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Hickman Mills Junior High School

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION I

SYLLABUS

First Sergeant Robert Gray

robertg@hickmanmills.org

Office (816) 316-7295, Cell Phone (913) 488-3338

2011 – 2012

Program Goals are to:

Develop leadership and build character.

Create informed, patriotic, and responsible citizens.

Develop responsible young adults who are physically, mentally, and morally fit.

Develop informed and civic-minded young adults prepared for higher education, civilian

careers, and public service.

Instill discipline, respect, and responsibility through military-related subjects and

activities.

Course Length: One to Four years.

Course Objective: Leadership Education, more commonly referred to as Marine Corps Junior

Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC), is a four-year academic program. Enrollment does

not obligate a student to join the Marine Corps or any other branch of the service. Cadets,

however, must accept Marine Corps standards of discipline, appearance and training. It is a

nationally recognized program that has received accreditation by The Commission on

International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). The CITA Alliance includes the

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CEMS and SACS-CSMS). It is designed

to instill in high school students a value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal

responsibility and a sense of ethics and honor. Gaining popularity among the top students in the

Hickman Mills school district, the Hickman Mills MCJROTC Program has produced several

graduates who have attended the service academies, received college ROTC scholarships, or are

serving in the various branches of the Armed Forces. The majorities of former MCJROTC

students has advanced to college or are working in the civilian community- applying the

leadership skills learned and developed while in this program.

The primary purpose of the MCJROTC Program is Leadership Education. It prepares high

school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights,

responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. In order to be a good leader, one must first

learn to be a good follower. As a cadet gains experience and knowledge, he or she will be given

active, hands-on leadership responsibilities within the JROTC Program.

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The Marine Corps JROTC Leadership Education Program emphasizes the development of self-

discipline, leadership, honor, integrity, and the value of community service. Citizenship training

is emphasized throughout the program and reinforced by using current events and activities

occurring in the Kansas City area, the state of Missouri, our nation and the entire world. In

addition, students are acquainted with basic military subjects and Marine Corps traditions,

customs and courtesies.

The success each student achieves while in the Marine Corps JROTC Program depends to a large

extent on their willingness to get involved and participate in the program. Satisfactory

performance within the program will result in the cadet receiving passing grades during the

academic reporting period. However, since the MCJROTC Program is structured to function

much like a military organization, there will also be opportunities for cadets to develop

leadership skills and to progress in rank. Promotions, especially those to the senior enlisted and

officer rank, are based on a cadet’s overall performance and their demonstrated capability to

assume greater responsibility. A great deal is expected from the cadets promoted to leadership

positions. Cadets who accept top-level promotions also accept the additional duties and

responsibilities that go along with the promotion. Conversely, top-level promotions may be

rescinded if a cadet, once promoted and assigned to a leadership position, demonstrates that

he/she is incapable or unwilling to put forth the time and effort to successfully meet the

obligations of the grade and billet assigned.

The Hickman Mills Junior High School, Marine Corps JROTC Program continues to seek top

students who excel both academically and athletically to ensure that the high caliber of

leadership is maintained within the program. We strongly feel that the Marine Corps JROTC

Program is a complement to the leadership development of honor students and athletes as well as

service clubs within Ruskin and Hickman Mills Public Schools.

Satisfactory performance within the program will result in the cadet receiving passing grades

during the academic reporting period. However, since the MCJROTC Program is structured to

function much like a military organization, there will also be opportunities for cadets to develop

leadership skills and to progress in rank. Promotions, especially those to the senior enlisted and

officer rank, are based on a cadet’s overall performance and their demonstrated capability to

assume greater responsibility. A great deal is expected from the cadets promoted to leadership

positions. Cadets who accept top-level promotions also accept the additional duties and

responsibilities that go along with the promotion. Conversely, top-level promotions may be

rescinded if a cadet, once promoted and assigned to a leadership position, demonstrates that

he/she is incapable or unwilling to put forth the time and effort to successfully meet the

obligations of the grade and billet assigned.

Satisfactory completion of the program can lead to preferential consideration for a service

academy appointment, advanced placement credit in the Senior ROTC program or advanced

rank in the Armed Forces. The Marine Corps JROTC program is one of the Marine Corps’

contributions to assisting America’s youth to become better citizens and future leaders of

America. The program produces successful students and productive adults, while fostering in

each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. This program makes

substantial contributions to many communities and ultimately to the nation’s future. It is the

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centerpiece of the Department of Defense’s commitment to America’s Promise for Youth

through its emphasis on community service and teen anti-drug efforts.

Course Prerequisites:

LE I - completion of the eighth grade.

LE II-IV must successfully complete the previous LE program.

Course Requirements: All students will be required to adhere to Marine Corps grooming

standards while enrolled in MCJROTC. The Cadet MCJROTC uniform will be worn one day

each week. It must be clean and freshly pressed. No more than two excused absences will be

allowed for a designated uniform day each semester.

$35 fee for PT Uniform

Internet connection

Email address for Student and Parents

Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader

All forms completed

Daily Routine: Monday: Academic instruction in the classroom.

Tuesday: Academic instruction and testing in the classroom.

Wednesday: Physical Training out of the classroom.

Thursday: Physical Training out of the classroom (YPF).

Friday: Uniform Inspection & closed order drill.

