NAVAL SCIENCE / JROTC

SY 2020-2021

Instructor	Email	Location
LCDR Heath Floray Senior Chief A. Pearson DM	florayheath@wsd3.org pearsonandrew5@wsd3.org	Rm 112 (719) 391-3624 office

 

Naval Science/JROTC is a high school citizenship development education program built on a model of Education, Responsibility, Discipline, and Respect. It is a high school course, with co-curricular activities, contributing to graduation requirements.

Naval Science includes academic course material as well as military drill, athletics, and STEM. It has an co-curricular outreach, which encourages cadets into competition, orientation visits to military installations, community service, and institutions of higher learning.

Naval Science is a Leadership Development course which allows cadets to learn and practice leadership techniques and methods. By its nature, the program helps cadets learn responsibility and self-discipline by leading their peers and others within the JROTC program.

Each academic, citizenship, and leadership topic is taught by One retired Naval Officer and One Retired Senior Enlisted person for 100-150 cadets and are employed by the local school system. 

Class Expectations

Pride	Respect	Integrity	Determination	Engagement
Be in class ontime with materials ready to learn	Respect yourself and others	Do the right even when nobody's looking	Be attentive in class and PT	Teamwork
Be in the right uniform of the day	Be mindful of others when talking	Complete assignments on time	Use the time given wisely	Pay attention, participate and ask!
Recite the Pledge Allegiance at the start of class	Foster a positive environment for all cadets	Be responsible for your actions	Develop grit and resilience	Stay committed
Do just a little extra	Put away electronic devices	Social etiquette	Set and work toward goals	Grow as a person

 

Course Materials

Required Materials

•   Cadet Reference Manual

•   Cadet Field Manual (NAVEDTRA 37116-K)

•   Naval Science books NS1- NS4 (provided in classroom).

Optional Materials

Each cadet is issued a Navy PT uniform (t-shirt and shorts) and Navy Service Khaki uniforms. Additionally, with rank and achievements, cadets earn higher ranks, insignias, and ribbons to wear on the issued uniform.

Grading

Cadets will earn grades in five categories that comprise 90% of the semester grade. The semester exam is 10% of overall semester grade.

Grade Breakdown

Uniforms: 20% 

Knowledge: 20%

Fitness: 20%

Service: 10%

PQS: 10%

Semester exam - 10% of overall semester grade

The SNSI/NSI may adjust the grading as necessary during the semester as conditions warrant. Cadets will be informed of the changes. Normally cadets complete assignments within a scheduled class session when learning in person at school. In the all online model for the start of this school year, cadets are expected to complete a portion of the course on their own in conjunction with the live online instruction provided by the SNSI/NSI each week.

Uniform grade consists of knowledge of uniform and grooming standards in NAVEDTRA 37116-K (Cadet Field Manual), wearing the uniform properly during the school day, weekly uniform inspections,, and other times as prescribed by the SNSI/NSI (i.e., community parades).

Knowledge grade consists of knowledge of content from NAVEDTRA 37116-K, Cadet Reference Manual, and material presented in class (online and in person) from the Naval Science textbooks and course presentations. This category includes cadet ranks, Navy and Marine Corps ranks, Chain of Command, Eleven Orders to the Sentry, vocabulary words, and other content in the two manuals listed above and course textbooks/presentations.

As part of the academic assessment of each cadet, a knowledge/advancement test is given near the end of each grading period. The test is differentiated for each cadet rank Cadet Seaman Recruit through Cadet Chief Petty Officer. A score of 80% or higher is necessary to advance in rank. Cadet chiefs and officers will complete a cadet fitness report that is a self evaluation and peer review in lieu of a knowledge/advancement test.

Fitness grade consists of a weekly fitness activity log (online), wearing the issued Navy PT uniform and participation in fitness activities (in person), completion of the Navy cadet fitness test each semester, and other fitness activities as assigned.

Service grade consists of hours completed during a grading period in one of these categories: unit service, school service, community service, and part-time work. Cadets must enter volunteer hours and part-time work hours on the prescribed document in a timely manner. Cadets may count time for unit activities such as practices and competitions for drill, Color Guard, air rifle, fitness, Raider, Orienteering, SeaPerch, CyberPatriot, and academic (i.e., NAE, JLAB, military skills) teams. School service includes volunteering for events at school such as freshmen orientation, open house, back to school night, Color Guard for sport events and pep rallies, and other activities as determined by the SNSI/NSI. Cadets are strongly encouraged to accumulate and record at least eight hours of volunteer service and/or part time work each grading period with 13 or more hours being most desirable.

Personnel Qualifications Standards (PQS) consists of participation in ACT/SAT/PSAT and ASVAB training programs offered through Navy JROTC and completing the exams, applying for the Navy Preparatory Program, military academies, enlisted service, first-responder career fields, guest speakers, career exploration, submitting forms as required for unit activities (i.e., fundraisers), and completing practical assessments for drill (unarmed and armed), Color Guard, guidon, and other components of Naval Science/JROTC co-curricular training.

Semester Exams may vary by NS level. For NS 1, 2, and 3 cadets, the semester exam will be an open book exam drawn from course content for Q1 and Q2 (Q3 and Q4 for spring semester) that consists of multiple choice, short answer, essay, and fill in the blank questions. NS 4 cadets (fall) semester exam is a 750 word essay as part of the national JROTC Gilliam Writing competition. The NS 4 spring semester exam is yet to be determined.

Four Year Curriculum

Naval Science-1

Introduction to NJROTC

(Including: Foundations of Government; Navy Ships & Aviation; Military Customs, Courtesies, Uniforms; Military Drill; Health & Physical Fitness, First Aid, Orienteering, Survival)

Naval Science-2

Naval Leadership; Nautical Sciences

(Including: Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences such as Physics of Flight, Buoyancy, Electricity & Electronics, and Sound Propagation in Water)

Naval Science-3

Naval Knowledge and Naval Skills

(Including: Sea Power & National Security, Naval Operations, Communications & Intelligence, Logistics, Military & International Law of the Sea, Ship Construction and Damage Control, Shipboard Organization, Seamanship, Nautical Rules of the Road, Navigation & Time, Maneuvering Boards, Naval Guns, Aircraft & Missiles)

Naval Science-4

Seminars in Practical Leadership

Supplemental Curriculum Materials

Cultural Awareness / NEFE / SAT / ACT Prep / Suicide Prevention-Bystander Intervention Pilot Program

Company Commanding Officer (CO) - C/LCDR Joshua Ramberg

Company Executive Officer (XO) - C/LTAriel Hobbs

Company Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) - C/CSCPO Garrett Steward

Operations Officer - C/ENS Alyssa Presley

Administration Officer - C/ENS Josh Willson

Supply Officer - C/ PO1 Christian Hunt

Education service Officer - C/PO1 Brendan Toves

(Training Officer) -vacant

Special Services Officer C/PO1 Joey Martinez

Adjutant - C/CPO Alex Thorp

Recruiting & Retention Officer - C/PO1 Devon Peters

Public Affairs Officer - C/PO2 Gibson

Fundraising Officer - PO1 Nomura

Armory Officer - C/PO3 Williams

Assistant Supply Officer - vacant