NS II Syllabus 2023/24
Navy Junior ROTC
Naval Science II
Teacher: Master Gunnery Sergeant Ken Ingram
Telephone: 381-3930 x041135
Room: 135
Webpage: https://sites.google.com/a/navyjrotc.us/robert-e-lee-njrotc/
E-mail: ingramk@duvalschools.org
I. Course Description: This course will review leadership concepts taught during NS1 and will build on those foundations by introducing new and advanced leadership concepts and providing increased opportunities to practice learned skills. The curriculum also introduces and familiarizes cadets with maritime geography and establishes the foundation for further studies into the purpose and application of military sea power. Finally, the curriculum will introduce and familiarize the cadets with Navy shipboard organization and watch standing. Military bearing (including uniform wear), military drills, and health/fitness will be continually emphasized throughout the curriculum.
II. Course Objectives:
Navy Knowledge:
● Develop a familiarization and understanding of basic concepts and terminology related to maritime geography.
● Develop an understanding of how maritime geography and geopolitics are related.
● Explain and demonstrate how geopolitics and maritime geography have shaped world history and are currently affecting world events.
● Explain the importance of military sea power in relation to maritime geography.
● Demonstrate a familiarization of Navy shipboard organizations and how they work together to support the ship's mission.
● Explain the importance of responsibilities and accountability in relation to the military, and more specifically, Navy watch standing.
Leadership Knowledge:
● Exhibit an understanding of the importance of leaders being able to identify the capabilities of each member of their group and how to coordinate the strengths and weaknesses of team members to produce positive results.
● Exhibit an understanding of the importance of self-confidence and “winning attitudes” from leaders.
● Understand the principles regarding authority, responsibility, and accountability as it applies to leaders.
● Develop a deeper understanding of regarding concepts and applications of the different leadership styles, traits, and skills.
Naval Skills:
● Demonstrate advanced military drill and adherence to uniform regulations.
● Demonstrate ability to apply learned leadership skills in NJROTC unit leadership positions and day-to-day applications outside of the unit.
III. Anticipated Course Progress
Normal Weekly Schedule
Monday: Academics/Current Events, or project work, military drill
Tuesday: Academics/Current Events, or project work, military drill
Wednesday: Uniform Inspection and academics
Thursday: Uniform Inspection and academics
Friday: Physical Fitness/Health Training
IV. State Standards:
Sunshine State Standards:
Language Arts: LA.A.1.4.1, LA.A.1.4.2, LA.A.1.4.4, LA.A.2.4.1, LA.A.2.4.4, LA.B.2.4.1, LA.B.2.4.2, LA.C.1.4.1, LA.C.1.4.1, LA.C.1.4.3, L.A.C.3.4.3
Social Studies: SS.C.2.4.3, SS.C.2.4.5
Physical Education: PE.A.1.4.1, PE.A.2.4.1, PE.A.2.4.2, PE.A.2.4.3, PE.B.1.4.4, PE.B.2.4.4, PE.B.2.4.4, PE.B.2.4
Health Education: HE.A.1.4.1, HE.B.1.4.1, HE.B.1.4
V. Instructional Procedures:
A variety of teaching strategies will be used in this course. These include reading and writing assignments, lectures, note memorization, and oral presentations by students, independent research, computer and internet activities, guest speakers, physical training, and individual and collaborative project work.
VI. Grading Policies:
The following criteria and weights will be used to calculate student grades.
20% - Academics- To include; Tests, quizzes, reports, homework, and other graded assignments.
Cadets are required to take notes on the presented information and the notes are gradable.
40% - Uniform inspections and drill- Weekly grade to include effort/performance in weekly drill and mandatory uniform inspections.
It is important to note that because NJROTC uses weekly uniform inspections to emphasize and illustrate the importance of life skills being taught (ie. attention to detail, self-discipline, accountability, etc.), the weekly uniform inspection grade is critical to the success of the cadet in this course.
