ROTCThe Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is a four year program for high school students. Only offered at Lewisville, Marcus, and The Colony High Schools. Studies in JROTC are divided into two major categories: academics and military leadership. Academic studies include four year studies in the histories of sciences, including geography, government, health, and study techniques. Studies in military leadership include military customs and courtesies, cadet corps activities, study habits, time management, communications skills, leadership and management studies, and the rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. Additionally, extracurricular after-school activities provide the proving ground for newly-learned leadership skills. Activities such as drill team, color guard, physical fitness, marksmanship, model rocketry clubs, academic competitions, and the formal cadet corps' operation all require officers with considerable responsibilities. The JROTC program is based on the military service associated with the military unit at the respective school. It is not designed to recruit students for the military. Its mission is to promote good citizenship and public service. This is accomplished by using the cadet corps for motivational training and as a leadership laboratory. However, for those considering a military career, these coursed will give them a sample of the customs and traditions at our military services. Successfully completing a JROTC program also affords students the chance to enter the military at higher ranks than non-JROTC students. One and one/half credits of JROTC may be substituted for one/half required credits of physical education. Credit for health can be earned by completing Junior ROTC I-III. Uniforms and equipment are provided for the cadets at no expense to them by the respective military units at each campus. Use the links below to find information about the class you are looking for. Or, if you need to, please press CTRL+F |
Courses AvaiableLewisville High School: Naval Science (Navy JROTC) 5000 Naval Science (NS-1) - 1 Credit Grade 9 - 12 This social science course introduces students to the precepts of citizenship, the elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. The course is designed to engender a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America, with recognition that the historically significant role of sea power will be important in America's future, and to develop in each cadet a growing sense of pride in his/her organization, associates, and self. 5005 Precision Drill (Pre Drill) - 1 Credit (Local) Grade 9 - 12 This physical course will increase upper body strength through military marching and attention to posture and teaching discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to instructions. This course will increase confidence of leaders through exercise of command and build moral by developing team spirit. 5010 Naval Science II (NS-2) - 1 Credit Grade 10 - 12 This social science course builds on the general introduction provided in NS-1. This course introduces cadets to the technical areas of naval science study and engenders a deeper awareness of the vital importance of the world oceans to the continued well-being of the United States. 5015 Aerospace Aviation Education I - 1 Credit Grade 10 - 12 Aerospace I is a laboratory-oriented course to teach navigation, flight dynamics, flight instruments, airways and airport rules, and general FAA rules and regulations. The student will study aircraft design, aerodynamic characteristics, and learn to calculate air speed, fuel flow, and other items associated with flight. No science credit beginning in 1998-1999. 5020 Naval Science III (NS-3) - 1 Credit Grade 11 - 12 This social science course builds on the objectives and concepts of NS-I and NS-2. The studies stress the qualified of leadership and discipline necessary for students looking toward the military service as a career opportunity, including discussions of enlisted and officer programs, how the U.S. Navy promotes American Democracy, and the role of the Navy and our nation in world affairs. Cadets continue to study naval history with a focus on World War II and Russian studies. The course concluded with an introduction to the science of meteorology and weather. 5025 Aerospace Aviation Education II - 1 Credit Grade 11 - 12 Aerospace II is an advanced academic classroom laboratory and flight experience. This course is oriented toward advanced navigation techniques, advanced flight dynamics, and flight instruments. The course will explore aerospace and meteorological phenomena. The students will be required to do trip planning following FAA standards using navigational aids, charts, and meteorologic maps. Field trips will be provided to local airports and air control facilities. No science credit beginning in 1998-1999 5030 Naval Science IV (NS-4) - 1 Credit Grade 12 This social science course continues to build on the objectives and concepts of NS-1, NS-2, and NS-3. The students examine naval leadership, training, and education while providing the cadet an opportunity to use these learned skills in a leadership role. Cadets are placed in leadership positions that require them to demonstrate their knowledge of leadership, patriotism, and self discipline. Cadet’s study and research military justice and international Law of the Sea. A focus on The Nuclear Age is the naval history portion for this course. The course concludes with the operational area of the Navy through the study of national strategy, naval weapons, and naval operations. 5035 Leadership - 1 Credit (Local) Grade 12 The course is designed to complete the Naval Science curriculum. The cadets will instruct junior cadets, write directives for the operation of the unit and coordinate activities under the supervision of the Naval Science Instructors. |