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Keller ISD JROTC

Keller ISD's high school JROTC program has been in existence since 2003, under the auspices of the United States Air Force JROTC, a subordinate organization to Air Force Officer Accession and Training Schools (AFOATS).

Keller ISD's high school JROTC program now includes more than 150 students in grades 9 through 12. Students from Central High School, Fossil Ridge High School and Keller High School participate in JROTC. As of 2009, students from the new Timber Creek High School will also participate in the program. Classes and activities take place at Central High School; students at the other campuses are usually transported to Central for their school day classes.

The Keller ISD high school JROTC program is led by Major Gunter, Master Sergeant Mayo and Master Sergeant Mickles.

Curriculum

Our program is a 4-year program for high school students. Each year is divided into two categories: academics and leadership. Academic studies include two years of history, one year of science and 1 year of optional studies. Leadership studies include Air Force customs and counties. cadet corp. activates, study habits, time management, communication skills, and leadership and management studies. the model curriculum consists of 180 contact hours with aerospace science comprised of 60 percent of the curriculum and leadership education, 40 percent. The first year of our program, the student will receive 108 hours of Frontier Aviation History and 72 hours of Introduction to Air Force JROTC drill and ceremony. the second year, the student will again receive another 108 hours of Frontier of Aviation History and 72 hours of drill and ceremony and military customs.

Academics:

Aerospace Science 1 & 2 (Freshman and Sophomore year)

AEROSPACE SCIENCE 1
This course is open to all students. Half of the course is academics and half is leadership training. The purpose of leadership training is to provide experiences which will acquaint the cadets with discipline, responsibility, and leadership. Numerous field trips and orientation flights in military craft are designed to reinforce the classroom experience. Academic subjects include: The History of Flight, Development of Air Power, and Toward Military Aerospace.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE 2
In this course the academic subjects include: The Aerospace Environment, Human Requirements of Flight, and Principles of Flight and Navigation. Leadership classes include exercises in teaching drill and ceremonies (to beginning cadets) and participation in flight and squadron formations.

Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 1. It is also advisable, but not mandatory, to complete Aerospace Science 2 before enrolling in Aerospace Science 3 or Aerospace Science 4.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE 3
Aerospace Science 2 and Aerospace Science 3 may be taken concurrently, but must be approved by Major Gunter. In this course the academic subjects include: Flight Power, Space Technology, and Manned Space Flight. Leadership classes include actual experience in commanding the Cadet Corps Flights, plus serving in subordinate command and staff positions, wherein the cadets assist in planning and supervising cadet activities. Numerous field trips and orientation flights enhance the classroom experience. A student may during the senior year take AS 3 and AS 4 in order to complete program objectives.

Prerequisite: Aerospace Science 1.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4
In Aerospace Science IV cadets participate in the management of the Cadet Corps, serve as officers, establish Corps goals, and supervise cadet accomplishments. Leadership courses include actual experiences in Cadet Corps command positions. Aerospace Science IV students serve in Squadron command and staff assignments in which they plan and supervise cadet programs. Numerous field trips enhance the classroom program.

Prerequisite: Aerospace Science 1

Cadets must maintain acceptable personal appearance and high academic and personal standards. This includes wearing the Air Force uniform once a week, and for males, an acceptable Air Force haircut.

Leadership:

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 1
The subject matter in Leadership Education I: Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition was based on suggestions received from Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) instructors from around the world. The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer and Accession Training Schools (AFOATS) Curriculum Section (CR) team involved in this production effort was under the direction of Dr. Charles Nath, III, Director of the Curriculum Division, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. His Deputy, Lieutenant Colonel John Kiecana, completed a superb leadership team, resulting in an outstanding product for the AFJROTC program.

Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition introduces cadets to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program. It provides information about military traditions, citizenship, the U.S. government, wellness, health, fitness, and how to exercise self-control.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 2
The subject matter in Leadership Education II: Intercommunication Skills was based on suggestions received from AFJROTC instructors from around the world. This textbook is meant to be a guide to understanding the fundamentals of an exciting arena called leadership. There are four building blocks of leadership considered in this text. Attention to these four areas will form a strong foundation for a capability to lead others- something that can be very valuable to you for the rest of your life. The four areas are Effective Communication Skills, Understanding Individual Behavior, Understanding Group Behavior, and Basic Leadership Concepts.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 3
The subject matter in Leadership Education III: Life Skills is based on suggestions received from AFJROTC instructors. If you want more training after high school, init one offers information on how to apply for admission to college or to a conational or technical school. Unit two discusses the job search - how to begin the search, how to fill out an application, how to dress for an interview, how to write an effective resume, and what steps to take before, during, and after a job interview. Unit three tells about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend your money wisely, and how not to get caught in the credit trap. Unit four tells you about career opportunities. It tells you how to apply for a job with the federal government. You will learn about careers in the military. You will also learn about the requirements and career opportunities for enlisted personnel, and the benefits afforded active duty members and their dependents. For those wishing to enter the military as officers, discussion on the possible ways to do so are included.