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Performance Training Program
Enter to Learn, Leave to Lead
The Performance Training Program (PTP)
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is an integral part of the educational and disciplinary experience at BAC. The PTP Program is based on military core values that instill upon all cadets that discipline and respect is the way to achieve success. With the leadership of their drill instructors, cadets carry out their responsibilities as part of a platoon and learn to take pride in their teamwork.
BAC / PTP Exit Requirements
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The PTP Program is a rigorous program that emphasizes academics as well as physical fitness. As part of the requirements for a cadet to sucessfully complete their assigned term at BAC, they must:
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read at least three library books (for 30-day term) or five library books (for 45-day term),
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earn the necessary points (6000 pts. for 30-day term and 9000 pts. for 45-day term)
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be promoted from Level 3 up to Level 1 cadet
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be passing all their classes
PTP Program Staff
PTP Staff
2019-2020 School Year
Sgt. Maria Gracia
Senior Drill Instructor
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Sgt. Kristen Alvarez
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Sgt. Javier Briones
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Sgt. Isidro Briseno
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Sgt. Eric Castro
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Sgt. Sergio Diaz
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Sgt. Jorge L. Garcia
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Sgt. Martha G. Garza
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Sgt. Ignacio Gonzalez
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Sgt. Dorys Govea
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Sgt. Fabian Rodriguez
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Sgt. Eliseo Salinas
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BAC-PTP Achievement Awards
Expectations & Criteria
Awards
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During their stay at BAC, cadets will have many opportunities to excel and succeed both scholastically and physically. BAC offers many types of awards to recognize and commend those cadets who go above and beyond the normal scope of their duties.
Each award has its own set of criteria and recognizes different achievements. Each cadet should strive to earn at least one award during their term at BAC.
The purpose of these awards is to recognize and commend students who embrace positive changes in their lives and reflect those changes by being good role models at BAC and in the community.
Cadet is awarded the PT Excellence Award by a BISD Board Member
Award Details
Depending on the type of award, a recommendation for an award will either be initiated by the cadet's teacher or drill instructor. Awards are based on merit and the cadet must meet the designated criteria to be considered for an award.
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Teachers and Drill Instructors: Please use the links below to access the corresponding recommendation form. Click HERE for Instructions for Submitting a Recommendation. To download a specific recommendation form, click on the corresponding icon.
PT Excellence Award
Outstanding knowledge and performance in physical conditioning
The PT Excellence Award is awarded to those cadets who have demonstrated outstanding knowledge and performance in physical conditioning, and lead by example.
Criteria: Complete the BAC Physical Fitness Test to standard with a 90% or higher, form the platoon for PT, lead the platoon in warm-up exercises, demonstrate ability to sing cadences in running formation, lead the platoon in cool down rotations & stretches, pass a test on Chapter 2 of Cadet Training Manual with 90% or higher.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to help their fellow peers
The Team Work Award is awarded to those cadets who in the course of their daily duties consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to help their fellow peers.
Criteria: On a daily basis, demonstrate a positive attitude; on a daily basis, offer to assist other cadets in the conduct of their daily duties; utilize positive peer pressure during their daily interactions with their peers; receive a written recommendation from his/her platoon DI, stipulating and giving examples of the cadets willingness to help peers/staff; also be recommended by another BAC staff member (teacher, paraprofessional, etc.). This recommendation must further stipulate examples of the cadet's worthiness.
Exhibit behaviors which are clearly above and beyond the normal scope of their duties
The Excellence Award is awarded to those cadets who on a daily basis, exhibit behaviors which are clearly above and beyond the normal scope of their duties.
The Excellence Award may encompass many different areas, such as personal appearance, military comportment, maximum point totals, drill and ceremony, knowledge, etc.
Criteria: Receive a written recommendation from a BAC staff member such as a DI, teacher, counselor, paraprofessional; the recommendation must stipulate and give examples of the cadet's behavior and why such behavior goes above and beyond the normal scope of his/her duties.
The Senior Drill Instructor will explore and verify the recommendation and ensure the cadet has exhibited the targeted behavior over an adequate time period of time.
Flag Detail Award
Responsible for the display of the American and Texas flags during special ceremonies
The Flag Detail Award is a Team Award consisting of four cadets. These cadets are responsible for the display of the American and Texas flags during special ceremonies.
Criteria: (1.) The cadet must be a Level II cadet or above and have been recommended by their Drill Instructor. (2.) Must complete a 300 word essay on the topic "Why we respect the American Flag." The essay will be submitted to the Senior Drill Instructor. (3.) The Cadet must take an exam on flag etiquette and score a 90% or higher. (4.) The cadet along with his team members must demonstrate to the Senior Drill Instructor's satisfaction their ability to properly display, carry, lower, raise, and fold the flags. The team will be responsible for displaying the colors during promotion ceremonies and other special events as determined by the 1st sergeant.
Demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in all classes
The Academic Award is awarded to those cadets who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in their classes by maintaining grades of no less than 85 in each class. Other expectations include a positive work ethic in the classroom, cooperation with teachers, class participation, and good attendance.
Criteria: (1.) Cadet must be passing all classes with at least an 85 average during each three-week period. (2.) Must not be absent more than once in a six-weeks period (unless absence is excused). (3.) Cadet must receive a written recommendation from his/her teachers stipulating the cadet's performance in the classroom, and providing examples of the cadet's work ethic, participation, and cooperation in class. (4.) All of the cadet's teachers must concur that the cadet demonstrates the same positive conduct in all of his/her classes.
Leadership Award
Awarded to cadets who have demonstrated and live their lives utilizing the leadership traits
The Leadership Award is awarded to those cadets who have demonstrated and live their lives utilizing the leadership traits.
Criteria: (1.) The cadet must already have met the standards and been awarded the Teamwork Award. (2.) The cadet must have received a written recommendation from his/her platoon DI. (3.) Memorize all 14 leadership traits and their definitions and recite them to the 1st Sgt. (4.) Memorize and recite "Self-Discipline Leads to Personal Success" to the 1st Sgt. (5.) Memorize and recite "Cadet Characteristics" to the 1st Sgt.
THE MOST ESTEEMED AWARD AT BAC
The Principal's Award
The Principal's Award is the most esteemed award at BAC. It is awarded to those cadets who epitomize the cadet core values and are living by those standards detailed in the Cadet Training Manual.
Criteria: (1.) The cadet must already have met the standards and been awarded the Teamwork and Excellence Awards. (2.) Must demonstrate his/her knowledge of BAC procedures and rules as evidenced by passing with a 90% or higher score on a comprehensive test on the Cadet Training Manual. (3.) Recite the BAC poem on the inside cover of the Cadet Training Manual from memory to the BAC principal. (4.) Complete and turn in a 500 word essay to the BAC principal covering the topic of "What BAC has taught me."