Weekly Summary Dec 15th - 19th

I hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend. The PHS Drill Team and Color Guard did a great job at Grady High School Holiday Drill Invitational on Saturday. This week the cadets will be required to demonstrate their leadership skills, academic excellence and test taking skills. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Dec 15^th – Dec 19^th   

Monday – Cadet Portfolio (All)

Tuesday – Cadet Portfolio / Lesson Review (All)

Wednesday – Lesson Review / Educational Video (All)

Thursday – Final Exam (All)

Friday – Final Exam (All)

Note:

- Next Drill Team practice will be on Jan 6, 2015 at 3:35 – Room 603

Weekly Summary - Dec 8th - 12th

I hope that everyone have a great weekend. This week the cadets will be required to Complete Cadet challenge and Physical Fitness training. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Monday – Cadet Portfolio / Lesson / Quiz Research (All)

Tuesday - Class – Cadet Challenge (Leaders) / Drill and Ceremony (All)

Wednesday – Class – Lesson / Quiz Research & Review (All)

Thursday – Cadet Challenge (All)

Friday - Physical Training (All) / Cadet Challenge (Selected Individuals)

Note:

- Drill Team / Color Guard practice at 3:35 – Room 603
- Drill Team / Color Guard Competition at Grady HS, Atlanta, GA – Dec. 13

Weekly Summary Dec 1st - Dec 5th

I hope that everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Break. This week the cadets will be required to demonstrate their leadership skills, physical skills, Uniform Inspection capabilities and Physical Fitness training. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Dec 1^st – Dec 5^th   

Monday – Cadet Challenge Review / Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: What is the purpose of cadet challenge? What are stationary movements, Squad and Company Drills?  What is the purpose of Drill?

Tuesday – Cadet Challenge (All)

Essential Question: What is the purpose of cadet challenge?

 
Wednesday – Cadet Challenge (All)
Essential Question: What is the purpose of cadet challenge?

Thursday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Friday – Cadet Challenge (Selected individuals) / Physical Fitness (All)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

Note:

- Drill Team / Color Guard practice at 3:35 – Room 603

- Drill Team / Color Guard Competition at Grady HS, Atlanta, GA – Dec. 13

Weekly Summary Nov 17th - 21st

I hope that everyone have a great weekend. This week the cadets will be required to learn Platoon Drill and Ceremony movements, Uniform Inspection and Physical Fitness training. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Nov 17^th – Nov 21^st  

Monday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: What are stationary movements, Squad and Company Drills?  What is the purpose of Drill?

Tuesday – Causes of Conflict (LET 1) and Critical Decisions about Substances (Interactive Nights Out) (LET 2)

Essential Question: What causes conflict to impact relations? What types of conflict are there? How can you improve communication? What should a substance abuse prevention program do?
 

Wednesday – Causes of Conflict / Finding Solutions (LET 1) and Use and Effects of Drugs, Alcohol, and Substances (LET 2)

Essential Question: How can we manage conflict and behavior to help keep health relationships? How do you say no to substances like alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs?

Thursday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Friday – Physical Fitness (All)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

Note:

Congratulations to all of the Drill Team members for a great job on Saturday.

- Drill Team / Color Guard practice at 3:35 – Room 603

- Drill Team / Color Guard Competition at Grady HS, Atlanta, GA – Dec. 13

Weekly Summary: Nov. 10 - 14

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I would like to thank everyone that helped with the Football Game on Friday and Harmony Leland Fall Festival on Saturday. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist all cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will continue to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA). 

Monday – Learning Styles and Preferences (LET 1) and Our Natural Rights (LET 2)

Essential Question – What is the difference between learning and experiencing? What would life be like in a state of nature? How does government secure your natural rights?  

Tuesday – Veterans Day Parade (Select Group) – Drill and ceremony (All)

Essential Question – Why do Americans honor Veterans? What are stationary movements and how are they used during drill? What are squad / company formations and how are they formed?

Competency – Cadets will honor veterans by participating in Veterans Day Parade. Cadets will demonstrate correct stationary movements. Cadets will demonstrate correct response to squad / company drill commands.

Wednesday – Appreciating Diversity through Winning Colors / Leadership Defined (LET 1) and Causes of Conflict (LET 2)

Essential Question – How do you discover more about personal preferences?  What are leadership behaviors and how can you identify them in yourself and others? What causes conflict to impact relationships? What types of conflict are there? How can you improve communication?

Thursday – Uniform Inspection (All)

Essential Question – Do cadets know how to demonstrate the proper wear of the uniform for cadet appearance?

