1st hr (8a-8:55a)- Conference

2nd-3rd hr (9a-10:45a)- Construction Technology 

4th-5th hr (10:50a-1:50p)- Geometry in Construction

6th-7th hr (1:15p-3p)- Construction in Technology

C lunch

Discipline for Poor Conduct Policy (non-physical or dangerous)

(Per semester)

(insubordinate behavior, unsafe practices in the classroom or shop areas)

First Offense: Loss of shop privileges for the remainder of the day. Loss of daily points that can be made up with a one page, typed, single space, paper on the topic chosen by the teacher.

Second Offense: Loss of shop privileges for 2 days. Loss of 3 days’ worth of points. 2 days’ worth of points can be made up with a two page, typed, single space, paper on the topic chosen by the teacher. 

Third Offense: Loss of shop privileges for 3 days. Loss of 5 days’ worth of points. The teacher will assign a 3 page, typed, single space, construction related paper to make up for 3 days’ worth of points. 

Fourth Offense: will result in a meeting with the office for the student to come up with a success plan for the future. 

*Papers are due the day after the offense took place for points to be reinstated*

Physical or Dangerous Offenses: Loss of shop privileges for a week with immediate dismissal to the office. 

(vaping in this class or shop is included with this punishment)

Contact Information:

Email- kkotsko-sas@eupschools.org 

Phone- (906) 635-3839 ext. 5921 ----- GIC ext. 5839

Conference Period- 1^st hour

Room- 750 (Construction shop)

Course Description:   Construction Technology    Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the various aspects of the building trades. Students will learn jobsite safety (OSHA), the tools/equipment, and how they are typically used within the industry, and different methods of residential building from the ground up. We will discuss the various materials used within the realm of residential building. Once we have covered the basics and the students have proven to fully understand jobsite safety and how to safely use power tools, We will begin building projects. This class will be treated as a jobsite. We show up to class like we show up to work, ready and prepared for what each day brings.

Purpose Statement:

   The purpose of this project- based course is to develop a student’s basic understanding of residential construction. Student will learn the equipment associated with building as well as the processes needed to produce a final completed project.

Classroom Policies and Procedures:

• Class begins when the bell rings. You should be seated at your assigned seat so attendance can be taken and be able to listen to any assignment/shop instructions.
• Clean up is ten minutes before the end of class. All students are expected to participate in cleaning up their immediate work area and performing an assigned cleanup job.
• Students are not to gather at the door or in the classroom waiting for the bell to ring.
• Students are not to leave the classroom without permission and will use the SmartPass system.
• Students are to use the bathroom in the CTE building, NOT a bathroom in the Gen Ed building.

Attendance Policy:    

Regular attendance and punctuality is very important; students with good attendance do better. It is the responsibility of the student to ask for missed assignments due to any type of absent. Daily objective points are the responsibility of the student to make up. Students can make up daily points with a Construction related article summary. If a student’s situation results in an extended excused absents please make prior arrangements for assignments.    

Cell Phone and Electronics Policy:

Cell phones are not to be out or in use at any time. Headphones or earbuds are not to be out or in use at any time in the shop. (This policy is for the safety of the student and others around them). Acceptable use of cell phones is strictly with the teacher permission, which includes: Use as a calculator, or research. Confiscated cell phones will be taken to the front office.

Safety:

Safety is the utmost importance and a primary focus within the shop. Students will learn shop safety rules and procedures and will need to complete a safety test. If a student is seen to violate a safety rule a warning will be given for the first offence. A second offence may result in a review of shop safety procedures and the student will need to retake the safety test before coming back out onto the shop floor. A Student who continues to violate safety rules may be referred to administration for removal from the course. In a shop setting one student’s actions may not just endanger oneself but also those in the near vicinity.

Safety Glasses:

  Safety glasses are not an option and will be worn at all times. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.  Students will be given a pair of safety glasses to use during the course. If the initial pair of safety glasses are damaged beyond safe use or lost, it is expected of the student to replace them at his or her own cost.  The school will make available replacement glasses at a cost of $3.00 per pair. If a student is not satisfied with the glasses supplied, a personal pair of certified safety glass may be used. The lenses are not beyond a light tint. Students with regular glasses will be given a pair of safety glasses that go over top their regular glasses. A student may use prescription safety glasses, but these glasses must meet OSHA regulations.

Appropriate Clothing:

Full cover shoes, full covering shirt, and full covering pants. We have lockers available with locks that will be assigned the second week of class.

Grading Procedure:  

20% Employability: The student will earn an additional 5 each day for displaying professionalism in class. (wearing proper apparel, safety glasses, no swearing, not disturbing class, Ect.)

20% Daily Objectives: Students are award 5 point per day of production on the shop floor. These 5 points are assessed on the student’s ability to be safe on the shop floor, participate in hands on training activities and demonstrations, staying focused on one’s project, and participating with the cleanup of the shop. When a student is absent the daily objective points can be recovered with a one page written summary of a topic related journal article.

30% Assignments: Consist of using classroom sets to complete guided reading activities and question prompts. Includes completion of charts/graphs, and sketches

30% Quizzes and Tests: Consist of formal written assessments, and informal demonstrations of skills

The Grading Scale for is as follows:

                          100 - 93 is an A                          73 - 76 is a C

                          90 - 92 is an A-                           70 - 72 is a C-

                          87 - 89 is a B+                            67 - 69 is a D+

                          83 - 86 is a B                              63 - 66 is a D

                          80 - 82 is a B-                             60 - 62 is a D-

                          77 - 79 is a C+                             0  - 59 is an E

Discipline:

The use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol will result in the loss of all daily points along with the predefined procedures in the Parent/Student Handbook and may cause a nine-week failing grade. Fighting will also result in the loss of all daily points along with the predefined procedures in the Parent/Student Handbook and may cause a nine-week failing grade. Throwing of any objects will result in the loss of all daily points and may result in a nine-week failing grade.

Students are expected to dress and participate in lab and all assignments given. Nonparticipation in labs will result in loss of daily points. Nonparticipation of assignments and assessments will result in a zero on that assignment or assessment.

Remote Learning:

When remote learning is necessary students are required to participate in all activities of this course. This will include checking in for attendance and doing assignments. Student’s will be using, but not limited to platforms of interactions such as: Google classroom, zoom, google meets, digital textbooks, and school E-mail account.

COVID 19 Classroom Procedures (If the CDC/schools require)

• Masks are to be worn at all times.
• Students are to enter the room and take assigned seat.
• Students are to only use the bathroom inside the woodshop (handwashing required).
• Students will be responsible to work surfaces and working equipment.
• Water bottles are allowed in classroom (filled only at designated filling stations)
• Students will be dismissed from their seats at the end of the class period