1. LEARNING COMMUNITY: Aerospace Science (AS34) Management of the Corps will meet every day in the JROTC classroom (Room 512) during the 3rd period.
2. INSTRUCTOR: Lt Col Brian Walker.
I can be reached in my office during scheduled school days between 8:00am and 4:15pm (Fri until 3:15pm). 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
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COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course is designed for 4 th -year cadets (seniors). The cadets manage the entire corps during their fourth year in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. This hands-on experience affords cadets the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by cadets. They will put into practice their communication, decision-making, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Additionally, the academic portion of this course is dedicated to inspiring empowered financial decision making. The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) High School Financial
Program specifically focuses on basic personal finance skills that are relevant to the lives of teens and young adults to lay a solid foundation for financial independence and future financial decisions. As a result of taking part in this NEFE program, students will build confidence, apply practical skills, and exhibit sensible behaviors related to money management.
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 (required: wear unit PT uniform and water bottle)
4. COURSE MATERIAL: JROTC will provide the National Endowment for Financial Education
(NEFE) “Financial Planning” workbooks. In addition, you will need a notebook, paper and an open mind.
5. CORPS MANAGEMENT COURSE OBJECTIVES : a.
Apply theories and techniques learned in previous leadership courses. b.
Analyze how to develop leadership and management competency through participation. c.
Analyze strengthened organizational skills through active incorporation. d.
Evaluate how to develop confidence in ability by exercising decision-making skills. e.
Evaluate Air Force standards, discipline and conduct.
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC COURSE OBJECTIVES (NEFE): f.
Manage personal spending to meet financial goals and minimize the impact of financial obstacles. g.
Control personal credit and debt. h.
Boost personal earning capability. i.
Put personal assets to work to build personal wealth. j.
Use financial services in a sensible and wary manner. k.
Protect personal property and financial resources.
Modules Studied: 1 – Planning; 2 – Borrowing; 3 – Earnings; 4 – Investing; 5 – Services; 6 – Insurance

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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.
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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.
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CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT: See the AFJROTC Cadet Handbook and follow the rules.
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EXAMS: There will be an evaluation for each block of instruction.
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GRADING POLICY: Quarter and Semester grades are determined by points accumulated in the following areas:
Participation (requires attendance)
Assignments
Quizzes
Projects
Tests
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 Semester. Total points accumulated must equate to 60% of the total points available to achieve a passing grade. Letter grades are as follows:
Grading is as follows:
A 90-100%
B 80-89.99%
C 70-79.99%
D 60-69.99%
F Less than 60 %