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TechBoston Academy and JROTC Partners in Education

TechBoston Academy and JROTC Partners in Education. “Motivating young people to be better citizens”. TechBoston Academy Mission Statement.

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TechBoston Academy and JROTC Partners in Education

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  1. TechBoston Academy and JROTC Partners in Education “Motivating young people to be better citizens”

  2. TechBoston Academy Mission Statement TechBoston Academy’s essential belief is that by providing an environment that is both nurturing and challenging, every student can learn and develop into a responsible citizen. TechBoston Academy, a pilot high school within the Boston Public Schools, offers a college preparatory curriculum, which includes interdisciplinary project-based learning, where technology is the bridge that connects the students to their learning experiences.

  3. TechBoston Academy JROTC Mission Statement To motivate young people to be better citizens. TechBoston Academy JROTC accomplishes the mission by providing exceptional educational opportunities and lifelong skills to our students.

  4. TechBoston Academy JROTC Goals • TechBoston Academy JROTC Goals: • Promote citizenship • Develop leadership skills • Listen and communicate effectively • Improve physical fitness • Provide incentive to live drug-free • Strengthen positive self-motivation • Provide a historical perspective of our nation and government • Work as a team member • Graduate from TechBoston Academy

  5. JROTC Curriculum Materials • 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

  6. JROTC Co-Curricular Activities/JCLC • Co-Curricular Activities: • JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC). Five Day Camp • Drill Competition • Physical Fitness • Raider Challenge • Online Academic and Leadership Competition • JCLC Instruction: • Rappelling • Leadership Reaction Course • Map Reading and Land Navigation • Water Survival • Water Rafting • Static Displays • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Sessions • Organized Activities • Staff Ride to Lexington and Concord Massachusetts • Personal Hygiene and Field Sanitation CADET Shaulita Francis (Class of 2014)

  7. JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge OBJECTIVES Build citizenship Develop leadership skills Build self-esteem Have fun CADET Stacee Odige (Class of 2014) FOCUS ON: Adventure training • Leadership development • Team building Devens, MAthirty and sixty foot rappelling tower

  8. JROTC Program Benefits What does JROTC Mean for our Students? • Increased Confidence/Self Esteem: • Leadership Abilities • Decision-making & Problem-solving Skills • Courage for Dealing with Peer Pressure • Improved: • Graduation Rate • Physical Fitness • Communication Skills • Cohesion/teamwork • Better Citizens CADET Marjorie Alexander (Class 2014) PRESIDENT Barak Obama ( March 8, 2011)

  9. Additional TechBoston Academy JROTC Programs TechBoston JROTC Instructors and Cadets are not just limited to 9-12th grade activities: • 8th Grade Leadership Course: • Listening skills • Public speaking • Focus • Teamwork • 6th Grade Mentorship Program: • An after school program • Tutor and homework assistance • Listening skills • Team focus • JROTC Cadets serve as role models CADETS John Fifi and Dakota Watts (Class of 2014)

  10. JROTC Program Benefits • What does it Mean for TechBoston Academy? • Better Student Attendance • Greater Propensity to Stay in School/Graduate • Safe, Disciplined Environment • Enhanced School Recognition/Community Involvement • Increased Student Success After Graduation • What does it Mean for Our Faculty? • Motivates Students to Perform Well in all Classes • Compliments Other Classroom Instruction • Helps Keep Students in School • Reduced Rates of Indiscipline • Provides two Professional Staff Members • Experienced in Mentoring and Counseling

  11. Conclusion • Junior ROTC is a large, popular and successful program • World class curriculum will enhance the popularity of the program • TechBoston Academy and JROTC Partners in Education

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