Friday – Physical Training (All)

Essential Question – How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Note:

- Drill Team Practice: Room 603; 3:35 – 5:45 daily

- Drill Team / Color Guard Competition at Decatur HS, Decatur, GA – Nov. 15

- Drill Team / Color Guard Competition at Grady HS, Atlanta, GA – Dec. 13

Weekly Summary: Nov 3 - Nov 7

I hope that everyone enjoyed had a great Halloween. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist all cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will continue to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA).

Monday – Personal Growth Plan (LET 1) and Creating Our Constitution (LET 2)

Essential Question – Can students match the emotional skills to the relevant skill dimensions? What role did the Philadelphia Convention and the Virginia Plan play in the creation of the Constitution?

Tuesday – NO SCHOOL – STUDENT HOLIDAY

Essential Question –

Wednesday – Personal Growth Plan / Leadership Defined (LET 1) and Balancing the Power (LET 2)

Essential Question – Can students match the emotional skills to the relevant skill dimensions? What are leadership behaviors and how can you identify them in yourself and others? What powers were granted to the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government result?

Thursday – Uniform Inspection (All)

Essential Question – Do cadets know how to demonstrate the proper wear of the uniform for cadet appearance?

Friday – Physical Training (All)

Essential Question – How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Note:

- Drill Team Practice: Room 504; 3:35 – 6:00 daily   

- Drill Team / Color Guard Competition at Decatur HS, Decatur, GA – Nov. 15
- Football Game Courtesy Patrol - Nov 7; 5 PM - 10:45 PM
- Harmony Leland ES Festival (Volunteers) - Nov 8; 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

 

Weekly Summary: Oct. 27th - 31st

I hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend and is ready to continue to learn. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist all cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will continue to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA).

Monday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question – What are stationary movements and how are they used during drill? What are squad formations and how are they formed?

Tuesday – Military Alphabet & Military Time (LET 1) / Preparing to Teach (LET 2) / Tuskegee Airmen Video (1^st Period Cadets)

Essential Question – Do cadets know the difference between military time and regular time?  Can cadets recite the military alphabet & military time in order? What was the mission of the Tuskegee Airmen? 

Wednesday – Common Assessment / Cadet Portfolios (LET 1) / Articles of Confederation 1781 (LET 2)

Essential Question – What study skills and test-taking strategies can cadets learn to enhance their performance as a learner? What can you use a Career Development Portfolio for and what does it consist of?  Why did the founders want to change the Articles of Confederation of 1781?   

Thursday – Uniform Inspection (All)

Essential Question – Do cadets know how to demonstrate the proper wear of the uniform for cadet appearance?

Friday – Physical Training (All)

Essential Question – How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Note:

Raider Practice – Room 603; 3:35 – 6:00 daily

Drill Team Practice: Room 504; 3:35 – 6:00 daily  

QUESTION: 

LET 1: What does A, M & V stand for in the phonetic alphabet? 

LET 2: What state was the last one to ratify the Articles of Confederation of 1781?

Weekly Summary: Oct. 20th – Oct. 25th.

I hope that everyone have a great weekend. This week the cadets will be required to learn Platoon Drill and Ceremony movements, Uniform Inspection and Physical Fitness training. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Oct. 20^th – Oct. 25^th.

Monday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: What are stationary movements, Squad Drills and how are they used in Drill?

Tuesday – Self Awareness (LET 1) and Small Group Meeting (LET 2)

Essential Question: Can students explain the four clusters of behavior in the Winning Colors instructional framework? What is the organization and process of a small group meeting?

 

Wednesday – Leadership Defined (LET 1) and Representative Group Session (LET 2)

Essential Question: Do the cadets know what good leadership is? How does the representative group process support The Preamble of the United Constitution?
 

Thursday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Friday – Physical Fitness (All)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

Note:

Congratulations to all of the raiders for a great job this year.

Raider practice at 3:35 - Room 603

Drill team / Color Guard practice at 3:35 – Room 504

Weekly Summary 10/13 - 17

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I would like to thank everyone that made the Applebee’s Fundraiser on Saturday a success. I hope that everyone is ready to continue to learn. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist all cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will continue to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA). 

Monday – Cadet Portfolios / Student Reflections (All) / Citizenship Skills (LET 2)

Essential Question – What can you use a Career Development Portfolio for and what does it consist of? Why are student reflections important? What are the citizenship skills and how are they represented in the Preamble of the Constitution? 

Tuesday – Setting Financial Goals (LET 1) / Quiz / Cadet Portfolios (LET 2)

Essential Question – How can I plan to meet future financial goals? What study skills and test-taking strategies can cadets learn to enhance their performance as a learner? What can you use a Career Development Portfolio for and what does it consist of?              

