SHS Staff Pages: Sapp, James

Woods II Syllabus

by Carol Braun

August 17, 2007

Course Syllabus

Mr. Sapp

2007-08

7^th Period ( 2:36 - 3:32 )

Mr. James L. Sapp

School Phone # 645-3326 - - - E-mail jsapp@esu5.org

Period	Time	Class
1	8:15 - 9:11	Planning
2	9:14-10:10	Industrial Arts 8
3	10:13-11:09	Tech & Machines/Woods
4	11:12-12:08	Industrial Arts 8
	12:08-12:34	Lunch
5	12:38 - 1:34	Tech & Machines/Woods
6	1:37 - 2:33	Architectural Drawing/CADD
7	2:36 - 3:32	Woods II

Woods II - All students leave the class at the end of the semester as better thinkers, planners, and organizers. Students will learn and practice good job skills: being on time, working hard, being consciences, and team player.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a 2-semester class that will teach advanced fundamentals of woodworking and materials processing. Students will gain confidence in the setup and operation of almost all of the power equipment in the wood shop. The student will continue to gain confidence in measurement and improve real world math skills, specifically the addition and subtraction of fractions. Students will improve their ability to solve construction problems, and learn how to blueprint.

The 1^st. Quarter this course will review from Woods I the safety & fundamentals of woodworking and materials processing. Students will learn how to identify, operate, setup, maintain, the hand and power equipment in a well equipped wood shop. Each student will gain confidence in equipment operation, measurement and improve real world math skills, specifically the addition and subtraction of fractions. Each student will show success using Industrial Technology power equipment by building a Classic Dressing Mirror. ^^ The basic Dressing Mirror materials & finishing will cost $25.00 out of Pine/Fir to $35.00 Oak or Walnut. This price may increase/decrease depending each student’s change from the basic design and hardware.

All materials will be paid for before starting project!!!!

2^nd. – 4^th Quarters, after Dressing Mirror is completed and Mr. Sapp feels student has ability to move on. They are required to complete a project of there own choosing. Available time, Mr. Sapp’s approval (considering students shop ability & complexity and size of the project), parents approval, getting material/hardware, and office payment (if any), must be obtained before starting. Students will be buying materials for the lab projects. You must purchase the materials from your own source. A finishing fee may also be assessed at completion of project. This fee must be paid before project can be graded and taken home. It is estimated that your material fee for this course will range from $30-$150 for an average sized piece. Our focus will be on projects like coffee tables, nightstands, hope chest, end tables, and small cabinets. Remember this will be a hand made project that will last a lifetime. If a student cannot afford a project there are other options available. Such as, completing one for school or another staff member, See Mr. Sapp

Please understand, other then the Dressing Mirror, you must purchase materials from your own source.

Remember, Time wasted thinking about a project or waiting for materials is a grade not earned!!!!!

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To develop problem-solving skills to be used throughout life.

2. To recognize safety as a key element and to practice safety daily.

3. To develop machine and tool setup skills.

4. To recognize craftsmanship and the elements of good design.

5. To study industrial-technical applications.

6. To develop accuracy in measurement and vocational mathematics.

7. To develop good blueprint reading skills.

To learn to how to map projects and solve construction problems.

Explore occupational possibilities in this field.

Learn how to work with others on projects.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

The following outcomes will be passed by 100% of the students with 100% accuracy.

Demonstrate good safety habits in an effort to prevent personal injury that will carry on through life.

Compete all safety tests with 100%.

Demonstrate the ability to operate basic equipment in the woodshop.

To recognize safety as a key element and to practice safety daily.

To develop machine and tool skills.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Complete all classroom assignments and projects.

2. Participate in all classroom discussions and exercises.

3. Problem solve and research construction problems.

Work independently to complete personal projects

Work for the required amount of time in the lab.

Clean up daily is a MUST. 20% of your lab grade.

