5511: JROTC Leadership Development I (1 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12)

Introduction to the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) focuses on the development of skills in the following areas: appreciation of the principles, values, and skills which underlie good citizenship, development of individual leadership potential through team participation, importance of maintaining good health, attention to detail, and development of both oral and written communication skills.

5512: JROTC Leadership Development II (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: JROTC Leadership Development I

Intermediate level of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) focuses on the development and application of skills in the following areas: appreciation of ethical principles which underlie good citizenship, continued development of individual leadership skills including planning and conducting small unit formations, physical fitness, and student led classroom peer instruction. Student leaders continue to develop the ability to work effectively in larger, more complex work groups. Time and resource management skills are introduced along with critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. Emphasis on development of effective and concise oral and written communication skills continues. Use of technology resources are introduced.

5513: JROTC Leadership Development III (1 credit PAR, Gr. 11-12)

Prerequisite: JROTC Leadership Development II

Advanced level of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) focuses on the development and application of skills in the following areas: demonstration of principles that underlie good citizenship, development of an understanding of the federal government, and further development of leadership skills and potential by participating as a formal classroom leader and peer instructor for junior cadets. Students further develop their understanding of responsibilities and skills necessary to lead larger formations. Size and complexity of assigned tasks for work groups increases. Students continue to improve oral and written communication skills. Use of technology resources as tools for learning, leading, and management continues.

5514: JROTC Leadership Development IV (1 credit PAR, Gr. 12)

Prerequisite: JROTC Leadership Development III

Application of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) focuses on the following areas: demonstration of ethical reasoning and decision-making, application of leadership principles to senior leader roles, supervising and leading the complex multi-layered work groups, providing proponent staff support to senior/executive decision makers, and develop an understanding of and ability to use management performance indicators and metrics. Students will demonstrate skill at using oral and written communication to determine positive organizational outcomes, issue effective orders, plans, and operational guidance. Students will serve as senior peer role models and leaders for cadets of junior experience.

5515: JROTC Leadership Education and Training Honors (1 credit PAR, Gr. 12)

Course enrollment via staff recommendation only

Prerequisite: grade of C or better in JROTC Leadership Development III

This course is composed of cadet leaders who function as program peer leaders and operational staff principals. These cadet leaders operate under close facilitation of the Senior Army Instructor. This class provides the opportunity for cadet leaders to plan, organize, and coordinate program-wide operations, events, and classes. Cadet leaders are responsible for instruction of basic cadet skills, development of proper classroom demeanor, peer critique of subordinate cadet performance, conduct periodic inspections and assessments, maintenance of cadet records, program logistical requirements, program public relations and effective orchestration of integrated co-curricular teams. Course instruction is focused on techniques of counseling, conflict resolution, principles and methods of instruction, effective listening, extemporaneous speaking, development of lesson plans, and advanced leadership principles.

5516: JROTC Personal Finance (0.5 credit FIN, Gr. 10-12)

This course examines the positive linkage between effective leader development, responsible citizenship and success in personal finance fundamentals. Along with introduction to leadership principles this course provides instruction and skill development in basic financial planning, positive financial behaviors, and sound money management skills. Students develop a basic working knowledge of personal budgeting, understand the value of insurance, and understanding the relationship of savings and investing as components of financial security. A basic introduction to banking assists students in meeting the performance standards mandated for personal finance as a pre-condition to graduation.

5517: JROTC Health and Wellness (0.5 credit HLT, Gr. 9-12)

This course examines the positive linkage between personal wellness, good health habits, and effective leader development. In addition to focusing on fundamentals of leadership development, special areas of emphasis include exercise, nutrition, habits for a healthy lifestyle, first aid, and drug-alcohol awareness/avoidance.