The purpose of this program is to:
1. Interest in industry--to develop in each student an active interest in an industrial career and in the methods and problems of industrial production.
2. Citizenship--to develop in each student the ability to work and communicate with fellow workers through shop organization.
3. Health and Safety--to develop in each student desirable mental and physical attitudes.
4. Appreciation and use--to develop in each student the appreciation of good design and workmanship and the abilities to select, care for, and use industrial products as wise consumers.
5. Drawing and Design--to develop in each student an understanding of drawings, blueprints, mastery of equipment, and an appreciation of the design in industry.
6. Skills and Knowledge--to develop in each student basic skill in the use and care of common tools and machinery.
1. Interest in industry--to develop in each student an active interest in an industrial career and in the methods and problems of industrial production.
2. Citizenship--to develop in each student the ability to work and communicate with fellow workers through shop organization.
3. Health and Safety--to develop in each student desirable mental and physical attitudes.
4. Appreciation and use--to develop in each student the appreciation of good design and workmanship and the abilities to select, care for, and use industrial products as wise consumers.
5. Drawing and Design--to develop in each student an understanding of drawings, blueprints, mastery of equipment, and an appreciation of the design in industry.
6. Skills and Knowledge--to develop in each student basic skill in the use and care of common tools and machinery.
GRADING POLICY:
This course will us a point based system for grading assignments. Total points earned out of total points possible will be used to determine quarter and semester grades.
GRADING SCALE: (Bruce School Grading Policy)
A 93-100 C 73-76
A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 83-86 D 63-66
B- 80-82 D- 60-62
C+ 77-79 F 59 and below
This course will us a point based system for grading assignments. Total points earned out of total points possible will be used to determine quarter and semester grades.
GRADING SCALE: (Bruce School Grading Policy)
A 93-100 C 73-76
A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 83-86 D 63-66
B- 80-82 D- 60-62
C+ 77-79 F 59 and below
ASSIGNMENT AND LATE-WORK POLICES:
1. Students must put in a valid effort to achieve the best work they can.
2. Assignment dues dates will be given for each assignment.
3. If absent, you will be responsible for find out the assignments you missed.
4. Late assignments will only be accepted two days after the due date. After that, assignments will not be accepted and will receive NO CREDIT.
5. Late assignments will receive a maximum of 80% of the full credit.
6. If you have a planned absence, it will be your responsibility to complete and hand in the assignment before the absence.
7. A due date or extension can be negotiable on a per situation basis. The student needs to ask the teacher about their situation before the due date. Asking after the due date will not work.
8. Students will be given material for the first attempt of each project. If a student should need to restart a project, they will be charged for the material.
9. After students are done with given projects they will be allowed to build their own personal projects, they will need to purchase all material needed for the project.
1. Students must put in a valid effort to achieve the best work they can.
2. Assignment dues dates will be given for each assignment.
3. If absent, you will be responsible for find out the assignments you missed.
4. Late assignments will only be accepted two days after the due date. After that, assignments will not be accepted and will receive NO CREDIT.
5. Late assignments will receive a maximum of 80% of the full credit.
6. If you have a planned absence, it will be your responsibility to complete and hand in the assignment before the absence.
7. A due date or extension can be negotiable on a per situation basis. The student needs to ask the teacher about their situation before the due date. Asking after the due date will not work.
8. Students will be given material for the first attempt of each project. If a student should need to restart a project, they will be charged for the material.
9. After students are done with given projects they will be allowed to build their own personal projects, they will need to purchase all material needed for the project.
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. Respect yourself, and everyone else.
2. Must use a positive attitude.
3. Food and beverages are not permitted in the classroom (water bottle is okay).
4. Students will be dismissed from class only after room is cleaned –up, all materials, tools, books, etc are returned to their proper place.
5. Students will be expected to arrive to class on time.
6. Any kind of theft or damage of school property or the property of someone else, will call for immediate removal from class.
7. Class lab time is expected to be spent on lab work. Lab time it not free time or study hall for other classes. (Work at home should not substitute for work during lab periods.)
8. Personal radios, CD players, & MP3 players are allowed during work time, unless the teacher says otherwise. These devices are not allowed during quizzes or tests.
9. Any device that has the capability of communicating with another device is not allowed in class, unless stated by the teacher for educational purposes.
10. Students will be asked twice to cooperate if they are acting inappropriate for class. If the student still acts out of line, then they will referred for discipline to the principal.
