2011-2012 High School Course Planning Guide

Aerospace Science (Air Force Junior ROTC)

Air Force Junior ROTC is a citizenship- and character-building program offered at R.B. Hayes High School and available to students of Hayes, Olentangy, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Buckeye Valley, and Big Walnut High Schools. Chartered by Congress in 1966, Junior ROTC units are charged with integrating programs of aerospace education, leadership- and team-building skills and community service with the curricula of their host high schools. The program is not an extension of the recruiting services of any branch of armed service, is not directly connected with college- or university-level ROTC programs, carries no obligation to enter military service, and does not actively encourage any student to choose a career in the armed service. The program offers coursework in the science and history of aviation, the exploration of space, and global studies, astronomy, and survival skills. The program offers extensive extracurricular activities such as field trips, an interscholastic drill team, and community service projects.

Aerospace Science 1: Science of Flight and Leadership 1 - 1st Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Aerospace Science 1: Science of Flight and Leadership 1 - 2nd Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Elective Course
$25 Activity Fee Annually
Offered alternate years with History of Flight.
40% of the course is a study of weather elements and basic forecasting systems, the physiology of flight, impacts on the human body, aerospace medicine-special physical needs to cope in flight, and protective equipment. Investigates the forces that enable flight, aerodynamics and propulsion systems. Introduces elements of navigation, map reading, course plotting, and flight instruments. Leadership 1 (40% of the course) studies respect for the flag, wear of the uniform, military drill, inspections, first aid, and study habits. Concepts of integrity, unity, and honor are emphasized. Also covers the basic aspects of drill and ceremonies to include traditional customs and courtesies, flag honors, drill and ceremonies, drill positions and movements, drill leadership, marching movements, and organizing and leading parades, retreats, and color guards. Evaluation is divided into academic, marching, and performing ceremonies in the community. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness.
Aerospace Science 2: History of Flight & Leadership 2 - 1st Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Aerospace Science 2: History of Flight & Leadership 2 - 2nd Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Elective Course
$25 Activity Fee Annually
Offered alternate years with Science of Flight.
40% of the course is a study of aviation from ancient myths through pioneers in ballooning to the Wright Brothers. Examines the development of the aircraft through WWI and the Inter War Years. Tracks the impact of aviation through WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam Wars. Examines conflicts such as Desert Storm, stealth technology, Space Shuttle/Station Programs, War on Terrorism, and Iraqi Freedom. Leadership 2 (40% of the course) explores human behavior, group behavior, values, and prejudices. Communicative skills include effective listening, speaking, and writing. Leadership studies includes: leadership and followership concepts, principles of effective leaders, and building teamwork. Also covers the basic aspects of drill and ceremonies to include traditional customs and courtesies, flag honors, drill and ceremonies, drill positions and movements, drill leadership, marching movements, and organizing and leading parades, retreats, and color guards. Evaluation is divided into academic, marching, and performing ceremonies in the community. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness.
Aerospace Science 3 & Leadership 3 - 1st Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Aerospace Science 3 & Leadership 3 - 2nd Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Elective Course
$25 Activity Fee Annually
Prerequisite: Science of Flight and/or History of Flight
Cadet consensus determines whether Aerospace content (40%) will focus on Space Exploration, Global Studies, Astronomy, or Survival Skills with the stipulation the focus will be one of the three options different from the preceding year’s option. Space Exploration covers space environment, physical requirements for human survival in space, human, satellite, and interplanetary probe programs, development of space stations and current use of the space shuttle. Global Studies examines earth make-up, relationships between people, cultures and environments, similarities and differences among places and physical and human processes, dangers of pollution, population explosion, and depletion of Earth's natural resources, and how global events affect our physical world. Astronomy features basic astrophysics, the study of the solar system, galaxies, and theories of the nature, history, and destiny of the universe. Survival covers improvisation, first aid, health, and navigation in survival situations. Leadership 3 (40%) builds on the previous year's understanding of human behavior by exploring the principles of management. Management techniques are taught and cadets use them to manage unit activities, formal dinners, parades, and community service activities. Ethics and core values are explored using skits, ethical dilemmas, and building a basic understanding of how growth occurs in moral reasoning. Stress management, financial management, and citizenship issues are studied to develop the cadet’s ability to function in today's society. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness
Aerospace Science 4 & Leadership 4 - 1st Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Aerospace Science 4 & Leadership 4 - 2nd Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Elective Course
$25 Activity Fee Annually
Prerequisite: Science of Flight and/or History of Flight
Cadet consensus determines whether Aerospace content (40%) will focus on Space Exploration, Global Studies, Astronomy, or Survival Skills with the stipulation the focus will be one of the three options different from the preceding year’s option. Space Exploration covers space environment, physical requirements for human survival in space, human, satellite, and interplanetary probe programs, development of space stations and current use of the space shuttle. Global Studies examines earth make-up, relationships between people, cultures and environments, similarities and differences among places and physical and human processes, dangers of pollution, population explosion, and depletion of Earth's natural resources, and how global events affect our physical world. Astronomy features basic astrophysics, the study of the solar system, galaxies, and theories of the nature, history, and destiny of the universe. Survival covers improvisation, first aid, health, and navigation in survival situations. Leadership 4 (40%) prepares the students to enter the job market by managing business activities. Basic resume writing and job interview techniques are taught. Students become familiar with quality planning and measurement techniques. 20% of the course is oriented to fitness and wellness.
Fundamentals of Drill - 1st Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Fundamentals of Drill - 2nd Sem Credit: ½ C.U.
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Aerospace Science 1, 2, 3, or 4
Provides more in-depth instruction and practice of drill and ceremonies to include traditional customs and courtesies, flag honors, drill and ceremonies, drill positions and movements, drill leadership, marching movements, and organizing and leading parades, retreats, and color guards. Evaluation is divided into academic, marching, and performing ceremonies in the community.
AFJROTC Summer Leadership SchoolCredit: ½ C.U.
Off-Campus Summer Elective
Fee required, varies annually, announced in April
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one semester of Aerospace Science 1, 2, 3, or 4, excellent health, reasonable physical condition, health and accident insurance, and approval of the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor.
This is a 9-day leadership experience at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State University involving students from high schools throughout the Midwest. Course is activity-based. All meals and living arrangements are provided. The program includes academics, land, water and night survival, paintball, Field Training Exercise, an airplane flight when possible, drill and ceremonies, recreation, and athletics. JROTC instructors organize and conduct the camp using Air Force facilities and funding opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: Olentangy teachers make course recommendations for all students using achievement test information, current and prior grade history, and personal knowledge of the student. In addition to these sources of information, teachers also consider the Prerequisite Guidelines included in the course descriptions. Parents and students who disagree with a teacher’s recommendation should follow the Course Prerequisite Parental Override Procedure outlined at this link.