Follow all rules and procedures regarding equipment and the manufacturing process.

Work to the best of your personal ability.

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY & DELIVERY PLAN:

Students should expect to complete solutions in technical areas. They are expected to meet all of the course goals listed and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts. Students will complete all course requirements at a minimum of 60% to pass the course. The instruction will be heavily laboratory and application-based with a minimum lecture and demonstration. The teacher provides direction and manages the class but gives students as much responsibility as possible for planning, designing, and researching to complete projects. In brief class assemblies, the teacher lectures and demonstrates particular concepts students need to proceed with projects, laboratory experiments, and other activities. The teacher provides parameters for students’ performance with a variety of possible options. Projects require students to use resources such as text, technical manuals, journals, product catalogs, Internet, and other teachers. If necessary, students will be given more than one opportunity to complete assignments to meet course standards. The evaluation and grading system is introduced at the beginning of the course to advise students of the standards they are expected to meet to pass the course. Students will be evaluated on daily attendance and participation; projects; performances and demonstrations; test; and a comprehensive final examination.

ASSESSMENT PLAN:

Assessment Strategy	Description	Weight
Projects	Completed Drawings / Assessments / Foreman Grade	30%
Daily Grade	Class participation, attendance, tardies, & cleanup$$$$$	30%
Support Work	Worksheets, quizzes, tests, support projects, binder	20%
Portfolio	Portfolio	10%
Semester Final	Written Semester Test/Project/Presentation	10%

Note: Grading for this course will be a weighted combination of classroom exercises, lab exercises, projects, daily participation, cleanup, attitude, safety, tests & portfolio.

RECOMMENDED SHOP MATERIALS

Once class has moved into the shop 2^nd. Quarter and to help students become more efficient workers students are recommended to bring their own tape measure, extra pencils, a tool belt or nail bag. Each student will be issued a pair of OSHA approved Safety Glasses. Lockers are available in the shop to store student’s supplies. Locks are available in the office. SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE SHOP!!!

Daily Grade:

This industrial technology class will be related to industry as closely as possible. You are the employee; Mr. Sapp is the company manager. Your grade will be determined by how much money you earn in each grading period. Depending on your work and behavior, your pay will range from $0 to $10 per day.

Behavior: Talking, or disrupting class while roll is being taken or while a lesson is being given, or disrupting lab time, will result in a $1-$5 loss of wages. There are certain safety requirements while in the lab area. It is important that proper safety procedures be followed at all times. Failure to obey safety rules will result in a $5-$10 fine and possible permanent removal from the class. You are to be working at all times. If you are not working on an assignment, the company manager may assign you a job.

Attendance: If you cut or leave class early, it will cost you $2-$10 for each offense plus extra time assigned after school and maybe a trip to the principle/counselor. You are expected to take care of personal problems (restroom), (office), (counselor), on your own time. If you must use the rest room during class time you will be marked tardy for that day. All absences must be cleared with the office. Students grade will be docked $10 for every unexcused/unverified absence.

Dress: Proper dress is a very important in an industrial interment

Bonus: A bonus/extra credit will be paid for the following:

$0-$10 :for each written assignment turned in on time.

$5-$50 :for outside papers, projects, and extra work.

$1-$50 :for approved extra credit/individual lab/home work.

$10 :per hour for approved overtime work (making up missed time).

$15 :per hour for pre-approved overtime for student not missing time.

(this pre-made time may be used for makeup, @ $10hr).

Fines:The following is a partial list of behaviors that will result in loss of wages.

-$10-$50 :Inappropriate use of the computers

(unauthorized internet use, e-mail, games, etc.).

-$5-$10 :Failure to cleanup your work area or return tools before the bell.

-$5-$15 :Horseplay, running, and throwing objects in class.

-$5-$10 :Disruptive behavior in class or lab.

-$1-$5 :Use of profanity.

-$1-$25 :Safety infraction.