Any time a cadet is in uniform he/she is representing the school, the NJROTC program, and ultimately the Navy. Uniform wear is required for the ENTIRE school day and compliance to uniform standards and grooming standards (haircut/style, shave, fingernails, authorized jewelry, etc…) are strictly enforced.
40% - Personal Performance - The weekly performance grade includes four major areas - being on time, being prepared, participating, and behaving/adhering to class standards. It is important to note that the life skills being taught apply outside the NJROTC classroom as well. Therefore, participation and behavior in other non-NJROTC-related classes and events will also be reflected in the cadet's NJROTC personal performance grade.
Extra Credit - Will be considered by the instructor based on overall performance, participation, and service to the unit.
Extra credit can/will be assigned to cadets supporting after-school events including practices, competitions, community service, school service, etc.
School District letter and numerical grade equivalents:
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59 or below F
VII. Major Projects/Assignments:
Major assignments and projects may be incorporated into each quarter or semester as determined by the Naval Science Instructors.
VIII. Types of Weekly Assignments Used:
Assignments may include classroom projects, skills assessments, problem-solving, life skills assessments, uniform inspections, aptitude evaluations, and other classroom activities.
IX. Materials/Supplies/Textbooks:
Textbooks: Field Manual for NJROTC and Naval Science 2, Nautical Sciences for the NJROTC Student, 2nd Ed.
All uniform items including shirts, trousers, jackets, shoes, belts, covers, insignia, etc. are supplied by the NJROTC program. However, each Cadet is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of issued articles and items. Shirts, trousers, jackets, and covers, are mandatory returnable items and the cadet will be held accountable for turning in the uniform items upon dropping or completing the NJROTC course.
X. Materials/Supplies Required by Student:
Notebook for note taking
Pencils and pens
There is no annual fee, however, it is mandatory to purchase certain required items from the hot spot on the unit website. The required items can be seen on the website at the following link: https://riversidenjrotc.com/riverside_njrotc/shop/home and include PT shorts, a unit PT shirt, and a unit Polo shirt. These items are mandatory if a cadet wants to go on any field trip, overnight trip, or community service project.
XI. Homework Procedures/Policies:
Home Learning is an integral part of the learning process. If assigned, it is given to help the cadet prepare for upcoming lessons, reinforce work done in class, and allow the cadet to practice skills learned.
All home Learning assignments will be graded and must be completed on time. The maximum grade allowed for late academic work is 75%. The maximum grade allowed for makeup uniform inspection will be a 70%. One point per day past the due date will be taken off for late current events.
It is important to note that traditionally, academic homework will be reasonably light. This is due to the fact that preparations for the weekly uniform inspection and military drill evaluations are the main homework focus. The weekly uniform inspection grade is critical to the success of the cadet in this course.
XII. Performance Remediation, Make-up Procedures/Policies:
Performance: Many minor substandard performance and behavior issues will be handled in class and documented in the cadet’s record. However, if the substandard performance or behavior continues, Extra Military Instruction (EMI) may be assigned. EMI is designed to help a cadet recover from a performance deficiency or a missed uniform inspection. EMI will be conducted after school on drill days Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Failure to complete EMI, or continued substandard performance after completion of EMI, will result in escalated disciplinary action to possibly include parent-teacher conferences and/or formal referrals.
Make-up work: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed assignments and complete them. Students will normally be given five days to make up work (including taking exams) for an absence.
Missed uniform inspections, due to absences, can be made up for full credit on the next day the student is in class. If a student fails to wear his/her uniform on the next day they are present in the class, they can make up the inspection the following day in class at a maximum grade of 70. If the student misses this second makeup opportunity, they can attend EMI and will receive a grade of 70.
If a cadet is present but fails to wear their uniform on inspection day, or they do not wear their uniform the entire school day, they will receive a zero until the inspection is made up. The inspection must be made up the next day they are present in the class and the maximum grade possible is a 70. If the student misses this makeup opportunity, they can attend EMI and will receive a grade of 70.
XIII. Class Rules/Procedures/Policies
All class rules, procedures, and policies will be explained to cadets and must be adhered to and are considered a part of their personal performance grade.
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