Syllabus, Grading Procedures, Objectives
Period:
1st (A Flight: 8:45 to 10:20 am)
2nd (B Flight - 10:25 to 11:55 am)
4th (C Flight - 2:10 to 3:45 pm)
Classroom: Room: 102R
Instructors:
Colonel Ben Pittman – Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and Department Chair
Master Sergeant Kenneth Clere – Aerospace Science Instructor
Drill & Ceremonies
Course Description:
One term course, 135 hours. The course follows the prescribed Air Force curriculum mix of 40 percent academics, 40 percent citizenship, character, and leadership studies, and 20 percent physical development and wellness instruction. Cadets will be exposed to the development of airpower throughout the history of our nation. A complete syllabus is posted on the AFJROTC web page on the Wade Hampton High School site. Cadets will also be exposed to the organization of the federal government with an emphasis on the Department of Defense. The desired outcome is to understand how the United States supports the national security policy of our country. Cadets will develop self-confidence through leadership and team activities. Fitness, good nutrition, and health for life will be emphasized to promote desired wellness goals. Service activities will be planned and executed to promote citizenship development. Extracurricular activities may include drill team, color guard, presentation team, academic honor society, and aircraft model club. An honors course in management will be taught to selected cadets.
Course Philosophy
AFJROTC’s mission is to develop citizens of character serving their nation and community. While academic instruction is a part of the curriculum, our philosophy is that building better citizens and leaders is best learned by doing. AFJROTC cadets will have many opportunities to lead, follow and demonstrate self-discipline, citizenship, values, and teamwork. Our classes are intentionally mixed with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year cadets. This mix offers practical opportunities for cadets to practice leading and following. Cadets will participate once a week in a team sport and physical fitness training. They will also practice military drill to develop teamwork and provide leadership opportunities. In addition, they may volunteer for and be assigned to leadership positions in the cadet corps. These duties mirror what they might experience in a business with respect to management, organization, and planning. Community service is an important part of citizenship development, and we participate in several activities that benefit others, such as food drives, Adopt-A-Highway, and Adopt-A-Soldier. Cadets may also participate in field trips and fund-raising activities that provide an opportunity
Objectives
Our students will know and understand:
1. WHHS AFJROTC classroom procedures and the organization of an effective AFJROTC program.
2. Proper wear the AFJROTC uniform and required grooming standards.
3. Patriotic and military customs, courtesies, flag etiquette and traditions.
4. The importance of physical fitness and wellness (health and nutrition).
5. Drill positions, marching movements, and drill of the flight as these activities relate to teamwork development and leadership training.
6. Attitude, self-discipline, respect for authority, time management, and anger management.
7. Benefits of a higher education and the process involved in applying for and funding college.
8. The importance of developing effective job resumes, filling out job applications, and preparing for an interview
9. Steps involved in the financial planning process and how to use credit wisely as an important part of managing one’s finances.
10. The development of airpower throughout United States history, leaders in aerospace, the Department of Defense as part of the federal government, and Air Force organization.
Course Requirements: Included in Wade Hampton AFJROTC Cadet Handbook.
Includes conduct, courtesy, classroom policies and procedures, personal appearance, and uniform wear.
to practice and demonstrate leadership and organizational skills taught in the classroom.
Course Assessment
Uniform & personal appearance inspections are conducted every Wednesday.
Chapter tests are administered approximately every two weeks or as academic segments are completed.
Leadership superior-subordinate evaluations are completed every three weeks as a vehicle for building cadet confidence and stimulating self-improvement efforts. These evaluation forms are assessed for timeliness and quality of information.
Final exams assess understanding of course content and class preparation throughout the entire AFJROTC program.
Grades
Overall each area of student work is weighted according to the following breakout:
40% Academic grades
40% Leadership studies/evaluation
20% Physical fitness involvement
Evaluation grade scale is as follows:
A = 93 and above
B = 85-92
C = 77-84
D = 70-76
F = 69 and below
Web Page
Information, including updates to schedules, information on upcoming activities, goals, objectives, and photos of continuing events may be found on our web page at: sc954.blogspot.com
Instructor Contact
Parents may contact either Colonel Pittman (355-0124) or MSgt Clere (355-0122) by telephone. Also, we can be reached by e-mail at bcpittma@greenville.k12.sc.us (Colonel Pittman) or kclere@greenville.k12.sc.us (MSgt Clere) or our AFJROTC email address SC-954@afjrotc.net.
Projects
To promote leadership and citizenship development, our cadets will engage in service and patriotic projects and ceremonies. They will plan, organize, and execute these activities. Continuity folders will be maintained for each event. Examples are food drives, 9/11 ceremony, Adopt-A-Highway, Veterans Day ceremonies, parades, and Adopt-A-Soldier.
Materials Required for Class
Plain notebook paper, ink pen and pencil available for notes every class.
Uniform issued by AFJROTC kept clean and ready for wear and inspection every Wednesday. Uniform should be cleaned and pressed for turn in at the end of the semester.
Comfortable but stable shoes such as tennis shoes for drill. Loose fitting sandals don’t normally work well and can result in tripping while on the drill pad. Athletic shoes for physical fitness. No flip-flops can be worn for either drill or fitness activities.
PT uniforms are issued by AFJROTC. Cadets must bring comfortable athletic shoes (sneakers or running shoes) for Physical Fitness (normally on Fridays).
