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Course Syllabus

Tech 1

Instructor Information

Instructor                                           email

Michael Carpenter, Tech Ed.             [email protected]

Course Description

This course has been designed to introduce students to the tools, equipment, and technologies used in woodworking and building construction.

Students in this course will complete a series of projects. Projects are designed to introduce students to most of the tools in this workshop. Each project will build upon the skills learned in the previous project, while introducing new skills as well.

Safety is emphasized in this class, and all students must complete a workbook which teaches tool safety. All students will take a series of safety tests, which will cover the use of each tool that will be used. A score of 100% will be required on each safety test in order for the student to use each tool.

Upon completing this course, a student should be able to identify and safely use any of the tools in this shop. The student should also know which tool to use for any particular purpose.

 

 

Academics

 

PowerSchool

It is strongly recommended that students and parents sign up for PowerSchool notifications. 

 

 

 

Symbol	Description
--	Assignment has not been graded, does not affect quarter grade
Exempt	Student is not responsible for completing assignment, does not affect quarter grade
Absent	Student was absent and is not responsible for completing assignment, does not affect quarter grade
0.01	Assignment was not submitted, does affect quarter grade
0	Assignment was submitted, but did not fulfill assignment objectives, does affect quarter grade
Comments	Comments provide explanation about student’s performance/progress on assignment

 

Student Behavior Matrix

Students will be graded using the Behavior Expectations Matrix at least twice per quarter to monitor progress.  Student is responsible to submit the Behavior Expectations Matrix as directed.  In the event of an absence, student will complete the Behavior Expectations Matrix upon return to school.

 

Anchor Set:  Student Behavioral Expectations

Attributes of a “4”

• ●Preparedness -
  • ○Consistently brings writing utensil, notebook/binder, and class specific papers and materials. 
  • ○All materials are neat and orderly. 
  • ○Consistently ready to learn when class begins. 
  • ○All assignments are completed on time.
• ●Classroom Etiquette -
  • ○Consistently follows instructions first time asked. 
  • ○Never is speaking when teacher is speaking. 
  • ○Consistently listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others.
  • ○Never distracts others.  
  • ○Consistently appropriately uses classroom tools and equipment (i.e. computers, hand tools, scissors). 
  • ○Consistently follows classroom procedures (signing out, phone, headphones, etc.) 
  • ○Consistently responds directly to teacher when spoken to. 
• ●Engagement -
  • ○Consistently used time efficiently to complete assigned task. 
  • ○All conversations are focused on the project. 
  • ○Consistently is on assigned software application or website. 
  • ○Consistently shows a commitment to quality work. 
  • ○Consistently provides useful ideas when participating in classroom discussions.
  • ○Consistently works independently.
  • ○Never needs redirection from teacher.
  • ○Consistently takes advantage of enrichment opportunities.

     

    Attributes of a “3”

• ●Preparedness -
  • ○Usually brings writing utensil, notebook/binder, and class specific papers and materials. 
  • ○Most materials are neat and orderly. 
  • ○Usually ready to learn when class begins. 
  • ○Most assignments are completed on time.
• ●Classroom Etiquette -
  • ○Usually follows instructions first time asked. 
  • ○Occasionally is speaking when teacher is speaking. 
  • ○Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others.
  • ○Occasionally distracts others.  
  • ○Usually appropriately uses classroom tools and equipment (i.e. computers, hand tools, scissors). 
  • ○Usually follows classroom procedures (signing out, phone, headphones, etc.) 
  • ○Usually responds directly to teacher when spoken to. 
• ●Engagement -
  • ○Usually used time efficiently to complete assigned task. 
  • ○Most conversations are focused on the project. 
  • ○Usually on assigned software application or website. 
  • ○Usually shows a commitment to quality work. 
  • ○Usually provides useful ideas when participating in classroom discussions.
  • ○Usually works independently.
  • ○Occasionally needs redirection from teacher.
  • ○Usually takes advantage of enrichment opportunities.

 

Attributes of a “2”

• ●Preparedness -
  • ○Only sometimes brings writing utensil, notebook/binder, and class specific papers and materials. 
  • ○Few materials are neat and orderly. 
  • ○Only sometimes ready to learn when class begins. 
  • ○Few assignments are completed on time.
• ●Classroom Etiquette -
  • ○Only sometimes follows instructions first time asked. 
  • ○Frequently is speaking when teacher is speaking. 
  • ○Only sometimes listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others.
  • ○Frequently distracts others.  
  • ○Frequently uses classroom tools and equipment inappropriately (i.e. computers, hand tools, scissors).
  • ○Only sometimes follows classroom procedures (signing out, phone, headphones, etc.) 
  • ○Only sometimes responds directly to teacher when spoken to.
• ●Engagement -
  • ○Only sometimes used time efficiently to complete assigned task. 
  • ○Few conversations are focused on the project. 
  • ○Frequently not on assigned software application or website. 
  • ○Only sometimes shows a commitment to quality work. 
  • ○Only sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in classroom discussions.
  • ○Only sometimes works independently.
  • ○Frequently needs redirection from teacher.
  • ○Only sometimes takes advantage of enrichment opportunities.

