Chicago Public Schools, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Transcription

1 Chicago Public Schools, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Military Area Officer s Overview Briefing

2 Agenda Organization CPS Military Program Mission CPS Military Program Overview Types Of CPS Military Programs Program Details Cadet Leadership Why A Military Program Succeeds Curriculum Values JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Cadet Command and Staff Leadership School Extra-Curricular Activities Measures of Success Conclusion

3 Ms. Dorothy Greene Office Manager Mr. Rick W. Mills Military Area Officer Organization Mr. Richard Miller Management Support Director Ms. Ardis Relf Programs / Budget / Purchasing / Grants LTC Kim R. Harrell Director of Military Instruction 5 Military High School Academies (1450 Cadets) 20 Middle School Cadet Corps Programs (787 Cadets) 4 Military Academies in a School (1960 Cadets) 35 Traditional JROTC Programs (6386 Cadets) Dr. Benita Bell Instructional Team Leader Ms. Sheila White Attendance Administrator Dr. Floyd Carroll Post Secondary Education SFC Kenneth Corbett Personnel & Administration (146 Instructors) MAJ Steven L. Green Operations & Plans 1SG Stanley Griffin Warehouse Operations & Logistics (11,000 SQ FT Retail) Supervisor / Management Responsibility via High School Principals SGM Steven A. Edwards Senior Administrative Assistant Francisco Lopez Military Property Custodian SFC Willie R. Garrett Senior Administrative Assistant Shaward Singleton Military Store Keeper Edward Flores Military Store Keeper

4 Academy / JROTC Program Mission To motivate high school students and teach them the value of citizenship, leadership, service to community, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment while instilling in them selfesteem, teamwork and self-discipline.

5 Academy / JROTC Program Overview Types Of Programs Demand has Driven Expansion Enrollment 2001: 7200 Cadets Enrollment 2006: 10,522 Cadets Military Academy High Schools Five Military Academy within a School Four Traditional High School Program Thirty-Five Middle School Cadet Corps Twenty

6 Academy / JROTC Program Overview The Military Academy High School Unique four-year high school learning experience College-Prep curriculum focus All students enrolled in JROTC Environment of focused learning guided by a team of mentors, teachers and retired military instructors Leadership/discipline/citizenship focused Military uniform for daily wear

7 Academy / JROTC Program Overview The Military Academy High School Enrollment criteria: Not selective enrollment Recommendation from elementary school principal, counselor and teacher Student and parents interviewed Must meet standard for grade level on basic skills, reading and math tests Student and parents must sign a contract agreement

8 Academy / JROTC Program Overview ADDITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOL INDIVIDUAL FOCUSED FOCUS ON ACADEMICS CORE & EDUCATION TO CAREERS CURRICULUM STANDARD SCHOOL CLOTHES CPS FINANCED BENEFITS FOR THE SCHOOL J R O T C MILITARY MODEL LEADERSHIP VALUES DISCIPLINE CITIZENSHIP RETIRED MILITARY INSTRUCTORS ENROLLMENT CRITERIA / CONTRACTED / OATH CORPS OF CADET TEAM ORIENTED WHOLE PERSON CONCEPT: ACADEMICALLY / PHYSICALLY CHARACTER / LEADERSHIP CITIZENSHIP / COMMUNITY SERVICE COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM POST SECONDARY EDUCATION FOCUS APPEARANCE / UNIFORM STANDARDS COST SHARED BY SERVICES SAFE, POSITIVE, DISCIPLINED ENVIRONMENT; BETTER ATTENDANCE, HIGHER GPA, GRADUATION, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, REDUCED GANG INVOLVEMENT

9 Academy Locations Rickover Naval Academy Phoenix Military Academy Marine Military Academy Chicago Military Academy Carver Military Academy

10 Academy / JROTC Program Overview Cohort programming where cadets take their classes together Designated area of the school specifically for the academy Designated staff and facility Cadet Handbook The Military Academy Within A School Daily uniforms for cadets

11 Academy / JROTC Program Overview The Traditional JROTC Program Fosters a disciplined and structured learning atmosphere Focus is on leadership, character development, citizenship and community service Motivates students to learn through building self-confidence and self-esteem Attend JROTC Class daily and wear uniforms once each week

12 Academy / JROTC Program Overview The Middle School Cadet Corps Program CPS After School Program: 7 th & 8 th grade student enrollment Leadership based curriculum Mentored by JROTC instructor Middle School Cadet Corps Competitions o Citywide - Drill, Color Guard and Sports Challenge Citywide Cadet Awards & Recognition Program

13 City Corps Staff Organization Cadet Corps Commander Cadet Corps CSM Cadet Corps Deputy Commander Cadet Corps Sergeant Major Cadet Corps Executive Officer Corps J1 Corps J2 Corps J3 Corps J4 Corps J5 Assistant J1 Assistant J2 Assistant J3 Assistant J4 Assistant J5 NCOIC J1 NCOIC J2 NCOIC J3 NCOIC J4 NCOIC J1

14 Cadet Leadership Organization Cadet Battalion CSM Cadet Battalion Commander Cadet Executive Officer Battalion S1 Battalion S2 Battalion S3 Battalion S4 Battalion S5 Assistant S1 Assistant S2 Assistant S3 Assistant S4 Assistant S5 Alpha Company Bravo Company

