ROCKY
Applied Technology
(Pre-Engineering)
Class: 7th / 8th Grade Applied
Technology Teacher: Mr. Thornham Grade Level: 7th / 8th
Grade
Email: kyle.thornham@adams12.org Phone: 702-972-2263
Major Course Topics
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Course
Length: One Trimester |
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1. Computer Network Basics 2. Lab Safety ,Teamwork & Problem Solving 3. Foundations of the PITSCO computer assisted
learning system (Orientation Module) 4. Technology in Historical Perspectives and Context
(Discovery Day Activities) 5.
Approximately Five of the following Technology/Pre-Engineering Modules
Topics: Digital Transportation/GPS Robots CADD/Architecture Computer Graphics & Animation Electricity Energy Power and
Mechanics Flight Technology Applied Physics Plastics & Polymers Audio Broadcasting Advanced Ballooning Digital Video/Animation Video Production/TV News Practical Skills Computer
Aided Manufacturing Research & Design (CO2 Cars) Advanced Computer Modeling History of Video Game Technology Alternative Energy Week 1 & 2 Introduction/Orientation/Lab Safety
and Problem Solving Weeks 3 through 12 : Module Rotations, approximately
7 school days per module. |
Communication
of Assignments
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Students are expected to copy homework and class
work assignments into their agenda daily. Communication between parents/guardians and
teachers is a vital component in your student’s education. Please check your student’s agenda each day
to find a list of topics and assignments from each class. You may occasionally receive comments from
us in the agenda, and you are welcome to use this as a communication tool as
well. The
best way to reach us is by email.
Teachers are not available to take telephone calls during the day, but
feel free to leave voice mail messages so that they may return your call at
their earliest convenience. |
LATE WORK POLICY
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Excused
Absences ·
In accordance
with Superintendent Policy 2.3.2, students shall be given a period of at
least the same number of days they were absent, plus one additional day to
make-up the assignments. The make-up period begins on the next school day
following the absence. .
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APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
GRADING
SCALE
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A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89 C
70 – 79 D 60 –
69 F 50 & below Any Group
Projects will be graded individually based on the work that individual
contributed. |
MARKING / GRADE CALCULATION
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Class Work (rules, room map, interview, daily
participation) 10
% of tri grade Quizzes (3 Lab Assessments and one Final
Module Quiz per Module) 40
% of tri grade Activities (5
Modules + Orientation Module and Discovery Day Activities) 50
% of tri grade TOTAL of PERCENTS 100% |
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Student 3 Step
Behavior Plan / Detention Plan |
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1. Written
warning to student (Student Awareness)) 2. 2rd
Written warning to student, phone call home and after/before school
detention. 3. All other
problems with student referred to the office. (Administrative Awareness/
Action) |
TARDY POLICY
Students are expected to be in their
seats,
writing the class work/homework in
their agendas when the bell rings
without prompting.
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Consequences
for tardies include mandatory use of one of their 3 Restroom/Tardy passes,
conference with student, parent contact, detention, or referral to an
administrator.
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The Student 3 Step Behavior Plan will apply
if a student uses up all Restroom/Tardy passes.
STUDY SESSIONS
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Mr.
Thornham has established, regular study sessions for students to have access
to additional explanation of topics covered in class. Please
contact Mr. Thornham the day before you would like to attend a study session
to make sure there has been no meeting or other activity scheduled. MONDAY – After school until
TUESDAY – THURSDAY – After school
until FRIDAY - After school until |