent is to assist seniors in understanding leadership and improving their leadership skills by putting them in positions of leadership, under supervision, then helping them analyze the reasons for their varying degrees of success throughout the year.  Classroom activities include seminars, reading assignments, classroom presentations, and practical work with younger cadets.  Seniors are mentored/guided in their preparation for life after high school to include college preparation, scholarship applications, and the variety of choices that are available to them.

COURSE CONTENT:  Includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance.  Students will become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a work group, and the proper ways to set a leadership example.  Students are provided access to ACT/SAT prep courses, guidance in selecting a college and pursuing available scholarships, and mentoring in establishing long range life goals. 

Naval Science 4 Syllabus

A.  Course Description & Objectives - Leadership and Citizenship

PURPOSE:  Focused primarily on practical leadership techniques and implementation.  The intent is to assist seniors in understanding leadership and improving their leadership skills by putting them in positions of leadership, under supervision, then helping them analyze the reasons for their varying degrees of success throughout the year.  Classroom activities include seminars, reading assignments, classroom presentations, and practical work with younger cadets.  Seniors are mentored/guided in their preparation for life after high school to include college preparation, scholarship applications, and the variety of choices that are available to them.

Course Objectives

Leadership - For cadets to continue to develop and practice the principles of effective leadership. This includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance.  Students will become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a work group, and the proper ways to set a leadership example. 

Citizenship - To prepare students for college/professions with courses in ACT/SAT prep, guidance in selecting a college and pursuing available scholarships, personal finance, and mentoring in establishing long range life goals.

B.  Course Materials
1)  Leadership and Ethics, Naval Science 4:  Selected Readings for NNDCC Students
2) Supplemental Readings on class website.   Website: ______________________

C.  Grading Policy
NNDCC classes will be graded in accordance with the Calhoun High School Grading policy.
Informal Grades:  Quizzes, homework handouts, reading, notes, PT uniform and participation.
Formal Grades:  Group Presentations, Essays, Exams, Uniform Inspections, Drill

The Naval Science grade has two components: ACADEMIC (50%) and MILITARY (50%)
Academic:  Will consist of tests, short papers, homework handouts, notes, group projects, and in class discussions.  If you are absent on the day of the test, you will be expected to take the test on your first day back in class unless prior arrangements are made with the NNDCCI or the absence has been of an extended nature.   

Military:  The military grade will consist of uniform inspection, drill, physical fitness 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 for ladies, belts for gentlemen. The physical fitness grade reflects wearing the issued PT uniform, participation and good sportsmanship; poor sportsmanship or a failure to participate without a note from home or doctor may result in a failing grade and/or a loss of good standing and eligibility for promotion in cadet rank.
                                                                           
Remediation/Reassessment: Students who score below an 80% can retest after completing remediation (FORMAL ASSESSMENTS ONLY, NOT INCLUDING UNIFORM INSPECTIONS AND DRILL).  Students will receive the higher grade for a maximum of 79%.

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.  It is the student’s responsibility to turn in late work.  At the end of each quarter, any work not turned in will be a zero grade.   

• 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%.   

Make-Up Work:  A student who fails to turn in an assignment due to an absence, whether excused or unexcused, will 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 and the grade for the assignment will be a zero.  Make up uniform inspections will be on set dates and events delineated by the instructor. 

Academic Plan for School Year 2021-2022

1st  QTR      Group/Team Leadership, College Prep

2nd QTR     Leadership, Ethics

3rd QTR      Personal Finances

4th QTR       Citizenship, Current Events

D.  Class Policies

All CHS policies in the Student Code of Conduct and the Calhoun HS Student Handbook remain in effect including, but not limited to:

• Conduct yourself in a manner that is conducive to learning and does not interfere with the teacher’s right to teach or a classmate’s right to learn.

• Come to class prepared with the necessary learning materials, ready to work hard in all classes. Learning is the most important thing you do.

• To respect the rights of others when they express their views

• No eating or drinking other than water in the classroom. C building has a tremendous bug problem and crumbs and spills attract them.

• Cell phone policy: Unless directed otherwise, students are expected to keep all phones and devices kept out of sight (book bags or charging station) during classroom instructional time.

• In Good Standing: Cadets must be in good standing to participate in teams and NNDCC events. Less than a “C” average in the class and/or failure to wear your uniform 3 times in a quarter will make a cadet Not in Good Standing.