-$5-$25 :Severe infraction, such as fighting, etc.

-$2-$5 :Tardies.

-$2-$6 :Failure to sign in/out or not taking a pass when leaving.

-$3-$5 :Wearing inappropriate clothes for lab work (same as tardy).

The more money you earn, the higher your daily class grade.

Please read and sign:

This only a money system used as a guide for daily grading purposes…..

ATTITUDE

Having the right attitude in class is very important in an industrial setting and can be a major safety issue. Should you decide not to follow a school or shop rule you will be asked to sit out of an activity. A safe area

TARDIES

It is important to be in class and be on time. If you are tardy (being late to class without valid excuse from another teacher, when the bell starts to ring) you are considered tardy.

1^st. offence - verbal warning.

2^nd. offence – 15 minute detention after school

3^rd. offence - Read 1 chapter and complete chapter questions out of Grandpa’s wood text book. (Mr. Sapp’s choice of chapter) and each time after. This must be completed before student is to participate in class activity.

Three unexcused tardies will be counted as one absence from class.

Should this become a habit the matter will be referred to Mr. Whitwer.

MAKEUP FOR MISSED WORK:

1. Assignments missed for truants, uncleared absences or suspensions cannot be made up.
2. Assignments missed for cleared absences must be made up within one week of return.
3. The student is responsible for obtaining missed work from the teacher before or after class.
4. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.

GENERAL RULES/PROCEDURES:

Safety glasses will be worn in the lab area at all times. It is for your own protection and the law. Nothing you do in this class, no matter how great it is, is worth losing an eye for.

Arrive on time, in a clam and orderly fashion so attendance can be taken and lessons started.

3. Clean up your area before leaving the lab and complete your cleanup job. HELP OTHERS!!!

4. Work during the entire class, most of your grade is based on Time on Task.

5. Report all accidents regardless of how minor they might seem to the instructor immediately.

6. Report all damaged tools and equipment to the instructor.

7. Observe all safety rules and procedures as they are described.

8. Treat others as you want to be treated.

9. Be ON TIME, have a pass or take the tardy.

10. Be ready to WORK or pick another class.

11. Be ready to build a NICE project, not something you just slap together.

12. Leaving the class or lab without permission or pass is NOT acceptable.

13. NO GAMES- the TECH lab, is not an arcade and the shop is not your playground.

14. Come dressed for work, no open toed shoes/sandals/flip-flops/crocks. (Shoe must cover entire foot.)

Shoes should be hard leather whenever possible to protect your feet in the event of dropped tools or wood.

15. Long hair is to be restrained in such a way that it cannot become entangled in machinery or in any way become a hindrance.

16. No baggy or lose fitting clothes.

17. Don’t waste time in the classroom/lab (yours or others) by not keeping busy.

18. Wearing nice clothes is not an excuse not to work for the day. Plan ahead!!!

19. Wear no jewelry such as rings and bracelets and watches or necklaces. Any of these items can become tangled in moving parts. If you are finishing a project, these items can cause scratches and damages to finishes.

20. Keep your property under your own supervision. Don't be a victim. There are people who steal projects or wood, and some who just like to ruin your hard work. Your property is your responsibility. Write your name on your project.

ööööööö This signed and returned to Mr. Sapp = 100% test grade!!!!!!!! ööööööö

We have read the Course Syllabus for Southern’s Woods II class. We understand that if the student does not comply with the safety rules, disciplinary action will be taken to protect my son/daughter daughter and others for everyone’s educational rights and unnecessary risk.

I also understand, including the required Dressing Mirror, I must purchase lumber/hardware from my own source for all other projects student constructs during this class.

Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________ Date____________

Student Signature_____________________________________ Date____________

Address_____________________________________________ Phone___________

Please be aware that your daughter/son will have homework in Woods II, however, they will be given time during class to work on assignments. Assignments not completed must be completed on their own time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Jim Sapp. During School Hours at 645-3326