Academic Instruction: LE-I: The Marine Instructor is the primary instructor for first year cadets. The academic

emphasis is learning General Military Subjects (GMS), basic close-order drill, proper wearing of

the MCJROTC uniform and the importance of physical well-being through repetitive activities.

Time management, study and memorization skills will be reinforced each day.

LE-II through IV: The second through fourth year cadets will be expected to retain LE-I

knowledge in order to progressively improve leadership skills and be given increased levels of

responsibility within the classroom environment. Major research projects will be assigned each

semester that will require the cadet to demonstrate proficiency at internet and library research,

use of MS Word and Power Point programs, and written and oral communication skills.

Physical training will be conducted two days each week. In order for a student to participate in

physical training and/or marksmanship training, parents must complete four forms:

Emergency Data Sheet

Parental Consent For Marksmanship Training Form

Parental Permission/Disclosure Form

Sports Physical Form

The Marine Corps Youth Physical Fitness Program (YPF):

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All cadets that qualify to perform physical training will be required to participate in the YPF

program. Many of the youth in this country are not physically able to meet the physical

challenges of everyday life. Poor eating habits, lack of physical exercise and low self-esteem

contribute to this desperate condition. Through the National Youth Physical Fitness Program and

the National High School Physical Fitness Championships, the Foundation has been able to help

thousands of kids turn their lives around. Many of the young men and women who participate in

these programs are exposed to positive role models for the first time in their lives. Many have

never had to meet a challenge, attain a goal, or have the opportunity to dream a dream. The

United States Marines Corps Youth Foundation, Inc. is keeping those dreams alive one school

and one child at a time.

The National Youth Physical Fitness Program encompasses students from kindergarten and

elementary school, through junior and senior high school and college. The program is designed

to complement, not replace, existing curriculum and to be easily implemented in any school

situation. Students are tested in five basic exercises and are awarded scores indicative of their

general fitness level. Students can earn one beautiful full-color certificate for each year of

participation...up to 17 totals.

This program provides a means for adult leaders to actually measure the fitness level of

participating students throughout the school year. More importantly though, this program,

provides hope and offers our youth an opportunity to become part of something bigger than

themselves, an opportunity to be challenged, and an opportunity to grow as individuals. It

teaches students to respect their bodies and helps them build and maintain a personal resistance

to drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

The program provides a mental, moral and physical challenge and establishes reachable

goals. The fitness program also provides important recognition, which leads to pride in

one's self and is in many cases a building block for future self-improvement. This

program, which is recognized and endorsed by the President's Council on Physical

Fitness and personally endorsed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is offered to every school

and youth organization.

All cadets participating in high adventure training through the Venture Crew will be required to

complete a crew membership application to include a class 1 and 2 physical examination. The

crew application accompanied by the sports physical will suffice for satisfying individual

physical requirements

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

CATEGORY LE

I

LE

II

LE

III

LE

IV

COR

E

Leadership 9 19 6 4 0

Citizenship 9 18 8 8 2

Personal Growth/ Responsibility 42 14 54 8 8

Public Service/Career Exploration 2 3 7 3 0

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CATEGORY LE

I

LE

II

LE

III

LE

IV

COR

E

General Military Subjects 61 70 48 31 26

Total 123 124 123 54 36

Practical Application, state and

school requirements 57 56 57 126 0

Grand

Total 180 180 180 180

Notes:

1. 1 HR = 45 min class

2. Core is taught all 4 years.

Grading Scale: A point system will be in effect for this course with tests, quizzes, projects,

written and oral evaluations, drill evaluations, uniform inspections and leadership evaluations as

the weighted course events. The following scale illustrates the grade value associated with the

overall percentile and the specific categories and the associated weight each category is given in

the course.

A = 100 – 90%

B = 89 – 80 %

C = 79 – 74%

D = 70 – 73%

Hours subject to change and are based on the need to accomplish the goals established in this

document.

Weighting of Course Disciplines:

Daily Conduct & Leadership 5%

Uniform inspections 25%

Tests/Quizzes 10%

Community Service 5%

Homework 10%

Semester final 20%

Physical Fitness 25%

(Performance 50%/ Multiple choice 50%)

Conduct and leadership are evaluated each day. Classroom distracters such as tardiness, talking,

inappropriate language or gestures, violations of school policies and regulations will negatively

impact on a cadet’s leadership evaluation. The rubric below is an example of what might affect a

cadet’s leadership grade during a six-week reporting period. This is provided as an example and

not intended to be binding to the instructor’s subjective evaluation. If a cadet receives a failing

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Leadership grade, it will be up to the discretion of the MI and the Principal as whether the

cadet will be allowed to continue in the program; even if he/she has an overall passing

grade in MCJROTC.

