TX-20023
AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC
COURSE OUTLINE/SYLLABUS AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SCHOOL YEAR 2014-15
Aerospace Science I
Boerne AFJROTC
Boerne, Texas
INSTRUCTORS: Major (ret) Steve Laughery, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
MSgt (ret) Jody Russ, Aerospace Science Instructor
SUBJECT AREAS: Aerospace Science I – A Journey into Aviation History
Leadership Education I – Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition
Cadet Health and Wellness Program
CREDIT HOURS: 1 Credit per academic year (PE Credit) (must complete both
semesters)
NOTE: Attached is the Fall Academic Calendars for both your AS and LE courses; Wellness is
incorporated on both calendars.
STUDENT ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A. Aerospace Science 100 – Textbook: A Journey into Aviation History (2007)
The first year course is a history course about aviation history focusing on the development of
flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, progresses through time to
modern days. It emphasizes civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development and
modernization of the United States “Air Force.”
B. Leadership Education 100 – Textbook: Citizenship, Character, and Air Force
Tradition (2005)
The LE-100 textbook introduces cadets to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
(AFJROTC) program providing a basis for progression through the rest of the AFJROTC
program while instilling elements of good citizenship. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force
organizational structure; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions; health
and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship. Additionally, cadets will be taught
the fundamentals of Drill and Ceremonies. This portion of the course concentrates on the
elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements, procedures
for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and development of the command voice.
Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian
and military events and have the opportunity to personally learn drill. Most of the work is to be
hands-on.
C. Cadet Health and Wellness Program
Wellness is an official part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It is an exercise program
focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as
calculated with age and gender. Wellness is instrumental in developing citizens of character
dedicated to serving our nation and communities. The program is provided as a tool to help you
develop individualized training programs for your cadets. Cadets will be given the opportunity to
put into practice the wellness concepts that are taught in Leadership Education I. Instructors are
free to include other activities cadets enjoy such as team sports in order to keep the Wellness
Program fun and motivating. The Wellness Program is a 36-week program modifiable to meet
individual goals. Personal improvement will be rewarded. The 36-week program is comprised of
19 exercises which can be conducted with minimal space and with minimal climate dependency
(e.g. the 1-mile run). The exercises develop all muscle groups and provide sufficient anaerobic
and aerobic intensity. They require no equipment and use only body weight and common objects
(e.g. chairs). Cadets will wear the issued PT uniform on Fridays.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
A. Aerospace Science 100 – A Journey into Aviation History
The students will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Know the historical facts and impacts of the early attempts to fly
Know the major historical contributors to the development of flight
Know the contributions of the U.S. Air Force to modern aviation history
Know the key events of space exploration history
B. Leadership Education 100 – Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition
The students will:
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.
C. Cadet Health and Wellness Program
The students will:
1. Create a personalized training routine based on their baseline, age, and gender and
participate in the Cadet Fitness Program. .
2. Strive to complete the number of repetitions indicated in their personal workout plan.
3. Perform all exercises at home a minimum of 3 times a week in order to fulfill their
training program and make adequate progress. Identify areas of improvement.
4. Participate fully and observe safety precautions including getting hydrated before starting
an exercise routine.
III. TECHNIQUES AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
A.
C.
E.
G.
I.
Lecture/Discussion
Text assignments
Oral/written presentations
Audiovisual/Computer materials
Classroom Performance System
B.
D.
F.
H.
Guided discussion
Practical exercises
Uniform inspections
Special Considerations
1. Students requiring assistance with English are a special concern. These students will
receive teacher support in order to achieve desired levels of performance.
2. There are a variety of ESL strategies that will be used to assist those students with special
needs. These range from personal attention with assignments to the use of bi-lingual
students to assist the student with daily work and evaluation instruments.
IV. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AND CONDUCT:
1. In addition to the rules of Champion and Boerne High Schools, each student is expected
to follow the guidelines outlined in the TX-20023 AFJROTC Cadet Guide.
2. On-time class attendance is expected of each student.
3. Students are expected to come to class with all course materials, something to write on,
and something to write with.
4. No food, drink, or gum is permitted in the classroom.
GRADING SCALE USED IN BOERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Grade
A
B
C
F
Percentage Required
90% and above
80%-89%
70%-79%
69% and below
GRADING POLICY BREAKDOWN BY CATEGORY IN GRADEBOOK
EXAMS/PROJECTS:
UNIFORM WEAR
QUIZZES:
HOMEWORK/WELLNESS:
25%
30%
30%
15%
V. EVALUATION: The final grade for this course of instruction will be based on the
student's performance in the following areas.
