Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

953201 JROTC 2 These courses area continuation of the previous JROTC level and
953301 JROTC 3
are designed to place students in mid-level organizational leadership
953401 JROTC 4
positions with increased responsibility and authority. Instruction will
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
reinforce all the previous leadership and citizenship training and
Prerequisite: JROTC 1, 2 or 3 (can be waived) further develops the students’ abilities to motivate and lead other
Credit: 1
students. Classroom subjects include intermediate leadership, oral
and written communication, military history, the roles of the military
forces, first aid, drug abuse prevention, and citizenship. Leadership
training includes managerial techniques; aspects of mutual
leader/subordinate respect; duties of the leader/manager; the building
of teamwork, team spirit, and organizational morale; communication
channels and flow; the problem solving process; staff supervision;
staff functions and preparation for evaluations, inspections,
ceremonies, and many more. All senior level students must be able
to work independently, or as part of a command/staff team on the
many task assigned to them. These courses are designed to assist
students in their next step in life, regardless of the particular path
chosen. Emphasis is placed on applying to colleges, pursuing
scholarship opportunities, and understanding the process of college
admittance. Students will be required to attend periodic officer and
staff meetings, after school, to gain experience in the conduct of
Corps organizational functions and business, as well as participate in
the planning of upcoming functions. All extra-curricular activities and
field trips are available to enrolled students. For a detailed overview
of each JROTC course please go to:
http://k-12.pisd.edu/currinst/jrotc/index.htm
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.