1. Welcome to the Forest Park High School Bruin Battalion Senior Army Instructor: Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jacqueline Bullock Army Instructor: First Sergeant (1SG) Anthony Garris August 29, 2013 PARENT ORIENTATION

2. Welcome to the Forest Park High School Bruin Battalion

3. “Motivating young people to be better citizens”  Mission, Vision and Goals of FPHS JROTC  JROTC Cadet Enrollment  JROTC Program Curriculum  JROTC Grading Policy  Introduction of the Cadet Leadership  Co-Curricular Activities  School Year 2013 – 2014 “At a Glance”  What Does It Take to Be a Cadet  Program Benefits  Bruin Battalion Support Organization (BBSO)  Questions and Answers Agenda FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL 3

4. *Promote citizenship *Develop Leadership *Communicate effectively *Improve Physical Fitness *Provide incentive to live drug- free *Work as a Team Member *Strengthen positive self-motivation *Am. Heritage & History *Graduate from High School* Our Mission FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL 4 Providing a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering partnerships with communities and educational institutions. Motivating young people to be better citizens Our Vision Statement Our Goals

5. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” Leadership Educ & Training Level 1 Cadets: 70 Leadership Educ & Training Level II Cadets: 55 Leadership Educ & Training Level III Cadets: 30 FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PROGRAM – CADET ENROLLMENT 5 TOTAL CADET ENROLLMENT: 155

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7. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 4 Areas of Emphasis:  Character Development  Leadership Development  Citizenship  Community Service FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PROGRAM - CURRICULUM 7

8. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 8 JROTC Curriculum Seven Units of Instruction  Citizenship in Action  Leadership Theory and Application  Foundations for Success  Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid  Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness  Citizenship in American History and Government  Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program (Optional) Interactive/Multi-media/Developed in conjunction with the latest research on student learning

9. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 9 Competencies Address the intended learning results Describe discipline-specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are measurable and observable. Provide specifications for assessing mastery of a competency. Show they were learned when applied in the completion of assessment tasks that require one or more of the following: make a decision perform a skill perform a service solve a problem create a product

10. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 10 Core Abilities Core Abilities in each lesson describe broad life-long skills that every cadet needs for success in career and life roles. 6

11. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 11 Four Phase Lesson Plan 7

12. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 12 Core Curriculum CourseLET 1LET 2LET 3LET 4 TOTAL Unit 1-Citizenship in Action18 2 626 Unit 2-Leadership Theory & App18 121040 Unit 3-Foundations for Success30 361682 Unit 4-Wellness/Fitness/Frst Aid 28 28 Unit 5-Geography, Map Skills 2 2 Unit 6-Citizenship/History/Govt 3616 52 Leadership Application2020202080 Cadet Challenge 1010101040 Service Learning/Cty Service*1010101040 Administration/Testing/Inspections2424242496 Addtl Teaching & Leadership Hrs0003434 State & JROTC Elective Hours50505050200 TOTAL HOURS 180180180180720 Note: 25% reduction does not apply to required lessons.

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14. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 14 Enhancements/Learning Strategies Winning Colors A behavioral observation communication tool or process that is used to gain a better understanding of yourself and others Success Profiler/Personal Skills Map (DVD) A systematic research-based assessment and skill building program Service Learning An active and experimental learning strategy where students have a direct impact on an identified need that interests and motivates them Unlocking Your Potential Offers students the opportunity to learn about, practice and eventually master the timeless concepts of attitudinal training and success High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) Helps students acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their financial destiny (New curriculum Spring 07) www.hsfpp.nefe.org

15. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” 15 Enhancements/Learning Strategies You the People An introduction to citizenship involvement in the American system of government We the People Provides an understanding of how the constitution came into existence, how it took the form it did and how it has functioned for the past two hundred years Thinking Maps Thinking Maps are a “common visual language” in the learning community for transferring thinking processes, integrating learning, and assessing progress Classroom Performance System (CPS) An easy-to-use Infra Red (IR) response system that obtains immediate feedback from every student www.einstruction.com (Version 5.01)www.einstruction.com Financing College and Admissions (DVD) Assists students in the college admissions process March2Success (www.March2Success.com)www.March2Success.com Standardize test preparation course Interactive DVDs-HCH, J2D, INO, Saving Sergeant Pabletti, Challenge I&II (www.willinteractive.com)

16. “Motivating young people to be better citizens”  Classroom - 60%  Tests/Exams-25%  Class Perf-15%  Quiz/Prac Ex-10%  Homework-10%  Co-Curricular – 20%  Participation-10%  Attendance-10%  Uniform - 20%  Uniform Wear-10%  Uniform Inspections-10% FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL GRADING POLICY 16 LET 1LET 2LET 3  Classroom - 50%  Tests/Exams-20%  Class Perf-10%  Quiz/Prac Ex-10%  Homework-10%  Co-Curricular – 30%  Participation-10%  Attendance-20%  Uniform - 20%  Uniform Wear-10%  Uniform Inspections-10%  Classroom - 50%  Tests/Exams-20%  Class Perf-10%  Quiz/Prac Ex-10%  Homework-10%  Co-Curricular – 40%  Attendance-20%  Leadership Perf-10%  Participation-10%  Uniform - 10%  Uniform Wear-5%  Uniform Inspections-5%

