Course Details

As this is a skill-based course, regular attendance and being on time are both crucial to student success. 

Shop time can not be made up, and missing lab time may result in a student not successfully finishing a credit.

Each day, students are responsible for coming to class prepared with the following:

• A Chromebook or laptop device

• Eye protection (must be used at all times) - we supply one pair

• Pen, pencils, eraser

1. Be professional, courteous, and respectful towards people and equipment.

2. Come to class in appropriate attire; no loose or baggy clothing, wear proper footwear, coveralls, and safety glasses.

3. Keep all work areas CLEAN! It benefits all of us. It’s your responsibility to maintain a clean work environment.

4. Have a positive attitude; a poor attitude puts all of us at risk. Not caring if the repair is done right is an accident waiting to happen. This could be you or a fellow student injured for life because you just didn’t care.

5. Be safe/work safe; in the classroom, lab and shop. Always!

6. Expect to make mistakes, you are learning, if you break something, report it to me.

7. All of the Mechanics courses are: CDX online research; lab time, and hands-on shop experience. 

8. Each student is responsible for his/her learning and achievement in each course.  Reading and research skills are required to complete the online CDX theory aspect of the course.  Self discipline and proper shop behavior are essential to success in practical work.  In the CTS Curriculum Personal Management Skills (ex: positive attitude and behavior, being responsible, and work safely) and Fundamental Skills (ex: manage information, think and solve problems, communicate, and use numbers) must be demonstrated and meet expected learner outcomes as we prepare our students for the world of work.

9. The student must attend class regularly and come prepared with necessary materials as outlined under the heading course materials.

10. The student is expected to complete all assignments and shop activities as outlined in each individual course in order to be successful and obtain 1-credit.

11. Inappropriate and unsafe behavior will result in the removal from the course.

12. When absent it is the student’s responsibility to check your Google Classroom, the Mechanics webpage , the teacher, or fellow students for missed assignments and make up time.

Classroom Rules for Cell Phone Use

Cell phones are no longer permitted to be used during instructional time.  Cell phones are not permitted in the lab/shop areas at any time.

Extra Information

Student Projects: Student project vehicles will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. 

The project cannot exceed the student’s ability, nor can a student bring in a vehicle unless they are in good standing (good attendance, few lates, all current assignments are up to date, etc).

All projects have to be mobile as they will have to be removed before the end of the semester. Any other arrangement needs to be made with Mr. Wyatt.

Shop Service Projects: There is a possibility that other vehicles may come into the shop from time to time. All vehicles entering the shop will be approved and inspected by the mechanics instructor before the vehicle enters the building. A fee will be charged, and vehicles approved on a case-by-case basis. A booking procedure will be utilized. 

Vehicle parts/fluids: The school will not provide vehicle parts or fluids for student projects; all parts will have to be obtained by the student for their projects. Parts for other vehicles brought in will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.