11. Obey all school rules found in student handbook.
12. Obey all safety rules given in class or lab.
1. Respect yourself, and everyone else.
2. Must use a positive attitude.
3. Food and beverages are not permitted in the classroom (water bottle is okay).
4. Students will be dismissed from class only after room is cleaned –up, all materials, tools, books, etc are returned to their proper place.
5. Students will be expected to arrive to class on time.
6. Any kind of theft or damage of school property or the property of someone else, will call for immediate removal from class.
7. Class lab time is expected to be spent on lab work. Lab time it not free time or study hall for other classes. (Work at home should not substitute for work during lab periods.)
8. Personal radios, CD players, & MP3 players are allowed during work time, unless the teacher says otherwise. These devices are not allowed during quizzes or tests.
9. Any device that has the capability of communicating with another device is not allowed in class, unless stated by the teacher for educational purposes.
10. Students will be asked twice to cooperate if they are acting inappropriate for class. If the student still acts out of line, then they will referred for discipline to the principal.
11. Obey all school rules found in student handbook.
12. Obey all safety rules given in class or lab.
Classes Offered
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY (1 Semester, Fall Only)
Exploring Technology is a broad, diversified course developed to meet the needs of productive citizens of the future by using our knowledge, tools, and skills to solve practical problems and extend human capabilities. The course contains key elements of each of the four systems of technology--communication, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. The course is a systematic explanation, followed by a "hands-on" experience with the most important processes, materials, tools, machines, management ideas, and impacts of technology. The course is an introduction to technology complete in itself, as well as an orientation to other elements of Bruce High School's Technology Education Program. This class is open to freshman.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (1 Semester, Spring Only or as an Independent Study)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Exploring Technology" and “General Metals I”. Research and Development first explores the process used to solve problems, then allows individual students or groups of students to solve industrial, technological, or creative problems. The course is designed to allow students to pull together the knowledge gained in several courses, apply the knowledge in new and novel situations, and develop additional knowledge. The main project will be an electric car or high mileage car, however other projects will be addressed. Flexibility is maintained in this course. (Offered as an Independent Study only with an instructor consent.)
WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY (1 Semester, Fall Only)
Students in grades 10-12 will learn the fundamentals of woodworking technology, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation, understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking and the principles by which such tools are most efficiently operated. The basic fundamentals of woodworking will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build one assigned project. Careers in the woodworking industry will also be discussed. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class.
CABINETMAKING (1 Semester, Spring Only 2016-2017)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Woodworking Technology" or consent of instructor. Students will learn the fundamentals of cabinetmaking technology, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation, understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking will be reinforced. The basic fundamentals of cabinetmaking will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build assigned projects and design their own project. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class.
HOME WOOD FURNISHING (1 Semester, Spring Only 2017-2018)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Woodworking Technology" or consent of instructor. Students will learn the fundamentals of products to furnish a home, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation, understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking will be reinforced. The basic fundamentals of using hidden fasteners to make advanced woodworking projects will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build assigned projects and if time allows design their own project. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class.
GENERAL METALS I (1 Semester, Fall Only)
General Metals I units of study will include common metals and their properties, Arc Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Hand Tools, Bench Work, Layout Tools, Semi-Precision and Precision Measurement, the Lathe, the Power Hacksaw, and the Vertical Band Saw. Equal emphasis is placed upon practical manual skills and the book work aspects of metal working: Theory and knowledge. A well equipped metal working laboratory will provide students exposure to "hands on" experience in welding, brazing, bench work, and machine tool metalworking.
GENERAL METALS II, III (1 Semester, Fall Only)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “General Metals I”. This class will include a review of topics presented in Metals I plus Vernier measuring tools, threads and thread cutting, abrasives, the surface grinder, and the milling machine. Students whose future plans include employment as a skilled metal worker should strongly consider this course.
MACHINE AND TOOL (1 Semester, Spring Only 2016-2017)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Metals I" or consent of instructor. This class will include a review of topics presented in Metals I plus Vernier measuring tools, threads and thread cutting, abrasives, the surface grinder, and the milling machine. Students whose future plans include employment as a skilled metal worker should strongly consider this course.
WELDING AND FABRICATION (1 Semester, Spring Only 2017-2018)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Metals I" or consent of instructor. Arc, Oxy-Acetylene, Mig and Tig Welding skills will be tested on an advanced level. Equal emphasis is placed upon practical manual skills and of reading of welding plans along with aspects of metal working: Theory and knowledge. These skills will be put to the test with planned projects.
