SYLLABUS FOR AS31
(Fall 15/Spring 16)
1. LEARNING COMMUNITY: Aerospace Science (AS31) Aviation History will meet every day in the
JROTC classroom (Rom 512) during 2nd and 6th period.
2. INSTRUCTOR: Lt Col Brian Walker. I can be reached in my office during scheduled school days
between 8:00am and 4:00pm (Fri until 3:00pm). My telephone number is (480) 472-5887. If I’m not
available, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. You can also email me at
bpwalker@mpsaz.org.
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an aviation history course for First-Year cadets focusing on the
development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through
time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development,
modernization, and transformation of the Air Force; and a brief astronomy and space exploration history.
Physical Fitness and drill activities are part of your scheduled class time and grade.
Note: Uniform wear is on Thursdays.
*Typical weekly schedule*
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: Academic days
Wednesday: Drill
Thursday: Uniform wear (may be changed at the discretion of SASI)
Friday: Physical fitness/sports (wear unit PT uniform and bring water bottle)
4. COURSE MATERIAL: JROTC will provide the required Journey Into Aviation History textbook for
this particular class. In addition, you will need a notebook, paper and an open mind.
Ch 1 – Ancient Flight; Ch 2 – Pioneers of Flight; Ch 3 – Expanding the Horizon; Ch 4 – Early Air Force
Ch 5 – Commercial Flight; Ch 6 – Modern Air Force; Ch 7 – Astronomy and Space; and Ch 8 – Exploring Space
5. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Know the historical facts and impacts of the early attempts to fly.
Know the major historical contributor to the development of the flight.
Know the contributions of the U.S. Air Force to modern aviation history.
Know the key events of space exploration history.
6. ATTENDANCE POLICY AND TARDIES: Refer to the MHS Student Handbook for
attendance. You must be in the classroom at the final bell for the start of the period or you will be
considered tardy for that period. No hall passes will be given unless it is an emergency.
7. ASSIGNMENTS: You are responsible for studying and knowing the material reviewed in class. The
importance of studying cannot be overemphasized. There is a direct correlation between studying and
test scores. If you want to do well in this course, you must study and know the material. It shall be the
responsibility of the student to make up assignments missed due to absences. Students shall have as
many school days to make up work and tests as days you are consecutively absent. Late assignments
(unless excused) are reduced 25% of overall point value per day.
8. CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT: See the AFJROTC Cadet Handbook and follow the rules.
9. EXAMS: There will be an evaluation for each block of instruction.
10. GRADING POLICY: Quarter and Semester grades are determined by points accumulated in the
following areas:
Participation (requires attendance)
Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Projects
Uniform Wear
Conduct/Attitude/Professionalism (must achieve 80% or better to be retained in JROTC)
Physical Fitness and Drill
Uniform wear: it is expected that you will wear your uniform correctly and with pride. Failure to wear the
uniform without prior excusal from the instructor will result in a full reduction in uniform points. Also,
failure to consistently wear the uniform is cause for an “F” grade and disenrollment from JROTC.
Bottomline: it is very easy to get a good uniform grade…wear the correct uniform on the correct day.
CAP: Additionally, you are “always on parade” in JROTC! Everyone knows, because of the uniform, that
you are a JROTC cadet. There’s no escaping the fact that you are held to a higher standard as a JROTC
cadet. Simply put, more is expected of you than a “normal” Mesa High student. Consequently, always
ensure your conduct is exemplary.
Grading scale: Letter grade will be determined by the total accumulation of points at the end of each
Quarter and each Semester. Total points accumulated must equate to 60% of the total points available to
achieve a passing grade. Letter grades are as follows:
A
B
C
D
F
90-100%
80-89.99%
70-79.99%
60-69.99%
Less than 60 %