Construction Technology (7721)
Mrs. Alexander E-mail: balexander@chs.carteret.k12.nc.us
A $15.00 fee is required for this class. A class fee of $5.00 and a $10.00 fee are required for lumber used for beginning projects. You will have an assigned seat until I learn your name. After that, you may sit where you like as long as there is no disruption to class.
Safety will be your responsibility. A strict safety environment is created but you must follow the class and safety rules to be safe. Horseplay will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences.
Materials:
#2 pencils and paper
Safety Glasses
Carpenter Pencils
Basic Calculator (optional)
Close toed shoes
Paint Brushes 2 of each ( 1”& 2”)
Lumber for personal project (You can purchase from me. A minimum deposit of $10.00 is required) Come see me after class if funding is a problem for you.
Internet access
TBD
Safety 20 %
Test 15 %
Classroom Participation/misc. 20 %
Team exercises 10 %
Exam 25% of final grade = to a 6 weeks grade
**In addition to cleaning up behind yourself, other cleanup duties will be assigned as teacher deems necessary.
Safety will include a daily safety evaluation, which will be averaged for a weekly grade. Everyone begins with 100 points. Points will be deducted from this grade for the following:
5 points for wearing jewelry
5 points for loose clothing
5 points for safety glasses
5 points for dust mask
20 points for horseplay with a 30 minute sit down
10 points for leaving supplies out
15 points for talking while teacher is talking or performing administrative duties
Class projects will include: safety programs, wood projects, problem solving activities, computer activities, etc.
Classroom Participation will include: weekly safety grade, positive participation during class, pop quizzes, group activities, movie questions, misc. activities, VOCATs
Team exercises will include: positive interaction with team, team leadership, team participation.
EXAM will be VOCATS. This is a state test and everyone must take it on EXAM day. There are no exemptions. If a situation arises for you, please let us know ASAP. If the situation is reasonable, an alternate arrangement could possible be made.
Computer activities will include: Misc. data typed on computer, Reports and Power Points