RUBRIC (DAILY CONDUCT/LEADERSHIP) (Draft Example)

100 – 90 89 – 80 79 – 74 73 – 70 69 – 0

No school

violations

No more

than 1

tardy

No

inappropri

ate

language

Always

shows

respect for

chain of

command

Completes

assignmen

ts on time

Actively

works to

develop

leadership

skills at

appropriat

e LE level

No school

violations

No more

than 3

tardies

No more

than 1

language

violation

No more

than 1

infraction of

disrespect

Demonstrate

s consistent

improvement

in leadership

skills

1

school

violati

on

3-6

tardies

2

inappr

opriate

langua

ge or

gesture

s

2

infracti

ons of

disresp

ect

Makes

an

effort

to

improv

e

leaders

hip

deficie

ncies

2 school

violations

6-10

tardies or

Occasional

class

disruption

Occasional

noncompli

ance with

the

wearing of

PT or

Service

uniforms

Lacks

motivation

to

participate

in required

academics

Constant

inappropriate

behavior

Major school

infraction

that causes

dismissal

from

program

and/or

school

Demonstrate

s disregard

for authority;

either peer

lead or

instructor

lead

Homework will be assigned periodically. Homework will be completed and turned in on the day

that it is due in order to receive full credit. The following rubric identifies the points that will be

deducted for late homework.

GRADEBOOK

Hickman Mills C-1 School Campus Portal!

Here you will find instant access to accurate, current and confidential information about your

cadet’s school attendance, grades, class assignments and more!

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MCJROTC strives for open, effective communication between school and home. It is a vital part

of providing a Leadership Education Beyond Expectations. Email is an important tool the

MCJROTC uses to maintain this open dialogue with Cadet’s families. Parents who keep a

current email address on file helps ensure that they can:

Communicate with Instructors and other Hickman Mills staff

Receive JROTC messages, including messages from Instructors

Review your cadet’s Grade and attendance on www.teacherease.com website.

RUBRIC (HOMEWORK)

1-5 days late 6-10 days late More than 10 days late Comment

10 pts deducted

for every late

day

5 pts deducted

for every day

late

Homework not accepted for

grade but is still required to

be completed

Added homework or detention

may be assigned if cadet has

failing grade.

Missed Assignments/Tests It is the responsibility of the student to arrange with the instructor to

make-up any missed assignments or tests within two school days of his or her return to the

classroom. Assignment can be email as an attachment in Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader,

below format:

To: robertg@hickmanmills.org Subj: Last Name, First Name, 1

st Period, Coach Carter Essay

Attachment: CoachCarter.docx

Comment/Text

Text: MCJROTC Leadership Education I, II, III and IV. Restitution for lost or damaged

textbooks will be made to Hickman Mills MCJROTC. The cost of each text is $25.00.

Uniforms: Male and Female cadets will be issued uniforms identified in the uniform cost list.

Costs of replacement and cleaning are also noted. Uniforms are to be maintained in a clean and

serviceable condition. Upon termination in the program or at the end of the school year, all

uniforms will be returned in a clean and serviceable condition. Restitution will be made to

Ruskin HS MCJROTC in the event that a uniform article is lost, or presented unserviceable.

Uniforms that are returned unclean will also require restitution for the cleaning bill.

Varsity Sport and Extracurricular Opportunities: Drill practice for all Marine Corps JROTC

drill disciplines will commence on the 11th of September. . Those desiring to participate in the

extra-curricular activities, MCJROTC Drill and Color Guard Teams, Physical Fitness Team and

Orienteering Teams, will also need parental consent and a sports physical prior to practicing or

competing. After school training for these events will begin during the first week of school. A

schedule for each of the above will be published and placed on our website. Participation or

non-participation in extra-curricular activities will not directly impact or influence a

cadet’s academic grade.

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Scholarship Opportunities: There are many benefits to the program. The most obvious is the

leadership training. The self-confidence and discipline obtained will give the cadet a decided

advantage, not only in high school, but in college, the job market, or if desired, when joining the

military service. Some specific advantages are:

ROTC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS- Chances for obtaining a college ROTC scholarship,

worth approximately $150,000 are improved if a student has had MCJROTC. In addition,

colleges may also give ROTC credit for MCJROTC, reducing the overall requirement for

graduation.

NAVAL ACADEMY NOMINATIONS- Each Senior Marine Instructor of the MCJROTC unit

is allowed to nominate outstanding cadets for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. This

privilege allows a cadet to circumvent competition with civilian applicants for the limited

number of congressional appointments.

HIGHER RANK FOR ENLISTMENT- If a cadet decides to enlist directly into the armed

forces following high school graduation; he or she enters at a higher rank by virtue of having

completed at least three years of MCJROTC.

Closing Comments- The MCJROTC instructors will treat all MCJROTC cadets with the utmost

respect and dignity. In turn, cadets must make every effort to conduct themselves in a manner so

as not to bring discredit upon themselves, their families and school, or to the MCJROTC

Program. If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact the Marine

Instructor, First Sergeant Robert Gray at (816) 316-7295.

MCJROTC EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND LETTERING

OPPORTUNITIES

The Leadership Education classroom work will determine the cadet’s grade in the class. There

are also extra-curricular opportunities that will further develop, in a practical sense, those

leadership skill sets learned in the classroom. Extra-curricular involvement also provides each

cadet the opportunity to earn a letter in MCJROTC.

Community Service and Support to Hickman Mills Junior High School: In addition to Rifle

and Drill, there are other opportunities for each cadet to earn a varsity letter. This may be

accomplished by dedicating time to community service and supporting Hickman Mills Junior

High School official functions. Cadets are needed to help control the parking of cars at home

football games and provide security at home basketball games. Cadets are also needed to provide

directional assistance to visiting students the morning of SAT testing and in the evenings during

orientations and open houses. MCJROTC has also adopted 3 Trails Park to ensure that

cleanliness of the park is maintained. There are several other opportunities to perform

community service, of which the Kansas City Community Park clean-up, Toys for Tots and Feed

the Veterans on Veteran’s Day are some examples where cadets have provided community

service in the past. Our MCJROTC Color Guard is requested to perform throughout the county

several times each year. The above is just an example of how cadets may involve themselves to

earn points toward a varsity letter in MCJROTC. A matrix will be distributed by separate

correspondence that more clearly outlines the lettering requirements and the points associated

with cadet participation at each extracurricular activity.

