Course Syllabus
TX-949 AFJROTC COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME: Aerospace Science 300: Exploring Space: The High Frontier Leadership Education 300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities.
CREDIT HOURS: (1) Physical Education OR Elective Credit for the entire year
INSTRUCTOR’S NAMES: MSgt Araujo
REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS:
Aerospace Science 300: Exploring Space: The High Frontier
Unit 1: The Space Environment
Unit 2: Exploring Space
Unit 3: Manned and Unmanned Spaceflight
Unit 4: Space Technology
Leadership Education 300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities
1st Semester Chapter 1: Charting your Financial Course
1st Semester Chapter 2: Managing your Resources
1st Semester Chapter 3: Career Opportunities
1st Semester Chapter 4: Aiming Towards a College Degree
2nd Semester Chapter 5: Charting Your Course
2nd Semester Chapter 6: Applying for Jobs
2nd Semester Chapter 7: Working for the Federal Government
2nd Semester Chapter 8: Developing Your Career Skills
Leadership Education: Drill and Ceremonies: Drill Curriculum (Cumulative) AF Manual 36-2203, V-2627 (Will not exceed 50% of LE material)
1st Semester Chapter 1: Introduction to Drill and Ceremonies
1st Semester Chapter 2: Commands and the Command Voice
1st Semester Chapter 3: Individual Instruction
2nd Semester Chapter 4: Drill of the Flight
TURNING POINT CLOUD (TPC): The TPC instructional system is provided by HQ AFJROTC and will be used during all instructional lessons. Cadets will be expected to learn how to use the TPC remotes or use their electronic device with the “App” installed.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course consists of three components: Aerospace Science (40%), Leadership Education (40%), and Wellness/Physical Fitness (20%). The Aerospace Science 300 portion of the curriculum focuses upon teaching the “Exploration of Space”. Students will be exposed to past, present, and future space programs from around the world. Students will learn basic Astronomy and the make-up of the planets, asteroids, comets, and other ‘heavenly’ bodies located throughout our Solar System and the Milky Way Galaxy. Emphasis of the class is towards the potential for future space travel and the possibility of living on other plants/moons within our Solar System. Students will also individually assemble model rockets to help them understand the basics of aeronautics and space flight. Leadership Education 300 provides an essential component of leadership education for today’s high school students. This course it is designed to prepare students for life after high school in the TX-949 AFJROTC COURSE SYLLABUS
1ST – 3RD YEAR CADETS SY 2022-223 high-tech, globally oriented, and diverse workplace of the 21st century. Drill and Ceremonies: Drill Curriculum (Cumulative) is used to teach the Drill Curriculum (Cumulative) course by providing an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies. The course concentrates on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of the command voice. Cadets are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. The Wellness/Physical Fitness portion incorporates the Cadet Health and Wellness Program (CHWP). The CHWP is an exercise program focused upon individual baseline improvements with the goal of achieving a Presidential Physical Fitness standard calculated with age and gender. The goal of the CHWP is to motivate JROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education 1. Students WILL wear the Air Force JROTC uniform weekly (Wednesday/Thursday) and the issued PT uniform on Fridays.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:
Aerospace Science 300:
1. Understand Prehistoric and Classical Astronomy.
2. Understand Astronomy during the Renaissance period.
3. Understand the “Enlightenment Period of Astronomy” and modern Astronomy.
4. Understand the physical characteristics of the Earth, the Moon and of the planets in our Solar System.
5. Understand the physical characteristics of the Sun, and other objects in our Solar System (dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and the Kuiper Belt).
6. Know basic information about the Milky Way Galaxy and what lies beyond.
7. Know and understand why mankind chooses to continue to explore Space and the hazards and difficulties of space missions.
8. Understand the role air power played in WWII and its significance, and the development of the Army Air
Corps.
9. Know and understand manned and Unmanned Space programs from around the globe. This includes the Space Shuttle and Orion space programs and the International Space Station.
10. Know and understand the history and development of future space programs.
11. Know and understand current and planned missions to the Sun, Mars, Venus and the Moon.
12. Know and understand the Hubble Space Telescope program and future missions to Comets and the Outer Planets.
13. Know and understand basic rocket and robotics missions being used in Space Programs.
Leadership Education 300:
1. Analyze the elements of successful financial management skills.
2. Create a plan to safeguard personal resources.
3. Analyze the different ways of pursuing a career path.
4. Analyze the requirements for applying to a college or university.
5. Analyze positive and negative impact of college life in meeting career goals.
6. Evaluate the essential process for successfully pursuing desired career or job.
7. Evaluate the benefits of working for the Federal Government.
8. Create a plan for successful career development.
Drill and Ceremonies:
1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.
2. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.
3. Apply and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and movements.
4. Know when and how to salute.
5. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to the movement of a squadron.
