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    SENECA HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC COURSE SYLLABUS

     

    AS-100/Milestones in Aviation History/Leadership Education 100/Health and Wellness

     

    Course ID:                                                      791

    Credit Hours:                                                  1 (Art Credit)

    Course Teaching Schedule:                              M-F, Periods 1-6, Class 2 and 6

     

    Instructor:                                                       Aerospace Science: LtCol (Ret.) Sevening

                                                                          Leadership: MSgt (Ret.) Brooks

                                                                             

     

    Required Text:                                                Milestones in Aviation History 2d Edition

                                                                         C2 Technologies Publishing, Inc.

                                                                          Copyright 2018

     

                                                                            Leadership Education I: Traditions, Wellness and Foundations of Citizenship

                                                                            Pearson Learning Solutions

                                                                            Copyright 2015

                                                                           

    Required Materials:   To successfully complete this course, you will need:  Air Force textbooks and workbooks, uniform, and physical training uniform which are provided by AFJROTC. Other requirements are paper, pen, pencil, calculator, calendar, and appropriate athletic shoes.

     

    Lessons:

     

    Semester 1 Fall/Winter:

    Milestones in Aviation History Chapters 1-2

    Leadership Education Units 1-2

     

    Semester 2 Spring:

    Milestones in Aviation History Chapters 3-4 (Through Lesson # 3)

    Leadership Education Unit 3

     

    Course Objectives:

     

    Aerospace Science – Milestones in Aviation History (AS100)

    1. Describe historical facts and impacts of the early attempts of heavier-than-air flight.
    2. Analyze the impact World War I aviation had on commercial aviation.
    3. Examine the role aerial bombing had on the outcome of World War II.
    4. Investigate the impact commercial jet aviation has had on US travel.
    5. Analyze the lessons learned from global use of US airpower.
    6. Evaluate developing technology that will affect the US Air Force of the future.

     

    Leadership Education I – Introduction to AFJROTC (LE100)

    1. Know the importance of AFJROTC history, mission, purpose, goals, and objectives.
    2. Know military traditions and the importance of maintaining a high standard of dress and personal appearance.
    3. Know the importance of attitude, discipline, and respect, and why values and ethics are so important.
    4. Know the importance of individual self-control common courtesies and etiquette.
    5. Know that an effective stress management program improves the quality of life.
    6. Know why courtesies are rendered to the United States flag and the National Anthem.
    7. Know why it is important to be a good democratic citizen and to be familiar with the different forms of governments.
    8. Know the importance of keeping yourself well and helping others stay well.

     

    Course description:

     

    Overview:  Each Military Science course is divided into three separate but equivalent sections of study; Aviation Science, Leadership Education, and Health and Wellness.  Each school week is divided into 3 parts; 2 days of aviation science, 2 days of leadership education, and 1 day of health and wellness usually designated as “PT” or physical training.  Cadets are required to participate in classroom presentations, briefings and exercises, and to include physical training.  Leadership Education is sub-divided into smaller sections of learning which includes team-building exercises and Air Force drill requirements.  Health and Wellness is broken down into various aspects of physical fitness from team activities to exercises in preparation for the Presidential Physical Fitness Exam.  All cadets are required and expected to wear the PT uniform and participate in the scheduled PT activities each week.

     

                Science:  Milestones in Aviation History 2d Edition This is the recommended first AS course for all new cadets. It is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations and flight, then progresses through time to future developments in aerospace, with an introduction into cyber technologies. The intent of this textbook is to bring alive the significant discoveries in flight a reality. This book tells the story of why we are so proud of our Air Force heritage ─ laying the foundation for future Air Force JROTC aerospace science courses. Throughout the course 21st century learning is adopted with readings, video clips, hands-on learner centered activities, and chapter project-based learning opportunities.