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Annual Budget: The annual budget will be distributed by separate correspondence. An annual

fee will be required to support each extra-curricular discipline. The cost to each cadet is as

follows: PT gear of $35.00. These fees will fund the majority of the expenses for the year. In

order to reduce the cost or earn credit toward other adventure training trips or Regional and

National competitions, MCJROTC schedules several fundraising activities throughout the year.

Cadets who participate will receive a monetary credit toward upcoming activities. If a cadet

drops the activity, the initial fee is non-refundable.

Summary: The MCJROTC curriculum is an excellent tool to reinforce the character

development that begins at home and the leadership skills required in the world. Additionally,

cadets are able to develop a basic understanding for the importance of community service.

Strong emphasis is placed on respecting others and learning excellent leadership skills.

Conceptual mastery of the traits and principles of leadership will be evaluated academically in

the classroom. The character development and practical leadership skill development are

enhanced by participation in those extracurricular opportunities outlined above. We encourage

all parents to support their cadet in every way possible to ensure that they get the full benefit of

the MCJROTC experience.

MORE ABOUT MCJROTC

Organization: Each Leadership Education class, or period, is organized as a platoon. This

ensures that upper-level cadet leadership actively mentors the junior cadets. This is the first year

that we have downsized from a battalion structure to a company structure. There are special

staffs positions identified to be filled by upper-level cadets due to the higher-level coordination

that must take place in order to make things happen within the Corps of Cadets. We have a

designated Commanding Officer who has a staff of officers and enlisted who each handle a

specific functional area. The Commanding Officer is the leader is responsible for everything the

unit does or fails to do. The senior enlisted cadet, the rank of First Sergeant, is responsible for the

morale and welfare of all enlisted cadets and is the advisor to the commanding officer on all

issues. The First Sergeant also ensures that personnel records are kept up-to-date and also files

and produces correspondence internally and to outside agencies. The Executive Officer, second

in command, is responsible for producing a monthly training schedule and oversees all

operations that the unit is tasked to support. The Logistics Chief, a special staff position, is

responsible for the logistical support for all the operations and also oversees the maintenance of

the cadet supply warehouse. The Public Affairs Chief, another special staff position, is

responsible for reporting on all cadet activities and providing draft articles and pictures for

publication in the MCJROTC Panther Newsletter. This newsletter will be published every six

months.

Chain of Command: Each period has a designated platoon leader, and platoon sergeant, that

provide direct leadership to their respective class during the period of instruction. They are

directly responsible to the Commanding Officer and the First Sergeant respectively for all that

the platoon does or fails to do. It is important that first year cadets understand that the chain of

command is there to provide requisite leadership and facilitate the flow of information and

instruction. Clearly stated, the class leaders are not on an ego trip. They are merely carrying out

the orders given them to the best of their abilities given their level of experience.

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Promotions and Rank Structure: Promotions are scheduled during the ninth or tenth week of

each semester. All first year cadets will start out as cadet privates in the Corps of Cadets. If a

cadet performs exceptionally, he or she may receive a meritorious promotion to the next rank and

could achieve a higher rank by the end of the first year. Promotions are not automatic and may

be temporary if the cadet does not perform to the expected level nor does something to bring

discredit to himself/herself, the Corps of Cadets, or the school. The rank of Staff Sergeant and

above, as well as Second Lieutenant and above, requires extracurricular participation in activities

after school.

Basic Promotion Chart

Year ENLISTED OFFICERS

1st Pvt-Sgt

2nd Sgt-GySgt 2nd Lt.-1st Lt.

3rd SSgt-1st Sgt. Capt-Major

4th GySgt - SgtMaj Capt-Col

Cadets may be promoted at any time during the year in accordance with the MCJROTC unit’s

need and cadet’s performance. However, regular promotion will be conducted every 10 weeks or

four times per school year. Cadets may lose their rank if either instructor considers it necessary.

Uniform Costs: Uniforms are issue at no cost. Not return or lost replacement cost is provided.

Uniform Item Replacement Cost Dry-cleaning Cost

Digital Blouse $35.50 $3.50

Digital Trousers $34.65 $3.50

Hot Weather Boot $94.35 --

Digital Cover $7.05 $2.50

Dress Blue Jacket (male) $ $108.40 $5.00

Blue Trousers (male) $ $30.00 $3.00

Black Dress Shoes (male) $33.95 --

White Belt $5.45 $1.50

White Cover - crown white W/Frame) $ $27.00 $2.50

White Gloves (male) $10.75 --

Cap Dress Men's White $60.80 --

Blue Trousers (female) $ $25.20 $3.00

Dress Blue Jacket (female) $ $101.45 $5.00

Black Dress Shoes (female) $32.60 --

White Dress Shirt (female) $ $13.85 $3.00

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Neck Tab-black (female) $5.25 $2.50

