AFJROTC’s mission is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. AFJROTC enhances students’ opportunities for military and civilian scholarships, and for careers in the military and in aerospace industries. Students planning to enlist in any branch of the military, active, reserve or guard, will receive consideration for higher rank and pay depending upon the number of years of JROTC they have completed. Enrollment in AFJROTC does not obligate the student to any form of military service or training. Cadets have opportunities to participate in a large number of extra and co-curricular activities, including field trips, Military Orientation Flights, Drill Team, Academic Team, Marksmanship Team, Kitty Hawk Air Society, Summer Leadership School, Military Ball, Dining Out, and Orienteering Club. A Clover Block C letter in AFJROTC will be awarded to cadets meeting established requirements.
Cadets are issued an AFJROTC uniform and are required to wear it to school one day per week and meet the standards of personal grooming established by the Air Force. All uniform items, including shoes, are provided at no cost except for a $25.00 fee to cover cleaning these items at the end of the semester. Cadets are also issued a physical training uniform for wear each week for wellness/fitness training.
All AFJROTC classes consist of courses covering Leadership Education (LE) and Aerospace Science (AS) as described in the class offerings below.
AFJROTC 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 9 - 12 [CP] College Preparatory; Prerequisite: none
AFJROTC 1 is open to all students who have not taken JROTC before. LE-100, “Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition” introduces the mission, organization, and operation of AFJROTC. Cadets receive instruction in wear of the uniform, customs and courtesies, basic drill, discipline, citizenship, government/civics, personal responsibility, study habits, and time management. AS-300: “The Exploration of Space and Astronomy” examines our earth, the moon and the planets, the latest advances in space technology, and continuing challenges of space and manned spaceflight. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Cadets participate in physical training one day per week. [Semester: 375100CW]
AFJROTC 2 - 1 Unit - Grades 10 - 12 [CP]
College Preparatory; Prerequisite: minimum grade of 85% or higher in AFJROTC 1.
AFJROTC 2 is open to students who have completed AFJROTC 1 or an equivalent JROTC class. LE -200, “Communication, Awareness, and Leadership” introduces cadets to written and oral communications, group behavior/dynamics, and basic leadership skills in preparation for holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of cadet corps projects. AS-300: “The Exploration of Space and Astronomy” examines our earth, the moon and the planets, the latest advances in space technology, and continuing challenges of space and manned spaceflight. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Cadets participate in physical training one day per week. [375200CW]
AFJROTC 3 - 1 Unit - Grades 11 - 12 [CP]
College Preparatory; Prerequisite: minimum grade of 85% or higher in AFJROTC 2 Honors; Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completion of AS-1 and AS-2
College Preparatory; Prerequisite: minimum grade of 85% or higher in AFJROTC 2.
AFJROTC 3 is open to students who have completed AFJROTC 2 or an equivalent JROTC class. LE -200, “Communication, Awareness, and Leadership” introduces cadets to written and oral communications, group behavior/dynamics, and basic leadership skills in preparation for holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of cadet corps projects. AS-300: “The Exploration of Space and Astronomy” examines our earth, the Moon and the planets, the latest advances in space technology, and continuing challenges of space and manned spaceflight. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Cadets participate in physical training one day per week.
The course is designed to complement materials taught in the yearlong honors “early- bird” course. The honors course requires instructor approval prior to enrolling and is provided for AFJROTC 3 & 4 cadets who have been specifically selected to fill corps leadership positions.
The honors course focuses on the development of leadership and management techniques that are consistent with the US Air Force and large businesses. Detailed planning, organization, and goal setting are key elements. Detailed management portfolios are maintained and graded. Academics focus the study of organizations, policy development, corporate-level communications, and the organization of the US government. Career planning is integral to this course. Honors cadets form the leadership for the entire cadet program. LE-400, “Principles of Management”, introduces cadets to management fundamentals: management techniques, management decisions, management functions, and management of self and others. AS-400, “Management of the Cadet Corp.” This course gives cadets hands-on management experience and affords them the opportunity to put the theories and techniques of their leadership education topics into practice. Cadets will develop key skills in leading people and in managing resources. Cadets will practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets will study advanced topics in citizenship and ethics. Cadets participate in physical training one day per week.