     

                Leadership:  Traditions, Wellness and foundations of Citizenship is intended for students who are entering the AFJROTC program. It will introduce cadets to history, organization, mission, traditions, goals, and objectives of JROTC for all services   Cadets are required to teach, learn and perform 30 basic Air Force Drill commands throughout the school year.  A safe and open space is provided to allow the cadets proper space to practice drill commands and procedures.  Lessons will cover how to be emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. Avoiding and preventing violence in today’s society will also be covered. How to recognize types of bullying and how to advocate for prevention of this type of behavior. It will cover healthy living, physical fitness, and how to make safe, drug-free, and responsible decisions. This textbook will also examine the negative effects of air and water pollution, and how to help keep the environment safe. Cadets will be introduced to civics and our national government, including a historical understanding of the American flag and other important national symbols. The final chapter will also cover how the US Constitution protects our rights and freedoms as American citizens.   

     

                Health and Wellness: Wellness is an official and integral part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It consists of two exercise programs focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated by age and gender. Wellness is instrumental in developing citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation and communities. Cadets will utilize this time to learn the importance of keeping yourself fit and helping others to stay fit.  Cadets will work together in flights, teams or as individuals in preparation for undertaking the United States Presidential Physical Fitness Exam and to improve overall wellness.

     

    The goals of the Wellness Program are to:

    1. Create an individualized fitness program based on national standards by age and gender.
    2. Identify areas of improvements for each cadet and provide guidance for improvement.
    3. Incorporate a physical fitness and wellness education program to reach fitness goals.

     

                General:  Each instructor reserves the right to allow cadets to lead any or all aspects of the classroom presentations.  Normally, classroom power point presentations will be taught by either instructor.  However, cadets will be called upon to develop, organize, implement, and oversee numerous activities in and out of the classroom both, during and after normal school hours.

     

    Cadets will be able to discuss the above listed information in class, write appropriate test questions on this information, and pass tests from the selected questions.

     

    Cadets will learn the vocabulary associated with the above information and incorporate it when discussing the information.

     

    Cadets will be able to perform the specified physical training exercises outlined by the cadet command staff and the instructors.

    Grading Information:

     

    The Seneca High School grading system is used for all grading requirements. Cadet grades for each marking period are divided into the following four categories:

     

    Practice (Homework and Participation)         20%

    Assessment (Quiz and Tests)                       40%

    Uniform Wear                                             30%

    Physical Fitness                                          10%

     

    Grade Percentage Required

    A 90% and above

    B 89% - 80%

    C 79% - 70%

    D 69% - 60%

    F 59% and below

    All cadets are expected and required to participate in all aspects of each part of the program.  All cadets are expected to wear and maintain, weekly, the Air force Dress Blue uniform on the specified uniform day.  Cadets are expected and required to “dress out” in the Air force “PT” uniform during the weekly designated physical training day.  Finally, all cadets are expected to maintain grooming standards, to the best of their ability, as specified in our cadet handbook which is updated and published annually.  Each cadet receives a cadet handbook during the first week of classes.

    UNIFORM DAY: Thursday of each week unless otherwise specified by the SASI/ASI

    Uniform wear and drill are not optional aspects of the AFJROTC Program.  They are integral parts of the “complete educational experience” that Air Force JROTC offers the high school cadet.  If the cadet does not wear their uniform, without good reason, during the specified uniform day (Thursday of each week), the cadet will receive a “0” for their uniform grade for that week.  As listed above, uniform wear is worth 30% of the cadets’ grade for each marking period.  If a cadet does not wear their PT uniform and does not participate, without good reason, during specified PT days the cadet will receive a”0” for that weekly PT training grade.  As listed above, Physical Fitness is worth 10% of the cadets’ grade each marking period. 

    INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

     

    1. The mission of AFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
    2. The goals are to instill values of citizenship, give service to the United States, develop personal responsibility, and instill a sense of accomplishments in high school students.
    3. The objectives are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship; promote community service; instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline; and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
    4. Additional Print Resources: None are required. However, several books and periodicals are available in the AFJROTC classroom.
    1. Online Resources: None.

     

    COURSE SCHEDULE

     

    The pace of this course is determined by how each class is motivated by and interested in each specific academic area and associated subject areas. Each class can write their tests and will move at a pace commensurate with the level of coverage. After a test is approved, each class will have one week to study for the test.