1st (A Flight: 8:45 to 10:20 am)
2nd (B Flight - 10:25 to 11:55 am)
4th (C Flight - 2:10 to 3:45 pm)
Classroom: Room: 102R
Instructors:
Colonel Ben Pittman – Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and Department Chair
Master Sergeant Kenneth Clere – Aerospace Science Instructor
Text Materials Used in Curriculum:
Wade Hampton High School Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Handbook
Policy and Organization of the Department of Defense
Wade Hampton High School Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Handbook
Policy and Organization of the Department of Defense
A Journey Into Aviation History
Course Description:
One term course, 135 hours. The course follows the prescribed Air Force curriculum mix of 40 percent academics, 40 percent citizenship, character, and leadership studies, and 20 percent physical development and wellness instruction. Cadets will be exposed to the development of airpower throughout the history of our nation. A complete syllabus is posted on the AFJROTC web page on the Wade Hampton High School site. Cadets will also be exposed to the organization of the federal government with an emphasis on the Department of Defense. The desired outcome is to understand how the United States supports the national security policy of our country. Cadets will develop self-confidence through leadership and team activities. Fitness, good nutrition, and health for life will be emphasized to promote desired wellness goals. Service activities will be planned and executed to promote citizenship development. Extracurricular activities may include drill team, color guard, presentation team, academic honor society, and aircraft model club. An honors course in management will be taught to selected cadets.
Course Philosophy
AFJROTC’s mission is to develop citizens of character serving their nation and community. While academic instruction is a part of the curriculum, our philosophy is that building better citizens and leaders is best learned by doing. AFJROTC cadets will have many opportunities to lead, follow and demonstrate self-discipline, citizenship, values, and teamwork. Our classes are intentionally mixed with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year cadets. This mix offers practical opportunities for cadets to practice leading and following. Cadets will participate once a week in a team sport and physical fitness training. They will also practice military drill to develop teamwork and provide leadership opportunities. In addition, they may volunteer for and be assigned to leadership positions in the cadet corps. These duties mirror what they might experience in a business with respect to management, organization, and planning. Community service is an important part of citizenship development, and we participate in several activities that benefit others, such as food drives, Adopt-A-Highway, and Adopt-A-Soldier. Cadets may also participate in field trips and fund-raising activities that provide an opportunity
Objectives
Our students will know and understand:
1. WHHS AFJROTC classroom procedures and the organization of an effective AFJROTC program.
2. Proper wear the AFJROTC uniform and required grooming standards.
3. Patriotic and military customs, courtesies, flag etiquette and traditions.
4. The importance of physical fitness and wellness (health and nutrition).
5. Drill positions, marching movements, and drill of the flight as these activities relate to teamwork development and leadership training.
6. Attitude, self-discipline, respect for authority, time management, and anger management.
7. Benefits of a higher education and the process involved in applying for and funding college.
8. The importance of developing effective job resumes, filling out job applications, and preparing for an interview
9. Steps involved in the financial planning process and how to use credit wisely as an important part of managing one’s finances.
10. The development of airpower throughout United States history, leaders in aerospace, the Department of Defense as part of the federal government, and Air Force organization.
Course Requirements: Included in Wade Hampton AFJROTC Cadet Handbook.
Includes conduct, courtesy, classroom policies and procedures, personal appearance, and uniform wear.
to practice and demonstrate leadership and organizational skills taught in the classroom.
Course Assessment
Uniform & personal appearance inspections are conducted every Wednesday.
Chapter tests are administered approximately every two weeks or as academic segments are completed.
Leadership superior-subordinate evaluations are completed every three weeks as a vehicle for building cadet confidence and stimulating self-improvement efforts. These evaluation forms are assessed for timeliness and quality of information.
Final exams assess understanding of course content and class preparation throughout the entire AFJROTC program.
Grades
Overall each area of student work is weighted according to the following breakout:
40% Academic grades
40% Leadership studies/evaluation
20% Physical fitness involvement
Evaluation grade scale is as follows:
A = 93 and above
B = 85-92
C = 77-84
D = 70-76
F = 69 and below
Web Page
Information, including updates to schedules, information on upcoming activities, goals, objectives, and photos of continuing events may be found on our web page at: sc954.blogspot.com
Instructor Contact
Parents may contact either Colonel Pittman (355-0124) or MSgt Clere (355-0122) by telephone. Also, we can be reached by e-mail at bcpittma@greenville.k12.sc.us (Colonel Pittman) or kclere@greenville.k12.sc.us (MSgt Clere) or our AFJROTC email address SC-954@afjrotc.net.
Projects
To promote leadership and citizenship development, our cadets will engage in service and patriotic projects and ceremonies. They will plan, organize, and execute these activities. Continuity folders will be maintained for each event. Examples are food drives, 9/11 ceremony, Adopt-A-Highway, Veterans Day ceremonies, parades, and Adopt-A-Soldier.
Materials Required for Class
Plain notebook paper, ink pen and pencil available for notes every class.
Uniform issued by AFJROTC kept clean and ready for wear and inspection every Wednesday. Uniform should be cleaned and pressed for turn in at the end of the semester.
Comfortable but stable shoes such as tennis shoes for drill. Loose fitting sandals don’t normally work well and can result in tripping while on the drill pad. Athletic shoes for physical fitness. No flip-flops can be worn for either drill or fitness activities.
PT uniforms are issued by AFJROTC. Cadets must bring comfortable athletic shoes (sneakers or running shoes) for Physical Fitness (normally on Fridays).
There is a $25 dollar fee for this course which covers fitness gear and accessories.
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