Junior Cadet Corps Middle School Program (JCC)

Program:

• Title of Course: JUNIOR CADET CORPS
• Description of Course: The Junior Cadet Corps program is designed to prepare
  middle school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of
  their rights, responsibilities and privileges as American citizens. The curriculum will
  include strategies to help students improve communication skills, enhance social and
  ethical values, promote character development and physical fitness, and help
  develop an “appreciation of teamwork through instruction in drill and ceremonies.”
  Other activities may include parades, drill team competitions and various outdoor
  activities. The course will help prepare middle school students for Junior ROTC in
  high school.
  • Duration: Two semesters (one school year)
  • Time and Frequency: One class period (traditional or block)
  • Grade Placement: 7- 8
  • Amount of Credit: Substitute for PE
  • Prerequisites: NA
  • Objectives:
    • The student will:
    • Develop an appreciation of the ethical values and principles that underlie good
      citizenship which include integrity, responsibility and respect.
    • Participate in activities that teach the rules of 'displaying the flag."
    • Increase the potential for becoming a good leader.
    • Learn to live and work cooperatively with others.
    • Expand the ability to think logically and to communicate effectively both orally and
      in writing.
    • Develop a better understanding of 'patriotism" and what it means to be an
      American.
    • Become more informed about the importance of first aid, physical conditioning,
      proper diet and nutrition.
    • Engage in activities that foster pride, self-respect, confidence, serf-discipline and
      the desire to do one's best.
    • Gain exposure to current events and world affairs that help shape the future of
      the country.
    • Participate in drill and ceremonies.
      • Develop a selfless service attitude by giving of time and energy to community and
      school.
  • Course Outline:
    • Communication
    • Social Skills and Values
    • Friendship and Respect for Others
    • Introduction to Leadership and Character
    • Teamwork and Group Dynamics
    • Discipline and Drill
    • Physical Fitness
    • United States Flag Customs and Courtesies
    • Introduction to Laws and 'Citizenship
    • First Aid and Drug Prevention
    • Goal Setting and Career Opportunities
    • Community Services
    • Extracurricular Activities
    • Drug and Alcohol Prevention
    • Introduction to Highway Safety and Road Map Reading
  • Description of Activities and Resources: Lecture, laboratory and community
    service (involving leadership, character education, discipline drill, service learning.
    patriotism, competition, various outdoor activities, adventure training, field trips,
    forums and guest speakers).
• Qualifications of Teacher: Certified Teacher (either active or former) United States
  or National Guard Reserves or certified JROTC instructor. *The particular branch of
  service is immaterial.

Special Notes:
• The Junior Cadet Corps will substitute for physical education in Grades 7-8 the same as JROTC does in high school.

Participating Middle Schools:

Junior Cadet Corps Coordinator: CW4 US Army Retired, Jeremiah G. Marshall                     
 
 

Schools	Service	Senior Instructor
Dunbar	Army	MSG John Whitfield
J.P. Elder	Marine	GySgt Farley Simon
Forest Oak	Army	SFC Samuel Perry
William James	Marine	GySgt Jeffery Cole
Leonard	Marine	MGySgt Jon McCracken
W.P. McLean	Marine	SCPO Juan Molina
Meadowbrook	Army	SFC Paul McCune
Riverside	Army	SgtMaj Gregory Leal
Rosemont	Navy	SCPO Toney Turner
W.C. Stripling	Army	CPT Roye Moore
Wedgwood	Army	SFC Frank Davis