OVERVIEW

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program is a multi-faceted program designed to develop students of strong character and leadership. The AFJROTC department courses are offered to students who become AFJROTC cadets. AFJROTC curriculum is based on 40% Aerospace science, 40% Leadership Education and 20% Wellness and Fitness. All cadets will participate in a Wellness/Physical Fitness (PT) program that includes wearing a unit provided PT uniform. Cadets will study aerospace science with one of the following courses: Milestones in Aviation History, Science of Flight, Exploring Space, or Global Awareness. In addition, and they will study one of the following Leadership Education courses: Foundations of Citizenship, Communication Awareness & Leadership, Life Skills and Career Opportunities, or Principles of Management. As part of Leadership Education they will learn about drill and ceremony. Cadets are expected to participate in co-curricular activities such as parades, team competitions, color guards, and flag details. Cadets will be provided with the Air Force uniform and will wear the uniform one day each week and when directed by the instructors.

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AFJROTC 1 

Cadets will study one of the above aerospace science and leadership education courses. They will learn proper wear of the uniform and basic drill (marching). Cadets participate in physical fitness and are required to perform community service hours.

AFJROTC 2 

Cadets continue drill and physical fitness training with emphasis on how to instruct others. Cadets participate in physical fitness and are required to perform community service hours.

AFJROTC 3

Cadets continue drill and physical fitness training with emphasis on planning and executing the activities of the Corps. Cadets may fill leadership positions in the Corps. Cadets are required to perform community service hours.

AFJROTC 4

The cadets should manage the entire corps during their fourth year in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. This hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, Controlling, and decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their communication, decision-making, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets will fill leadership positions as assigned by the instructors and carry out assigned duties.

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BALLET 1

The beginning level ballet course teach students the principles of ballet, through the learning of ballet phrases at the ballet barre, in the center, and across the floor. This course introduces students to fundamental ballet exercises that helps them to increase their range of motion, improve their flexibility and gain strength.

BALLET 2, BALLET 3

These intermediate and advanced courses continue to expand students’ understanding, appreciation, techniques, and confidence in ballet. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration of intricate ballet phrases and critiquing using the elements and principles of ballet. Students will have the opportunity to explore and perform various classical repertories. 

DIRECTED STUDIES IN BALLET

Directed studies in ballet are for students who want to continue their ballet training through reflective and self-directed study. With the approval and guidance of the teacher, the student develops.

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DRAWING & PAINTING 1

This level one project based course is an introduction to drawing and painting in the secondary school setting. Experiences include dry media such as pencil, ink drawing, colored pencil, and wet media like watercolors and acrylic painting. Drawing and Painting skills are refined to support personal interpretations and development of artistic style. Drawings and paintings focus on base level technical skill and concepts, primarily with Realism, Surrealism, and Symbolism. 

DRAWING & PAINTING 2

This course is designed to expand on the skills, attitudes, and knowledge learned from Drawing and Painting 1. Experiences will emphasize further development in specific subject matter and styles- especially those in mixed media, painting, and some digital

illustration. The examination and study of artworks and cultures of various periods may be included.

DRAWING & PAINTING 3

This is an advanced studio art course that further develops the skills, attitudes, and knowledge gained from Drawing and Painting 1 and 2. The focus will be on a variety of painting styles and art movements using acrylic media. This course will continue to

develop the students technical and conceptual abilities in painting through understanding and applying this new methods and ideas.

DIRECTED STUDIES IN ART

This is an Advanced level course where students may choose the following areas to of interest to focus in: Drawing & Painting, Illustration & Digital Art, Cartooning, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Sculpture, Fashion Illustration, and Mixed Media Arts. 

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GENERAL ART 1

This is a project based course providing explorations with a variety of art media and techniques for personal expression and further opportunities to apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in imaginative solutions to visual problems- the focus is 2D artwork the first semester: pencil drawing, ink drawing, colored penciling, and watercolor painting; and 3D artworks: abstract sculpture, sewing, paper sculptures, and ceramic clay hand-building during the second semester. Art forms of some historical art periods and cultures may also be explored as contextual introductions to the art process. 

GENERAL ART 2

An intermediate course that continues to build on the techniques and concepts from General Art 1- helping to discover more about their own personal artistic interest, constructive expressions and actions through productive domain. Students continue with

the use of a variety of art materials, media, and techniques.