15 Cadet Leadership Organization (Cont.) Cadet Company First Sergeant Cadet Company Commander Cadet Executive Officer Cadet 1 st Platoon Leader Cadet 2nd Platoon Leader Cadet 3rd Platoon Leader Cadet 4th Platoon Leader Cadet Platoon SGT Cadet Platoon SGT Cadet Platoon SGT Cadet Platoon SGT 1 st Squad Leader 2 nd Squad Leader Each Platoon Has 4 Squads 3 rd Squad Leader 4 th Squad Leader

16 Foundations of Success Communications Brain Structure and Function Learning Styles Becoming an Active Learner Leadership Theory and Application Self Esteem/Goal Setting Ethics/Values Personal and Social Responsibility Conflict Resolution Sexual Harassment Management Skills Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid Substance Abuse Award Winning Curriculum JROTC: A Leadership and Character Development Program Innovative Teaching Methods & Partnerships with Organizations such as Junior Achievement Service Learning Citizenship and American History Character Development Government Study Skills Career Planning Financial Planning Geography and Earth Science 180 Hours 120 Core 60 Elective Math and Science Modules

17 Academy / JROTC Program Overview Program includes: Classroom academic studies Team building / leadership Competitions Field trips, summer camp and leadership camp training Service Learning Scholarships Benefits for community: Helps at risk youth Better prepared citizens Attractive potential work force Participation in community service / volunteerism Benefits for the school: Higher academic achievement Updated / current curriculum Reduced gang involvement Decreased discipline problems Increased parental involvement Higher PSE attendance Benefits for students: Increased self-esteem Increased scholarship opportunities Develop leadership Field trips, leadership camp, summer camp, competitions Advanced enlistment rank Advanced SROTC placement

18 Can use materials in class or as a selfpaced option Award Winning Curriculum Seven Units of Instruction Citizenship in Action Leadership Theory and Application Foundations for Success Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid Geography, Map Skills, and Environmental Awareness Citizenship in History and Government Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program (Optional) Interactive/Multi-media/Developed in conjunction with the latest research on student learning Students can earn up to 8 hours of college credit

19 Values LEADERSHIP

20 JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge OBJECTIVES Build citizenship Develop leadership skills Build self-esteem Have fun FOCUS ON: Adventure training Leadership development Teambuilding NOT tactical skills

21 Cadet Command & Staff Leadership School OBJECTIVES Develop Leadership and Staff skills Build self-esteem Have fun FOCUS ON: Leadership development Problem-solving Planning Teamwork Organizational skills

22 City Corps Commissioning Ceremony

23 Citywide Drill Competition Finals

24 Middle School Drill Competition

25 JROTC & Middle School Sports Challenge

26 Middle School Color Guard Competition

27 Orienteering

28 City Parades

29 Field Trips Washington DC Naval Station, Norfolk Gettysburg Washington DC Fort Knox

30 Other Extra-Curricular Activities Drum & Bugle Corps Individual Drill Exhibition Drill Color Guard Archery

31 Measures of Success High Schools Attendance Graduation Rate GPA Scholarships Test Scores Discipline Post Secondary Education

32 Measures Of Success Results Military Academy High Schools SY 2006/2007 Attendance Rates Carver Military Academy 85.85% Chicago Military Academy Phoenix Military Academy Rickover Naval Academy Military Area Office Average Chicago Public Schools (2006) 90.47% 86.68% 92.83% 89.00% 86.00%

33 Measures Of Success Results Student Connection Survey Results School Extracurricular Rank Safety Rank Expectations Rank Support Rank Carver Military Academy 6 of of of of 85 Chicago Military Academy 4 of of of of 85 Phoenix Military Academy 2 of of 85 4 of 85 3 of 85 Rickover Naval Academy 1 of 85 4 of 85 2 of 85 3 of 85

34 Measures Of Success Results Hirsch High School Traditional JROTC Program School Attendance: 83.5% JROTC Attendance: 86.0% School Graduation: 71.6% JROTC Graduation: 97% School GPA: 1.97 JROTC GPA: 2.01 Reported by school 2005 School Report Card

35 Measures Of Success Results JROTC Military Academy within a School (Harlan) School Attendance: 85.3% JROTC Attendance: 94.3% School Graduation: 66.3% JROTC Graduation: 100% School GPA: 1.9 JROTC GPA: 2.35 Reported by school 2005 School Report Card

36 Measures Of Success Results Chicago Military Academy - Bronzeville ACT test scores: 18.2 versus 16.9 CPS rate Scholarships: Over $1,200,000 earned College rate: 85% accepted attendance to post secondary education Graduation Rate: 92.9 versus 70.7% CPS Rate Attendance rate: 93.5% versus 92.3% CPS rate Dropout rate: 1% versus 11.9% overall CPS rate Over 2000 applicants annually for 150 freshman spaces Of 105 graduating seniors, 5 (4.76%) joined the military (2005 Graduates) 2005 School Report Card

37 Conclusion Since its beginnings in 1916, the JROTC program: Developed into one of the most valued additions any high school can make to its overall curriculum. It is an exceptional cost-effective method of enhancing the host school s academic program. Provides a well-rounded and meaningful education to many of today s students. Produce more successful students and ultimately more successful and productive adults. Brings to each school a more constructive and more disciplined learning atmosphere. Adds prestige to schools through drill teams and color guards. Makes substantial contributions to many communities.

38 Conclusion (Continued) Chicago is on the leading edge of the utilization of JROTC in Urban Education through Military Academies, Academies within a School, Traditional JROTC Programs, Middle School Programs, and Corporate/Foundation Partnerships for the 21 st Century.