Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Request Approval of Activities Calendar for Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, 2010/2011 (Career and Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) activities calendar is developed and presented to the School Board for approval each year. Colonel Howard Swanson, Senior Ranking Officer, has provided the attached list of JROTC co-curricular activities for October 2010 through September 2011. The activities represent eight Army units, nine Navy units, seven Air Force units, and one Marine unit.

These activities are an integral part of the JROTC curriculum. Approval of this calendar expedites the procedure for students to participate in related JROTC in-county and out-of-county activities for 25 high schools. The extent of participation is determined by available district funds and resources provided by the Armed Forces. In 2009/2010, 3,607 students participated in the program.

Through involvement in JROTC activities, students are able to make more meaningful career choices, reinforce occupational knowledge and skills, strengthen leadership capabilities, and improve personal attributes. Students excel from their participation in JROTC because of the recognition they receive, the confidence building activities they undertake, and the opportunities provided to utilize practical and academic learning. JROTC integrates training and academics and as a result our community views this program as a significant source of well-prepared young men and women.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

There is no financial impact to the district.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Pam Walden, Supervisor, JROTC

Pamela Campbell-Peralta
General Director, Career,Technical and Adult Education
(813) 231-1860
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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