White Gloves (female) $6.10 --

White Cover (female) $58.80 $7.50

Green Trousers (male) $ $26.55 $3.00

Khaki Shirt-QS (male) $ $16.70 $3.00

Khaki Shirt-LS (male) $ $19.07 $3.00

Garrison Cover (male) $ $7.05 $2.50

Green Trousers (female) $ $28.10 $3.00

Khaki Shirt-QS (female) $ $18.80 $3.00

Khaki Shirt-LS (female) $ $19.35 $3.00

Garrison Cover (female) $ $9.10 $2.50

All Weather Coat (male) $ $80.40 $12.00

All Weather Coat (female) $ $80.40 $12.00

Blue Skirt $ $25.85 $4.00

Waist Plate $10.00 --

Web Belt $2.26 $1.50

Web Belt Buckle $2.50 --

Sweatpants $8.40 --

Sweat Shirts $8.80 --

PT shorts $35.50 --

Wooly Pulley $ $27.10 $3.50

$ Dry clean Only (Do not wash)

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Online Information Sheet

Global Awareness/Current Events Quiz (All quiz question from the below websites)

Kansas City Star Newspaper : http://www.kcstarsie.com/

Channel One News: http://www.channelone.com/

JROTC Distance Leaning

Website: http://www.jrotcdl.com/JROTC/bin/JROTC.html#

March2Success

Website: https://www.march2success.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=v.home

Grade Book/Attendance/Lesson Plan/Cadet’s Information

Website: Hickman Mills C-1 School Campus Portal,

https://campus.hickmanmills.org/campus/portal/hickman.jsp

Polar Physical Training, Heart Rate Monitor

Website: http://polarpeportal.com/pe_student/home/home.aspx

Missouri Connections

Missouri Connections is an online resource sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education that takes career planning to a higher level. Designed to guide students through the career

planning process, the system opens the door for career awareness, eases students into college and

career exploration, and directs preparation for transition into postsecondary education and the world of

work. Students (grades 7-12), parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online system at

no charge at

Website: www.missouriconnections.org.

MCJROTC Photo Album

Website: http://www.photoshop.com/users/mcjrotc_kc

Note:

Keep all above papers and return the below forms to

MCJROTC.

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APPENDIX A

CADET PROCESSING FORMS

This packet includes information and forms that require action on your part and your parent’s or

guardian’s part. Take them home, complete each of them, and return them intact. Please do

not separate the forms in the packet. Please also ensure that you double check the instructions

for each form. All of these forms must be returned within the first two weeks of school.

Take the following specific action for each form indicated below:

I. FORM #1 - APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT. Read the form, and fill-in your name in

the appropriate space on top of the form. Both you and your parent or guardian must sign and

date the appropriate spaces on Part II of the form. Your parent or guardian is asked to fill-in the

appropriate blanks, then sign and date Part III.

II. FORM #2 – UNIFORM POLICY. Read and understand the policy. Your parent or

guardian must complete the Parental/Guardian Consent, and sign and date the form.

III. FORM #3 – EMERGENCY DATA INFORMATION. Your parent or guardian is asked

to provide the necessary information. This form must be accurate and printed neatly! If changes

occur later in the school year, you must ensure they are annotated correctly. This information is

CONFIDENTIAL and will only be used in the event of an emergency. Your parent or guardian

must sign and date the consent portion of the form.

IV. FORM #4 – GOVERNMENT COMPUTER USER AGREEMENT. You are asked to read the

regulations for use of government computers within the MCJROTC classroom. You are then asked to

sign, date, and print your name clearly on the bottom of the form acknowledging that you have read,

understand, and will comply with these regulations.

V. FORM #5- SPORTS PHYSICAL FORM. Attach a copy of your current sports physical

form with the school’s nurse signature. Form on website.

VI. FORM#6- EMAIL REQUEST FORM. It is more important than ever for parents to

maintain a current email address with us. If your emails address changes, provide an updated

address as soon as possible. Parents do have the opportunity to opt out of email communication.

However it is important to note that those who opt out will not receive emails from us.

VII. FORM#7- PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING FORM

VIII. FORM#8- MEDIA RELEASE FORM

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A-1

FORM #1

APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE MARINE CORPS

JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION. The MCJROTC program is a four year, four level, one credit per year elective offered at Hickman Mills Junior High School. It is

a unique course of instruction because the Marine Corps has established certain enrollment requirements that must be met before academic credit is

awarded. This agreement serves to communicate general guidelines concerning requirements and encourages a commitment to develop self-discipline

and responsibility for personal actions.

It is understood that participation in the MCJROTC program does not commit or obligate any student to military service. It does not guarantee special

consideration if a student chooses to enter military service. However, a cadet who successfully completes two or more years in the MCJROTC program

does qualify for advanced rank upon enlistment in the military.

APPLICATION

I, (Cadet’s printed name) ______________________________________, hereby apply for

enrollment in the MCJROTC program at Ruskin/Hickman Mills Junior High School.

PART ONE: AGREEMENT

1. Upon acceptance of this application and the fulfillment of the conditions on the part of the cadet,

the Marine Corps agrees to:

a. Provide instructional materials on a recoverable basis.

b. Issue a regulation uniform to each cadet on a recoverable basis.

c. Provide instruction in support of the MCJROTC curriculum.

