Syllabus
BURLINGTON-EDISON HIGH SCHOOL
DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(Career Exploratory Course) - 1 Credit
Mr. Crook - (360)757-4074, Ext. 3586 – email, tcrook@be.wednet.edu
2004-2005 School Year


District Internet Access Authorization Required For This Class (available in library)


The student is required to have a 2” white clear view 3 ring binders ($2.99) and a 5-tab set of dividers ($1.99). These items are available at several local stores and are required not later than Friday, September 5, or the second day after arriving in the class, whichever is later. The binder and the tabs are a graded assignment.

I. OVERVIEW

Intro to Design is an elective class. You will be expected to be an active participant in the learning process and you will be responsible for your learning. The more effort you put into your work the more you will take away at the end.

During the next 180 class days you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC). As we go through each section of the class you will have at least two and in most cases three opportunities to receive instructions or see demonstrations on the topics being covered. It will then be up to you to practice the skills, do additional research on the topic if needed, and complete the assignments associated with the skill being presented.

You will work individually and as a member of a team. In both cases the overall emphasis is on learning-by-doing. Portions of this class will be conducted in the Manufacturing Lab. This lab contains power tools and equipment, which if not operated safely and correctly, can result in serious injury. For this reason, each student will be required to pass a General Safety Evaluations as part of this class. Those students who complete 80% of the course competencies with a level-4 or higher (B) are eligible to apply for internships, which are available to students taking the advanced course. If you are a senior this may qualify you for several scholarships. If a Junior or Senior you have the opportunity to receive college credit for your work in selected community and technical college programs. If you are interested in pursuing the college credit possibility contact the instructor for additional information.

Students are NOT allowed to work in the lab without safety glasses. Each student will be provided a set of glasses. If these are broken due to negligence or are lost, the student will be charged a $5.00 replacement fee.

II. MAJOR PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENT
You will be required to:
· Complete all safety evaluations to a 100% accuracy.
· Complete the student leadership requirements each semester. Students who are active members of any Career and Technical Education Student Leadership Organizations (SLO), TSA, VICA, FCCLA, FFA, DECA, or FBLA need only document their activities in these organizations to complete the leadership requirement. Those students who do not participate in the SLOs will be required to complete additional activities to fulfill their leadership requirement (Students who do not complete the leadership requirement will have their grade reduced by 10%)
· Maintain a written daily journal for all projects. The journals are to be done on the provided forms and must be turned-in weekly. Only journals with complete sentences and legibly written will be accepted.
If I can’t read it – you didn’t do it!

· Maintain a work portfolio (2” view binder) of all completed activities and projects. Your completed portfolio will be evaluated regularly. You will be provided a checklist with the items required in your portfolio for each assignment/project. (10% of grade)
· You will produce two major projects; a team design project (first semester) and an individual project (second semester); make at least two individual and one group presentations to the class each semester.
· Complete a minimum of two research projects (one each semester) dealing with CAD (architectural or mechanical), CAM or CNC related careers.
III. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS - You will be expected to:
· Complete all safety evaluation to 100%
· Attend class daily and be on time. The ten-minute tardy policy applies for this class (policy outlined in student handbook).
· Bring all required materials/equipment to each class.
· Adhere to the Code of Conduct established by the class.
· Complete and turn-in assignment and projects on-time – late assignments are reduced by 25% of the points possible for each class day they are late.
· Use machinery and cutting equipment in accordance with proper operating and safety requirements.
· Maintain the classroom/lab in a neat, clean and safe condition at all times. Everyone is responsible for keeping the learning environment clean and safe.
· No hats, sunglasses, tape/CD/radios, cell phones, pagers, food or drinks are permitted in the classroom/lab at any time.
· Remain in the classroom/lab at all times during the class period unless excused by the instructor.
· Respect the group and individual rights of all class members.
· Be an active participant in the learning process.

IV. ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be based on the following factors:
· The state essential academic learning requirements
· Design, Manufacturing, and Skill Standards
· Individual and group presentations (written and oral)
· Clarity and readability of materials submitted
· Self and peer evaluations
· Teacher Observations

The following grading scale will be used: A 92-100%, A- 90-92%, B+ 88-90%, B 82-88%, B- 80-82%, C+ 78-80%, C 72-78%, C-70-72%, D+ 68-70%, D 60-68%, scores below 60% will not receive credit. The following weightings will be used in determining the final grade for the course:
· Class/Homework and Projects 75%
· Attendance 15% - Students may make-up time missed before and after school
· Portfolio10%
· Leadership – Students not completing the leadership requirements for the class will have their final grade reduced by 10%.
V. MAKE-UP POLICY
· Work not submitted by the required deadline will not receive full credit (25%/day).
· Work missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made-up.
· Work missed due to excused absences is due within two (2) class periods after returning to school. Work not turned in within the two days will not receive full credit.
· It is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed work. All Work assignments are listed on the Plan of Work and copies are available in the assignment files by the windows.

VI. ATTENDANCE
Class attendance guidelines will be in accordance with school policy. Attendance will represent 15% of the overall grade. Excused absences due to medical problems will not impact grade as long as all missed work in completed and turned-in in accordance with the Make-Up Policy. Classes missed due to excused absences, not medically related, must be made-up - this includes ALL school related absences. The lab will be open from 7:00AM most mornings and until 3:30 PM most afternoons. Prior arrangement must be made in order to make-up classes either prior to or after school.

VII. BEHAVIOR
You are expected to behave within the code of cooperation and established school guidelines. Failure to meet these standards can result in removal from the class and loss of credit. Any student receiving more than two discipline referrals in a semester WILL be removed from the class with loss of credit. All safety violations will result in a discipline referral. All safety violations will result in a required safety retest prior to use of any equipment. Any safety violation resulting in an injury will result in immediate suspension from the class and could result in removal from the class with loss of credit. Any violation of the districts computer use policy will result in immediate removal from the class with loss of credit and loss of school-wide computer privileges.