Course #: 5510, 5503, 5505, 5507
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition required
All varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders and the mascot shall register for a cheerleading class. The class will be designed to meet the needs of the squad to handle the duties of the squad for the entire school year. Some practices will require before and/or after school hours. Practice time, pep rally planning, conditioning, aerobic training, team building, and leadership training are the basic skills that will be taught. Students enrolled in the cheerleading class will receive a PE substitution credit for the first year of participation and a local credit for the three years thereafter.
Credit: 1, per course
Course #: 5801, 5802, 5803, 5804
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition required
A student must be a member of the MVHS Top Cats Dance Team to be enrolled in these courses. The student acquires knowledge of fundamental dance steps, terminology and awareness of choreography performance skills, which are combined in performance, both competitive and non-competitive exhibitions, in large and small ensembles. Dance Team requires extracurricular components, including after school and weekend activities. Students enrolled in the Drill class will receive a PE substitution credit for the first year of participation and a local credit for the three years thereafter.
Credit: 1, per course
Aerospace Science and Leadership (AFJROTC I)
Course #: 5601
Grade: 9-11
Prerequisite: Application and Interview by Aerospace Instructor
Junior ROTC offers study of the development in Aerospace Science (40%), Leadership (40%) and Wellness (20%). This year the aerospace science portion of the program will be an exciting journey into the study of science and space. It begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest of interest in astronomy and the heavens through the Renaissance and on into the modern space programs. It provides an in-depth study of the solar system, and issues critical to space travel. Throughout the course scenarios, videos and “hands-on” activities and technology enrichment activities are included. Leadership includes life skills, how to apply for college admission, how to conduct a job search, communication skills, individual and group behavior, basic leadership concepts, and cadet corps activities. Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, will, warranties, legal notices and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful. Cadets will wear the regulation Air Force uniform once a week (usually on Wednesday) or on those occasions prescribed by the SASI. Cadets will meet and maintain the personal hair and grooming standards established by the Air Force, AFJROTC Program Guide and AFJROTC Cadet Guide. Uniforms and PT gear are issued free of charge, but students are expected to keep their uniforms clean and serviceable and are responsible for the cost of cleaning and loss, theft or damage of uniform items. Activities devoted to Wellness and Physical Fitness account for 20% of the curriculum time. Drill and Ceremony activities will consist of stationary and marching movements IAW AFMAN 36-2203. ASI cadets are expected to know and perform the 30 command drill sequence. Students in all JROTC classes are afforded the opportunity to get involved in extracurricular activities such as community service, color guard, drill, saber, rocketry and orienteering teams that help enhance the student's personal behavior, levels of responsibility and self-esteem. Awards, from ribbons and medals to scholarships, are offered students who participate in a wide range of competitive activities. Field trips (2-3 per SY) during class time are planned to reinforce subjects taught in the classroom. There is no obligation for a student to serve in the military.
Credit: 1 (PE Credit)
Aerospace Science and Leadership (AFJROTC II)
Course #: 5602
Grade: 10-11
Prerequisite: AFJROTC I
The second year of JROTC continues the curriculum of Aerospace Science (40%), Leadership (40%), and Wellness (20%). This year the aerospace science portion of the program will be an exciting journey into the study of science and space. It begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest of interest in astronomy and the heavens through the Renaissance and on into the modern space programs. It provides an in-depth study of the solar system, and issues critical to space travel. Throughout the course scenarios, videos and “hands-on” activities and technology enrichment activities are included. Leadership includes life skills, how to apply for college admission, how to conduct a job search, communication skills, individual and group behavior, basic leadership concepts, and cadet corps activities. Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, will, warranties, legal notices and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful. Field trips (2-3 per SY) during class time are planned to reinforce subjects taught in the classroom. Cadets will meet and maintain the personal hair and grooming standards established by the Air Force, AFJROTC Program Guide and AFJROTC Cadet Guide. Uniforms and PT gear are issued free of charge, but students are expected to keep their uniforms clean and serviceable and are responsible for the cost of cleaning and loss, theft or damage of uniform items. Cadets will wear the regulation Air Force uniform once a week (usually on Wednesday) or on those occasions prescribed by the SASI. Activities devoted to Wellness and Physical Fitness account for 20% of the curriculum time. Drill and Ceremony activities will consist of stationary and marching movements IAW AFMAN 36-2203. ASII cadets are expected to know and command a flight on the 30 command drill sequence. There is no obligation for a student to serve in the military. Greater proficiency is expected in drill.
