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Course Title: Chicago Military Academy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC111) and
Health 2
Level Year: 9th (Introductory coursework (LET 1)
Course Number: 99310/02
Credit per school year: 1
DEPARTMENT: JROTC
DEPARTMENT Chair: LTC Schoenfeld
Course Date: Fall 2014 (02 SEP 2014 – JUN 2015)
Course Location: 3rd Floor, Rm 317
Teacher: 1SG Roberts
Contact Information: e-mail: smroberts5@cps.edu
Class Periods: See Appendix A for bell schedule.
Uniform: Uniform’s will be inspected daily. No Civilian attire is authorized in school. Please
reference Cadet Handbook. Class B(T, TH, F), Class A (Wednesday’s); PT (Monday)
Conference Hours: Parents/Legal Guardians please note that although we appreciate your
support we ask that you call us and schedule an appointment. If you walk in you can expect to
wait from 5 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on our schedules. Again, your support is greatly
appreciated!
The skills –based Learning and Assessment Curriculum Of the Chicago Military Academy at
Bronzeville
The skills-based Learning and Assessment Curriculum of the Chicago Military Academy at
Bronzeville is a standards-based curriculum designed to provide cadets with skills mastery of
the Illinois Learning Standards, ACT Work Keys and ACT College Readiness standards.
Within these standards frameworks, course objectives are defined as a compilation of the skills
and knowledge identified herein. The Critical Benchmark Skills List at Paragraph 4 (below)
constitutes the learning standards of this course.
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Course Description: The JROTC Program promotes good citizenship and prepares high school
students for responsible leadership roles, while developing leadership, communications,
healthy lifestyle, and teamwork skills. The program is a stimulus for instilling goal-directed,
success-oriented attitudes and behavior, while promoting graduation from high school and
post- secondary enrollment. It provides instruction and challenging mental and physical
opportunities, which benefit the student, school, community and nation.
It allows cadets to develop their leadership and critical-thinking skills, to include decisionmaking, negotiation and management principles. It emphasizes staff procedures and provides
opportunities to experience various leadership situations. The performance standards in this
course are based on the performance standards identified in the curriculum for the US Army
JROTC. Successful completion of a t least three units of credit in the Army JROTC will qualify the
student for advanced placement in a college ROTC program or accelerated promotion in the
military service.
Prerequisite: None
Textbook and materials:
Classroom Performance System (CPS)
TV/VCR/DVD
Computer/LCD Projector
Handouts
Uniforms
Guest Speaker
U.S. Army JROTC Leadership, Education, and Training Curriculum
LET Manuals, Text Books, and Student Handbooks I
Targeted Goals / Learning Outcomes:
Competency Goal 1: Foundations of Army JROTC
Objectives:
1.1 SCC/Cadet Handbook/Classroom Rules
1.2 Conflict Resolution
1.3 Winning Colors
1.4 Skills Inventory
1.5 SCC Exam
Competency Goal 2: Leadership Theory and Application
Objectives:
2.1 Illustrate Rank and Structure – U1 C1 L3
2.2 Demonstrate Proper Cadet Appearance – U1 C1 L5
2.3 Power Bases and Influences – U2 C6 L1
2.4 Success Profiler – Application
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Competency Goal 3: Foundation of Success
Objectives:
3.1 Thinking Maps – U3 C3 L1
3.2 Service Learning – U3 C8 L1
3.3 The Communications Process – U3 C4 L1
3.4 What’s Next Illinois
3.5 Managing Anger – U3 C7 L1
3.6 Just Two Days – Application
3.7 Structure and Function of Brain to Learning – U3 C2 L1
3.8 Learning Styles Impact Learning – U3 C2 L3
3.9 Persuasive Essay – Cross Curriculum Project (Ms Moran)
3.10 Success Profiler – Application
3.11 Appreciating Diversity through Winning Colors – U3 C1 L2
3.12 Personal Growth Plan – U3 C1 L3
Competency Goal 4: Wellness, Fitness and First Aid
Objectives:
4.1 Taking Care of Yourself – U4 C1 L7
4.2 Cold Weather Injuries – U4 C2 L8
4.3 Components of Whole Health – U4 C1 L3
COURSE OUTLINE
Lessons and Assignments
Benchmark 1: Handbook / SCC / CLS RM PROTOCAL / DEMERITS & MERITS
1.1 Student Code of Conduct
1.2 Skills Inventory
1.3 Winning Colors
1.4 Personal Skills Map / Success Profiler (Computer based)
Benchmark Assessment: Test SCC/ Cadet Handbook
Benchmark 2: Conflict Resolution – U3 C5 L1
2.1 Identify and Define Conflict
2.2 Identify Causes of Conflict
2.3 Types of Conflict
2.4 Gangs, Weapons, Drugs
2.5 Resolution
Benchmark Assessment: Test
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Benchmark 3: Finding Solutions: Conflict and behavior – U3 C5 L2
3.1 Define Key Terms
3.2 Evaluating Consequences
3.3 Preventing Fights
3.4 Recognizing Conflict Early
3.5 Confrontation/Getting Help
3.6 Drill and Ceremonies (Wednesday)
Benchmark Assessment: Interactive Problem Solving Video “Just 2 Days”
Benchmark 4: Uniform and Appearance – U1 C1 L5
4.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
4.2 Identify different Classes of Uniform
