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Instructor: Mr. Robinson
Room: 621
School #: (281) 284-2093
E-mail: mrobinson@ccisd.net
Class Website: http://clearlake.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=33082
Course Description:
To be prepared for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. This course is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques.
Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course. This is a full year course. This course is recommended for students in the 10th - 12th grades.
Nature of the Course:
This course is designed to help students acquire essential knowledge and skills related to metal fabrication and processes relating to use of equipment in agriculture mechanics operations. Information presented includes principles and practices of mechanized agriculture using oxy-fuel, electric arch, and specialty cutting and welding equipment.
We will be constructing projects for Ag Mechanics Shows later in the year. Students will have to supply materials for their project of find someone to donate the materials. We will discuss this further as the class goes on.
Course Fees:
This course requires each student to pay a course fee of $30.00 first semester and $30.00 second semester. This fee will be applied to the purchase of supplies and materials. Due to the integration of FFA with this course, FFA membership is highly incouraged and the dues are $20 for the year.
If paying by check please make out two checks, one for $60 and one for $20, both payable to Clear Lake High School. In addition, please have an address and contact phone number on the checks
Grading Policy:
Your nine weeks grade will be calculated by the following percentages
Major Grades: 45%
Daily Grades: 50%
Reading/Writing: 5%
*Extra credit will be awarded throughout the year.
*Late work must be completed based upon the policy of the student handbook
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