Required Supplies: Required Attire

Decatur High School Course Syllabus

Course Title: Welding

Instructor: Mr. Naumann

Room: Ag 101

Email:

Required Supplies: Required Attire:

·  School Issued Laptop Long Sleeve Collard 100% Cotton Shirt

·  Binder and notebook paper or spiral Jeans or Long Pants (fire resistant)

·  Pen (black or blue) and Pencil Closed Toed Leather Shoes

Course Objectives/Description:

Rapid advances in technology have created new career opportunities and demands in many industries. Welding provides the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. Students develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success.

Grading Policy: Daily Grades will be taken based on participation within and outside the classroom and or agriculture setting. Test may vary from written, to technology, to verbal based on teacher’s discretion.

District Secondary Grading Policy

·  At the secondary level, students will be given a minimum of 10 daily grades, 2 weighted test (major project) grades.

·  If over 30% of the class receives a failing grade on a test or major assignment, the teacher will reteach for mastery and the students will have an opportunity to redo the work. The teacher may choose to do a different assessment than he/she used the first time. District common assessments and semester tests will be exempt from this policy.

·  Students will be given 1 day + the number of days missed (e.g. If a student misses 2 days, he/she will be given 3 days to finish the work).

·  Tests and projects assigned before the absence(s) will be due or completed on the day the student returns.

·  Teachers may consider extenuating circumstances and adjust the timelines accordingly.

·  Teachers will input grades weekly.

·  Secondary students will be subject to the following penalties for late work:

o  1 day late – 10 point grade reduction

o  2 days late – 20 point grade reduction

o  3 days late – 30 point grade reduction

o  4 or more days late – 0

·  Teachers may consider extenuating circumstances and adjust the timelines accordingly.

Academic Dishonesty

·  A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to grade penalties on assignments or tests and disciplinary penalties.

·  Secondary students will receive a zero on the assignment/test. They will be given the opportunity to do an alternative assignment/test, and the grade will be averaged in with the zero for the final grade on the assignment/test. If they choose not to do the alternative work, they will receive a zero.

·  Students who engage in academic dishonesty will also receive disciplinary penalties.

Classroom / Laboratory Policy:

·  Be on time

·  Be Prepared

·  Participate

·  Follow all instructions

·  Follow the rules and regulations set forth by the DISD Code of Conduct

·  Ask before using the restroom or leaving the classroom.

Students will not…

·  Engage in horseplay with other students.

·  Deface school or other people’s property.

·  Use vulgar or offensive language.

·  Congregate near the door before the dismissal bell rings.

·  Enter the teacher’s office, storage areas, or other classrooms unless authorized to do so by the instructor.

·  Lie, Cheat, or steal.

Behavioral Intervention Policy:

1st Offense – Student will receive a verbal warning

2nd Offense – Student’s parents/guardians will be contacted.

3rd Offense – Parents/Guardians will be requested to have a conference with the teacher.

4th Offense – Student will be referred to the office for discipline.

Projected Course Schedule:

·  1st Six Weeks: Welding Shop Safety, OSHA Certification, Metal Tool Identification

·  2nd Six Weeks: Oxy-Acetylene Cutting & Welding, Theory SMAW

·  3rd Six Weeks: Shielded Metal Arc Welding

·  4th Six Weeks: Gas Metal Arc Welding Theory, Machine Design, & Maintenance

·  5th Six Weeks: GMAW

·  6th Six Weeks: Metal Projects & Certifications

Mr. Naumann

Decatur High School Agricultural Science

Student Information Sheet

The following information is needed for my records. Please take a few minutes to complete this form. This is your first assignment!

Name______Grade______

Address:______

Father’s/Guardian’s name:______

Telephone:______Email:______

Mother’s/Guardian’s name:______

Telephone:______Email:______

Birthdate:______

Student:

I have read and agree to abide by the guidelines and rules for this course.

Signature:______Date:______

Parent/Guardian:

I have read and discussed the course’s guidelines and rules with my student.

Signature:______Date:______