CHARLES B. AYCOCK HIGH SCHOOL ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS

1. CHARLES B. AYCOCK HIGH SCHOOL ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS “We soar for academic excellence” Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) OPERATION “GET SMART”

2. Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) Agenda OPERATION “GET SMART” We soar for academic excellence. • Mission • Concept Of the Program • Overview/Support Programs • Online Tools • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Overview • ACT/SAT/ASVAB Test Preparation

3. Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) Mission “We soar for academic excellence” Charles B. Aycock JROTC will execute Operation “Get Smart” the Academic Enhancement Program for all Cadet’s assigned to CBA JROTC in order to sustain essential academic skill sets and prepare for the ACT, SAT, ASVAB and mandated State Testing.* *The Army JROTC mandated curriculum will be taught as directed by Cadet Command. The Academic Enhancement Program is an extension of our CBA JROTC program implemented to support the academic and career development needs of our Cadet Corps.

4. Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) Concept of the Program Five Phased Enduring Program Phase 1(August 2012) – Daily News & Word of the Day Sessions Phase 2(January 2013) – Leaders Essay Program & Peer to Peer Tutoring Program Phase 3(August 2013) – Golden Medallion Program, Khan Academy Math Assessment, Scholarship Preparation Program(ACT Preparation/Physical Fitness) & Today in History Review Phase 4 (January 2014) – All March 2 Success Preparation Programs & Famous People in History Presentations Phase 5 (Spring 2017) – Academic Enhancement Program Assessment of 2014 Fall Freshman Class (Cadets will be Juniors) State Test, ACT and ASVAB Scores and Scholarship Status

5. Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) Overview/Support Programs Peer to Peer Tutoring Program Administrative Overview • Any Cadet can request tutoring at anytime. • All Cadets in the Corps must show their progress reports to their designated JROTC Instructor. • - Reports are stamped and signed by • instructor. • - Instructor places initial by any class that • has a grade of “C” or below. • - Cadet is assigned a tutor based on the • assessment of the instructor. • Mandatory for all SPP Cadets with a grade of a “C” or below in any course. • Tutoring is during the JROTC class period in the Cafeteria for 25 minutes (Monday-Thursday) • All tutors are currently JROTC Cadets that demonstrated excellence in their designated subjects. • AEP currently in Phase 4. • Program is managed by a senior officer JROTC Cadet with the support of academic Cadet managers at the unit level assigned to each class period. • Parent/Guardian will receive updates periodically on Cadets Progress and their Cadet’s AEP test preparation schedule. • Cadets AEP test preparation appointments are located on the AEP calendar located on the lower right of the JROTC homepage. Cadet Scholarship Preparation Program(SPP) Golden Medallion Program • SPP Cadets are screened and selected for program from all grade levels. • Online Extensive Test Preparation • Transcript Review and Tracking • Cadet’s are tracked extensively in all assigned classes. • Parent/Guardian Updates • Long Range Planning Calendar for each Cadet. • Challenging Physical Fitness Program (Physically Tested Monthly) • The Medallion symbolizes outstanding citizenship and commitment to academic excellence. • Awarded to Cadets who successfully complete a set of qualification tests including both written and performance assessments. • Cadets are also required to possess a high level of academic and self-discipline in order to maintain the privilege of wearing the Golden Medallion. • Testing is conducted each semester. • The program currently has a 10% passing rate.

6. Academic Enhancement Program Online Tools Khan Academy Online Program March 2 Success Online Courses JROTC WEBSITE • Extensive online tutoring program. • Students use the extensive library of instruction videos to assist with understanding English, Math and Science content. • Great tool to assist with test preparation (ASVAB, ACT, SAT). • SPP Cadets must register and use the online math tutoring program which consist of adaptive assessment courses for personalized learning programs. • The program is located on the JROTC Webpage “Military Scholarships & College Test Preparation Tool Box” page”. • March 2 Success is an online program designed to provide test preparation (ASVAB, ACT, SAT). • The program is located on the JROTC Webpage “Military Scholarships & College Test Preparation Tool Box” page”. • March 2 Success is composed of three primary preparation and testing sections. • High School Math and Verbal Skills • College Readiness Online Course • ACT/SAT Practice Tests and Flashcards • History of the Day • Word of the Day • Military Scholarships & College Test Preparation Tool Box • Cadet AEP Scheduling Calendar