PART TWO: PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

1. In order to maintain the high standards of courtesy, moral conduct, and personal appearance

required by Public Law 88-647 and contained in the contractual agreement between the U.S. Marine

Corps and the Hickman Mills Schools Board of Education, as a cadet, I understand and agree to:

a. Take proper care of instructional materials provided by the Marine Corps and return them

when requested to do so. If instructional materials are lost, damaged, or not returned when asked

for, I understand that I am responsible for monetary reimbursement of said items to the U.S. Marine

Corps at the current replacement cost.

b. Wear the regulation Marine Corps uniform properly; wear it one day per week to, from,

and during the school day; and only on those occasions prescribed by the MCJROTC

instructional staff. Refusal to wear the uniform, to wear the uniform improperly, or the

improper use of the uniform may result in cadet removal from the MCJROTC program.

Removal from the program will result in a failing grade for the course.

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c. Maintain the uniform issued to me in a clean, properly fitted and repaired manner, and to

turn in the complete uniform upon demand by members of the MCJROTC instructional staff.

d. Comply with the male or female haircut and other personal grooming standards established

by the U. S. Marine Corps and outlined in the Cadet Handbook.

e. Meet the established standards of attitude, behavior, and courtesy that are outlined in the

Cadet Handbook and in classroom instruction. Cadets who are suspended from school

because of their behavior may lose their cadet rank and/or position. Further disciplinary

actions which become habitual in nature, or egregious acts, will result in removal from the

program. Cadets who are suspended from school for involvement with alcohol, controlled

substances (drugs), or gang or school related violence may be removed from the program.

f. Maintain an acceptable standard of attendance and academic achievement in the MCJROTC

program. An overall “C” or better and no derogatory comments from Ruskin/Hickman Mills

Junior High School staff is required in order to participate in MCJROTC extracurricular

activities.

g. Meet the objectives of the MCJROTC program which are to: become an informed and

responsible citizen, strengthen and develop character and leadership abilities, promote

patriotism, develop habits of self-discipline and personal responsibility, develop and display

basic military skills, and develop respect for constituted authority wherever it may be found.

h. To respond positively to other cadets who have been appointed to leadership positions in the

Corps of Cadets. Cadets in leadership positions are expected to conduct themselves properly

when in charge of other cadets. Abuse of cadet authority will not be tolerated and is to be

reported to the MCJROTC instructional staff.

i. Strive to meet the minimum Youth Physical Fitness Test standards.

j. To represent the Ruskin/Hickman Mills High School and the MCJROTC unit and program

with distinction and pride throughout my community, and strive to exceed the expectations of

my parents, teachers, friends, and neighbors.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE: ________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _________________________ DATE: ________________

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PART THREE: PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT

1. I, (print your name) _______________________________________, hereby give

permission for my son/daughter/ward (print child’s name)

_________________________________ to enroll in the MCJROTC program and will encourage

his/her active participation. I understand that this is a unique program of instruction, and that

attendance, behavior, and attitude standards exist. I also understand that there is no military

service commitment because of participation in the MCJROTC program. I also understand my

child or ward will be required to participate in the following activities unless deemed incapable

due to documented medical condition:

a. Physical fitness program

b. Field Meet

c. Local parades or similar community/civic activities

d. Close order drill (marching)

2. In addition, all students have the opportunity to participate in numerous school and

community activities, field trips off the school campus, and physical fitness competitions. By

participating in these activities, my child/ward will be representing Ruskin/Hickman Mills High

School and the MCJROTC program.

3. As the parent or guardian of the aforementioned child, it is understood that each child in the

MCJROTC program must be covered by adequate medical insurance. This insurance should

cover any and all injuries that may occur on or off the school campus while participating in a

MCJROTC activity.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________

DATE: ______________________________________________________________________

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FORM #2

MCJROTC UNIFORM POLICY

1. A significant part of the MCJROTC program is the wearing of the Marine Corps uniform.

Before your child becomes a cadet in the MCJROTC program, parents/guardians must read,

sign, and have this consent form returned to the MCJROTC instructional staff within the

first two weeks of school.

a. Cadets will be issued a Marine Corps uniform within the first month of school. Uniforms

are issued on a recoverable basis to cadets at no cost to the cadet. Cadets are responsible

for the care and cleaning of the uniform they are issued.

b. Cadets are required to wear the uniform one day each week, and only when prescribed by

the MCJROTC instructional staff. Cadets will wear the uniform to school, during the

school day, and from school.

c. The wearing of the uniform is a significant part of the cadet’s MCJROTC grade. Cadets

will be required to wear their uniform at least one day per week. The SMI/MI will

prescribe which day is uniform day for each class. Cadets are required to know uniform

wear assignments, and will wear the prescribed uniform accordingly. The MCJROTC

uniform will be worn to and from school, and throughout the day while at school, on

assigned uniform days. Changing out of uniform for physical education or

extracurricular activities is permissible. Unless there are exceptional circumstances,

Cadets must request permission from the SMI/MI to modify their uniform day prior to the

scheduled date to wear the uniform in order to receive an excused uniform day and

schedule a make-up uniform wear date. Cadets who receive an excused uniform day will

make-up the uniform day during the same week of the excused uniform day. Exceptions

to a cadet’s weekly uniform day will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Cadets are

usually inspected in their uniform on uniform day, and since this is a graded event, if a

cadet fails to make-up the uniform day during the same week, he/she will receive

uniform/inspection grades of zero. Three uniform grades of zero during a marking

period may result in the failure of the MCJROTC Leadership Education class for the

marking period.

d. Federal law imposes certain restrictions on the wearing of a military uniform. Your

son/daughter or ward will be given detailed instruction on when, where, and how to

properly wear the MCJROTC uniform. Unauthorized use of and the improper wearing of

the issued uniform could result in disenrollment from the MCJROTC program.

e. Cadets will usually be inspected weekly on their assigned uniform day. They are

expected to keep the uniform clean, pressed, and in good repair. Seasonal Service

Uniforms and Dress Blue Uniforms require dry cleaning while the Utility Uniform and t-

shirts may be laundered.

