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Descriptions
JROTC
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Prerequisite:
None
This course is designed for students who want to develop inherent leadership
abilities. The focus of all instruction is on the enhancement of responsible
citizenship and leadership. Instructional concepts are explored through
both classroom theory and practice in a Leadership Lab. The theory provides
students an opportunity to study the principles and traits of leadership;
to learn the importance of positive self-concept; to develop basic managerial
and leadership skills; to identify personality/physiological needs; and
to learn the dynamics of group interaction. The Leadership Lab practical
work places the student in a position to respond to training in a variety
of positions within the organizational levels of the cadet battalion.
Through the corps of cadets, students learn to take and respond to orders;
prepare for higher positions of responsibility; develop self-discipline,
pride, bearing, self-control, and teamwork. Classroom subjects include
a study of citizenship values using the Constitution of the Credited States,
the Bill of Rights; American Military History; First Aid; and the various
physical training aspects of Cadet Challenge. The course also emphasizes
the development of communication skills, teaches the student how to study
and why, how to take notes, how to do homework and how to become more
self-confident. These subjects are combined with hands-on training in
a structured environment with academic preparation for the future. Students
may participate in such extracurricular activities as color guard, marksmanship
team, drill team, honor guard, physical fitness team, and orienteering
team. Several extracurricular competitions and other activities involving
all members of the Corps of Cadets are conducted during the year. Naturally,
students do not incur any military obligation by participating in Military
Science courses.
Be
in the JROTC Program at Shepton! We have an Armed, Unarmed Drill Team,
Color Guard Teams, and Physical Fitness Teams.
Color
Guard teams practice every Monday and Tuesday morning from 8:00am to 8:45am.
Other teams practice Wednesday and Thursday from 4:25pm to 6:00pm at Plano
West. Transportation is provided to Plano West.
There is no cost for the uniforms are issued to the cadet for free. The cadet has to maintain it and turn it in at the end of the school year.
All
team members must pass all classes.
For more information go to the Plano West Senior High web site.
http://k-12.pisd.edu/Schools/pwsh/Academics/JROTC/headlines.htm
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