Course Syllabus

Engineering/Technology – Expectations

Overview/Main Points
1) Follow the course expectations every day. 
2) Finish all assigned work on time.
3) Improve as the course progresses
4) Know and Understand all of the policies in this document including those for Grading, Passing in Work, Communications, and Attendance.

Introduction
Welcome to Engineering.  Skills needed to succeed in every Engineering and Technology courses here at Wellesley High School. This includes:

*Use Engineering Design Process.
*Sketch, draw and read technical drawings, both on paper and on the computer.
*Properly Plan Projects.
*Properly Document your process.
*Report on your process and projects.

Expectations
1) Be prepared for class each day having:
   • Notebook for class notes
   •ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK
   • Computer/Pad/Device with Charger
   • Something to write with
2) Be on time to class every day.  Pay attention in class.  Participate fully in every class.
3) Follow all lab safety procedures (See Safety Contract).
4) Working together is encouraged. Copying is cheating. Ask if you're not sure of the difference (seriously). 

Attendance
If you are absent or tardy, you will need to clear it from unexcused with your house office.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for attendance rules.
Students will receive a “No Grade (N)” if they miss 13 hours or more of class for any reason.
Students are responsible for all missed work. Check Canvas or email the teacher to do missed work.
NOTE: Each cycle will include a double block starting at 7:30 AM.  Missing a double block will count as 2 absences.

Important Rules 
Cell Phones:  Cell phones should be turned off and parked in the classroom caddie.  If I see your phone, I will take it to your House Office where you can pick it up at the end of the school day.
Absent/Tardy:  Check your handbook for complete school policy, but you should know:
You may not make up work for days with an unexcused absence. 
5 unexcused tardies = 1 skip.

Class Participation 
Come to class each day on time, prepared to learn, respect both your peers and myself, and be engaged in the day’s activities.  Participation is expected.  You should try to contribute to class each day.  

Homework 
Homework will be assigned infrequently.
If you do not finish work in class, you are expected to finish at home when you can.
If you are absent the day an assignment is due, you are expected to turn in the assignment the next class.

Quizzes 
Quizzes will be given regularly, unannounced, based on the material presented.

Turning in work 
When you have work to turn in, there will be instructions on how to turn it in.  Please be sure to turn it in as asked.

Shared Google folder: Some work will be required to be turned in to a shared google folder. Create a google folder with the NAME given by your teacher.  Share that folder with your teacher.

Canvas:  Some work may be assigned to be turned into Canvas.  That will be specified in the assignment.

Documents: you may turn in documents in the following formats – Word, Open Office or Google Docs.
You may NOT pass in work in Apple Pages.
Photos/pictures/videos MUST be inserted into documents so comments can be added.
 
Quarter Grading Policy
Class Participation -- 40%
Assignments/Projects/Activities – 60%

Assignments will be graded on a point basis.  Points will be given for completion, effort, accuracy and participation.  Rubrics will be shared in Canvas.

Projects/assignments will be graded on an increasing point scale. That is, later work will be given more weight as students learn more and improve their work.

Late Work 
Late assignments will be accepted with reduced credit. Nothing may be turned in after the unit is complete.

Accomodations:
“District accommodations (DCAP) are available to all students, and in the 26-27 school year, WHS is committed to moving this forward with fidelity.  While some accommodations can be offered at the moment, others require advanced notice. For example: Extended time on an in-class assessment is a collaborative decision made by the teacher, student, and family to meet individual student needs.  The WHS guideline is up to 25% extra time.  This accommodation relies on proactive student communication prior to the date of the assessment.  The student and teacher must establish how the accommodation will be provided.” 

Contacting me
I can usually be found in rooms 156/158      
My schedule is posted on windows in the Technology Suite (rooms 156-158).  Speak to me ahead if you want to find me for extra help.
Class website can be found on Canvas.  All assignments and handouts as well as online lessons can be found here.
Contact Me: 
Email: lovettl@wellesleyps.org

Connecting to Other Info
In order to keep connected to my students, I will make some announcements via Canvas. Make sure you have Course Notifications turned on in Canvas and check email regularly.

I may also make announcements via Remind.
Remind:  text @ aeh6694 to 81010 or go to https://www.remind.com/join/ aeh6694

IF I AM LATE/OUT:
If I am running late, please wait patiently.  If I am absent, there may be a substitute.  If no one shows up in 10 minutes, please have one student report to the main office for instructions.
If I am absent on a lab day, class will start with a sub at 8:30.  I will announce this on Canvas and Remind as soon as I know. (see above)

STUDENTS: Please go to the following Google form to sign that you have gone over this document as well as the Safety Contract:  https://forms.gle/HkCFmdNHciSpgRg3A

This document is available on Canvas.

Please have a parent or guardian read this document along with the Safety Contract. Then have them go to the following Google form to sign that they have done the above:  https://forms.gle/Nii2rtxh7Tb8AXg79