4.3 Know regulations and placement of items on the uniform
4.4 Guidelines for male and female personal appearance
4.5 Inspection
4.6 Authorization for wear
Benchmark Assessment: Test / Inspection
Benchmark 5: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen U1 C1 L1
5.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
5.2 Mission of Army JROTC
5.3 Course Description
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 6: The Past and Purpose of Army JROTC U1 C1 L2
6.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
6.2 Purpose of JROTC
6.3 Desired Goals
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 7: JROTC Rank and Structure of Army JROTC – U1 C1 L3
7.1 Identify Army JROTC enlisted and officer insignia
7.2 Correlate Cadet ranks to positions JROTC Cadet battalion organization diagram
7.3 Correlate duties and responsibilities with positions in Army JROTC
7.4 Evaluate how the organization supports the operation of Army
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 8: The Stars and Stripes – U1 C1 L6
8.1 Identify and define key terms
8.2 Types of flags
8.3 Displaying the U.S. Flag
8.4 Folding the U.S. Flag
Benchmark Assessment: Test
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Benchmark 9: Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies – U1 C1 L8
9.1 Identify and define Key terms
9.2 Tradition and Customs
9.4 The Hand Salute
9.5 Position of Honor
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 10: PT / What’s Next Illinois? (Computer Future Planner)
Quarterly
10.1 Log onto WNI website
10.2 Update Personal Information as needed
10.3 Achieve quarterly Milestones
10.4 Physical Training (Participation/Uniform)
10.5 Cadet PT Challenge Assessment
Benchmark Assessment: Progress Report generated by WNI / PT (participation/uniform)
Columbus Day
13 OCT 14
--------------------------------------------END OF 1ST QTR (6 NOV 2014)-----------------------------------------Veterans Day Parade
10 Nov 14
Report Card Pick Up
13 Nov 14
Benchmark 11: Leadership Defined U2 C1 L1
11.1 Identify and define key terms
11.2 Define Leadership
11.3 Case Studies and Reflection
11.4 Making the Change
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 12: Leadership Reshuffled - U2 C1 L2
12.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
12.2 Traits Approach
12.3 Contingency Approach
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 13: Leadership from the Inside Out – U2 C1 L3
13.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
13.2 Identify and Define the Army Values
13.3 Norms
13.4 Character/Ethics
Benchmark Assessment: Test
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Benchmark 14: Principles and Leadership – U2 C1 L4
141 Identify and Define Key Terms
14.2 Origins of Principles
14.3 Principles of Leadership
15.1 Be, Know, Do
Benchmark Assessment: Test
------------------------------------------Thanksgiving Holiday 26-30 NOV 14------------------------------------Benchmark 15: Sexual Harassment / Assault U2 C1 L5
15.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
15.2 Harassment
15.3 Hostile Hallways
15.4 Taking Action
15.5 Rape and Date Rape
15.6 Staying Safe
15.7 Seeking Help
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 16: Drill and Ceremony Competition – U2 C2 L1; L2; L3
16.1 Identify and Define Key Terms from all Lessons
16.2 Steps from the Past (U2 C2 L1)
16.3 Roles of Leaders and Followers in Drill (U2 C2 L2)
16.4 Using Your Leadership Skills / Taking Charge (U2 C2 L3)
16.4 Drill and Ceremonies (Wednesday) Intro to Physical Fitness Formation
Benchmark Assessment: Practical Test / Competition
-----------------------------------Christmas Holiday 22 DEC 14 - 04 JAN 15------------------------------------Benchmark 17: Etiquette (Formal Setting)
17.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
17.2 Define “Etiquette” in own words
17.3 Describe purpose and function of a formal place setting
17.4 Explain the purpose of and actions taken at a Receiving Line
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 18: Brain Structure and Function – U3 C2 L1
18.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
18.2 Evolution of the Human Brain
18.3 Higher-Level Thinking
18.4 Major Brain Areas
18.5 Memory Systems
Benchmark Assessment: Test
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Benchmark 19: Learning Style and Processing Preferences – U3 C2 L2
19.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
19.2 The Learning Process
19.3 Preferred Learning Environment
19.4 The Big 3
19.5 Benefits
Benchmark Assessment: Test
----------------------------------------------MLK Holiday 19 Jan 15-------------------------------------------------Benchmark 20: PT / What’s Next Illinois? (Computer Future Planner)
Quarterly
20.1 Log onto WNI website
20.2 Update Personal Information as needed
20.3 Achieve quarterly Milestones
20.4 Physical Training (Participation/Uniform)
20.5 Cadet PT Challenge Assessment
Benchmark Assessment: Progress Report generated by WNI / PT (participation/uniform)
Benchmark Assessment: Select Leader and Promote / Semester Exam –
27-28 Jan 14