Assessments (Including weekly exams/semester exams)
Uniform Wear
Homework
Wellness Program
Extra Credit
Grading Notes:
A. Exams/Projects
All assessment grades are based on a 0-100 point scale and include 9-weeks exams, semester
exams at the end of each semester, projects, and written assignments.
B: Uniform Inspections
Wear of the AFJROTC Cadet Uniform is MANDATORY once a week on your first LE day to
all classes. Improper or disrespectful wear of the uniform and/or not wearing the uniform to all
classes on uniform wear day will result in an inspection score of zero. Guidelines for the wear of
the uniform can be found in the TX-20023 AFJROTC Cadet Guide.
Weekly uniform inspections will be conducted with 100 points possible for each inspection. The
inspection will be conducted using the standards listed in AFI 36-2903 and AFROTCI 36-2001.
These standards are listed in the TX-20023 AFJROTC Cadet Guide.
Students are expected to be in uniform the first day back to class if they missed a required
uniform wear day (refer to the TX-20023 AFJROTC Cadet Guide for further guidance).
HABITUAL NON-WEAR OF THE UNIFORM AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE AND DISMISSAL FROM THE
PROGRAM.
C. Quizzes
All quiz grades are based on a 0-100 point scale and include lessons from the Aerospace Science
and Leadership Education Textbooks, lesson worksheets, stationary drill and marching. Quizzes
are taken using the CPS remotes. Practice quizzes for the AS portion of the program can be
accessed through the academic page of the unit’s website, WWW.TX20023.com.
All failed quizzes may be retaken within one week of the failure. It is the cadet’s responsibility
to obtain missed questions from the instructor. Retakes will consist of oral examination of only
the questions that were missed. A successful retake will result in a grade of 70. If a cadet misses
a quiz it is their responsibility to approach the instructor the next AFJROTC class to make it up;
failure to do so will result in a “0” for the quiz.
D. Homework/Wellness
All homework assignments are outlined on the cadet’s academic calendar. It is the cadet’s
responsibility to find out what assignments were missed due to class absence. Cadets must turn
in any missed assignments by their first AFJROTC class upon returning from an absence.
Wellness Training will normally be conducted on Fridays. Each cadet’s grade will be based on
their wearing issued training clothing, having a water bottle, and participation. Cadets that do not
participate will receive a “0” in the Homework/Wellness category in Gradebook. Only cadets
with a medical excuse are exempt from participation.
E. Extra Credit
Cadets may earn extra credit by doing the Lesson Review question at the end of each lesson; by
presenting current event articles to their flight that pertain to the subject matter; and for other
projects that have prior instructor approval.
F. Miscellaneous Guidance
CADET DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES: Cadets can complete six courses through the
Army Cadet Command. Cadets completing courses can present their certificates to the
instructors and receive a grade pass for any missed homework assignments or failed quizzes.
These courses can be accessed at www.jrotcdl.com.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cadets will have multiple opportunities to perform Air Force
JROTC sponsored community service during each semester. Community service is voluntary,
but to achieve your full potential in our program community service is highly recommended.
CURRICULUM IN ACTION TRIPS (CIA)/FIELD TRIPS: Throughout the semester, the
cadets will have opportunities to participate in school-sponsored activities that serve as an
extension of the AFJROTC curriculum. These trips may include NASA, local military bases,
Mo-Ranch, etc. Cadets must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to participate.
CLASS BEHAVIOR: The nature of the AFJROTC mission, as well as its high visibility within
the school and community, requires it members to adhere to higher standards than might be
found among the student population. Inappropriate behavior, in or out of uniform, is prohibited
while in participating in AFJROTC. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, consuming
alcohol, drug abuse, tobacco use, horseplay, public displays of affection, fighting, disparaging
remarks, insubordination, disrespect, verbal threats and physical attacks.
CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY: Cell phone/electronic device policy is in
accordance with BISD instructions. Cell phones must remain turned off and out of sight during
your AFJROTC period. Students who use telecommunication devices without prior permission
will have the device confiscated. Parents may pick up the confiscated device from the assistant
principal’s office for a fee.