CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS

SCHOOL ACADEMICS

All MCJROTC cadets are required to maintain a satisfactory grade point average (GPA) in all school subjects in order to remain in the MCJROTC program.

Failure to maintain a minimum GPA, as determined by the SMI and approved by the principal, will put the cadet on immediate probation during the next semester. If this happens the cadet’s activities may be limited. If the cadet fails to raise their grade to the required level during the next semester, the cadet will be suspended from MCJROTC participation and required to turn in all uniforms. If the cadet raises their GPA during the probationary period, the cadet will be allowed to resume full activities.

CADET CURRICULUM

Leadership Education is the name of the MCJROTC curriculum because we use the tenants of Marine Corps leadership to teach and develop a sense of responsibility, loyalty, discipline and character in cadets. Throughout the four years of the program, the Leadership Education curriculum is presented by way of five different categories of instruction. Those categories are: (1) Leadership, (2) Citizenship, (3) Personal Growth and Responsibility, (4) Public Service and Career Exploration, and (5) General Military Subjects.

CADET PARTICIPATION

Cadets of the MCJROTC Program will participate in a Leadership Education level as dictated by the number of years in the program the cadet has completed. Naturally, LE-1 is for those students entering the program for the first time, while LE-4 is for the cadets who have successfully completed LE-I through LE-3.

 1. LEADERSHIP EDUCATION I (LE-I)

The first year of the program provides cadets with an introduction to both leadership and citizenship. The first year also exposes the new cadets to personal growth and responsibility, and begins to establish a foundation of military structure and tradition. LE-I has 50 hours of classroom instruction, with the remaining schedule for physical fitness, close order drill, marksmanship, and other practical applications. LE-1 cadets may earn credit for Physical Education credit.

2. LEADERSHIP EDUCATION II (LE-II)

The second year continues with PT, leadership, drill and citizenship instructed in LE-I. During LE-II, cadets are introduced to public speaking and land navigation training with a map and compass. LE-II has 50 hours of scheduled classroom instruction, with the remaining for physical fitness and practical application. LE-II cadets earn credit for Physical Education credit.

3. LEADERSHIP TRAINING III (LE-III)

In LE-III, cadets will begin to use their leadership training as they assume positions of increased authority and responsibility within the program. During LE-III, classes on personal finances are presented, as well as many classes involving career preparation and opportunities in public service. There are over 50 hours of classroom instruction during LE-III, and the remaining for physical fitness, drill, and marksmanship. LE-III cadets earn G-level college credit at UC and CSU.

4. LEADERSHIP TRAINING IV (LE-IV)

LE-IV is the year when the cadets bring together all previous training and apply it as leaders of the program. Senior cadets will conduct formations and inspections, as well as supervise community events with younger cadets. There are over 50 hours of classroom instruction during LE-IV. Cadets continue to be challenged with leadership responsibilities and academic requirements for research papers and independent studies that include special projects and event planning. Our senior cadets are instilled with a sense of ownership of their JROTC program. LE-IV cadets earn G-level college credit at UC and CSU.

GRADING

Cadets of MCJROTC will be graded in multiple areas of the program, including attendance and participation. The academic curriculum portion of this program will be graded very much like other traditional high school classes. However, as part of their overall MCJROTC grade, cadets will also be observed, evaluated and graded on their leadership performance. Leadership performance will encompass carrying out one’s cadet duties, and it will also cover participation in citizenship activities and other MCJROTC activities. For further information, see the JFK MCJROTC Master Syllabus.