-------------------END OF 2ND QTR 29 JAN 15/Teacher Institute Day 30 Jan 15 ---------------------Benchmark 21: Multiple Intelligences – U3 C2 L4
21.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
21.2 8 Kinds of Intelligences
21.3 How to Strengthen Intelligences
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 22: Thinking Maps – U3 C3 L1
22.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
22.2 Relate Thinking to Learning
22.3 Correlate Thinking Processes to Thinking Maps
22.4 Use Thinking Maps
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 23: Explain How Learning Styles Impact Learning – U3 C2 L3
23.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
23.2 Assess the uniqueness of individual learning styles and preferences
23.3 Essential elements of the learning process
Benchmark Assessments: Test
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Benchmark 24: Reading for Meaning – U3 C3 L2
24.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
24.2 Identify the Purpose for Reading
24.3 Distinguish among Reading Comprehension strategies
24.4 Distinguish types of Context Clues to determine word meaning
24.5 Apply Vocabulary in context strategies to reading comprehension
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 25: Study Habits That Work For You – U3 C3 L3
25.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
25.2 Relate Personal Learning Habits that work for you
25.3 Identify effective study skill strategies
25.4 Identify Test Preparation strategies
25.5 Distinguish among various note taking tips and strategies
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 26: The Communication Process – U3 C4 L1
26.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
26.2 Describe the communication model for interpersonal interactions
26.3 Compare verbal and nonverbal means of communication
26.4 Explain how to avoid mixed messages
26.5 Evaluate your communication style
Benchmark Assessment: Test
--------------------------------------President’s Day (16 Feb 14) -----------------------------------------------Benchmark 27: Becoming a Better Listener – U3 C4 L2
27.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
27.2 Explain how barriers prevent effective listening
27.3 Compile a list of trigger words
27.4 Identify four tips to improve effective listening skills
Benchmarks Assessment: Test
Benchmark 28: Self Awareness U3 C1 L1
28.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
28.2 Explain the four clusters of behavior in the Winning Colors Framework
28.3 Illustrate your behavioral preferences
28.4 Identify Strengths for each behavior cluster
28.5 Select behaviors that promote success in a variety of situations
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 29: Peer Health Exchange (PHE)
29.1 Participate and contribute to PHE classes
Benchmark Assessment: Weekly Exit Slips
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Benchmark 30: PT / What’s Next Illinois? (Computer Future Planner)
Quarterly
30.1 Log onto WNI website
30.2 Update Personal Information as needed
30.3 Achieve quarterly Milestones
30.4 Physical Training (Participation/Uniform)
30.5 Cadet PT Challenge Assessment
Benchmark Assessment: Progress Report generated by WNI / PT (participation/uniform)
Spring Break Holiday
4-12 April 14
-------------------END OF 3rd QTR 02 APR 15/Report Card Pick Up 15 APR 14----------------------------Benchmark 31: Becoming and Active Learner
31.1 Identify and Define Key Terms
31.2 Identify the thinking types
31.3 Describe the difference between objective and subjective thinking
31.4 Distinguish between active learner and passive learner traits
Benchmark Assessment: Test
Benchmark 32: Peer Health Exchange (PHE)
32.1 Participate and contribute to PHE classes
Benchmark Assessment: Weekly Exit Slips
Benchmark 33: Cadet PT Challenge – Record
33.1 3 Day Evaluation
33.2 Successful participation in all 6 events
Benchmark Assessment: Record Cadet PT Test
Benchmark 34: Cresting Ceremony – Mandatory
Benchmark Assessment: Successful Participation at Cresting Ceremony
Benchmark 35: Military Ball – Mandatory
Benchmark Assessment: Successful Participation at Military Ball
Benchmark 36: Parade- Bud Billiken Parade– Mandatory
Benchmark Assessment: Successful Participation in Parade
Benchmark 37: Parade – Veteran’s Day Parade - Mandatory
Benchmark Assessment: Successful Participation in Parade
Benchmark 38: Parade – Memorial Day Parade – Mandatory
Benchmark Assessment: Successful Participation in Parade
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Benchmark 39: Peer Health Exchange (PHE)
39.1 Participate and contribute to PHE classes
Benchmark Assessment: Weekly Exit Slips
Quarterly
Benchmark 40: PT / What’s Next Illinois? (Computer Future Planner)
40.1 Log onto WNI website
40.2 Update Personal Information as needed
40.3 Complete All Required Milestones
Benchmark Assessment: Progress Report generated by WNI
Quarterly
Memorial Day (Observed)
Memorial Day Parade
25 May 14
23 May 14
Final Exam 10-11 Jun 14
rd
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CRITERIA FOR GRADING
Cadets will earn grades each marking period based on a 100-point weekly allocation,
determined by success passing of each benchmark assessment.