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f. The MCJROTC instructional staff should be able to fit most cadets without the need for

major alterations. The Marine Corps will pay for major alterations to the uniform. Minor

alterations such as hemming of trousers and of skirts will be the responsibility of the cadet

but will not be done without the prior approval of a member of the MCJROTC

instructional staff.

g. One of the objectives of the MCJROTC program is to develop a sense of personal

responsibility. If the issued uniform or parts of it are lost, damaged, or stolen, the

cadet will be held responsible for the monetary reimbursement to the U.S. Marine

Corps of all/any items lost/damaged/stolen at the current uniform replacement cost.

2. FOR YOUR INFORMATION, if we see your cadet for the Monday - Wednesday

instructional periods, their normal day to wear their uniform is on Thursdays. If your cadet

misses, Thursday uniform day, their uniform day will normally be on Friday.

3. As we strive to instill self-discipline and a sense of responsibility in each of our cadets, we

would appreciate the assistance of parents in getting each cadet to wear their uniform

appropriately, and in accordance with the above guidelines.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT

I understand that the uniform issued to my child/ward, (please print child’s/ward’s name)

______________________________________, is the property of the U.S. Marine Corps and is

issued on a recoverable basis. I also understand the MCJROTC uniform policy as outlined

above.

I agree to pay for any item of uniform that is lost, stolen, or damaged by my child/ward.

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE:

___________________________________________

DATE: _____________________________________

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FORM #3

EMERGENCY DATA FORM

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION

STUDENT’S NAME:

______________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS:

______________________________________________________________

TOWN/CITY: _______________________ STATE: _________ ZIP CODE: ______________

HOME PHONE NUMBER:

_________________________________________________________

CELL/PAGER NUMBER:

_________________________________________________________

FATHER’S/GUARDIAN’S NAME:

__________________________________________________

WHERE EMPLOYED: __________________________________________________________

WORK PHONE NUMBER: ________________ CELL/PAGER NUMBER: _____________

MOTHER’S/GUARDIAN’S NAME:

_________________________________________________

WHERE EMPLOYED: _________________________________________________________

WORK PHONE NUMBER: ________________ CELL/PAGER NUMBER:_______________

OTHER PERSON(S) WHO MAY BE CONTACTED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:

NAME: ____________________________ RELATIONSHIP: ________________________

PHONE NUMBER:

_______________________________________________________________

NAME: ____________________________ RELATIONSHIP: __________________________

PHONE NUMBER:

_______________________________________________________________

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PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. DOES THE STUDENT HAVE A HISTORY OF:

( ) ALLERGIES ( ) CONVULSIONS

( ) KIDNEY DISEASE ( ) CARDIAC DISEASE

( ) PULMONARY PROBLEMS ( ) EAR PROBLEMS

( ) EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS ( ) CONGENITAL DISORDER

( ) MENSTRUAL DISORDER ( ) NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER

( ) MAJOR OPERATIONS ( ) EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION

( ) OTHER

_____________________________________________________________________

PLEASE EXPLAIN ANY CHECKED ITEM(S):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

DOES THE STUDENT HAVE ANY OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION THAT THE

MCJROTC INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF? YES / NO

IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

IS THE STUDENT CURRENTLY TAKING PRESCRIPTON MEDICATION? YES / NO

IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: ____________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

IS THERE ANY MEDICAL REASON(S) WHY THE STUDENT CANNOT PARTICIPATE

IN CLOSE ORDER DRILL, PHYSICAL FITNESS, OR OTHER MCJROTC RELATED

ACTIVITIES? YES / NO

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IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF FAMILY DOCTOR/PRIMARY CARE CLINIC: ___________________________

PHONE NUMBER: _____________________________________________________________

MEDICAL INSURANCE COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________

POLICY NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________

MY SON/DAUGHTER/WARD IS PHYSICALLY QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN

THE MCJROTC PROGRAM. CIRCLE ONE: YES NO

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:

___________________________________________

EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION: IN THE EVENT I CANNOT BE REACHED IN AN

EMERGENCY, I HEREBY GIVE PERMISSION TO PHYSICIANS SELECTED BY

THE STAFF OF RUSKIN/HICKMAN MILLS HIGH SCHOOL TO SECURE PROPER

TREATMENT FOR THE STUDENT NAMED ABOVE.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:

___________________________________________

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FORM #4

REGULATION AND USER AGREEMENT FORM FOR MARINE CORPS JUNIOR

RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS (MCJROTC) GOVERNMENT

COMPUTER

The Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and the United States Marine

Corps provide regulations for the use of government computers and other related information

system technologies. In line with these official rules, the following MCJROTC regulations are

also provided for the use of government computers at MCJROTC units. District Project Officers

and Senior Military Instructors at each school will be responsible to assure that all instructors

and cadets understand and abide by the rules governing the use of the MCJROTC computers.

