Monday, November 17, 2014

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 17th – Nov 21st  

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

Sunday, November 9, 2014

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?  

TuesdayVeterans 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

Sunday, November 2, 2014

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?

TuesdayNO 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