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Chicago Public Schools, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Military Area Officer’sOverview Briefing
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Agenda
OrganizationCPS Military Program MissionCPS Military Program Overview
Types Of CPS Military ProgramsProgram DetailsCadet Leadership
Why A Military Program SucceedsCurriculumValuesJROTC Cadet Leadership ChallengeCadet Command and Staff Leadership SchoolExtra-Curricular ActivitiesMeasures of Success
Conclusion
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Mr. Rick W. MillsMilitary Area Officer
Mr. Richard MillerManagement Support
Director
Ms. Dorothy GreeneOffice Manager
Dr. Benita BellInstructionalTeam Leader
LTC Kim R. HarrellDirector of Military
Instruction
Dr. Floyd CarrollPost Secondary
Education
SFC Kenneth CorbettPersonnel &
Administration(146 Instructors)
Ms. Ardis RelfPrograms / Budget /Purchasing / Grants
20 Middle SchoolCadet Corps
Programs(787 Cadets)
4 MilitaryAcademiesin a School
(1960 Cadets)
5 MilitaryHigh SchoolAcademies
(1450 Cadets)
MAJ Steven L. GreenOperations &
Plans
1SG Stanley GriffinWarehouse Operations &
Logistics(11,000 SQ FT Retail)
SGM Steven A. EdwardsSenior Administrative
Assistant
SFC Willie R. GarrettSenior Administrative
Assistant
Shaward SingletonMilitary
Store Keeper
Edward FloresMilitary
Store Keeper
Francisco LopezMilitary
Property Custodian
35 TraditionalJROTC
Programs(6386 Cadets)
Supervisor / Management Responsibilityvia High School Principals
Ms. Sheila WhiteAttendance
Administrator
Organization
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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 self-esteem, teamwork and self-discipline.
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Types Of ProgramsDemand has Driven Expansion
Enrollment 2001: 7200 CadetsEnrollment 2006: 10,522 Cadets
Military Academy High SchoolsFive
Military Academy within a SchoolFour
Traditional High School ProgramThirty-Five
Middle School Cadet CorpsTwenty
Academy / JROTC Program Overview
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Unique four-year high school learning experienceCollege-Prep curriculum focusAll students enrolled in JROTCEnvironment of focused learning guided by a team of mentors, teachers and retired military instructorsLeadership/discipline/citizenship focusedMilitary uniform for daily wear
Academy / JROTC Program Overview
The Military Academy High School
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Academy / JROTC Program Overview
The Military Academy High SchoolEnrollment criteria:
Not selective enrollmentRecommendation from elementary school principal, counselor and teacherStudent and parents interviewedMust meet standard for grade level on basic skills, reading and math testsStudent and parents must sign a contract agreement
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AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
INDIVIDUAL FOCUSED
FOCUS ON ACADEMICS
CORE & EDUCATION TOCAREERS CURRICULUM
STANDARD SCHOOL CLOTHES
CPS FINANCED
ENROLLMENT CRITERIA /CONTRACTED / OATH
CORPS OF CADET TEAM ORIENTED
WHOLE PERSON CONCEPT:ACADEMICALLY / PHYSICALLYCHARACTER / LEADERSHIPCITIZENSHIP / COMMUNITY SERVICE
COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUMPOST SECONDARY EDUCATION FOCUS
APPEARANCE / UNIFORM STANDARDS
COST SHARED BY SERVICES
JROTC
MILITARY MODEL
LEADERSHIPVALUES
DISCIPLINECITIZENSHIP
RETIREDMILITARY
INSTRUCTORS
ADDITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
BENEFITS FOR THE SCHOOL
SAFE, POSITIVE, DISCIPLINEDENVIRONMENT; BETTER ATTENDANCE,HIGHER GPA, GRADUATION,PARENT INVOLVEMENT,REDUCED GANG INVOLVEMENT
Academy / JROTC Program Overview
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Academy Locations
Rickover Naval Academy
Phoenix Military Academy
Marine Military Academy
Chicago Military Academy
Carver Military Academy
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Cohort programming where cadets take their classes togetherDesignated area of the school specifically for the academyDesignated staff and facilityCadet HandbookDaily uniforms for cadets
Academy / JROTC Program Overview
The Military AcademyWithin A School
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Fosters a disciplined and structured learning atmosphereFocus is on leadership, character development, citizenship and community serviceMotivates students to learn through building self-confidence and self-esteemAttend JROTC Class daily and wear uniforms once each week
Academy / JROTC Program Overview
The Traditional JROTC Program
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Academy / JROTC Program Overview
The Middle School Cadet Corps ProgramCPS After School Program:
7th & 8th grade student enrollmentLeadership based curriculum Mentored by JROTC instructorMiddle School Cadet Corps Competitionso Citywide - Drill, Color Guard and Sports Challenge
Citywide Cadet Awards & Recognition Program
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Cadet CorpsCommander
Cadet CorpsExecutive Officer
Corps J1 Corps J2 Corps J3 Corps J4 Corps J5
Cadet CorpsCSM
Assistant J1 Assistant J2 Assistant J3 Assistant J4 Assistant J5
Cadet CorpsSergeant Major
Cadet CorpsDeputy Commander
NCOIC J1 NCOIC J2 NCOIC J3 NCOIC J4 NCOIC J1
City Corps Staff Organization
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Cadet BattalionCommander
Cadet ExecutiveOfficer
Battalion S1 Battalion S2 Battalion S3 Battalion S4 Battalion S5
Cadet BattalionCSM
Assistant S1 Assistant S2 Assistant S3 Assistant S4 Assistant S5
Alpha Company Bravo Company
Cadet Leadership Organization
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Cadet CompanyCommander
Cadet ExecutiveOfficer
Cadet 1st
Platoon LeaderCadet 2nd
Platoon LeaderCadet 3rd
Platoon LeaderCadet 4th
Platoon Leader
Cadet CompanyFirst Sergeant
Cadet Platoon SGT Cadet Platoon SGT Cadet Platoon SGT Cadet Platoon SGT
1st Squad Leader
2nd Squad Leader
3rd Squad Leader
4th Squad Leader
Cadet Leadership Organization (Cont.)
