Curriculum

The JROTC curriculum, also known as the Leadership, Education and Training (LET), is addresses a number of national academic standards and includes course work on leadership, civics, geography and global awareness, health, and wellness, language arts, life skills, and U.S. history. The curriculum also includes physical training, marching, service learning and military customs and traditions. The curriculum is divided into five units (LET I, LET II, LET III, etc.).

The curriculum is based on the principles of performance-based, learner-centered education and promotes development of core abilities: capacity for life-long learning, communication, responsibility for actions and choices, good citizenship, respectful treatment of others, and critical thinking techniques.

Every learning experience in the curriculum addresses Core Abilities, Program Outcomes, and Course Competencies; building on their developing skills and abilities, which are critical to success in high school and post-secondary career.

CORE ABILITIES

Build your capacity for life-long learning
Communicate using verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written techniques
Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country, and the world
Take responsibility for your actions and choices
Treat self and others with respect

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Act with integrity and personal accountability as you lead others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce
Engage in civic and social concerns in the community, government, and society
Graduate prepared to succeed in post-secondary options and career pathways
Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health
Value the role of the military and other service organizations

Course Competencies

Make a decision
Perform a skill
Perform a service
Solve a problem
Create a product

You can find more information at: http://www.usarmyjrotc.com/general/curriculum_overview.php

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