Benchmarks are 50% of your grade and are divided as such; 40% for test and 10% for Key Terms
and homework. Failure to turn in Key Terms and Homework will result in a 10% subtraction
from weekly benchmark grade. If Cadet fails a benchmark he/she will receive peer instruction
and given attempts to pass the benchmark. Upon a retake, the Cadet can only receive 70%
credit. The time period for retake will be 0630-0730 (zero hour) on Thursday mornings (or as
scheduled).
Chicago Military Academy-Bronzeville is a school of leadership and discipline; cadets are graded
on their ability to make sound and timely decisions in regards to their conduct not only within
the walls this institution but, to and from the academy as well. The leadership grade makes up
30% of the quarterly grade and is influenced by behaviors and actions displayed by cadets.
Uniform is an important part of Chicago Military Academy’s culture. Cadet’s uniform grade
represents 20% of his or her overall quarterly grade. All uniforms are inspected daily and
infractions are recorded on daily attendance forms for adjudication. Depending on the severity,
frequency, or degree of infraction, cadets will incur point deductions which will accumulate at
the end of the week; cadets may also be remanded to programs such as Extra Military
Instruction (EMI), detention, and suspension on a case by case basis.
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GRADING SCALE
A = 93 – 100
B= 85 – 92
C= 75 – 84
D= 66 – 74
F= Below 65 (Failure)
Marking Period Grades – The grade for each marking period will be determined by averaging
the benchmark assessment points, leadership points, and uniform points accumulated to
compute the marking period grade.
Any cadet who accumulates 65 or more demerits during an academic marking period is
considered excessive and will fail JROTC class for that marking period.
ADDITIONAL COURSE BENCHMARKS
The following parades and military ball are mandatory course requirements. In addition, cadets
must be enrolled in at least one extracurricular activity. Each parade is benchmark worth 100
points. Cadets can makeup failed parade benchmarks with 8 hours after school activities
approved by CSM Tuff. Uniform will be announced during formations. (Failure to attend or
participate will result in a failing grade for the semester):
Bud Billiken Parade
Rehearsal: 7 Aug 14
Parade: 8 Aug 14
Veteran’s Day Parade – 10 November 2014
Formation: 0700
Memorial Day Parade
Parade: 23 MAY 15
Change of Command Ceremony - TBA
Rehearsal: TBA
Cresting Ceremony: TBA
Rehearsal: TBA
Military Ball: TBA (Mandatory for Freshman)
______________________
Signature of Parent/Date
_______________________
Signature of Student/Date
______________________
LTC Schoenfeld, Commandant
________________________
Superintendent Approval
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Appendix A:
CHICAGO MILITARY ACADEMY-BRONZEVILLE
BELL SCHEDULE 2014-2015
(Cafeteria Duty)
Drill Team Practice
Morning Formation
Teacher Arrival
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
Period 8
0700-0730 (Mondays)
0630-0725 (THURSDAYS)
0740-0755
0754--NO BELL
0800-0850
0855-0945
0950-1040 LUNCH (FRESHMEN)
1045-1135 LUNCH (SOPHOMORES)
1140-1230 LUNCH (JUNIORS)
1235-0125pm LUNCH (SENIORS)
0130pm-0220pm
0225pm-0315pm
Team and Activity
practices will be announced as scheduled
AFTER SCHOOL
1530-1545
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