CADD I
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “Exploring Technology”. In this course we will study the graphic language used by industry. Units of study will include some freehand drawing, but most of the class will be spent introducing Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). Using a computer drawing program, we will emphasize drafting techniques, multi-view drawing and dimensioning as we study 2D mechanical design and architectural design. Students whose future plans might include a vocation in any of the skilled trades should consider this course. This class is limited to 12 students.
CADD II
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “CADD I”. Students will be exposed to advanced drafting skills. This course will emphasize 3D drawing, which has become an important part of the design process for any product in industries today. In this course we will explore 3D drawing for both mechanical and architectural design. Students will re-engineer a hydraulic robot arm to create their own design, plans and working model using Inventor. They will also explore and learn a 3D Architecture Program, Revit in designing a house or small building. This class is limited to 12 students.
CADD III (1 Semester)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “CADD II”. CADD III offers the students an insight into the methods of attacking basic engineering problems. Students will develop these skills by designing individual plans and projects. This course develops the imagination that is so essential to the creation of successful design. This class is limited to 12 students.
MANUFACTURING (1 Semester, Spring Only)
This course is offered to any high school student who has a PRE-REQUISITE in “Exploring Technology”. Of all the courses offered, this one is a little different than most. This course combines the business aspect of a company with the production aspect to give the students a firsthand experience as to how a company works. During this course, the students will research and develop a product, build a company, produce the product and sell it to the community for profit. Each member of the company will receive money based on the company’s success. If you’re interested in business and/or building things, this is the class for you. There is a $5.00 class fee to get the company started. This class is limited to 12 students.
OUTDOOR CRAFTSMANSHIP I, II, III
Outdoor Craftsmanship explores the outdoors with building and a mathematical twist, and then allows individual students or groups of students to build projects. The main project will be a kayak, and other projects may include snowshoes, fishing net and wooden paddles or other type of watercraft. The course is designed to allow students to pull together the knowledge gained in several courses, and develop additional knowledge. This course will work in tandem with Consumers Math. Flexibility is maintained in this course.
SHOP TECHNICIAN (Independent Study)
This course is limited to one student per semester and must have instructor consent. Their job will be to help keep the shop in tip top condition. The student will be in charge of doing some regular maintenance on machines and cleaning along with some sorting of tools and materials.
INDEPENDENT INDUSIRIAL ARTS (Independent Study)
This course is maintains a flexibility of consisting of Metal, Wood, CADD or a combination of any of them. The student must bring a plan of course material before the instructor approves them for this course. This course is for a junior or higher. This class is designed to take your learning to the next level, with independent work of different sorts.
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY (1 Semester, Fall Only)
Exploring Technology is a broad, diversified course developed to meet the needs of productive citizens of the future by using our knowledge, tools, and skills to solve practical problems and extend human capabilities. The course contains key elements of each of the four systems of technology--communication, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. The course is a systematic explanation, followed by a "hands-on" experience with the most important processes, materials, tools, machines, management ideas, and impacts of technology. The course is an introduction to technology complete in itself, as well as an orientation to other elements of Bruce High School's Technology Education Program. This class is open to freshman.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (1 Semester, Spring Only or as an Independent Study)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Exploring Technology" and “General Metals I”. Research and Development first explores the process used to solve problems, then allows individual students or groups of students to solve industrial, technological, or creative problems. The course is designed to allow students to pull together the knowledge gained in several courses, apply the knowledge in new and novel situations, and develop additional knowledge. The main project will be an electric car or high mileage car, however other projects will be addressed. Flexibility is maintained in this course. (Offered as an Independent Study only with an instructor consent.)
WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY (1 Semester, Fall Only)
Students in grades 10-12 will learn the fundamentals of woodworking technology, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation, understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking and the principles by which such tools are most efficiently operated. The basic fundamentals of woodworking will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build one assigned project. Careers in the woodworking industry will also be discussed. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class.
CABINETMAKING (1 Semester, Spring Only 2016-2017)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Woodworking Technology" or consent of instructor. Students will learn the fundamentals of cabinetmaking technology, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation, understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking will be reinforced. The basic fundamentals of cabinetmaking will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build assigned projects and design their own project. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class.