- All personnel are forbidden to access any pornographic material on MCJROTC

computers.

- No personnel will send or receive personal e-mail by way of MCJROTC computers.

- No personnel will use the MCJROTC computers for real time communicating such as

chat room or instant messenger.

- MCJROTC computers will not be used for shopping or to conduct any other such

personal ventures.

- Chain letters of any kind will not be forwarded on MCJROTC computers.

Instructors and cadets will sign this MCJROTC Regulation and User Agreement Form

prior to using the computer for any academic or other related MCJROTC work. SMI’s will

maintain current cadet signed Regulations and User Agreement Forms. Project Officers will

maintain current SMI/MI signed Regulations and User Agreement Forms.

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I hereby certify that I understand and will comply with the above listed regulations pertaining to

the use of MCJROTC government computers. I also understand that failure to comply with these

regulations may result in my dismissal from the MCJROTC Program.

__________________________________________

Cadet Signature Date

__________________________________________

Printed Name

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FORM #6

EMAIL REQUEST FORM

Dear Parent:

In an effort to improve student performance, we’ll be piloting an Internet-based system to

communicate with parents. It will allow parents to login and view student assignments, scores, etc. It

will also allow teachers to email parents when we have notable events in class (your child does

outstanding work, gives good effort, misses an assignment, etc). Our hope is that improved

communication with parents will result in greater academic achievement.

If you would like to participate in this program, please send me an email with the following

information (or fill out and return this form).

Student

Name:___________________________________________ Period_______

Email: ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian #1

Name:___________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian #2 (if applicable)

Name: ___________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

If you choose to participate, you should receive an email message with login/password. If you have

any questions or comments about the communication system or your child’s performance, please feel

free to contact me.

Sincerely,

1stSgt Gray

Hickman Mills Junior High School

Phone: (816) 316-7295

Email: robertg@hickmanmills.org

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FORM#7

PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING FORM CADET NAME:_____________________________________________________

(LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MI)

I. PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN JROTC I give my permission for my child to participate in the JROTC course of instruction. I understand that

JROTC includes classroom instruction with related study assignments, homework, written exams and

performance tests, drill and ceremony training and testing, marksmanship/safety training with air rifles, and physical fitness training to include the administration of the President’s Physical Fitness Test and the

Marine Corps, Physical Fitness Test. I also understand that my child will be required to wear his/her

issued cadet uniform, which is a graded event, on prescribed days. I further understand that should my

child fail to wear the issued uniform as prescribe he/she cannot successfully complete the class.

II. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ISSUED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

I hereby accept responsibility and pecuniary liability for all U.S. Government clothing and equipment that my child will be issued and for which my child assumes responsibility. I understand that I will be held

fully liable for reimbursement to the U.S. Government for all lost and missing items of uniforms and/or

equipment, or for damage to uniforms and/or equipment caused by negligence or improper cleaning or care. I further understand that all items of uniform and equipment are the property of the U.S.

Government and are on temporary loan to my child, and that said uniform and equipment must be

returned upon demand of the Senior Army Instructor, withdrawal from the program, or at the end of the

school term.

III. PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

Being aware of the provisions of the 5th USC, Section 522a (Privacy Act of 1974) and in connection with the participation of my child in the JROTC program, I hereby authorize the release of any and all records

maintained by the Ruskin High School JROTC program, which may contain personal information related

to my child. To any agency within the Department of Defense having an information requirement. My consent is effective for the period of time my child is associated with the JROTC program.

IV. MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING

The JROTC Program at Ruskin/Hickman Mills High School will be conducting Marksmanship

Training with Air Rifles. This training will consist of over 10 hours of classroom instruction in the

safe use of firearms and the proper and safe use of Air Rifles. At the conclusion of the instruction,

the cadet will be permitted to fire on the in/outdoor range at Ruskin/Hickman Mills High School.

The cadet will have the opportunity to qualify and earn a marksmanship badge.

PLEASE INITIAL BELOW, YOUR AGREEMENT OR DISAGREEMENT WITH ITEM

NUMBER IV

_________ My child has my permission to participate in Marksmanship training

_________ My child does not have my permission to participate Marksmanship training

PARENT/GUARDIAN PRINTED NAME: ___________________________

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN: ____________________________ DATE:

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FORM #8

MCJROTC Media Release Form

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the MCJROTC team. Photos are taken during all activities, and many are placed in

the headquarters website, unit’s website, electronic history and photo album.

In order to put your son/daughter’s name/picture on the MCJROTC website and/or our

School website, we need your permission.

Please indicate your approval/denial by completing the section below and returning it to

the MCJROTC office.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

1stSgt Gray

Cadet Name (Please Print):__________________________ Date:________________

I AUTHORIZE my child’s school and MCJROTC headquarters to place my son/daughters

photo on the headquarters and school MCJROTC website.

Parent Signature: ________________________________________________________

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I DO NOT AUTHORIZE my child’s school and MCJROTC headquarters to place my

son/daughters photo on the headquarters and school MCJROTC website.

Parent Signature: ________________________________________________________