Course Objectives/Goals: The objectives and goals of this course focus on the development of better citizens by building skills in leadership, citizenship, life success, geography, cultural awareness, wellness, and fitness in a structured interactive environment.
Maximize potential for success through learning and self-management
Develop leadership skills
Incorporate principles of mental and physical wellness into behaviors and decisions
Build effective relationships with peers, co-workers, and the community
Apply physical and political geography to building global awareness
Correlate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of U.S. government
Relate events in U.S. history to choices and responsibilities Americans have today
Characterize the role of the military and other national service organizations in building a constitutional republic and maintaining peace in our society
Develop and pursue a plan for postsecondary success.
Leadership Education and Training 1 (LET1) 2 Semesters 1 credit
This course motivates first year JROTC cadets to be better citizens. To accomplish this purpose, the text discusses citizenship, leadership, and a number of other courses designed to help the cadets succeed in high school and after graduation. Cadets wear uniforms one time each week. Cadets study basic leadership values and theory, chain of command structure, drill and ceremony, first aid, drug awareness, conflict resolution, personal appearance, map reading, patriotic customs and traditions, development of a portfolio, introduction to financial planning, oral communication, introduction to service learning.
Leadership Education and Training 2 (LET 2) 2 Semesters 1 credit
The second year of Leadership Education and Training provides more details about leadership situations. The program is split into units including: Techniques of Communication, Leadership, Cadet Challenge, Leadership Lab, First Aid, Map Reading, History, Your American Citizenship, Career Opportunities, and Role of the U.S. Army.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of LET1
Leadership Education and Training 3 (LET 3) 2 Semesters 1 credit
The third year of Leadership Education and Training provides still more leadership situations. In this year students will not only be more involved as teacher and leaders within the cadet battalion, but they will also do more independent studies in the areas of communication, leader, first aid, history, map reading, career opportunities, and technology awareness.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of LET1 and LET 2
Leadership Education and Training 4 (LET 4) 2 Semesters 1 credit
Fourth-year cadets are responsible for the daily cadet administration and perform as commanders and staff officers. They act as assistant instructors in some subject areas for other JROTC classes. They continue to develop their leadership skills and plan special unit events such as the military ball or the annual awards banquet
Prerequisite: Successful completion of LET1, LET2 and LET3