HOME WOOD FURNISHING (1 Semester, Spring Only 2017-2018)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Woodworking Technology" or consent of instructor. Students will learn the fundamentals of products to furnish a home, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation, understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking will be reinforced. The basic fundamentals of using hidden fasteners to make advanced woodworking projects will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build assigned projects and if time allows design their own project. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class.
GENERAL METALS I (1 Semester, Fall Only)
General Metals I units of study will include common metals and their properties, Arc Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Hand Tools, Bench Work, Layout Tools, Semi-Precision and Precision Measurement, the Lathe, the Power Hacksaw, and the Vertical Band Saw. Equal emphasis is placed upon practical manual skills and the book work aspects of metal working: Theory and knowledge. A well equipped metal working laboratory will provide students exposure to "hands on" experience in welding, brazing, bench work, and machine tool metalworking.
GENERAL METALS II, III (1 Semester, Fall Only)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “General Metals I”. This class will include a review of topics presented in Metals I plus Vernier measuring tools, threads and thread cutting, abrasives, the surface grinder, and the milling machine. Students whose future plans include employment as a skilled metal worker should strongly consider this course.
MACHINE AND TOOL (1 Semester, Spring Only 2016-2017)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Metals I" or consent of instructor. This class will include a review of topics presented in Metals I plus Vernier measuring tools, threads and thread cutting, abrasives, the surface grinder, and the milling machine. Students whose future plans include employment as a skilled metal worker should strongly consider this course.
WELDING AND FABRICATION (1 Semester, Spring Only 2017-2018)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in "Metals I" or consent of instructor. Arc, Oxy-Acetylene, Mig and Tig Welding skills will be tested on an advanced level. Equal emphasis is placed upon practical manual skills and of reading of welding plans along with aspects of metal working: Theory and knowledge. These skills will be put to the test with planned projects.
CADD I
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “Exploring Technology”. In this course we will study the graphic language used by industry. Units of study will include some freehand drawing, but most of the class will be spent introducing Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). Using a computer drawing program, we will emphasize drafting techniques, multi-view drawing and dimensioning as we study 2D mechanical design and architectural design. Students whose future plans might include a vocation in any of the skilled trades should consider this course. This class is limited to 12 students.
CADD II
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “CADD I”. Students will be exposed to advanced drafting skills. This course will emphasize 3D drawing, which has become an important part of the design process for any product in industries today. In this course we will explore 3D drawing for both mechanical and architectural design. Students will re-engineer a hydraulic robot arm to create their own design, plans and working model using Inventor. They will also explore and learn a 3D Architecture Program, Revit in designing a house or small building. This class is limited to 12 students.
CADD III (1 Semester)
Students interested in this course must have a PRE-REQUISITE in “CADD II”. CADD III offers the students an insight into the methods of attacking basic engineering problems. Students will develop these skills by designing individual plans and projects. This course develops the imagination that is so essential to the creation of successful design. This class is limited to 12 students.
MANUFACTURING (1 Semester, Spring Only)
This course is offered to any high school student who has a PRE-REQUISITE in “Exploring Technology”. Of all the courses offered, this one is a little different than most. This course combines the business aspect of a company with the production aspect to give the students a firsthand experience as to how a company works. During this course, the students will research and develop a product, build a company, produce the product and sell it to the community for profit. Each member of the company will receive money based on the company’s success. If you’re interested in business and/or building things, this is the class for you. There is a $5.00 class fee to get the company started. This class is limited to 12 students.
OUTDOOR CRAFTSMANSHIP I, II, III
Outdoor Craftsmanship explores the outdoors with building and a mathematical twist, and then allows individual students or groups of students to build projects. The main project will be a kayak, and other projects may include snowshoes, fishing net and wooden paddles or other type of watercraft. The course is designed to allow students to pull together the knowledge gained in several courses, and develop additional knowledge. This course will work in tandem with Consumers Math. Flexibility is maintained in this course.
SHOP TECHNICIAN (Independent Study)
This course is limited to one student per semester and must have instructor consent. Their job will be to help keep the shop in tip top condition. The student will be in charge of doing some regular maintenance on machines and cleaning along with some sorting of tools and materials.
INDEPENDENT INDUSIRIAL ARTS (Independent Study)
This course is maintains a flexibility of consisting of Metal, Wood, CADD or a combination of any of them. The student must bring a plan of course material before the instructor approves them for this course. This course is for a junior or higher. This class is designed to take your learning to the next level, with independent work of different sorts.