ORIENTATION: Engineering and Technology & Business and Computer Technology Ms. Houston, Instructor Austin Road Middle School

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TOPICS TO BE COVERED Classroom Procedures Classroom Policies Student Expectations Communication Course Description and Units Student Organizations

Classroom Procedures Getting Ready for Class Line up quietly out side of the door Enter the classroom when directed Do not enter the classroom if the teacher is not in the classroom Be prepared and have pen / pencil & folder with paper available In The Classroom – The Attention Signal The Clap Standing in front of the stadium seating In The Classroom – Whole Group Wait for recognition before speaking Always be respectful of others Side conversations are prohibited Follow teacher instructions In The Classroom – Small Group Move swiftly to designated area when directed Adhere to designated role responsibilities Always be respectful of others Follow teacher instructions

Classroom Procedures In the Classroom – Working at Computer Stations Sign up for the Computer stations upon entering the classroom Be sure to sit at the station that you signed for No purses or personal devices are allowed at the stations Once seated, going back to stadium seating is prohibited Keep your work station clean In The Classroom – Working at the Center Table Move swiftly to designated area when directed Adhere to designated role responsibilities Only designated student(s) will gather materials Follow teacher instructions

Classroom Procedures In the Classroom – Opening Copy the Opening question or activity in your notebook Complete the activity or answer the question in your notebook If the activity is a for the whole group, listen to and follow teacher instructions Reinforces past concepts or introduces a new one In The Classroom – Work time Introduce and practice new concepts Reinforcing activities Performance tasks Assessments Listen to and follow teacher instructions

Classroom Procedures In the Classroom – Closing Opportunity to revisit what was learned or taught Misconceptions Check for understanding Whole Group, Small Group or Individual In The Classroom – Restroom Requests New this Year – Passes(2) Students must make a verbal request to the teacher Upon granting the request, students must sign the Restroom Log and take one the passes Teacher must initial Students must sign in and out

Classroom Procedures In the Classroom – Classroom Dismissal and Exiting Dismiss upon Teacher direction Dismiss from Stadium Seating All stations and stadium seating should be clean and free of paper and other debris Students will exit through the designated door In The Classroom – Bus Dismissal Bus positions listed on the monitor Classroom is to remain quiet so that any changes can be heard Students are dismissed from the classroom by teacher instruction Students will exit through the designated door At 3:45 PM all movement in the hallways ceases; students are not permitted to leave the classroom

Classroom Policies - Grading Student grades consists of the following:  Class participation 20%  Notebook checks 5%  Quizzes25%  Assessments / Projects35%  Final Exam (percentage of over all grade)15% A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 74 – 79 D = 70 – 73 F = Below 70

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Classroom Policies – Classwork, Homework, and Make-up work  Classwork – all student should be completed and submitted on time; the school’s policy for late work will be enforced  Homework - students will rarely receive homework  Make-up - students will be responsible asking for their missing assignments upon their return from absence; students will be given the same number of days absent up to a maximum of 3 days to make up an assignment; the assignment can only be made up if the absence is excused by the school and the student shows an approved excuse to the teacher  Students will not be permitted to leave class to obtain a school excuse from the attendance office.  If a student is absent on the day that an assignment is due, the assignment will be due on the first day the student returns (only with an office approved excuse)

Classroom Policies – Personal Devices, Computer Etiquette Personal Devices  Are not permitted in the classroom  Exception: the dismissal class; the devices SHALL REMAIN OFF and not on the student’s person Computer Etiquette  Students shall not visit websites that are not authorized by the teacher; visiting these websites will result in the appropriate disciplinary action along with the loss of computer privilege for 30 minutes of class time – an alternate written assignment will be given.  Students shall not write on workstation desks or rearrange the keys on the keyboards  Food, candy, gum or drinks are strictly prohibited; violators will result in a disciplinary action

Classroom Policies – Attendance, Tardies Attendance – Students are expected to attend class everyday. If you are absent, be sure to get an excused absence so that you may receive your make up work. Students will be given a maximum of three (3) days to make up assignments. Tardies – Students who are habitually late to class will be addressed.

Classroom Policies – Communication Communication Communication is essential to student success. Communication will be used to convey student commendations and performance or behavioral issues/concerns. Communication will be achieved in the following manner:  Face to face – teacher / student; teacher / parent/ student  / agenda note – teacher / parent  Phone – teacher / parent or teacher / student/ parent

Classroom Policies – Bullying Simply put : Bullying of any kind is not tolerated. If you feel that you are being bullied, report it to a teacher.

Classroom Policies – Discipline Discipline will be handled in accordance with Austin Road Middle School JAG Bite system and the Henry County Schools handbook.

Student Expectations  Listen to and Follow Directions  Arrive on time and be prepared  Raise your hand before speaking and asking questions  Respect others and respect the property of others  Practice good citizenship  Practice proper safety in the laboratory and classroom  Give your best effort on all assignments; complete and turn them in when they are due  Keep your work area neat and clean  Food, drink, and gum are not permitted in the laboratory or classroom  Follow all rules in the Henry County Schools Student / Parent Handbook  When in doubt, ask the teacher

What You Will Learn – Engineering and Technology  Work Ethics / Engineering Ethics  Introduction to Engineering  Introduction to Industrial Design  History of Product Design  Engineering in Society  Careers in Engineering  Engineering Approaches to Product Design  Universal Systems Model  Reverse Engineering  Design Tools  Mechanisms – Simple Machines  Human Factors Engineering  Performance Projects  Leadership Skills

What You Will Learn – Business and Computer Science  Digital Citizenship (Internet)  Computer Fundamentals  Keyboarding  Computer Applications  Careers  21 st Century Skills

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Technology Student Association (TSA): An organization that is open to all Engineering and Technology students (past and current). Georgia TSA prepares its members to be successful leaders in a technological society through co-curricular activities like communication, leadership, teamwork, and competitive skill development. Students are exposed to leadership learning and opportunities through officer participation, committee participation, and leadership activities that are incorporated into the classroom and/or chapter meetings. Offering over 70 competitive events for middle and high school students, TSA events appeal to a wide audience. Events include website design, dragster design, engineering, biotechnology and more! Tech Day October 12th Science Club: Offers students an opportunity engage and apply scientific principles in a fun way.

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Last Thoughts……… Austin Road Middle School will cultivate an environment for creativity, innovation and leadership where we exceed expectations everyday.