Introduction to Construction - IC002X0 - S1 - Walker - 2(A)

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Introduction to Construction (IC00)  
FHS Trade & Industrial Education
Clarence Walker – Rm 210
CLARENCEWALKER@FCSCHOOLS.NET
919-494-2332             EXT’s  -    Classroom 316  / Shop   316 / Office 363

Core & Sustainable Construction (IC00
Welcome to your Introduction to construction course. This is an introduction course to learn and develop trade and construction skills that include NCCER (National Center for Construction and Research) and or OSHA credentials and certifications.

Modules of study include:
     1. Basic Construction Safety
     2. Construction Math
     3. Hand Tools
     4. Power Tools
     5. Blueprints
     6. Communication Skills
     7. Employability Skills
     8. Material Handling/Storage
     9. Your Role in the “Green” Environment

The majority of the class and your virtual online experience is devoted to learning the building construction language, materials, and installation techniques, with the emphasis of the relationship to the construction trade industry. You will develop or increase construction building skills and your knowledge of the construction trade industry.

CTE Grading
   90 – 100        A                                              80 – 89          B
   70 – 79          C                                              60 – 69          D
   Below 60       F                                             

45 Day Grading Period (1^st & 2^nd Quarter)
  Summative                               50 %    (minimum of 15 / quarter)
   Formative                                 50 %    (minimum of 15 / quarter )

Final Grading
   1^st  Quarter -  Days   1 -45      (40 % of Final grade)
   2^nd Quarter -  Days  46-90       (40%  of Final grade)
   Exams                                      (20% of Final Grade)

*Students may take missed tests or retakes test during a time scheduled with the teacher. For Retakes, the original test grade and the grade on the retake will be averaged for your final test grade. NCCER Module Exams will be recorded with the highest grade.
*We encourage students to complete “work/assignments” on time. If extended time is need for completion, please let me know. Projects and/or assignments submitted late will be assessed a 10-point deduction per day from grade beginning on the second day of the past due assignemnt.
*All missing assignments and retakes must be completed within 3 days after an excused absences unless other arrangements have been made

*Tutoring sessions will be held daily from 2 - 3:00 pm.

Class Daily Requirements
   1. Chromebook (supplied by FHS)
   2. Sign In (attendance)
   3. Complete Assignments

Class rules
   1. Always respect and represent your fellow students, your family, your school, and your staff.
   2. Follow FHS T&I, FHS, FCS policies and procedures (FHS Student Handbook
       & FCS Code of Conduct)
   3. Students should be on time, prepared, and ready to begin class.
   4. There should be no disruptions or distractions. If you have a question please
       raise your hand or enter a chat message
   5. “To Be Safe you must practice Safety”.

    
Class Procedures
*Please join the classroom without your microphone or camera. You may enter by  
  saying “GOOD MORNING or GOOD AFTERNOON” when prompted 
*Attendance and participation will be checked periodically during class.
*Please avoid socializing during the class period.
*Please submit assignments after the end of class. All assignments must be label
  correctly and dated.

Attendance/Absences
*Students should make efforts to attend class. A missed class is a missed opportunity to learn. *Teacher will give incentives to promote exceptional attendance.
*After an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to have an email or a phone call by the parent or guardian. If the excuse is not one of the seven criteria listed as prescribed by North Carolina law, it be noted as “UNEXCUSED”.  It is the student’s responsibility to set up to make-up tests and assignments.

       Excused Absences
       1. Illness or injury
       2. Quarantine
       3. Death in the immediate family
       4. Medical or dental appointment
       5. Court or Administrative proceeding
       6. Religious observance
       7. Educational opportunity

*Any student that attends fewer than 80 days in a semester may not receive credit for the course.

Dressing During Meetings
Students must dress appropriately and must be aware of their social environment.    

Consequences / Disciplinary Actions
1. Verbal warning
2. Parent Conference/Phone Call/Email
3. Conference / ISS (parent, student, teacher & administration

NCEDCloud/PowerSchool/Canvas/SchoolMessenger
The North Carolina Education Cloud (NCEdClould) is a service delivery platform for modern instructional and administrative support system that has the infrastructure, tools, and resources to support all parties involved in your educational experience. All users (parents, students, teachers, and administration) of this platform will have a single account to access the available resources such as announcements, assignments, profile information, and your “GRADES and ATTENDANCE”.

I, __________________________________________, have read my course syllabus. I agree to follow guidelines set forth by the FHS T&I Education program. I understand the rules, policies, procedures and consequences.

Student’s Signature __________________________________________ Date__________
Parent /Guardian    ___________________________________________Date__________
Parent /Guardian    ___________________________________________Date__________

I will keep your signed syllabus on file. If you would like a copy, please let me know.