GENERAL ART 3

An advanced course that follows up on the techniques and concepts, and experiences gained from General Art 2. Students will further explore a variety of artistic media, art styles, and modes of personal expressions, developing their unique "voice" for college, career, or in a personal endeavor as a life-learner of the visual arts. 

DIRECTED STUDIES IN ART

This is an Advanced level course where students may choose the following areas to of interest to focus in: Drawing & Painting, Illustration & Digital Art, Cartooning, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Sculpture, Fashion Illustration, and Mixed Media Arts. 

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LEADERSHIP TRAINING

A course designed to study the concepts of group processes-cooperative planning, shared responsibilities, positive action and mutual understanding. Emphasis is on student participation and involvement with real school and student concerns as a means to understand the levels of organization, levels of authority, communication and management techniques. Application of leadership is taught as a function that can be performed by any member of a members of a group or shared by several at one time.

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PEER EDUCATION 4, 5, 6 

As peer educators, students will develop lessons emphasizing health alternatives to alcohol and other drugs, depression/suicide, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (AIDS, Hepatitis B), domestic violence and gangs. Not only will they speak about these issues before peers, elementary school students, and adults, but they will also try to listen to others with problems and refer them to caring adults, families or agencies.

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PHOTOGRAPHY 1

An exploratory course in Digital Photography and digital art media as an Art form; which includes basic techniques and concepts in composition, lighting, camera operation, and the incorporation and use of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. Digital Photography is an intensive Project-based course where students must be self- directed learners, quality producers, effective users of technology, and critical thinkers in order to succeed. Students will focus on basic on basic camera usage with the

combination of computer based art techniques and concepts to create works of art.

PHOTOGRAPHY 2, 3

An intermediate project based class that further builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in Photography 1. This class will continue to explore and study the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and how they relate and can be applied to the Photographic field of study. Students will also be encouraged to express themselves more and show their developing artistic "voice" through their choices of photographic techniques and digital editing methods. 

DIRECTED STUDIES IN ART

This is an Advanced level course where students may choose the following areas to of interest to focus in: Drawing & Painting, Illustration & Digital Art, Cartooning, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Sculpture, Fashion Illustration, and Mixed Media Arts. 

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WEIGHT TRAINING 1

This standards-based course is designed for students to strengthen physical movement forms, concepts, principles, and skills through participation in a variety of weight training activities. The skills include a variety of techniques and safety procedures to insure proper use of equipment (flexibility, balance, spotting, base of support, lift technique). Lifts targeted to muscle groups may include neck, chest, legs, arms, and back. Students identify muscle groups and skeletal sites as defined by each lift.

WEIGHT TRAINING 2

This standards-based course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge developed in the first semester course, Weight Training 1. Students assess personal fitness levels and design a personal program to improve

BODY CONDITIONING 1

The content of this course empowers learners to actualize a vision of themselves as competent movers with the skills, knowledge, and desire to become life-long participants in physical activities. This standards-based course is designed to introduce a range of aerobic training activities that could be incorporated into a total body conditioning program. Stu- dents will apply these aerobic activities to develop and/or update a training program that applies the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) principle and emphasizes total body conditioning.

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HAWAIIAN 1, 2, 3, 4

The values realized and the skills obtained through the study of another language and its culture prepares the student for a wider range of interesting job opportunities and for greater enjoyment of foreign travel. Our State needs citizens who can communicate with people of other countries. This will help to avoid misunderstandings regarding the actions,

customs, and beliefs of other people. Students develop listening and speaking skills through sound discrimination and

production, as well as mastery of basic grammatical structures. Appropriate reading and writing systems are introduced gradually.

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JAPANESE 1

Level 1 is an entry level course that introduces basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The focus is on learning Hiragana and Katakana, vocabulary for daily use, and simple sentence structures focused on the student’s school and home life. 

JAPANESE 2

Level 2 focuses on developing grammar, conversational skills in various situations, cultural understanding, and the introduction of Kanji to further expand reading and writing skills.

JAPANESE 3

Level 3 is an intermediate level course that continues to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in various situations and includes more project-based learning focusing on culture.

