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Military Science Skills – JROTC
Prerequisite: Practicum in Transpiration Systems 1 and 2 and San Jacinto College Requirements
La Porte ISD and San Jacinto College have entered into an agreement to offer college level courses at La Porte High School and award to students’ concurrent high school credit and college hours. This course includes advanced knowledge of the function, design, and relationships of the systems and components of propulsion and habitability systems. This course is designed to provide advanced training for employment, licensures, or post-secondary degree programs in the shipboard engineering industry. Instruction includes functions and components of cooling, fuel, lubricating, electrical, air conditioning and refrigeration, propulsion, and mechanical systems of maritime diesel engines. In addition, the students will receive instruction in safety, engine instruments, and environmental compliance.
MILITARY SCIENCE SKILLS – JROTC
JROTC I Grade Level: 9-12 1 credit Two Semesters
Prerequisite: None
This is an introductory leadership and training course that introduces students to the foundation of American citizenship, command structures, leadership theory and physical fitness concepts. This courser provides introductory knowledge on military organization structures, the importance of effective communication, study habits and test taking techniques. This course may be substituted for PE credit upon completion for ALL graduation pathways. There is a
$30.00 program fee for this course. JROTC II or JROTC III 1 credit Grade Level: 10-12 Two Semesters Prerequisite: JROTC I, Teacher Approval
These are intermediate courses to continue to develop student leadership and management skills introduced in ROTC I. Curriculum alternates each year at LET level II and III. Cadets at this level are assigned to various leadership positions within their assigned classroom and are charged with managing, collecting and reporting key readiness information. Intermediate concepts in leadership are introduced and Cadets are provided an opportunity to practice those skills.
There is a program fee $30.00 for this course. JROTC IV 1 credit Grade Level: 12 Two Semesters Prerequisite: JROTC III, Teacher Approval
This course concentrates on the application of advanced leadership and management. Cadets at this level are charged with developing the strategic direction of the JROTC program and will serve in key positions within the organization. Cadets are expected to be self-motivated and creative in the development of plans in order to execute initiatives involving Cadet participation in competitions, ceremonial events and community service projects. Cadets will be provided information on scholarship opportunities, career direction, development and planning for post-secondary future. Cadets are expected to participate in afterschool practices and extra-curricular events and competitions on scheduled weekends.
Prerequisite: JROTC I, Instructor Approval
The focus of this course is to develop skills sets for competitive teams and other performances of the following: drill team, color guard, orienteering, rifle marksmanship and cadet challenge. This course may be taken in lieu of JROTC II, III or IV. It may be taken each semester for up to a total of six semesters. Cadets are expected to participate in afterschool practices and extra-curricular events and competitions on scheduled weekends. There is a program fee of