Wednesday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question – What are stationary movements and how are they used during drill? What are squad / platoon formations and how are they formed? 

Thursday – Uniform Inspection (All)

Essential Question – Do cadets know how to demonstrate the proper wear of the uniform for cadet appearance?

Friday – Physical Training (All)

Essential Question – How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Note:

Raider Practice – Room 603 -3:40 – 5:45 daily

Drill Team / Sabre Team Practice – Room 504 @ 3:40 (Monday)

QUESTION:  

LET 1: What is the different between wants and needs? 

LET 2: What are the seven citizenship skills?

Who is the 34^th President of the United States?

Weekly Summary 10/6 - 10/10

I hope that everyone have a great weekend. This week the cadets will be required to learn Platoon Drill and Ceremony movements, Uniform Inspection and Physical Fitness training. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Oct. 6^th - 10/10^th  

Monday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms? Do cadets know the different types stationary movements?

Tuesday – Sexual Harassment /Assault (LET 1) and Cold Weather Injuries (LET 2)

Essential Question: What are the causes and consequences of sexual harassment? What can you do to prevent and / or stop sexual harassment and assault? How can cold weather injuries be treated and prevented?

Wednesday – Orientation to Service Learning (LET 1) and The Preamble (LET 2)

Essential Question: Do cadets know the components of Service Learning?  Do cadets know the difference between Service Learning and Community Service? What is the Preamble and how does it define the mission of the United States Constitution?

Thursday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Friday – Physical Fitness (All)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

Note:

Flapjack Fundraiser – Applebee’s, 550 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs, GA

                                       Seating times: 8 -9 am & 9 - 10 am

Raider practice at 3:35; room 603

Drill Team practice at 3:35; room 504

Weekly Summary - 9/29 - 10/3

I hope that everyone have a great weekend. This week the cadets will be required to learn Platoon Drill and Ceremony movements, Uniform Inspection and Physical Fitness training. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Sept. 29^th – Oct. 3^rd.  

Monday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms? Do cadets know the different types stationary movements?

Tuesday – American Military Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies (LET 1) and First Aid for Poisons, Wounds, and Bruises (LET 2) / Cadet Portfolio (All)

Essential Question: What makes the military different than any other uniformed services like police and firefighters, and Merchant Marine? How do you give first aid for poisons, wounds, and bruises?

Wednesday – Sexual Harassment /Assault (LET 1) and Hot Weather Injuries (LET 2)
Essential Question: What are the causes and consequences of sexual harassment? What can you do to prevent and / or stop sexual harassment and assault? How can heat injuries be treated and prevented?

Thursday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Friday – Physical Fitness (All)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

Note:

Raider practice at 3:35; room 603

Weekly Summary 9/22 - 9/26

I hope that everyone enjoyed their Fall Break and is ready to continue to learn. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist all cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will continue to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA).

Monday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question – What are stationary movements and how are they used during drill? What are squad formations and how are they formed?

Tuesday – Reading for Meaning/Stars and Stripes (LET 1) / First Aid for Burns (LET 2)

Essential Question – How Can Reading Enhance My Study Habits?  How do we display and honor the American Flag? How do you treat and prevent heat, electrical, and chemical burns?

Wednesday – Common Assessment / Cadet Portfolios (All)

Essential Question – What study skills and test-taking strategies can cadets learn to enhance their performance as a learner? What can you use a Career Development Portfolio for and what does it consist of?              

Thursday – Uniform Inspection (All)

Essential Question – Do cadets know how to demonstrate the proper wear of the uniform for cadet appearance?

Friday – Physical Training (All)

Essential Question – How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Note:

Raider Practice – Room 603 -3:40 – 5:45 daily

QUESTION:

LET 1: What state was the last one to join the union?

LET 2: What the three types of burns?
ALL: What major city / state is rated number one for human trafficking?

 

Weekly Summary: 9/8 - 9/12

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. This week the cadets will participate in training events like Drill and Ceremony, Uniform Inspection and Physical Fitness. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will continue to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA).

Monday – Class – Signs of Success (LET 1) / The Need For First Aid / Your Response (LET 2)

How are Cadets recognized for their accomplishments while in JROTC? How do you assess First Aid situations?

Tuesday – Class – Study Habits (LET 1) / Controlling Bleeding (LET 2)

What study skills and test-taking strategies can Cadets learn to enhance their performance as a learner? Would you be able to save a life by providing first aid to a bleeding victim?

Wednesday – Drill and Ceremony (All) 

What are stationary movements and how are they used during drill? What are squad formations and how are they formed?                

Thursday – Uniform Inspection

Do cadets know how to demonstrate the proper wear of the uniform for cadet appearance?

