SYLLABUS
JROTC LET 1 Class
Instructor – 1SG Charles Thompson
SCHEDULE
Monday – Classroom Instruction
Tuesday – Classroom Instruction
Wednesday – Uniform Inspection and EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT Preparation
Thursday – Leadership Lab
Friday – Leadership lab
MISSION
The mission of public secondary education is to prepare students for college, a career, or entry into the work force. At
Byrd, each student will be afforded the opportunity to receive an education that is second to none. In addition, Byrd
affords every student the opportunity to fit in and succeed in a wide variety of clubs and activities. However, at some point
each of them will have to put their accumulated knowledge to use in college, the work force, or in a career. By developing
leadership and management skills in a hands-on environment JROTC provides our students valuable experience in
working with others. The one constant in the world of work is that our students must be able to work with others, many
quite different from them. Their ability to work with others, either in a leadership or follower role, will likely be a primary
factor in their success in their chosen career. JROTC provides a leadership lab system in which our student’s leadership
and management abilities can be developed in a small group setting. We provide an organizational structure in which
important issues that affect college and the work place are modeled. We achieve this in part through classroom
instruction, but primarily through a comprehensive lab system that models processes and conditions that our students will
face after high school. Our students are introduced to the career planning process in their first year and career planning
continues throughout their stay in JROTC. Career planning includes not only selection of a vocation, but
EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT preparation, college selection, and scholarship procurement as well.
At the end of this course, you will;
 Know how to work with others to perform common tasks
 be able to instruct others in the basic skills required to function in JROTC
 understand the basic concepts of social intelligence and interpersonal skills
 Be prepared for your first leadership position in your second year
 Understand the value of working as a part of a team
NEEDS AND RESOURCES
Required Background
To successfully complete this course you must;
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Know and practice common courtesy and respect
be able to work with other students in performing common missions and tasks
understand and follow rules and procedures outlined by the school and JROTC
be willing to commit yourself to participating in JROTC activities
be ready and willing to learn
be physically able to learn and execute the skills taught in JROTC
Required Materials
To successfully complete this course, you will need;
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writing material
a small notebook for taking notes
athletic or tennis shoes
Additional Print Resources
 LET level 1 workbook (provided)
 LET level 1 text book (provided)
Online Resources
 www.yellow-jacket-battalion.com
COURSE SCHEDULE
FIRST SEMESTER
Introduction to JROTC
PRE-TEST 1
PRE-TEST 2
The Making of a Better Citizen
The Past & Purpose of JROTC
Rank and the Structure of JROTC
Rank & Organization Structure Exams
Awards & Incentives
Uniform wear and Care
The Stars & Stripes
The national Anthem
Customs & Courtesies
Unit 1 Exam
Becoming an Active Learner
Learning Styles & processing Preferences
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences
Reading for meaning – SQ3R
Study Habits that Work for You
Learning Styles Exam
Career Exploration
Career Portfolio
Military Career Opportunities
Preparation for College
Unit 3, Chapter 9 Exam
Semester Exams
SECOND SEMESTER
Winning Colors
Winning Colors & Diversity
Personal Growth Plan
Unit 3, Chapter 1, Lessons 1-3 Exam
The Communication Process
The Listening Process
Causes of Conflict
Conflict Resolution
Just Two Days (interactive video)
Unit 3, Chapters 4 & 5 Exam
Leadership Defined
Leadership Theories
Leadership values & Ethics
Leadership Traits & Principles
History of Drill & Ceremonies
Roles of leaders & Followers
Taking Charge
Unit 2 Exam
Brain Structure & Function
Thinking Maps
NEFE (Financial Planning)
POST TEST 1
POST TEST 2
Semester Exams
ACTIVITY COMPETITION SCHEDULE
NATCHITOCHES CENTRAL DRILL MEET – OCTOBER 2014
NORTH DESOTO DRILL MEET – NOVEMBER 2014
GRANT DRILL MEET – NOVEMBER 2014
COWTOWN DRILL MEET – NOVEMBER 2014
WASHINGTON-MARION DRILL MEET – TBA
CADDO PARISH DRILL MEET – TBA
LATECH DRILL MEET – JANUARY 2015
BIRDVILLE DRILL MEET – FEBRUARY 2014
LEESVILLE DRILL MEET – FEBRUARY 2015
RICHWOOD DRILL MEET – MARCH 2014
MESQUITE DRILL MEET – APRIL 2014
Exact dates will be announced when available. Orienteering meet schedules will be announced upon publication. Almost all of the
drill meets above also have a physical fitness competition as well.
