Syllabus
“Basic Construction 25-26”
Academic & Discipline Plan
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Instructor
Andy Bullick
Andrew.bullick@juneauschools.org
Office Hours
1st hour
Course Description: Basic Construction is a class designed to give students an overview of the residential construction industry and explore opportunities related to careers in the industry. Students will learn measurement, estimating, materials, safety, and have the opportunity to build a project.
Please note: Enrollment is semester long. Requests for changes must include a conference with the parent, student, and teacher.
Text(s): Career connections Project book
Please note: Many textbooks are issued through the JDHS Library's textbook management system. If a textbook is checked out through the JDHS Library, it must be returned in the same condition at the end of the course or unit of study. Failure to return a book or damage to a book may result in a monetary fine based on the value of the textbook and restricted access to PowerSchool.
Materials for Class: Safety glasses, pencil, Paper.
Learning Management System: The Juneau School District is shifting to the use of Canvas as a system-wide learning management system. Each student will need to secure a canvas account. This learning management system is designed to support students and families with a simpler and more connected learning experience. It will be one-stop shopping for all of our course assignments, announcements and other relevant information.
Course Syllabus, Goals & Objectives:
Curriculum / Standards:
This course will be taught to district standards and district curriculum. The Juneau School District curricular information may be reviewed using the Juneau School District web site under the District – Teaching and Learning Support – Curriculum at http://www.juneauschools.org. The NEW Alaska State Standards can be found on the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development website: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/standards/.
Grading:
Grading will follow the policy adopted by the Juneau School District Board of Education (Board Policy # 5420R). Per board policy, semester grades represent the cumulative progress of students.
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 0% - 60%
“INC” = Incomplete
The following weights shall be used to earn a grade:
Tests: 50%
Homework/Assignments/Projects: 50%
Extra Credit:
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PowerSchool is our system used to display grades and work progress. We are committed to updating student records weekly at a minimum, recognizing the importance of a live-time feedback system for parents and students. Please ensure that you AND your student have access information to use this system in partnership with us.
Late/Make-up Work Policy and Procedures: Strive to meet deadlines. Late work will lose credit.
Resources/Extra Help:
I will make every effort to respond to e-mail or phone messages within one school day. I will do my best to make students aware of my daily schedule and to provide extra assistance when needed (see office hours above). Students and parents are encouraged to make appointments ahead of time. Students may also receive extra help through the JDHS Learning Center located in the school library, and with a virtual schedule option via email.
Behavioral Expectations: Students are expected to show up on time, work hard, be respectful and have a good attitude.
Please note: Students are expected to adhere to JDHS policies, as outlined in the Student Handbook, at all times. Classroom policies may include more specific requirements, but they cannot be relaxed beyond the minimums as set forth in the Student Handbook.
Consequences of Misbehavior:
1st offence: Direct 1:1 talk with student. 2nd offence: Phone call home to parent. 3rd offence: Principal involvement
Please note: Any action that endangers others, seriously interferes with the learning process, or is significantly disrespectful to staff or students may result in immediate removal from the classroom and/or direct referral to an administrator, thus by-passing above consequences.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY— (From the JDHS Student Handbook):
Academic dishonesty or “cheating” does not allow for any type of true analysis and is not tolerated. Cheating includes, but is not limited to
1. Procuring, possessing, using, or distributing tests, quizzes, answer keys, teacher manuals, teacher textbooks and similar materials;
2. Any attempt to tamper with or alter a teacher's record or grades;
3. Representing the work of others as one’s own work, whether the materials are plagiarized from another student, a published work or some other source, such as an Internet site.
4. Making use of notes or other memory aids during testing, except for those notes a teacher specifically authorizes for student use during a particular test or quiz, and;
- Obtaining or offering unauthorized information regarding tests or assignments.
The academic penalty for all parties involved in cheating is a zero or failing grade for any copied or plagiarized assignment, exam, or quiz. Students will not be allowed to make-up the work. Also, the disciplinary penalty for cheating may include an office referral for disciplinary action. Possession and/or unauthorized distribution of testing materials or altering a teacher's records call for severe disciplinary consequences. Repeat offenses could result in loss of credit for an entire course.
Electronic Devices We will be following School board policy which prohibits cell phones and earbuds while in class.
The school district uses Bark for Schools,
PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH ACADEMIC/DISCIPLINE PLAN REQUIRES A SIGNATURE FORM TO BE RETURNED TO EACH TEACHER. THESE FORMS WILL BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS DURING IN-PERSON SCHOOL. ALTERNATE SIGNATURE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ACCOMODATE FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING.
PROUD to be Crimson Bears; preparing lifelong learners in a challenging and inclusive environment. Personalized, Resilient, Optimistic, Unified, Diverse.