 

Attributes of a “1”

• ●Preparedness -
  • ○Rarely brings writing utensil, notebook/binder, and class specific papers and materials. 
  • ○Materials are very messy and disorganized. 
  • ○Rarely ready to learn when class begins. 
  • ○Assignments are not completed on time.
• ●Classroom Etiquette -
  • ○Rarely follows instructions first time asked. 
  • ○Consistently is speaking when teacher is speaking. 
  • ○Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others.
  • ○Consistently distracts others.  
  • ○Consistently uses classroom tools and equipment inappropriately (i.e. computers, hand tools, scissors). 
  • ○Rarely follows classroom procedures (signing out, phone, headphones, etc.) 
  • ○Rarely responds directly to teacher when spoken to.
• ●Engagement -
  • ○Rarely used time efficiently to complete assigned task. 
  • ○Conversations are not focused on the project. 
  • ○Rarely on assigned software application or website. 
  • ○Rarely shows a commitment to quality work. 
  • ○Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in classroom discussions.
  • ○Rarely works independently.
  • ○Constantly needs redirection from teacher.
  • ○Rarely takes advantage of enrichment opportunities.

 

 

Grading

 

Formative Assessment

Considered an “assessment for learning,” formative assessment is intended to provide both the student and the teacher with information about the student’s academic progress.  Warm-ups, exit cards, academic practice, think-pair-share activities, discussion diamonds, etc. are some possible examples of formative assessment.  Formative assessments will be assessed and used as learning tools, but they will not be reflected in a student’s final grade. Instead, students will be provided opportunities to understand what they know and are able to do, and will be encouraged to form goals and strategies to exercise habits of self-understanding, diagnosis, and improvement.

 

Summative Assessment

A summative assessment is an “assessment of learning.” The purpose of a summative assessment is to measure the student’s understanding on the material covered after teaching, formative assessment, feedback, and re-teaching have occurred.  Possible examples include unit tests, benchmarks, essays, projects, presentations, and lab reports.  Summative assessments measure a student’s mastery of a topic and count as part of a student’s final grade.

 

Late/Missing Work

Requests to submit late work must be submitted in writing providing the reason for the delay on the assignment due date.  At teacher discretion, an alternative date may be decided upon.  Late submission without teacher approval will be subjected to a reduction of grade of 10% for each class meeting an assignment is late.  Late work will not be accepted more than five class meetings after due date. 

Student will have two days to make up work missed due to an excused absence per Student Handbook pg. 10. 

 

Enrichment

Occasionally there are academic enrichment opportunities for students.  These enrichment opportunities may be assigned to a student upon completion of all previously assigned classwork.  Students are expected to complete enrichment assignments as directed.

 

Expectations

 

Class Materials:

Students will be responsible for having a pencil to write with. You will be expected to keep a pencil in your locker at all times. No pencil will be loaned.

 

You may NOT use ink pens in the woodshop! If you write on your wood with a pen, the ink will soak into the wood, and so it will not come off. Also, ink will bleed through any finish you put on your project.

 

Late to Class

Students are expected to arrive to class on time.  Students arriving late without a note will be marked tardy and issued a teacher detention according to school policy.  A TU1 is designated as under 5 minutes after the bell.  TU2 is 5-15 minutes after the bell and a TU3 is more than 15 minutes.  Students leaving and reentering the classroom after the bell are subject to these same guidelines.  Reminder TU2 and TU3 count toward loss of credit per the Student Handbook pg. 11. Students failing to attend a teacher detention will be issued a referral as per school policy. 

 

 

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to complete their own assignments without assistance from others.  This includes work completed in and out of class.  At no time are students to share classwork, either electronically or hard copy.

Students suspected of violation of this policy will be referred to administration.  Students found to have engaged in any information sharing will receive a grade of “0” on the related assignment(s).  This policy applies to both the sender and the receiver.

 

Sign out of Class:

Students are expected to sign in and out of class after receiving permission from the teacher.  Students who do not adequately or accurately complete the sign out sheet may forfeit the privilege of leaving the room unaccompanied.  Students who stay out of the room too long may be marked TU2 or TU3 in PowerSchool. Reminder TU2 and TU3 contribute toward loss of credit per the Student Handbook pg. 11.  Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during the first 45 minutes of class.  If a student needs to use the bathroom during this time they will be instructed to use the bathroom in the nurse’s office.

 

Food and Drink

As per the Student Handbook pg. 15 food is not permitted.  Water in a clear, closed container is permitted in the classroom area only.

 

Backpacks and Bags:

Backpacks are not permitted in the classroom per the Student Handbook pg. 14

 

Coats:

No loose coats or loose clothing may be worn in the classroom. Loose clothing can catch on a machine, dragging you into it. This is a safety issue.

 

Cell Phone/Headphones:

Per Student Handbook pg. 14, cell phones need to remain out of sight.  Headphones are not permitted.

 

Computer Policy

Students are expected to conduct themselves on the school computers as per the Student Handbook pgs. 12-13.

 

 

Emergency Procedures

Secure Building – Lock classroom doors and windows.  Draw shades on doors and windows.  Continue class.  No passes will be issued.  All clear issued through PA system.

Lockdown - Lock classroom doors and windows.  Draw shades on doors and windows.  Move to a concealed area of the classroom.  No talking or using of phones.  No passes will be issued.  All clear issued through school official unlocking door.

Evacuation – Evacuate to designated area.  Check in with teacher at designated area.  Remain with teacher in designated area.  Return to classroom with teacher or to alternative site as directed.

 

Safety Glasses: 

You must wear them at all times in this room.

 

Know your limits: Please do not attempt to use any machine you are not familiar with. Also, please do not do anything you are not comfortable doing. Always be safe.