ACTIVITY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAY – ARMED DRILL TEAM EXHIBITION
TUESDAY – ARMED DRILL TEAM REGULATION AND COLOR GUARD
WEDNESDAY – UNARMED DRILL TEAM EXHIBITION
THURSDAY – UNARMED DRILL TEAM REGULATION AND COLOR GUARD
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY – PHYSICAL FITNESS
Bus transportation is provided after school, Monday through Thursday, at 5:30pm. Generally, the busses serve the following zip
codes: 71101, 71104, 71105, 71106, and parts of the adjacent zip codes.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Rules:
School rules and policies are enforced to the extent that they relate to my ability to teach my class. My students’ place is
in the classroom, not in the discipline office, so I make an effort to avoid sending them there. There are, however,
interventions short of referring them that allow me to continue class without interruption. Disruptive students are sent out
of the class to the SAIs office for counseling. Quite often he will call a parent. The incident is listed on JPAMS as a
teacher intervention, which provides a record of the incident, but does not create an entry on the school’s discipline
record. Out of class disturbances usually stem from a student not doing what he/she is told to do during lab. We have two
interventions that cover this area. If any student becomes habitually uncooperative during activity lab they will be placed
with our physical fitness activity for the purpose of physical conditioning. Our physical conditioning program is part of our
curriculum and is progressive in nature. They will remain there until the problem no longer exists. The second intervention
is JROTC detention. This entails staying after school and participating in physical fitness training. Failure to cooperate
with any of the interventions will result in referral to the school discipline system.
Grading Policies:
JROTC grades are influenced by both participation in JROTC activities and classroom/lab exams. Students who
participate in an after school activity receive bonus points weekly. Those who do not participate do not receive the bonus
points. Generally, activity participation has a positive effect on grades. The exams are moderately rigorous, but substantial
in impact with weighted values from 200 to 750 points. Uniform wear is graded as is activity lab. Other activities that are
graded are tasks that affect the entire JROTC. They are graded heavily also.
ACTIVITY BONUS POINTS – 250 POINTS WEEKLY
EXAMS – 200 TO 750 POINTS
UNIFORM WEAR – 250 POINTS (uniforms are issued free of charge, but must be returned at the end of the year.)
ACTIVITY LAB PARTICIPATION – 100 POINTS DAILY
PA/MS FORM – 500 POINTS
CADET CHALLENGE – 500 POINTS
FUND RAISERS
JROTC does not have a fee like almost all of your son/daughter’s other classes do. We cover our expenses by conducting
fund raisers. Profit made as a result of the efforts of our students is credited to them on paper. This money credited to
them will pay for their activities and trips if they raise enough money. If they do not raise enough money to participate then
they will pay a fee for that particular activity. This system of fund raising insures that we have enough funds to operate on
and helps teach the students responsibility in the handling of funds. It also allows them the satisfaction of providing their
own means of paying for their activities. Fees generally are $5 for local trips, $25 for overnight trips, $20-$30 for the
military ball, and $40 for the trip to 6 flags.
CONTACT INFORMATION
1SG Charles Thompson, LET 1 instructor
318-364-5439 (office) 6:30am to 5:30pm
318-742-3634 (home) 6pm to 8pm
318-617-9522 (cell) 3:30pm to 6pm
e-mail: ccthompson@caddo.k12.la.us or chathomp63@att.net
www.yellow-jacket-battalion.com