Friday – Physical Training

How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Note:

Raider Practice – Room 603 -3:40 – 5:45 daily  

QUESTION:  

LET 1: What are the steps for SQ3R? (Study Habits) 

LET 2: What the three types of bleeding?

Weekly Summary: 9/1 - 9/5

I hope that everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. This week the cadets will participate in training events like Drill and Ceremony, Uniform Inspection and Physical Fitness. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will continue to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week.

Monday – Labor Day – No School

Tuesday – Past and Purpose (LET 1) and Nutrition – You Are What You Eat (LET 2)

Why is JROTC an important high school elective? How can JROTC cadets ensure they are getting the essential nutrients needed through what they eat?

Wednesday – Moving Up the Army JROTC / Rank Structure (LET 1) and Choosing the Right Exercise for You (LET 2) Why is JROTC an important high school elective?

How does the chain of command, with its span of control, facilitate the operations of a large structured organization? How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Thursday – Uniform Inspection (All)

Do cadets know how to demonstrate the proper wear of the uniform for cadet appearance?

Friday – Physical Fitness (All)

How can JROTC cadets choose the right exercise program for them?

Note:

Raider Practice – Monday - Thursday in room 603 at 3:40.

Weekly Summary Aug. 25th - 29th

I hope that everyone have a great weekend. This week the cadets will begin their regular JROTC classes. They will be required to learn Drill and Ceremony movements, Uniform Inspection and Physical Fitness training this week. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Aug. 25^th – 29^th.

Monday – Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms? Do cadets know the different types stationary movements?

Tuesday – Wearing of the Uniform Review (LET 1) and Assessment Review (LET 2) / Cadet Portfolio (All)

Essential Question: Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms? What is the purpose of a Cadet Career Portfolio and Assessment Review?

Wednesday – Making of a Better Citizen (LET 1) and The Components of Whole Health (LET 2)

Essential Question: How can JROTC cadets make good choices that affect their life – long health? How can JROTC help cadets become better students and citizens?

Thursday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Friday – Physical Fitness (All)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

Note:

Raider practice at 3:35; room 603

Weekly Summary Aug 18th - 22nd

I hope that everyone have a great weekend. This week the cadets will continue to receive their uniforms. They will also receive classes in Uniform Appearance, Drill and Ceremony, and Physical Fitness. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA).

Listed below is the schedule for the week of Aug. 18^th – 22^nd.

Monday – Uniform Issues / Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms? Do cadets know the different types stationary movements?

Tuesday – Uniform Issues / Drill and Ceremony (All)

Essential Question: Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms? Do cadets know the different types stationary movements?

Wednesday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Thursday – Uniform Class (ALL)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to wear the Army uniform?

Friday – Physical Fitness (All)

Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

Note:

Raider practice at 3:35; room 603

Weekly Summary

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. This week everyone will take a common assessment exam and receive information about JROTC policies, Drill and Ceremony, Physical Fitness, Uniform Readiness and Classroom expectations. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for new JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA). Listed below is the schedule for the week.

August 11th
Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Schedules / Drill & Ceremony / Uniform Issue (LET 2 and above)
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to read their present schedules? Do cadets know the policies and procedures in JROTC? Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms?

August 12th

Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Common Assessment
Essential Question: Do cadets know the JROTC standards needed to master the class?

August 13th

Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Schedules / Leadership positions assigned
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to be a leader? Do cadets know how to read their present schedules?

August 14th

Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Schedules / / Drill & Ceremony / Uniform Issue (LET 2 and above)
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to read their present schedules? Can cadets identify the three types of uniforms? Do cadets know the different types stationary movements?

August 15th

Lesson: Physical Fitness / Uniform Issue (LET 2 and above)
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to choose the correct exercise program?

 

Note:

Raider practice at 3:35; room 603

PHS Football vs Cedar Grove – Home game

Welcome back, I hope that everyone had a great summer break. I am glad to have you in JROTC and hope that you are really to learn.  This week you receive information about JROTC, Drill and Ceremony, Physical Fitness, Uniform Readiness and Classroom expectations. The PHS JROTC Instructors are very excited to continue with your education and we are looking for ways to assist cadets that need help in JROTC or with other classes. Last, the AJROTC battalion staff will prepare for new JROTC Accreditation Program (JPA). Listed below is the schedule for the week.

August 4th
Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Schedules
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to read their present schedules?

August 5th

Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Schedules
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to read their present schedules?

August 6th

Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Schedules
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to read their present schedules?

August 7th

Lesson: Welcome / Introductions / Schedules
Essential Question: Do cadets know how to read their present schedules?

August 8th

Lesson: Introduction to Physical Fitness
Essential Question: How can cadets choose the correct exercise program for them?

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