Wellness and Physical Fitness:
1. Motivate AFJROTC cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
2. Create an individualized training program based on national standards by age and gender.
3. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet and provide guidance for improvement.
4. Incorporate a physical training program to reach fitness goals.
UNIFORM DAY: WEDNESDAY and “Special Events” such as Military Ball, Veterans Day, Pass-in-Review, etc. Cadets are required to wear their Physical Training uniform on FRIDAYS.
GRADING PROCEDURES: Grades from the Aerospace Science portion of the course count 40% of the AFJROTC final grade and will be graded by the SASI. The Leadership Education portion of the grade counts 40% of the final grade and will be graded by the ASI. The wellness portion of the program counts for the remaining 20% of the final grade and will be graded by the SASI and/or ASI. Drill will be evaluated by the ASI and the SASI. Grades will be computed in accordance with standard district grading policy.
MAJOR GRADES MINOR GRADES
Uniform Wear Physical Training (PT)
Tests/Quizzes LE-200 Assignments 50% of the Uniform Grade
Parades, Special Events Class Work and Drill Evaluations
GRADING SCALE: As set by the Texas State Board of Education
GRADE Percentage Required
A 90 and above
B 80-89
C 70-79
F 69 and below
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Uniform Inspections 40%
Classroom work/Participation 10%
Chapter tests 30%
PT participation 20%
UNIFORM WEAR (Major Grade): May earn up to 100 points, weighted 60%. Uniform wear is a large part of the Air Force JROTC program. ALL cadets are required to wear the appropriate uniform each Wednesday, from the start of the school day until released. Failure to wear the uniform as required will result in removal from AFJROTC. Below are three different scenarios regarding uniform wear grading:
A. Cadet has an excused absence on uniform day: The cadet may wear the uniform the first day upon return to school for full credit. Two days later, maximum 80%. Three days or more = a zero.
B. Cadet has an unexcused absence on uniform day: The cadet may wear the uniform the next school day for a maximum grade of 80%. If not completed then, the grade will be a zero.
C. Cadet fails to wear the uniform on the designated day and is present in class: Grade will be a zero with no makeup opportunity.
PT UNIFORM/PARTICIPATION GRADE (Minor Grade): May earn up to 100 points, weighted 40%. The cadet will earn 50 points for dressing in the issued PT Gear and 50 points for participation in that day’s activities.
MAJOR TESTS (Major Grade): May earn up to 100 points, weighted 60%. As opposed to short quizzes, these tests will cover a larger volume of information. SOME TESTS WILL BE GIVEN USING THE TURNING POINT CLOUD (TPC) SYSTEM.
MAJOR EVENTS (Major Grade): May earn up to 100 points, weighted 60%. A cadet’s grade for this activity is based on participation and wear of the appropriate uniform for the event.
QUIZZES, CLASSWORK AND DRILL EVALS: May earn up to 100 points, weighted 40%. There may be times when cadets are given class time to work on a short assignment or quiz where grades may be given. Drill evaluations will be conducted throughout the year and grades are assigned based on individual effort and willingness to learn the movements.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cadets will have multiple opportunities to perform Air Force JROTC sponsored community service during each semester.
CURRICULUM IN ACTION TRIPS (CIA)/FIELD TRIPS: Throughout the semester, the cadets will have opportunities to participate in school-sponsored activities that serve as an extension of the AFJROTC curriculum. These trips may include military base visits, museums, BMT graduation, etc. Cadets must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to participate.
CLASS BEHAVIOR: The nature of the AFJROTC mission, as well as its high visibility within the school and community, requires it members to adhere to higher standards than might be found among the student population. Inappropriate behavior, in or out of uniform, is prohibited while in participating in AFJROTC. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, consuming alcohol, drug abuse, tobacco use, horseplay, public displays of affection, fighting, disparaging remarks, insubordination, disrespect, verbal threats and physical attacks.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Electronic device policy is in accordance with Denton ISD district instructions. As a general rule, cell phones will not be used in AFJROTC. Only the instructor may allow a cadet to use their phone during classroom instructional time.
ACTIVITY FEE: All Cadets are required to pay a $30 activity fee annually. This fee will be due within the first 6 weeks of school and prior to receiving cadet uniforms.
EXPECTATIONS FOR CADETS
1. Always use sir or ma’am.
2. Always be on time.
3. Bring required items to class.
4. Wear the correct uniform on the appropriate day.
5. Place bags under desk / on shelf.
6. Follow Directions…Do not talk out of turn.
7. Treat instructors and other cadets with respect.
8. Wear your uniform with pride.
9. Get involved with the corps.
10. Finally, Never Quit!!
OFFICE HOURS:
Our standard duty hours are 0815 – 1630 hours. We are located in the ROTC building. We have an open-door policy, and you can come by and discuss anything you need to if we are available.
