PHILLIP O.

BERRY ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

US ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC)
1430 ALLEGHANY STREET
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208

SY 18-19 COURSE SYLLABUS – LET III & IV----Colonel (R ) Simon

Mission: The mission of the US Army JROTC Program is “to motivate young people to be
better citizens.” In order to accomplish this mission, the program of instruction is offered at the
high school level and teaches high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to
the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them
self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline.

Program and Student Learning Outcomes

 Appreciation of the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship which
include integrity, responsibility and respect for constituted authority.
 Development of leadership potential with the abilities to live and work cooperatively
with others.
 Ability to think logically and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
 Apply physical and political geography to building global awareness
 Appreciation of the importance of physical fitness and maintaining good health.
 Knowledge of the effects and dangers of substance abuse, ways to resist pressures to
try drugs and how to help others to avoid them.
 Development of management skills including goal setting, visualization and positive
self-talk.
 Familiarity with the history and structure of the military services. Relate events in
U.S. history to choices and responsibilities Americans have today.
 Knowledge of educational and vocational opportunities and the development of basic
skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a military or civilian team.

Leadership Education Training (LET –III*): The third year requires cadets to demonstrate effective
reading, writing, and oral communication skills through research projects and oral presentations; cadets
must understand and apply leadership principles and managerial skills, describe and comprehend the
importance of the decision making, interpersonal skills, career exploration, financial management, and
service learning.

Leadership Education Training (LET –IV*): The Fourth year of the program focuses on cadet
application of the principles of leadership, National Defense structure and missions, management, and
communications skills. Cadets prepare and demonstrate ability to instruct and mentor junior cadets.
Cadets develop a deeper understanding of personal finance. Cadets continue to develop and perform
service learning projects.

*Honors JROTC. The research project is a requirement of the honors option in CMS JROTC. The
purpose of the project is to provide cadets with the opportunity to do interesting and meaningful work
using the skills and maturity gained through the high school experience. The research project may be the
same as the Senior Exit Project provided it meets the criteria outlined in the Honors Project Rubric.
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**Regular JROTC course students will be required to read an instructor approved book and complete a
two page book report. A separate rubric will be provided.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Drill Team Color Guard Rifle Competition

Un-Armed Drill Orienteering Military Ball
Volleyball Tournament Campus Projects
Field Day Veterans Parade Blood Drives
Community Service Field Trips Academic Bowl
Service Learning Food Banks Athletic Parking
Award Functions

Assessment/Grading

Grading
A= 100-90 B=89-80 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=59-0

Academic tasks
Test 30%
Quizzes 10%
Honors paper or project 10%
Class /activities participation 10%
Physical Fitness (Cadet Challenge) 10%
Uniform Wear(Formal Assessment) 30% (Failure to wear prescribed uniform will result in a “0.”)

*Uniform wear is for an entire school day

Cadets with grades less than 79% are encouraged to contact an instructor to schedule after school peer or
instructor tutoring. Tutoring is available daily upon request.

JROTC will use two learning management systems-Canvas for student portfolios and the JROTC
Curriculum Manager to facilitate classroom instruction and lesson planning.

*Merits/demerits may raise or lower a grade by one letter.

Expectations:

Strive for A/B Honor Roll

Develop presentation skills
Teach a class to peers
Lead Physical Fitness Training
Live by cadet creed (in school and outside in community)
Be an active participant in classroom and in other activities
Lead by example (making right choices, academics, show respect for your peers)
Be motivated and desire to be a senior cadet leader
Be motivated in physical fitness (100% effort)
Be positive

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Join JROTC teams and go on field trips; contribute to the TEAM

Wear appropriate uniform, in accordance with the training schedule
Attend Parades, all mandatory formations and meetings
Uniform and Materials

Uniforms, textbooks, and most equipment are issued to the cadet at no cost to the parent. A statement of
responsibility must be signed by the parent/guardian assuming financial responsibility for any items lost,
stolen, or damaged. Issued uniforms are cleaned during the summer. Uniforms will not be issued to the
student without a signed Certificate of Responsibility or failing to adhere to the prescribed dress code
standards.

Activity Fee

In order to defray some of the costs for many of the activities involving the cadets, there is a $20 fee for
each cadet. All cadets are required to pay this yearly activity fee. The deadline for paying this fee is 29
September 2017. Some of the items the fee help covers/reduce are the unit rope, school ribbon,
transportation, JROTC activities registration fees and refreshments.

Office & Classroom Information

The office for Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, JROTC Department, is located at 1430
Alleghany Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208, Room 826. You can also contact this main office at
(980) 343-5992. Feel free to leave a message on the answering machine and someone in the Department
will return your call within twenty-four hours. Office hour times are Monday – Friday from 2:15 pm to
4:00 pm.

Instructor Cadre

Retired Army personnel certified by the United States Army Cadet Command and the state of North Carolina to
teach the Department of the Army Curriculum Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program at the high school
level. The cadre consists of one commissioned officer (Colonel) and one non-commissioned officers (Sergeant
Major). All instructors are periodically required to attend training courses at the US Army Cadet Command, and
undergo continuous professional training as directed by the school and CMS. Please direct all questions concerning
the JROTC Curriculum to either instructor by calling (980) 343-5992.

COL Eugene Simon: Senior Army Instructor-: eugene1.simon@cms.k12.nc.us Classroom 826

SGM Matthew Wheeler: Army Instructor: matthew1.wheeler@cms.k12.nc.us – Classroom 834

EUGENE SIMON
COL(R), USA
Senior Army Instructor

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Please acknowledge that you have read this syllabus by signing below.
Return this form to JROTC leadership not later than Friday, 8 SEP 2017.

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Cadet’s Signature Parent’s Signature

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Cadet’s printed name Parent’s printed name

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