Each Platoon Has 4 Squads
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Foundations of SuccessCommunicationsBrain Structure and FunctionLearning StylesBecoming an Active Learner
Leadership Theory and ApplicationSelf Esteem/Goal SettingEthics/ValuesPersonal and Social
Responsibility Conflict ResolutionSexual HarassmentManagement Skills
Wellness, Fitness,and First Aid
Substance Abuse
Math and ScienceModules
Innovative Teaching Methods &
Partnerships with Organizations such as Junior Achievement
Service Learning
180 Hours120 Core
60 Elective
Award Winning Curriculum
JROTC: A Leadership and Character Development ProgramCitizenship andAmerican History
Character DevelopmentGovernmentStudy SkillsCareer PlanningFinancial Planning
Geography and EarthScience
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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
Program includes:
•Classroom academic studies•Team building / leadership•Competitions•Field trips, summer camp and leadership camp training•Service Learning•Scholarships
Benefits for students:•Increased self-esteem•Increased scholarship opportunities•Develop leadership•Field trips, leadership camp, summer camp, competitions•Advanced enlistment rank•Advanced SROTC placement
Academy / JROTC Program Overview
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Award Winning CurriculumCan use materials in class
or as a self-paced option Seven Units of Instruction
Citizenship in ActionLeadership Theory and ApplicationFoundations for SuccessWellness, Fitness, and First AidGeography, Map Skills, and Environmental AwarenessCitizenship in History and GovernmentCadet 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
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Values
LEADERSHIP
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OBJECTIVESBuild citizenship
Develop leadership skillsBuild self-esteem
Have fun
FOCUS ON:Adventure training
• Leadership development• Teambuilding• NOT tactical skills
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
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OBJECTIVESDevelop Leadership and
Staff skillsBuild self-esteem
Have fun
FOCUS ON: Leadership development
• Problem-solving
• Planning
• Teamwork
• Organizational skills
Cadet Command & Staff Leadership School
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City Corps Commissioning Ceremony
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Citywide Drill Competition Finals
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Middle School Drill Competition
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JROTC & Middle School Sports Challenge
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Middle School Color Guard Competition
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Orienteering
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City Parades
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Field Trips
Washington DC
Gettysburg
Fort Knox
Naval Station, Norfolk
Washington DC
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Other Extra-Curricular Activities
Drum & Bugle CorpsIndividual DrillExhibition Drill
Color GuardArchery
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Measures of Success
Attendance Attendance
Graduation Rate Graduation Rate
GPAGPA
ScholarshipsScholarships
Test Scores Test Scores
DisciplineDiscipline
Post Secondary EducationPost Secondary Education
High Schools
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Measures Of Success Results
Military Academy High SchoolsSY 2006/2007 Attendance Rates
89.00%Military Area Office Average
92.83%Rickover Naval Academy
86.00%Chicago Public Schools (2006)
86.68%Phoenix Military Academy
90.47%Chicago Military Academy
85.85%Carver Military Academy
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Measures Of Success Results
Student Connection Survey Results
3 of 85 2 of 854 of 851 of 85Rickover Naval Academy
3 of 854 of 8515 of 852 of 85Phoenix Military Academy
39 of 8543 of 85 24 of 854 of 85Chicago Military Academy
21 of 8517 of 8540 of 856 of 85Carver Military Academy
Support Rank
Expectations Rank
Safety Rank
Extracurricular RankSchool
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Measures Of Success Results
Hirsch High SchoolTraditional JROTC Program
School Attendance: 83.5%JROTC Attendance: 86.0%
School Graduation: 71.6%JROTC Graduation: 97%
School GPA: 1.97JROTC GPA: 2.01
Reported by school2005 School Report Card
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Measures Of Success Results
JROTC Military Academywithin a School (Harlan)
School Attendance: 85.3%JROTC Attendance: 94.3%
School Graduation: 66.3%JROTC Graduation: 100%
School GPA: 1.9JROTC GPA: 2.35
Reported by school2005 School Report Card
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Measures Of Success Results
Chicago Military Academy - BronzevilleACT test scores: 18.2 versus 16.9 CPS rateScholarships: Over $1,200,000 earned College rate: 85% accepted attendance to post secondary education Graduation Rate: 92.9 versus 70.7% CPS RateAttendance rate: 93.5% versus 92.3% CPS rateDropout rate: 1% versus 11.9% overall CPS rateOver 2000 applicants annually for 150 freshman spacesOf 105 graduating seniors, 5 (4.76%) joined the military (2005 Graduates)
2005 School Report Card
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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.
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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 21st
Century.