[CP: 375300CW; H: 375300HW] AFJROTC IV - 1 Unit - Grade 12 [CP]
College Preparatory; Prerequisite: minimum grade of 85% or higher in AFJROTC 3 Honors; Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completion of AS-2, AS-3 or AS Honors AFJROTC 3
AFJROTC 4 is open to students who have completed AFJROTC 3 or an equivalent JROTC class. LE-400, “Principles of Management”, introduces cadets to management fundamentals: management techniques, management decisions, management functions, and management of self and others. (AS-400, “Management of the Cadet Corps”) This course gives cadets hands-on management experience and affords them the opportunity to put the theories and techniques of their leadership education topics into practice. Cadets will develop key skills in leading people and in managing resources. Cadets will practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets will study advanced topics in citizenship and ethics. The course is designed to complement materials taught in the yearlong honors “early-bird” course. The honors course requires instructor approval prior to enrolling and is provided for AFJROTC 3 & 4 cadets who have been specifically selected to fill corps leadership positions. Cadets participate in physical training one day per week.
The honors course focuses on the development of leadership and management techniques that are consistent with the US Air Force and large businesses. Detailed planning, organization, and goal setting are key elements. Detailed management portfolios are maintained and graded. Academics focus the study of organizations, policy development, corporate-level communications, and the organization of the US government. Career planning is integral to this course. Honors cadets form the leadership for the entire cadet program. AS-400, “Management of the Cadet Corps.” This course gives cadets hands-on management experience and affords them the opportunity to put the theories and techniques of their leadership education topics into practice. Cadets will develop key skills in leading people and in managing resources. Cadets will practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Cadets will study advanced topics in citizenship and ethics. Cadets participate in physical training one day per week. [CP: 375400CW; H: 375400HW]
AFJROTC Summer Leadership School – 1/2 Unit - Grades 9 - 12 [CP] Prerequisite; instructor approval
Summer Leadership School (SLS) is an optional extracurricular program that teaches AFJROTC cadets aspects of citizenship and leadership in a highly structured and focused instructional environment. Cadets must be selected to attend. Its mission is to promote this development by preparing cadets for leadership roles in their units, schools, and local communities. As such, the activities held during SLS stress team building, leadership, respect for authority, responsible citizenship, personal character, academic achievement, health and wellness, and community service. SLS curriculum is activity-based and includes: a daily flag ceremony, physical training, drill and ceremonies, civic respect and military tradition academics, leadership and character development exercises, public speaking assignments, community service projects, athletic competitions, an orienteering exercise, and a curriculum-in-action field trip. SLS is held during summer break and hosted by a local college or university. Cadets are housed in a dormitory and are subject to rigorous uniform and room inspections. A physical fitness examination is required to attend. [375100CH]
AFJROTC RESERVE PROGRAM – No Credit
The Clover AFJROTC Reserve Program provides an opportunity for cadets who are enrolled in AFJROTC during one semester, but not the other, to participate in all extracurricular activities of the AFJROTC program throughout the year, including drill team, marksmanship team, field trips, etc. See the AFJROTC instructors for more information.
Driver Education
Driver Education is an elective course in which safe driving behaviors and practices are taught and is open to student drivers 15 years of age or older and who hold a valid South Carolina Driving Permit. Students must also have successfully completed the 9th grade and be classified as a 10th grader at the beginning of the school year. Space is limited, so a lottery system will be employed to place students into the program. *fees may apply
Driver Education - 1/2 Unit - Grades 10-12
College Preparatory Prerequisites: Students must be 15 years of age and hold a valid South Carolina Driving Permit on or before the first day of class and have signed parent permission (see Page 77). If necessary, must have their vision corrected by contact lens or eyeglasses to the state requirement of at least 20/40 visual acuity. If lenses are needed, the student must have these in order to drive. The school will work with students on an individual basis if special equipment is needed because of their limitations.
All students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction, three hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, three hours of in-car observation time and 12 hours of simulation instruction. Students will receive their PDLA form and insurance discount form upon successful completion of the nine weeks Driver Education course. Any student found to have broken “district illegal substance policies” may/will be excluded from this course.
All persons must pass an approved driver education course in order to be able to drive before they are 17 years old. Therefore, all 15 and 16 year old students must pass a driver training course if they wish to be licensed to drive in South Carolina before they are 17. If they wish to wait until they are 17 years old, they are not required to take Driver Education.
South Carolina state law states all insurance companies doing business in the state must provide a minimum premium discount to students who satisfactorily complete the course.
Any student wishing to drive at home must have a permit or license. The State Department of Education and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety certify all district driver education teachers. No permit or license will be issued by the school district upon completion of the course. It is a parental responsibility to make decisions as to the appropriate maturity levels of their children. Arrangements for permit/license testing will remain the responsibility of the parents.
Parents must ensure adequate accident, life, and health insurance is in effect during the pupil's participation in Driver Education. The school district provides insurance on the driver education car. School insurance or alternate/additional policies are required as soon as the student begins to drive, either at school or at home. It is required students be covered by liability insurance as soon as they receive their driving permit. Driver education may also be offered in summer school. Priority for scheduling driver education is based on grade level and age. [370100CH]