Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship

    COURSE NAME: Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship                             

INSTRUCTOR: MSgt Routon, (USAF-Ret)

REQUIRED TEXT:

LE 100: Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship

    Chapter 1: Introduction to JROTC Programs

    Chapter 4: Making Safe, Drug-free Decisions

    Chapter 5: The Foundations of United States Citizenship

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship:  This course will introduce cadets to history, organization, mission, traditions, goals, and objectives of JROTC for all services. It introduces key military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, and exam the principles of ethical and moral behavior. It provides strategies for effective note taking and study skills for academic success. Lessons will cover how to be emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. Avoiding and preventing violence in today’s society will also be covered. How to recognize types of bullying and how to advocate for prevention of this type of behavior. It will cover healthy living, physical fitness, and how to make safe, drug-free, and responsible decisions. This textbook will also examine the negative effects of air and water pollution, and how to help keep the environment safe. Cadets will be introduced to civics and our national government, including a historical understanding of the American flag and other important national symbols. The final chapter will also cover how the US Constitution protects our rights and freedoms as American citizens.

Course Objectives:  After completing Traditions, Wellness, and Foundations of Citizenship, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze the heritage, organization, and tradition of service programs.

2. Analyze the benefits of positive personal behavior.

3. Evaluate healthy living through physical activity and good nutrition.

4. Apply safe, drug-free decisions.

5. Analyze the importance of citizenship in the United States

GRADING PROCEDURES:

 Weekly Physical Training and Uniform Inspections: Weighted for final grade (see below)

1. Make up Exams: Required within three days (maximum) after an absence.

2. Make up Inspection: Uniform must be worn the day the cadet returns to school from an absence. There are no other uniform inspection make-ups. Please see the cadet handbook for uniform inspection make-up policy.

3. An unexcused absence on a scheduled Physical Training day will result in a grade of zero.

4. Absences (excused/unexcused): See the Blue Ridge High School policy regarding absences.

5. Special Projects will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor.

Course Evaluation                  Percentage weight

Attendance                                                 5

Quizzes/Exams                                       20      

Classwork/Homework                                20                   

Uniform Wear                                    40 *

Fitness/Wellness Training                             15

                                 TOTAL                100                

GRADING SCALE:

     Grade                                                     Percentage Required  

    A                                                               90 and above

    B                                                               80 – 89%

    C                                                               70 – 79%

    D                                                               60 – 69%

    F                                                               59% and below

      * HABITUAL NON-WEAR OF THE UNIFORM AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN A  FAILING GRADE AND DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM AS PER NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION POLICY.