This basic course consists of material from the nine core JROTC units designed to develop the Emerging Leader emphasizing academic skills, self-awareness and developing a personal plan. Lessons concentrate on JROTC Foundations, Personal Growth and Behavior, Critical and Creative Thinking, Reading and Vocabulary Comprehension, Studying and Test Taking Strategies, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Anger Management Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Health and Fitness, Stress Management, Geography, and Service Learning. Cadets begin to develop new skills they will use in high school and throughout life. This introductory course develops a greater appreciation of American History, Traditions and the Purpose of Army JROTC. This course introduces Personal Growth and Development, Skills, Traits and Principles necessary to influence human behavior. Cadet rank may be earned within the battalion through demonstrated leadership and participation within the program.

This course continues with JROTC topics on an intermediate level designed for the Developing Leader emphasizing career exploration, communication and ethics. Lessons concentrate on Introduction to Leadership Development, Communication Skills, Team Building, Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle, First Aid for Emergency and Non-Emergency Situations, Map Reading Skills, Citizenship Skills, Foundations of the American Political System, Creating the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Citizen Roles in American Democracy, and Service Learning. Course work focuses on Leadership, Presentation Skills such as Becoming a Better Writer, Speech Writing and Public Speaking, Government and Citizenship, and First Aid. Cadet rank may be earned within the battalion through demonstrated leadership and participation within the program.

This course continues with JROTC topics on an applied level designed to develop the Supervising Leader emphasizing post-secondary plans, career portfolio, and self-management. Lessons concentrate on Leadership Theory and Application, Citizenship in Action, Drug Awareness, Celebrating Cultural and Individual Diversity, Negotiating, and Decision Making. Course work includes Effects of Substance Abuse, Prejudice, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Career Exploration, Planning Skills, Social Responsibility, Resume Building, Interviews, Financial Planning, Critical Thinking, and Service Learning. Cadet rank may be earned within the battalion through demonstrated leadership and participation within the program.

This course continues with JROTC topics on an advanced level designed to develop the Managing Leader emphasizing life after school and professional development. Lessons focus on Service to the Nation, Leadership Principals, Personal Finance, Teaching Skills, Service Learning, and Applied Leadership in a Command or Staff Position.

The course includes introduction to the NJROTC program with an introduction to Leadership, Citizenship and the American Government, Wellness, Fitness, First Aid (including diet, exercise, and drug awareness), introduction to Geography, Orienteering, Survival and Map Reading Skills, Financial Skills, and introduction to the U.S. Navy.

The course includes ongoing instruction into Leadership and an introduction to Maritime History, including the American Revolution, Civil War, the rise of the U.S. to world power status, World Wars 1 and 2, the Cold War era and the 1990s and Beyond; introduction to Nautical Sciences to include Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences.

The course includes ongoing instruction into Leadership and an introduction to Maritime History, including the American Revolution, Civil War, the rise of the U.S. to world power status, World Wars 1 and 2, the Cold War era and the 1990s and Beyond; introduction to Nautical Sciences to include Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences.

The course includes instruction in theoretical and applied aspects of leadership, training, and evaluation of performance. Students will become aware of the techniques used to create motivation, develop goals and activities for a work group, and the proper ways to set a leadership example. Students are provided access to ACT/SAT prep courses, guidance in selecting a college and pursuing available scholarships, and mentoring in establishing long range life goals.

Theater—Acting/Performance courses provide students with experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical production, by concentrating on acting and performance skills. Introductory courses explore fundamental techniques, while advanced courses extend and refine technique, expand students’ exposure to different types of theatrical craft and traditions from varied social and historical contexts, and increase their participation in public productions.

This course provides concentrated study in advanced acting techniques and dramaturgy. Students engage in special projects involving script-writing for various mediums as well as expanding their exposure to different types of theatrical craft and traditions from varied social and historical contexts, and increasing their participation in public productions.

African Dance builds students’ knowledge of dance as an art form while exploring and demonstrating the dance styles of Western and Central Africa. Students will analyze, evaluate and perform dances of these different regions as well as discover the historical background and relevance of the vast cultures within.

African Dance II builds students’ knowledge of dance as an art form while exploring and demonstrating the dance styles of Western and Central Africa. Students will analyze, evaluate and perform dances of these different regions as well as discover the historical background and relevance of the vast cultures within. This course is a continuation of African Dance I.