Leadership Education I–IV (LE I–IV) is a progressive four-year program designed to develop responsible citizens, confident leaders, and lifelong learners.
Purpose: Instill citizenship, service, personal responsibility, and leadership through structured academics and experiential learning.
Structure: Each course builds on the previous, integrating Marine Corps values, civic education, health, and physical training.
Credit: Each level (LE I–IV) counts as one elective or PE/CTE credit per district policy. Students may enroll for multiple years.
Core Themes:
Leadership • Citizenship • Health & Fitness • Military Customs • Career Planning • Character Development
Focus: Orientation, citizenship, and self-discipline.
Outcome: Cadets develop discipline, confidence, and personal responsibility.
Focus: Intermediate leadership and civic engagement.
Outcome: Cadets apply leadership principles as active team members.
Focus: Supervisory leadership and mentoring.
Outcome: Cadets manage teams and mentor junior cadets.
Focus: Executive leadership and program management.
Outcome: Cadets serve as role models and program ambassadors.
All grading aligns with district policies and MCJROTC standards.
Leadership progression from LE I to LE IV: foundational citizenship to advanced mentorship.
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