7. Academic Enhancement Program Daily/Weekly /Monthly Overview DAILY EVENTS News of The Day Word of the Day JROTC Website Driven JROTC Website Driven Cadet Leaders Essay Program Assist with ACT/SAT/ASVAB Test Preparation Assist with ACT/SAT/ASVAB Test Preparation History of the Day JROTC Website Driven • All Cadets in leadership positions must write a two page essay monthly. • Helps Cadets sustain their writing skills. • All essays require research. • Leaders are relieved of their positions for failure to comply. • February’s subject is Madeleine Albright. • March’s subject is Representative Tammy Duckworth/Overview of the Veterans Affairs Administration Weekly Quizzes Weekly Quizzes Weekly Quizzes Builds Vocabulary Teaches Civics Builds Vocabulary Emphasis is on Reading and Understanding Teaches World History Emphasis is on Reading and Understanding Famous People In History Presentations Great tool for learning little know facts that affects Cadets Life's Today and the Future Definitions of words may have words or terms which Cadets have to research in order to have complete understanding of the Word of the Day • Weekly Assignments (Monday – Wednesday) • Cadets are randomly selected for this assignment. • Three Cadets are selected each week to each provide a one paragraph overview of a famous person. • Assignments are designated by the Army Instructors and coincide with National Commemorative Month’s and/or National Holidays. • Black History Month’s assignments include Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Julian Bond and Eddie Robinson. Increases Knowledge of World Geography Increases Knowledge of World Geography Increases Knowledge of World Leaders Emphasizes Today’s History can also be News of the Day Increases Knowledge of World and Local Events

8. Academic Enhancement Program ACT/SAT/ASVAB Test Preparation (Slide 1 of 2) Phase 1 March 2 Success Online Courses Phase 2 High School Math and Verbal Skills Petersons Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) College Readiness Online Course Peterson's College Placement Skills Training (CPST) Phase 3 ACT/SAT Practice Tests and Flashcards Peterson's Practice Tests for the ACT/SAT,* Extended Edition For Cadet’s in Ninth and Tenth Grade For Cadet’s in Tenth and Eleventh Grade Helps Cadets prepare for High School Exit Exams and ASVAB Helps Cadets prepare for ACT/SAT Practice Test and College Level Course Work For Cadet’s in Eleventh and Twelve Grade Covers knowledge from grades 5-12, but focuses primarily on grades 8-10. Covers knowledge covers material found in 8-12 grade curriculums with a strong focus on grades 11 and 12 7 full length practice tests for both the SAT and ACT Course is designed to brush up on your high school reading and math skills Timed just as each section of the real test Pre-Assessment Test English Writing Math College Level Math Each section can be reviewed after the section has been scored Pre-Assessment Test Verbal Math Personalized Learning Lesson Path 25 decks of flashcards (20 Verbal and 5 Math) ranging in difficulty from easy to hard Personalized Learning Lesson Path Quizzes and Practice Tests covering high school level Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Math Quizzes and Practice Test The flashcards show a word or term, computer will read it aloud and provide a definition Post-Assessment Test English Writing Math College Level Math Post-Assessment Test Verbal Math Each deck of cards includes a game or quiz to review the terms you have just learned

9. Academic Enhancement Program ACT/SAT/ASVAB Test Preparation (Slide 2 of 2) • All Cadets are monitored on the March 2 Success CBA JROTC Mentor Online Account. • Testing is conducting during JROTC Class periods. • JROTC Calendar on Homepage contains AEP Schedule for each Cadet. • Phase 1 (High School Math and Verbal Skills Assessment Test) is Mandatory for all Ninth Graders. • All Phases are Mandatory for Scholarship Preparation Program Cadets. • All Phases are Mandatory for Medallion Recipient Cadets. • Science Testing Preparation is available. • Parent/Guardian updates periodically on Cadets Progress.

10. Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) “We soar for academic excellence” QUESTONS?