17. FPHS Cadet Chain Of Command Battalion Commander C/LTC Koch Battalion CSM C/CPT Anakor BN S6 BN S5 C/Robinson BN S4 C/CPT Turk BN S2 C/CPT Hayes BN S1 C/CPT Martin B Co C/CPT Smith HQs Co C/CPT Pappan A Co C/CPT Johnson BN IG C/MAJ Segura BN XO C/CPT Hill BN S3

18. “Motivating young people to be better citizens”   Battalion Drills  Drill Competitions  Color/Honor Guard  Raider Challenge  JROTC Leadership / Academic Bowl (JLAB) FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PROGRAM – CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES  Cyber Patriot  Marksmanship  Orienteering  Community Service  JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC ) 18

19. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC DRILL TEAMS / COLOR/HONOR GUARD COMPETE IN 2 TYPES OF EVENTS EXHIBITION (TRICK OR FANCY) EXHIBITION (TRICK OR FANCY) REGULATION / CLOSE ORDER 19

20. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC RAIDER CHALLENGE / MARKSMANSHIP / ORIENTEERING Marksmanship training conducted by the local American Legion Marksmanship and Orienteering are seasonal teams 20

21. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC LEADERSHIP/ACADEMIC BOWL (JLAB) / CYBERPATRIOT 21

22. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC COMMUNITY SERVICE CLEANUP OF THE OCCOQUAN RIVER SCHOOL & NON-SCHOOL SUPPORT 22 SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT- WOUNDED WARRIOR VISIT DUMFRIES HOLIDAY PARADE VETERANS’ DAY PARADE UPON REQUEST

23. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL JROTC CADET LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE (JCLC) 22-27 JUNE 2013 FORT A.P. HILL 22-27 JUNE 2013 FORT A.P. HILL OPTIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CADETS OBJECTIVES: Build citizenship; Develop Leadership skills; Build self-esteem; Have fun! 23 FOCUS ON: ADVENTURE TRAINING Leadership Development NOT war-fighting skills FOCUS ON: ADVENTURE TRAINING Leadership Development NOT war-fighting skills

24. Field trips – Visit tour ships, the naval academy, Quantico, DC; staff rides Competitions – We train and compete with schools in the DC Metro area & VA Fundraisers – We need you to participate in these so we have some extra funds for various activities Inspections – This year is our inspection year! ( Feb 21 st ) Annual Events – Homecoming Game (September) – Veterans Day Parade (Nov) – Christmas Parade (Dec) – Military Ball ( Nov) – Dining In (Mar) – JB Andrews Air Show (May) *See Complete Schedule Here are some of the things we will do..

25. An Open Mind / A Good Attitude / Conformity Commitment…a commitment to improve from yesterday.. Values: Leadership Duty Respect Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage Participate in Co-Curricular Activities Have A Willingness to Lead WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A JROTC CADET! 25

26. Money - $25 Due by Thursday, 5 Sep 2013 (Battalion T-Shirt and One Name Tag) (MUST PURCHASE - black dress socks and white crewneck T-shirts for uniform) Paperwork Completed and Submitted by Thursday, 5 Sep 2013 Uniform Issue Will Begin the Week of 9 Sep 2013 Cadets are Required to Wear Their Uniform Once Per Week – on Wed or Thurs, whichever day they have JROTC class that week Cadets MUST adhere to the Uniform Guidelines JROTC INITIAL REQUIREMENTS 26

27. Mandatory Battalion Formation, Every Thur 7:00 – 7:25 AM Physical Training (PT) is conducted on Fridays – must wear athletic shoes, gym shorts, Battalion T- shirt, etc. appropriate attire please!! We have a designated Some of the Activities/Events will cost per Cadet; we will try to keep costs to a minimum We will conduct at least 3 Fundraisers this year; Maximum participation will help defray the cost of activities JROTC REQUIREMENTS (Cont’d) 27

28.  An Adult Support Organization made up of Parents, Guardians, Supporters, etc. of the FPHS JROTC Program  Formalized in February 2013  Dedicate your time, resources, funding, etc. to the Cadet’s efforts to improve the community and further the Program  Meet monthly, or as needed  Direct Interaction with Cadets, Leaders and Cadre  Opportunities exist to schedule, plan and attend JROTC activities and events  Opportunity exist for leadership positions within Org 28 How Can You Help? Join the Bruin Battalion Support Organization!

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30. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL 30 What does JROTC Mean for Your Students? Increased Confidence / Self Esteem  Leadership Abilities  Decision-Making & Problem-solving Skills  Courage for Dealing with Peer Pressure Improved:  Graduation Rate  Physical Fitness  Communication Skills  Cohesion / Teamwork  Responsibility JROTC PROGRAM BENEFITS

31. “Motivating young people to be better citizens” FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL 31 QUESTIONS