Instructor Profile:

 

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Wayne L. Meeusen retired from the U.S. Army in 1997 after 22 years of active duty as a Military Police Officer. Since his retirement he taught Senior ROTC for 4 years at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. LTC Meeusen’s civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, a Master’s of Science Degree in Business from Boston, University, and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.   His military education includes Airborne and Ranger training and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.  

 

SUBJECT: Course Syllabus, 2009-2010 School Year 

 

Course Title: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

 

Credits/Semester:      Five (5)

 

Instructors:                  Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Wayne L. Meeusen 

                                   Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Patrick J. Roddy

                                   First Sergeant (Ret) Jerome L. Wilford

                                   Sergeant First Class (Ret) Tommie L. Harden

 

Instructor’s Available Hours:

 

                                   Class Hours M-F: 7:40 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 

                                   Tutor/Assistance Hours:  6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

  

Phone Numbers:   Office (720) 423-5740/5707,     Fax (720) 423-5754

  

Email:                      

wayne_meeusen@dpsk12.org 

patrick_roddy@dpsk12.org 

jerome_wilford@dpsk12.org

tommie_harden@dpsk12.org     

 

 

Course Overview/Description: Junior ROTC (JROTC) is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, “To motivate young people to be better citizens.”   It prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles, while making them aware of their duties, rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. Physical fitness, personal and social discipline, and avoidance of substance abuse are stressed through all four years/levels of the program. The program is a stimulus for promoting graduation from high school; as it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities that will benefit the student, community, and nation.

 

Materials Requirements and course Fees: 

 

All JROTC Cadets will be issued a standard U.S. Military Uniform.  First year cadets will be charged a $10 administrative fee, payable no later than 4 September 2009. Parents and guardians should contact one of the JROTC Instructors for financial concerns and difficulties. No student will be denied participation in this program for inability to pay course fees.  

 

Grading Policy:   

 

Classroom Assignments (Academics).  40% of grade.

• Essays – 10%  (minimum of 3 essays )
• Examinations (1 Mid-term, 1 Final)  – 10%
• Weekly Quizzes/practical exercises  – 10%
• Portfolio -  10% 

 

Physical Fitness/Uniform Inspection (Wed). 30% of grade. 

•      Cadet Challenge -  10%
•      In-ranks Inspection: Proper wear & maintenance of the JROTC/Cadet uniform – 10%
•      Drill & Ceremony/Practical regulation drills – 10% 

      

Class Participation. 30% of grade. 

•     Leadership position/performance – 10 %
•     Classroom attendance, punctuality, participation – 10%
•     Mandatory Events:  -  10%   
  •  S1 - Veteran’s Parade/ Bde Inspection 
  •   S2 - MLK parade/ Army Inspection/ All City Awards Cermony

 

Classroom Rules & Behavioral Expectations for Students.

 

• Mutual respect – (Student to Instructor, Instructor to Student and Student to Student). Guidelines for respecting others include:
  • Address fellow students as Cadet/ Ms./ Mr. – Last name
  • Raise hand to be recognized for questions and comments
  • Avoid “shouting down” or “talking over” another individual
  • No personal attacks or taunting
• Men will not wear earrings while in uniform.    
• Women are allowed one set of small earrings (one post earring per ear) while in uniform.        
• No food or snacks (except as authorized by the instructor)
• No drinks (except as authorized by the instructor)
• No personal electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, ipods, mp3 players).
• All students/Cadets, their parents or guardians, the school Principal and Lieutenant Colonel Meeusen will sign the JROTC Discipline Policy prior to 15 September 2009.

 

Learning Outcomes and Standards: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to articulate and demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of American citizenship. Cadets will also be proficient in written and oral communication and have a basic understanding of leadership skills and principles.

 

 

Parent Support Expectations:  In accordance with the No Child Left Behind legislation, parents, can support our children’s learning in the following ways:

• Monitoring attendance.
• Making sure that homework is completed.
• Monitoring the type of television our children watch.
• Volunteering to support the programs my child chooses to participate in.  Some examples are noted below: 
  • Fundraising Events
  • Service Learning Activities
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Competitions (Marksmanship, Drill Meets)
  • Parades and Ceremonies
  • Open house arrangements
  • Special Instruction in Life Long Learning Classes (examples-cultural awareness classes, finantial managment classes, technical skills classes, military career days, career days, outdoor educational classes, etc..)
  • Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my children’s education.
  • Promoting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
  • Staying informed about my child’s education and communicating with the school by promptly reading all notices from the school or the school district either received by my child or by mail and responding, as appropriate.
  • Have my child read for at least 30 minutes prior to sleeping.

 

Results of Parental Support Activities Reference Links:

 

http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/parent/

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2005/12/15/family_literacy_programs_targeting_hispanics_prove.htm

http://www.crosscultured.com/articles/familysupport.pdf

http://www.crosscultured.com/articles/ways.pdf

  

Grade percentage:            

                              A = 90-100%

                              B = 80-89%

                              C = 70-79%

                              D = 60-69%

                              F = Below 59%

 

 

Homework Policy: Cadets are expected to care for, maintain, and wear the JROTC/Cadet Uniform to the highest standards. JROTC students are expected to demonstrate their learning via various individual and group projects and written and research assignments, some of which will require homework to complete.

 

Assessment Policy: Credits/grades are granted on a 100% scale, based on the total number of questions on a given test or quiz. Performance-based examinations are graded on the Cadet’s level of experience, ability, and willingness to accept constructive criticism and guidance. Lying, cheating and plagiarism, in any form, is not in keeping with the or the JROTC program standard of conduct and will not be tolerated. Any student caught in such activities will receive no credit (zero) for the assignment or test. A student that knowingly allows another to copy his or her work has in fact tolerated and allowed such elicit behavior and will also receive a zero. These individuals will be afforded the opportunity to retest with a 20% penalty.

 

 

Extra Credit:  Students must pre-arrange extra credit assignments with the instructor.  Some possible avenues include the following:

• College in Colorado registration 1.pdf">College in Colorado Curriculum_OutlineDPS07-081.pdf- 10 points
• Fast College/Fast Jobs registration- 30 points
• CollegeInvest Early Achievers Scholarship registration - 10 points
• College Opportunity Fund registration - 10 points
• Any Scholarship application Scholarship Opportunities - 10 points
• Instructor assigned/approved Essays - 10 points
• SAT Test Prep Member-10 Points
• March to Success Member - 10 points Below you will find the link to share with your students allowing them to add you as their course "Monitor" when they register. This will allow you to track their progress through the course(s). If you have already enrolled in March 2 Success, you will need to provide them the following information to allow them to add you as a monitor:  monitorID = mID135080205 :  lastname = Maison