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I don’t take your trust for granted. I understand that each student is someone’s baby.
Relationships are key. I will work hard to build our relationship.
Communication is crucial for us to be able to build relationships. I will do everything I can to keep you informed about what is happening at school. In fact, I frequently Thread (@hoosjon21) and Instagram (@hoosjon21) pics and videos of my classes at work. My email is jbarber@k12albemarle.org, and you can call me through the main office at school (823-4393). I genuinely want you to contact me when you have questions, comments, or concerns.
I appreciate parents who advocate for their child. As long as we both listen to each other, I know we can work to overcome any situation or issue.
I want your child to succeed.
We will have fun.
It may take me a few weeks to get to know each child socially, emotionally and academically. Please be patient with me. I will focus on getting to know your child’s social and emotional needs before worrying about academics. The learning will happen but not before the relationships are built.
I don’t believe in traditional homework. Most days I suggest playing outside as homework because play is a child’s work. Read to (or with) your child every day. That is the only at-home academics I would suggest on a daily basis.
I believe in letting students re-do, fix, and improve their designs and creations for a better grade. Iteration is one of the main skills I hope to teach your child.
-Jon Barber
Dear Parent/parents/guardians (Link),
My first assignment is to email me at jbarber@k12albemarle.org . This is partly so you can tell me something relevant about your child and partly to start a back and forth conversation that lasts the whole time that they’re in my class … an introduction, basically. It can be any 3 things or it can be these three:
What does your child like to be called? (If you put this in the subject line, that would be helpful)
What is something that y’all did together this summer?
What is something that your child is good at that I might not know from a casual meeting?
I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks!
-Jon Barber
Mechatronics/Engineering/Technology, Grades 6-8
(434) 823-4393
Social: @hoosjon on BlueSky, hoosjon on Scratch, @hoosjon on Instagram
Blog: hoosjon.blogspot.com
ACPS CTE Safety Contract
for students and parents/guardians
SAFETY INSTRUCTION & PROCEDURES
Instruction on proper safety, tool, and equipment usage will be demonstrated.
Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of general safety and tool/machine-specific safety prior to learning experiences.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear approved eye protection at all times when doing your lab activities.
Wear appropriate foot coverings; i.e., no open-toed sandals, no bare feet, etc.
Wear additional PPE as appropriate/or when asked by the instructor. (ex. Headsets for hearing protection, gloves, apron).
Confine long hair when doing your lab activities.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry which could interfere with tool/machine use
Do not have food or drink in the lab/testing area.
EQUIPMENT
Use tools and equipment as instructed and intended;
Never talk or touch anyone while they are at or using a tool or machine.
Check equipment before and after use. Notify the instructor immediately if equipment appears or is out of order, damaged, non-functioning, or unsafe.
Properly inspect the tool before completing an operation. You do not know how it was used and who used it before you. Make sure you know where the manual is located and have read the manual before use.
If you are unsure of an operation or setup, ask.
If something looks, feels or sounds wrong, turn off the machine & notify the instructor.
If you take a tool or material out, make sure it goes back to its original location before proceeding to your next operation.
Do not attempt equipment or tool repairs without prior teacher approval.
SPILLS & CLEAN-UP
Keep the floor and general work areas clean.
Clean up material waste and machine surfaces immediately.
Do not work on machine or tool tables. These must be kept clean, true and free of residue always.
EMERGENCIES
Note the emergency procedures, emergency contact numbers and shut-off locations.
Report all major and minor injuries and accidents to the instructor.
Henley Safe Shop Rules
I understand all of the Henley Safe Shop Rules and agree to follow them at all times when working in the shop and with any tools, machines, and power tools.
Do not play in the shop.
Protect yourself: eyes, ears, lungs & body. This includes wearing eye protection at all times.
Keep a clean shop.
Use equipment properly.
Keep your hands out of danger.
Get permission before you begin.
Tell Mr. Barber about any injury or tool malfunction immediately.
(student) I agree to act responsibly and safely in the shop and when using any tools, machines, or power tools, and I know that if I do not do this I will not be allowed to work in the shop or use tools.
(parent) I understand that Mr. Barber has gone over these rules and will be teaching shop safety and proper techniques to my child. These rules are posted in the shop and expected to be followed at ALL times!
TinkerCad Permission Form
During this class, your child will have the opportunity to use TinkerCad, a web-based tool used for 3-dimensional design and 3d printing, as well as virtual microcontroller use. Before implementing TinkerCad into our classroom, we need your permission, based on our policies and our commitment to digital citizenship. It is also important that you are aware of how we will support your child when using TinkerCad and how this resource connects to their learning.
In order to ensure that your child, their personal information, and their schoolwork are all safe while using TinkerCad, we have thoroughly reviewed its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This rigorous process “vets” the resource to verify the following:
Your child still owns their data.
The resource will not sell your child’s data.
The resource will not share your student’s data unless it is with a 3rd party explicitly for purposes of operating the resource. (For example, when an Amazon order is fulfilled by a 3rd party seller, the seller receives your payment information.)
The resource is fully compliant with the Child’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
The resource is age-appropriate.
The resource does not display excessive or inappropriate advertisements.
While we have verified the safety of this resource, you can view the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at: https://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/privacy-statement/childrens-privacy-statement. We have also prepared this Family Field Guide to ACPS Technology where you will find information about digital citizenship and web safety here: bit.ly/familyfieldguide
I am excited about the opportunities TinkerCad will provide our classroom. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me at jbarber@k12albemarle.org.
Please sign, date, and have your child return this permission slip to me as soon as possible.
Best,
Jon Barber
Click below to access a copy on Google Drive for printing:
Click below to access a copy on Google Drive for printing:
Henley Media Permission/Safe Shop Rules/TinkerCad Permission Forms '23-'24 (in English) (En Español)
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