Pathways for Success provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and helps them become better citizens. To accomplish this purpose, the curriculum discusses citizenship, leadership, goal setting, and a number of other principles designed to help the student succeed in high school and beyond. Students are introduced to Fitness and Wellness. There are several components contributing to a person's overall health. By maintaining a proper balance of physical activity, diet choices, sleep, and stress control people enjoy healthier lives. Students will apply content learned through the Pathways for Success course to envision a 5-year action plan. The Personal Mission Statement identifies the important skills needed in high school and in post-secondary education to reach their personal stated goals.
This course provides an introduction, understanding, and application of Army-wide uniformity in the conduct of drill and ceremonies. It includes methods of instructing drill, teaching techniques, individual and unit drill manual of arms, and various other aspects of basic crill instruction. This course is designed for Cadets of all skill levels, to include the new Cadets in the initial stages of training. Prerequisite: Pathways for Success
The second year of Leadership Education and Training is split into several units that include: Techniques of Communication, Leadership, Cadet Challenge, Leadership Lab, Map Reading, History, Your American Citizenship, Career Opportunities, and Role of the U.S. Army. This is a year-long course worth 1 credit. Prerequisite: Pathways for Success (LET 1) and Applied Leadership Development: Close Order Drill.
The third year of Leadership Education and Training provides additional leadership scenarios. In this year, students will be more involved as teachers and leaders within the cadet battalion. They will also complete independent studies in the areas of communication, leadership, history, map reading, career opportunities, and technology awareness. Prerequisite: Foundations of Leadership (LET 2)
The fourth-year cadets are responsible for the daily cadet administration and serve in the role of commanders and staff officers. They act as assistant instructors in some subject areas for other leadership classes. They continue to develop their leadership skills and plan special unit events such as the military ball and annual awards banquet as well as several Leadership camps. Prerequisite: Principles of Leadership (LET 3)
This course offers students opportunities to participate in local, regional, and state academic matches and tournaments. The goal of the Academic Odyssey program is to encourage high-achieving students to showcase and build academic success by expanding their knowledge through friendly competitions. Additionally, preparing students for college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. Prerequisite: Pathways for Success
This course offers exciting discussions and projects. By the end of the semester, you will have a solid foundation of understanding regarding the origins of many of the conflicts we see in today's world, the nature and evolution of modern warfare, as well as the tactics and strategies employed that made the great empires and civilizations of the modern world what they were and how they survive into the present day. Thereby, tracing the evolution of the art of war and the leaders from the ancient empires through the Napoleonic era to the American Civil War and the wars of the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of warfare as nations adjust to social, political, economic, and technological developments. The primary learning objectives of this course include an in-depth investigation of the concepts and history of warfare in the modern world.