HS Law & Leadership Course Descriptions

Criminal Justice Pathway

CRIMINAL JUSTICE I

GRADES: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students are introduced to law, public safety, corrections, and security practices. Students examine contemporary issues in the criminal justice system and explore crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, court procedures, policing, and juvenile justice. This course provides a foundation for careers as lawyers, as forensics specialists, and as law enforcement and corrections officers.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE II (YEAR-LONG CLASS)

GRADES: 12

Prerequisite(s):CRIMINAL JUSTICE I

Credits: 2 ELECTIVE

Students apply knowledge learned in Criminal Justice I through practical scenarios involving crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, and crisis intervention. Students explore trends 3 in in correctional standards and in identifying and preventing terror threats. This course prepares students for careers as lawyers, forensics specialists, and law enforcement and corrections officers.

Air Force JROTC Pathway

AIR FORCE JROTC I

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students are introduced to the Air Force JROTC program with instruction focusing on aerospace science, including aviation history, principles of aircraft flight and navigation, development of aerospace power, aerospace vehicles, rocketry, space and technology programs, and the aerospace industry. Students explore Air Force traditions, customs and courtesies, character, and the foundations of U.S citizenship. Leadership education develops leadership skills, acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills, and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Instruction in personal wellness and health and fitness encourages cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood

AIR FORCE JROTC II

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): AIR FORCE JROTC I

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students are introduced to the Air Force JROTC program with instruction focusing on aerospace science, including aviation history, principles of aircraft flight and navigation, development of aerospace power, aerospace vehicles, rocketry, space and technology programs, and the aerospace industry. Students explore Air Force traditions, customs and courtesies, character, and the foundations of U.S citizenship. Leadership education develops leadership skills, acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills, and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Instruction in personal wellness and health and fitness encourages cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood.

AIR FORCE JROTC III

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): AIR FORCE JROTC II

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students explore the Air Force JROTC program, with instruction focusing on aerospace science, including astronomy, space exploration, the development of air power, aerospace vehicles, and rocketry; life skills, career opportunities, and personal wellness. Aerospace science acquaints students with the elements of aerospace and the aerospace environment and introduces them to the history and development of air power. Leadership education develops leadership skills and acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Instruction on effective communication and management techniques, human relations skills, and postsecondary education and career opportunities is also included. Personal wellness studies encourage cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood.

AIR FORCE JROTC IV

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): AIR FORCE JROTC III

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students explore the Air Force JROTC program, focusing on aerospace science, the fundamentals of management, and personal wellness. Aerospace science acquaints students with the elements of aerospace and the aerospace environment and introduces them to the history and development of air power. Leadership education develops leadership skills and acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Personal wellness studies encourage cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood.