Intro to Skills/Tech

Class Description-Intro to Skills/Tech

In this class, students will be introduced to Basic woodworking techniques, processes and procedures, and specialty tool use and maintenance. Safety, measurement, planning, machining, fabrication processes, and finish processes will be included. Career opportunities will also be explored. The students will design and construct individual projects throughout the course of study. There will be a student fee for participating in this course. Please refer to the Student Handbook. 

Class Syllabus

Intro to Skill/Technical Science    

Course Syllabus

Mr. Bussinger                                Email- rbussinger@sbps.net                    Phone- (308) 635-6220

 Course Description:   Intro to Skill/Technical Science    Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the various kinds of woods used in industry and offers experience in using selected woodworking tools. Students design and construct 3 or more projects. Correct and safe use of tools and equipment is emphasized. As students advance, they focus on learning the terminology to use power tools successfully, developing skills to safely use these tools in the workshop and becoming familiar with various kinds of wood-finishing materials. This course costs $25 for materials.

 Purpose Statement:

   This is an elective class with the purpose of developing a basic understanding of woodworking. The class is to be focused on developing your creative and problem solving skills by combining woodworking with design. As you learn about safety, tools, and the machinery of a wood shop you will learn designs, properties of woods, and how parts fit together. A solid base knowledge about hand tools and machinery is given and each is   demonstrated on its operation with a focus on safety as the top concern.

Expectations of Students:

Conduct themselves in a safe manner at all times.

Wear safety glasses and appropriate clothing at all times

Have a positive attitude that reflects integrity and service to others.

Be respectful to other students, staff, and teachers.

Promptly participate in all learning activities.

Use school property for what it is intended for, and do not damage or waste items.

Classroom Policies and Procedures:

Class begins when the bell rings. You should be seated at your assigned work table so attendance can be taken and be able to listen to any assignment/shop instructions.

Clean up is ten minutes before the end of the hour. All students are expected to participate in cleaning up their immediate work area and performing an assigned cleanup job.

Students are not to gather at the door waiting for the bell to ring.

Students are not to leave the classroom without permission.

Students are to use the bathroom in the shop or between class periods.

Attendance Policy:   

  Regular attendance and punctuality is very important; students with good attendance do better. It is the responsibility of the student to ask for missed assignments due to any type of absent. Daily objective points are the responsibility of the student to make up. Students can make up daily points with a wood working related article summary. If a student’s situation results in an extended excused absents please make prior arrangements for assignments.    

Cell Phone and Electronics Policy:

  Cell phones, tablets and laptop computers are not allowed. Personal cell phones will be placed on my desk, no exceptions. Headphones are not allowed at any time. Any use of these devices will result in the device being taken. Parents or legal guardian will have to retrieve the device.

No photography, due to the digital age we live with today. A photograph may result in bullying by posting on social media sites; violating a student’s right to privacy.

Safety:    

    Safety is the utmost importance and a primary focus within the shop. Students will learn shop safety rules and procedures, and will need to complete a safety test. If a student is seen to violate a safety rule a warning will be given for the first offence. A second offence may result in a review of shop safety procedures and the student will need to retake the safety test before coming back out onto the shop floor. A student who continues to violate safety rules may be referred to administration for removal from the course. In a shop setting one student’s actions may not just endanger oneself but also those in the near vicinity.

  Safety Glasses:

   Safety glasses are not an option and will be worn at all times. This is a State Law Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.  Students will be given a pair of safety glasses to use during the course. If the initial pair of safety glasses are damaged beyond safe use or lost, it is expected of the student to replace them at his or her own cost.  

 Appropriate Clothing:

   Full cover shoes, full covering shirt, and full covering pants.

Grading Procedure:  

30% 1. Daily Objectives and Assignments: Students are award 10 point per day of production on the shop floor. These 10 points are assessed on the student’s ability to be safe on the shop floor, participate in hands on training activities and demonstrations, staying focused on one’s project, and participating with the cleanup of the shop. When a student is absent the daily objective points can be recovered with a one page written summary of a topic related journal article.

70% à Quizzes and Tests: Consist of formal written assessments, and informal demonstrations of skills

Discipline:

  The use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol will result in the loss of all daily points along with the predefined procedures in the Parent/Student Handbook, and may cause a nine-week failing grade. Fighting will also result in the loss of all daily points along with the predefined procedures in the Parent/Student Handbook, and may cause a nine-week failing grade..

  Students are expected to dress and participate in lab and all assignments given. Non participation in labs will result in loss of daily points. Non participation of assignments and assessments will result in a zero on that assignment or assessment.

   Any discipline issues deemed to be a safety concern, or seen repeatedly may result in removal from the course.

Woodworking

Parent/Guardian and student must sign and return

 I am aware of the classroom requirements, and have read the syllabus for this course. A hard copy syllabus has been given to your student, and an electronic copy is available on my school website.

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Student  (Print Name)                         

 ________________________________________                            ___________________

Student Signature                                                                                  Date

 ________________________________________                            ___________________

Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                  Date

Thank you,

 Mr. Bussinger

Extended Leave Guidelines

If you know your student will be out of school for an extended period of time due to illness or other reasons, please utilize the following steps to ensure your student is able maintain academic progress. If the absence is known ahead of time, we encourage parents to pre-arrange the absence with the SHS attendance secretary, administration, and your student’s teachers.

Step 1 - Call the school at (308) 635-6230 to notify our attendance secretary the known dates of your student’s absence.

Step 2 - The Counseling office or our Student Outreach Facilitator will be in contact with you to coordinate homework and pick-up of any needed supplies and/or materials.

Step 3 - All teachers have their classes, content and materials available on the SHS website at

https://www.sbps.net/shs. From this website, click on the “Classrooms” tab at the top of

the page and select your student’s teacher from the dropdown menu. Once on the teacher’s

webpage, students and parents can find the teacher syllabus containing their policies and

procedures, or students may log directly into their Google Classroom.

Step 4 - If you are having difficulty accessing any information, please email the teacher directly

using their sbps teacher account. If you are not receiving a response, please understand

that our teachers are providing instruction throughout the day, so their response may not be

Immediate. If immediate assistance is needed, please contact the student’s counselor or administrator and they  will assist in either answering questions or facilitate communication in a timely manner in order to answer your questions.

Step 5 - Most homework may be turned in through Google Classroom assignment submission. If there are assignments that must be turned in through paper copy, these may be submitted upon your students return.

Step 6 - Upon your students return from extended leave, they will meet  with a counselor to review grades, missing assignments, and help the student facilitate the transition process.

During your students' time of extended leave we have numerous support services available. These services include.

• Tech and Media Support - Ms. Harrison, (308) 635-6246 or tharrison@sbps.net

• Student Outreach Facilitators - Ms. Blanco or Ms. Little, (308) 632-4572 or fblanco@sbps.net or slittle@sbps.net 

• Academic or Mental Health needs - Counseling Office, (308) 635-6243

• General School Questions or Attendance - SHS front Office, (308) 635-6230

• General Health - Nurse’s Office, (308) 635-6247

• Classroom or Academic needs - Classroom Teacher Email @sbps.net

Academic Support upon student return to school

• After School Tutoring (Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 4:15 PM in the SHS Media Center)

• Saturday School (9:00 - 11:00 AM in the SHS Media Center)

If there are further questions or concerns please contact the grade level administrator to ensure

your questions are answered.

• Kenna Urwiller - 9th grade assistant principal, (308) 635-6231 or kurwiller@sbps.net

• Kelli Jensen - 10th grade assistant principal, (308) 635-6645 or kjensen@sbps.net

• Matt Huck - 11th grade assistant principal, (308) 635-6232 or mhuck@sbps.net

• Justin Shaddick - 12th grade principal, (308) 635-6219 or jshaddick@sbps.net

We know this can be a stressful time and we want our parents and students to know that we are

here to help. 

Thank you.

Student Google Classroom Information

4th Period Invite Link

Parent Google Classroom Information

If a parent would like to receive a summary from Google Classroom, then please email Rob Bussinger at rbussinger@sbps.net. The parent will then receive an email to accept the invitation.