GRADING

FHS ARMY JROTC UNIFORM INSPECTION GRADING RUBRIC

Hair

Face

Uniform

Shoes

Bearing

10

Fresh haircut and neatly cut

Fresh shave (M), Makeup properly applied (F). Clean.

Outstanding, no discrepancies noted.

Highly shined, edges dressed.

Full self control and military bearing.

8

Meets minimum standard

Meets minimum standard.

Minor discrepancies, something correctable on the spot

Shined.

Tone and attitude demonstrated when questioned by inspector solicited response.

6

Touching ears

Poor shave. Makeup improperly applied.

Shirt needs laundering; error with 1 item (name, star, belt, jewelry)

Meets minimum standards of black, minor scuffs.

Talking and playing in formation after one warning.

4

Touching ears, sideburns too long. Hair not pulled up off the neck.

Unshaven, too much makeup.

Uniform wrinkled, missing or error with two items.

Excessiive mud, dirt, scuffed.

Execessive talking, playing, or moving around in formation.

0

No haircut, dirty, touching ears or longer. Females without hair pulled up

Unshaven, not clean. Too many earvrings (F). Males with ear rings.

Uniform wrinkled, stained, or error with three or more times.

No recent shining, severly scuffed, soles worn down, missing shoes

Not at attention or parade rest when directed, unsat bearing.

FHS ARMY JROTC ESSAY RUBRIC

Category

Introduction and Thesis/Topic

Meaning/Development

Organization

Language

Mechanics

2

No attempt was made to catch the reader’s attention in the first paragraph. There is no focus in the essay, no topic and no thesis.

A laundry list of ideas that are unclear, unrelated, undeveloped, and uncreative.

No arrangement of ideas. No organization in paragraph form.

Minimal or no use of sophisticated vocabulary. Sentence structure is poor and unvaried.

The essay is so difficult to understand because of ten or more mechanics errors.

4

Little attempt was made to catch the reader's attention in the first paragraph. Thesis is not apparent nor is the topic of the essay.

Vague abstractions about the topic; generic descriptions and very little creativity.

Ideas seem to be randomly arranged. No effort at paragraph organization.

Sporadic or overused vocabulary. Some sentences are too short or too long, not varied enough.

The essay has more than five (but less than ten) mechanics errors.

6

A catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy. Thesis is not entirely apparent and topic is unclear.

Minimal abstractions about the topic; some descriptions and undeveloped creativity.

The essay is a little hard to follow. Paragraphs are unclear. The transitions are sometimes not clear.

Overused and sometimes inappropriate vocabulary. Varied sentence structure.

The essay has four or five mechanics errors.

8

First paragraph has a weak "grabber." Thesis is mixed among many sentences and hard to piece together.

Describing using good detail and development; appeals to the senses.

The essay is pretty well organized. One idea may seem out of place. Clear transitions are used.

Sophisticated vocabulary, though some inappropriately used; varied sentence structure.

The essay has two or three mechanics errors.

10

First paragraph is catchy. Thesis is evident and point to be argued well stated.

Great description and developed detail; strong appeal to the senses and emotions.

The essay is very well organized. Paragraph structure evident. One idea follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.

Strong and appropriate use of vocabulary; varied sentence structure.

The essay has few, if any, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, or usage errors.

Score

Sample Outline for Developing A Paper - AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Write a one-page paper about yourself. The paper should include at least two of the topics listed in the outline below. Remember to indent paragraphs, use level headings above paragraphs, introduce the next topic and provide a summary in the conclusion. Write the paper in pencil or pen. Your paper will be reviewed using a rubric.

I. Introduction- Tell me what the content of your paper includes.

A. Family

B. Education Goals

C. Background

D. Financial Goals

II. Family- Example: Tell me four things about your family

A.

B.

C.

D.

III. Educational Goals

A.

B.

C.

D.

IV.Background

A.

B.

C.

V.Financial Goals

A.

B.

C.

D.

VI.Conclusion-Summarizes the major points in the paper (Family, Education, Background and Financial)

A.

B.

C.

D.

RUBRIC PHYSICAL TRAINING

PT (Physical Training)

Dressed in PT Uniform 30

Participation/Effort 30

Attitude 30

Leadership/Teamwork 10

Poor

Poor 0

Not dressed in PT uniform. Not wearing appropriate PT shirt and PT shoes

Poor 0

Refused to participate or did not try. Put very little effort into the activity.

Poor 0

Often is publicly critical of the activity or others Often has a negative attitude about others or the activity.

Poor 0

Rarely listened to, shared with, and supported the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

Fair

Fair 10

Dressed in appropriate PT shirt or shoes but not both.

Fair 10

Showed minimal effort and involvement. Stopped when difficulties arose.

Fair 10

Occasionally is publicly critical of the activity or others. Usually has a positive attitude about others and the activity.

Fair 10

Often listened to, shared with, and supported the efforts of others, but sometimes was not a good team member.

Good

Good 20

Dressed in appropriate PT shirt and shoes. Uniform is not clean

Good 20

Showed effort and involvement most of the time. Continued even when difficulties arose or tired.

Good 20

Rarely is publicly critical of the activity or others. Often has a positive attitude about the activity and others.

Good 20

Usually listened to, shared, with, and supported the efforts of others. Did not cause "waves" in the group.

Excellent

Excellent 30

Dressed in appropriate PT shirt and shoes. Uniform is clean.

Excellent 30

Always put forth best effort and involved in all activities.

Excellent 30

Never is publicly critical of the activity or others. Always has a positive attitude about the activity or others.

Excellent 30

Almost always listened to, shared with, and supported the efforts of others. Tried to keep people working well together.

RUBRIC

Drill/Manuver 30

Participation/Effort 30

Attitude 30

Leadership/Teamwork 10

Poor

Poor 0

Cadet refuses to participate in drill or Participates unwillingly with major mistakes.
Cadet distracts other cadets, talks, laughs, and misses movement on purpose.

Poor 0

Refused to participate or did not try. Put very little effort into the activity.

Poor 0

Often is publicly critical of the activity or others Often has a negative attitude about others or the activity.

Poor 0

Rarely listened to, shared with, and supported the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

Fair

Fair 10

Cadet executes most orders of drill properly and precisely with little movement and distractions.
Cadet talks a little

Fair 10

Showed minimal effort and involvement. Stopped when difficulties arose.

Fair 10

Occasionally is publicly critical of the activity or others. Usually has a positive attitude about others and the activity.

Fair 3

Good

Good 20

Cadet executes most orders of drill properly and precisely.
Cadet Participates fully and willingly.
Cadet displays self-discipline, does not talk or distract other cadets.

Good 20

Showed effort and involvement most of the time. Continued even when difficulties arose or tired.

Good 20

Rarely is publicly critical of the activity or others. Often has a positive attitude about the activity and others.

Good 6

Excellent

Excellent 30

Cadet executes all orders of drill properly and precisely. Participates fully and willingly.
-Cadet displays self-discipline, does not talk or distract other cadets.

Excellent 30

Always put forth best effort and involved in all activities.

Excellent 30

Never is publicly critical of the activity or others. Always has a positive attitude about the activity or others.

Excellent 10