Syllabus
Teacher: Jared Shaver
Conference Hour: 8th hour (2:44-3:30)
Phone: 741-6223 (School)
462-1274 (Home)
Textbook: “General Industry and Technology”
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 – 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
General Shop is an introductory course to the world of industry. Students will complete textbook work on materials and processes in the construction industry and will complete projects in the areas of drafting, metals, woods, and electricity. Machine processes and safety will be stressed. Students will be required to pass safety tests over most of the power machines in the shop. Projects will be required from each area.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
RULES TO OBSERVE IN SHOP
1. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES
2. NO RUNNING
3. NO FIGHTING
4. NO HORSEPLAY
5. NO TAMPERING WITH OTHER STUDENTS LUMBER OR PROJECT
6. NO PLAYING WITH MACHINES OR TOOLS
7. EXCESSIVE NOISE SUCH AS YELLING IS PROHIBITED
8. OBSERVE SAFETY RULES TO EACH MACHINE
9. OBSERVE CLEAN-UP CHART AND DO YOUR PART
10. KEEP BUSY ON YOUR PROJECT
11. LET INSTRUCTOR KNOW IF YOU NEED SOMETHING TO DO
12. BE READY TO WORK BY SECOND BELL
13. KEEP LOCKER OR SHELF AREA CLEAN
14. YOUR ATTENTION IS NEEDED WHEN LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED
15. DO NOT OVERCROWD BY WORKING IN GROUP AREAS
16. ALWAYS DO YOUR VERY BEST WHEN BUILDING A PROJECT
17. PERMISSION MUST BE OBTAINED WHEN GETTING MATERIALS FROM THE SUPPLY ROOM
18. REPORT ALL INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS PROMPTLY
19. ASK QUESTIONS WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT USING ANY TOOL OR MACHINE
20. ALWAYS HAVE A SET OF PLANS TO FOLLOW WHEN BUILDING A PROJECT
21. EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FOLDER, WHICH MUST INCLUDE: EXPENSE RECORD SHEET, PERMISSION LETTER, AND SAFETY TEST ANSWER SHEET
22. BE FAMILIAR WITH PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN A TORNADO OR FIRE ALARM IS SOUNDED
23. IF ONE SEES AND FAILS TO REPORT UNSAFE ACTS AND WRONG-DOING DURING SHOP CLASS, YOU ARE IN FACT SAYING THAT YOU GO ALONG WITH SUCH ACTS
GRADES:
Grades will be determined on the basis of performance on tests, worksheets, projects, and shop work. Your conduct does play a big part on your grade. A total points system will be utilized in figuring your grade each semester.
The grading scale that will be utilized is as follows:
95% - 100% A
90% - 94% A-
87% - 89% B+
84% - 86% B
80% - 83% B-
77% - 79% C+
74% - 76% C
70% - 73% C-
67% - 69% D+
64% - 66% D
60% - 63% D-
59% and below F
ABSENCES AND TARDIES:
Please refer to your student handbook for policies regarding absences and tardies.
Regular attendance and participation is required and necessary for you to successfully complete this course.
MAKE-UP WORK:
The length of time for the completion of make-up work shall be the equivalent to twice the number of days of absence.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Conference Hour: 8th hour (2:44-3:30)
Phone: 741-6223 (School)
462-1274 (Home)
Textbook: “General Industry and Technology”
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 – 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
General Shop is an introductory course to the world of industry. Students will complete textbook work on materials and processes in the construction industry and will complete projects in the areas of drafting, metals, woods, and electricity. Machine processes and safety will be stressed. Students will be required to pass safety tests over most of the power machines in the shop. Projects will be required from each area.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of industrial technology applications.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and skill concerning woodworking in industry.
- Students will demonstrate general drafting and design techniques.
- Students will demonstrate skills and knowledge in general industrial metalworking.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic fundamentals of general electricity and magnetism.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
- Each student must be prepared for class by always bringing pencil, paper, and calculator (if needed) to class everyday.
- Each student will be prompt to class and in their seat by the time the tardy bell begins to ring.
- Students should remain in their seats unless given permission to leave their seats.
- Students should talk only at designated times or when given permission to speak.
- Students will refrain from negative verbal comments or other forms of harassment toward other students.
- Students will not be allowed to use cell phones or mp3 devices.
- Students will not be allowed to leave the room unless there is an emergency or the office requests that they leave.
RULES TO OBSERVE IN SHOP
1. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES
2. NO RUNNING
3. NO FIGHTING
4. NO HORSEPLAY
5. NO TAMPERING WITH OTHER STUDENTS LUMBER OR PROJECT
6. NO PLAYING WITH MACHINES OR TOOLS
7. EXCESSIVE NOISE SUCH AS YELLING IS PROHIBITED
8. OBSERVE SAFETY RULES TO EACH MACHINE
9. OBSERVE CLEAN-UP CHART AND DO YOUR PART
10. KEEP BUSY ON YOUR PROJECT
11. LET INSTRUCTOR KNOW IF YOU NEED SOMETHING TO DO
12. BE READY TO WORK BY SECOND BELL
13. KEEP LOCKER OR SHELF AREA CLEAN
14. YOUR ATTENTION IS NEEDED WHEN LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED
15. DO NOT OVERCROWD BY WORKING IN GROUP AREAS
16. ALWAYS DO YOUR VERY BEST WHEN BUILDING A PROJECT
17. PERMISSION MUST BE OBTAINED WHEN GETTING MATERIALS FROM THE SUPPLY ROOM
18. REPORT ALL INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS PROMPTLY
19. ASK QUESTIONS WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT USING ANY TOOL OR MACHINE
20. ALWAYS HAVE A SET OF PLANS TO FOLLOW WHEN BUILDING A PROJECT
21. EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FOLDER, WHICH MUST INCLUDE: EXPENSE RECORD SHEET, PERMISSION LETTER, AND SAFETY TEST ANSWER SHEET
22. BE FAMILIAR WITH PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN A TORNADO OR FIRE ALARM IS SOUNDED
23. IF ONE SEES AND FAILS TO REPORT UNSAFE ACTS AND WRONG-DOING DURING SHOP CLASS, YOU ARE IN FACT SAYING THAT YOU GO ALONG WITH SUCH ACTS
GRADES:
Grades will be determined on the basis of performance on tests, worksheets, projects, and shop work. Your conduct does play a big part on your grade. A total points system will be utilized in figuring your grade each semester.
The grading scale that will be utilized is as follows:
95% - 100% A
90% - 94% A-
87% - 89% B+
84% - 86% B
80% - 83% B-
77% - 79% C+
74% - 76% C
70% - 73% C-
67% - 69% D+
64% - 66% D
60% - 63% D-
59% and below F
ABSENCES AND TARDIES:
Please refer to your student handbook for policies regarding absences and tardies.
Regular attendance and participation is required and necessary for you to successfully complete this course.
MAKE-UP WORK:
The length of time for the completion of make-up work shall be the equivalent to twice the number of days of absence.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
