Sun Valley High – Team Sports

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Health and Physical Education Rules, skills, and sportsmanship are emphasized. Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) (Monroe/CATA, Parkwood/Cuthbertson, Piedmont/Porter Ridge) The Air Force Junior ROTC program is a character-building program which seeks to develop an informed citizen with a strong sense of self-reliance and awareness of citizenship responsibilities in today’s global society. This is reflected in the AFJROTC mission to: “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” AFJROTC is designed as a four-year program and participation in the entire program is encouraged. However, students may take one to five years if desired. If co-located on the same campus eighth grade students can take AFJROTC. Although AFJROTC is founded on military principles, customs & courtesies, and follow appropriate military protocol in the classroom, students do NOT incur any military obligation with JROTC. Further, the AFJROTC program is not a recruiting platform for military services. Aerospace Science (AS) and Leadership Education (LE) classes are fun, active and challenging. Classes meet with the same frequency as other full-credit classes. Regulation Air Force uniforms are issued free of charge and are worn once each week and for appropriate cadet functions. To reinforce what is taught in the classroom, instructors and cadets participate in extra- and co-curricular activities to include, but not limited to, Curriculum-In-Action (CIA) trips to military bases, aerospace facilities and industries, museums, civilian airports, drill and ceremonies, honorary academic groups, and other areas related to the AS/LE curriculum. Additionally, community service projects are a major part of the AFJROTC experience and help instill a sense of civic pride and citizenship. Cadets may be offered opportunities to attend Summer Leadership Schools and Summer Honors Programs. Students must be recommended by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) to enroll in Honors courses. If selected, they will complete standard curriculum requirements and a three-part Honors Project as indicated in the AFJROTC Honors Guide. Students that complete AFJROTC courses can (1) qualify for enlistment in advanced pay grades, should they desire to pursue those options, or (2) gain a competitive edge for ROTC college scholarships and service academy appointments. ROTC college scholarships typically pay for tuition, fees and books. In addition, scholarship recipients each receive a tax-free monthly stipend (spending allowance) of $300 to $500. AFJROTC class consists of three components - Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE), and Wellness (Physical Training / PT). Citizenship and character education, the heart of the curriculum program, is primarily embedded in the LE series of courses, while sense of service and education in science and technology related aerospace is primarily found in the AS series of courses. Thus, the typical high school student will spend three clock hours per week studying LE material, two more on AS subject matter and an hour and a half in wellness education. Aerospace Science Courses: presents the menu of courses in the AS series to include the following: Milestones in Aviation History; The Science of Flight; Cultural Studies; Exploring Space; Management of the Cadet Corps; Survival; Aviation Honors Ground School; and the AFJROTC Honors Senior Project. STEM opportunities have also been added. These hands-on, minds-on activities help cadets understand how STEM is useful in their world and make connections to careers they may not have considered. Leadership Education Courses: Each Semester the Leadership Education Studies portion will deliver lessons on Uniform Wear, Drill and Ceremony, and Customs and Courtesies. Other topics vary each semester and may include components of Air Force Traditions, Foundations of Citizenship, Group Dynamics, Team Building, Effective Communication, Time & Stress Management, Life Skills, Career Opportunities, and the Fundamentals of Leadership and Management.