JAPANESE 4

Level 4 focuses on advanced grammar and a wide range of vocabulary for reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Technology and research-based projects will be integrated into studying the culture in-depth.

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SPANISH 1

Spanish 1 is an entry level course that introduces the pronunciation system, vocabulary for daily life activities, and basic sentence structures. This leads to the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Different culture topics are presented on every level.

SPANISH 2

Spanish 2 focuses on increasing vocabulary and introduces more grammar concepts which allow students to express a variety of topics in the present, past, and future.

SPANISH 3

Spanish 3 allows students to expand their skills through project based learning, advanced interpersonal communication, and increased cultural experiences.

SPANISH 4

Spanish 4 provides students with opportunities to use the language beyond the classroom. Projects on Hispanic topics, events and culture allow students to interpret different perspectives and express their own ideas while incorporating the four skills. The subjunctive tense is introduced and students gain insight and practice in applying it throughout the year.

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TEAM SPORTS 1, 2

This standards-based course is designed to strengthen physical movement forms, concepts, principles, and skills through participation in a variety of team activities. Team sports could include outdoor experiential and adventure games, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, team handball, and flag football. Students will develop a knowledge of basic offensive and defensive strategies of the games and an awareness of team position roles and responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on attaining mastery of critical skill elements and techniques, and improvements of cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance systems.

PHYSICAL FITNESS 1

This Standards Based course assesses personal fitness levels and uses a variety of physical activities to improve personal fitness levels. The Fitness Center will be used to introduce students to various forms of training and interest students to be FIT for LIFE. Goal setting is an important part of the student’s personal fitness plan and will be reassessed throughout the course. A combination lock, shoes, and a change of clothes are required daily.

RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP

This standards-based course is designed for those students who are interested in careers in the physical activity, movement, and educational fields of study. Additional responsibilities include assisting the physical education teacher with class instruction, equipment and class monitoring, school-wide physical activity promotion and organization, and providing input in scheduling. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge acquisition, presentation and leadership skills, and classroom management support.

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YEARBOOK 1, 2, 3

This standards-based course is designed for those students who are interested in careers in the physical activity, movement, and educational fields of study. Additional responsibilities include assisting the physical education teacher with class instruction, equipment and class monitoring, school-wide physical activity promotion and organization, and providing input in scheduling. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge acquisition, presentation and leadership skills, and classroom management support.

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INTRODUCTORY BAND

Introduction of musical techniques and instruments are taught in this course. This will include care of an instrument, correct posture, breath control, tone production, intonation, articulation, musical terminology, and fingerings. Students study simple music and are

given the opportunity to play and listen to different types of musical compositions.

BAND 1

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed 2 years of band at the intermediate school level. Further development of musical skills is promoted through the use of more difficult exercises and literature. Music theory and musicianship will continue to be emphasized. Students will be aware of the historical perspectives of music as they further their musical repertoire.

BAND 2, 3, 4

These courses will expand the band student’s individual understanding of music, its history, theory, effects, and response. Students will spend time in playing solos and ensembles to demonstrate understanding of concepts. Additional research on individual topics will enhance grades from written and playing tests.

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ORCHESTRA 1

Orchestra 1 is a continuation for students who have completed a Beginning Orchestra class or its equivalent. Students will continue to develop skills and understanding through exercises and performing appropriate level music. Students will continue to develop in the areas of tone, intonation, articulation, phrasing, technique, musicality, and rhythm.

ORCHESTRA 2, 3, 4

Students will continue to develop skills and understanding through exercises and performing appropriate level music. Students will continue to develop in the areas of tone, intonation, articulation, phrasing, technique, musicality, and rhythm.

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GUITAR 1

The Guitar 1 course is designed to help students develop basic guitar performance skills that address the DOE music standard and benchmarks. Students develop basic guitar techniques such as picking and strumming accompaniments to popular music. They may perform in ensembles while integrating a variety of national music standards that include analyzing, singing, listening to, and evaluating music.

GUITAR 2, 3

Students develop guitar performance skills while learning various national music

standards. They also learn a variety of picking and strumming patterns to accompany folk, classical, and pop music. Students perform as soloists and in ensembles to learn nationalmusic standards that include analyzing, singing, listening and evaluating music.