HOME & AUTO MAINTENANCE

Course Description:

Course number: TE400

Course length: 1 trimester

Grade: 12

Type of credit: Elective, 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Laude Point(s): None

This is a course designed for the student who has little to no experience in the Technology Education Area. The course focuses on basic home and auto maintenance. Topics Covered: Safety, Tool Usage, Adhesives, Doors & Windows, Wall Coverings, Electricity, Plumbing, Changing a tire, Tire Rotation, Fluid Level Checks, Trouble Codes, Oil Changes, Spark Plugs, Batteries, Light Bulbs, Windshield Wipers and Jump Starting a Car.

Behavior:

In Tech Ed classes it is very important to make sure that everyone gets the most out of class and is also kept safe at all times. Any student that is having problems with behavior will be given a warning first, but at any time may be removed from class for safety reasons.

Workplace Competencies:

Students receive daily points based on a rubric that grades students on characteristics that they are expected to have in the workplace such as attendance, being prepared, behavior, attitude, participation, safety practices, and time management on class work.

Grading:

Students will have formative assessments throughout the semester consisting of bookwork, worksheets, quizzes, essays, etc. In addition they will also have summative assessments consisting of tests and projects. They will be graded on a cumulative points based system using the following grade scale:

92.5-100 A 89.5-92.49 A- 86.50-89.49 B+ 82.50-86.49 B 79.50-82.49 B- 76.50-79.49 C+

72.50-76.49 C 69.50-72.49 C- 66.50-69.49D+ 62.50-66.49 D 59.50-62.49 D- 59.49 or less F

Late Work:

Students will be given one extra day for each day they are gone to turn in assignments with no penalty. If a student does not turn in an assignment on time they will lose 10% of what they earn on that assignment for each day that it is late until they reach 50%. Once a student reaches this point they will be allowed to turn in their assignment for 50% of what they earn until the grading window for that term closes. After the grading term closes they will receive no credit.

Retakes:

All students are allowed to retake tests for full credit as long as it is arranged with me outside of the normally scheduled class time, such as during WYN, Homeroom, before school, or after school. Students who choose to retake a test will be given the score they earn on the retake.

Needed Items:

Each student is required to have a pencil and paper every day. Safety glasses will be available for use however, it is strongly recommended that each student bring their own.

Good communication is essential for a successful school year. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please get in touch with me!

Mr. Miller ~ Phone: 715-294-2127 ext. 4122 Email: millerk@osceolak12.org