Credit: 1
Aerospace Science and Leadership (AFJROTC III)
Course #: 5603
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: AFJROTC II
The third year of JROTC continues the curriculum of Aerospace Science(40%), Leadership(40%), and Wellness(20%). The aerospace science portion of the program is an exciting journey into the study of science and space. It begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest of interest in astronomy and the heavens through the Renaissance and on into the modern space programs. It provides an in-depth study of the solar system, and issues critical to space travel. Throughout the course scenarios, videos and “hands-on” activities and technology enrichment activities are included. Leadership includes life skills, how to apply for college admission, how to conduct a job search, communication skills, individual and group behavior, basic leadership concepts, and cadet corps activities. Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, will, warranties, legal notices and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful. Third year cadets put these skills into practice by holding key leadership positions in the cadet corps. Cadets will meet and maintain the personal hair and grooming standards established by the Air Force, AFJROTC Program Guide and AFJROTC Cadet Guide. Cadets will wear the regulation Air Force uniform once a week (usually on Wednesday) or on those occasions prescribed by the SASI. Uniforms and PT gear are issued free of charge, but students are expected to keep their uniforms clean and serviceable and are responsible for the cost of cleaning and loss, theft or damage of uniform items. Activities devoted to Wellness and Physical Fitness account for 20% of the curriculum time. Drill and Ceremony activities will consist of stationary and marching movements IAW AFMAN 36-2203. ASIII cadets are expected to know and command a flight on the 30 command drill sequence.
Credit: 1
Aerospace Science and Leadership (AFJROTC IV)
Course #: 5604
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: AFJROTC III
The fourth year of JROTC is a course designed for senior cadets to manage the Cadet Corps and apply the theories and techniques learned in the previous leadership courses. Project management of major Corps events and community service projects are planned to include the elements of scope, schedule, quality, and budget. In addition, management in the aerospace industrial complex is examined (40%). Leadership focuses on the understanding the fundamentals of management techniques, management decisions, management functions, and managing oneself and others (40%). Cadets will meet and maintain the personal hair and grooming standards established by the Air Force, AFJROTC Program Guide and AFJROTC Cadet Guide. Uniforms and PT gear are issued free of charge, but students are expected to keep their uniforms clean and serviceable and are responsible for the cost of cleaning and loss, theft or damage of uniform items. Activities devoted to Wellness and Fitness account for 20% of the curriculum time. Drill and Ceremony activities will consist of stationary and marching movements IAW AFMAN 36-2203. Cadets will wear the regulation Air Force uniform once a week (usually on Wednesday) or on those occasions prescribed by the SASI. ASIV cadets are expected to know and command a flight on the 30 command drill sequence, know and demonstrate additional drill commands required by the Aerospace Science Instructor, plan and conduct a Pass and Review ceremony at the end of the school year.
Credit: 1
Sports Medicine I
Course #: 5401
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Trainer Approval
This course provides an opportunity for the study and application of the components of sports medicine including sports medicine, concepts of sports injury, athletic healthcare team, sports injury law, sports injury prevention, sports psychology, nutrition, recognition of injuries, emergency action plan and initial injury evaluation, first aid/CPR/AED, the injury process, immediate care of athletic injuries of specific body areas, skin conditions in sports, blood borne pathogens, thermal injuries, and special medical concerns of the adolescent athlete.
Credit: 1
Sports Medicine II
Course #: 5402
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Sports Med I; Trainer Approval
This course provides a more in-depth study and application of the components of sports medicine including: CPR and AED certification, rehabilitative techniques; therapeutic modalities; prevention, recognition, and care of injuries to the head and face, spine, upper extremity, lower extremity; taping and bandaging; injuries to the young athlete; substance abuse in sports; and general health concerns in sports medicine. Individualized and independent assignments will be included in this course. This course will involve outside-of-class time homework and time required working with athletes and athletic teams. Students must receive the approval of the Licensed Athletic Trainer supervising the athletic training students’ staff. There may be other required prerequisites for this course such as a Sports Medicine I course and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer approval.
Credit: 1
Sports Medicine III
Course #: 5403
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Sports Med II; Trainer Approval
This course will provide a logical progression for students that have advanced through the sports medicine courses and provide them with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained to athletic injury recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation through research investigations and applications related to sports medicine. The course will provide opportunities for advanced students in the sports medicine program to research, investigate, prepare, and present article reviews, case studies, research projects, visual poster presentations, and multimedia presentations on instructor-approved topics. The athletic training students will continue to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities in the operation of the athletic training room under the supervision of a licensed athletic trainer. These duties will prepare the students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the sports medicine course curriculum. The required duties will be a portion of the grade earned in the course.
Credit: 1
Course #: 0111
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Student Leadership is a course for students who seek opportunities to expand and deepen their group and individual skills to positively impact their lives and their community. Building on collaborative skills and habits of mind, students will gain knowledge and expertise in leadership skills including goal setting, effective communication, organization time management, and collaborative strategies. Students solve relevant and current school and community issues by working collaboratively and independently on high level, real-world tasks such as project proposals, portfolios, and presentations. This is an organization-based course, offered to students involved in Student Council.
Credit: 1
Course Offering Availability Subject to Student Enrollment and Staffing Levels.