MARINE TECHNOLOGY
- OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR
The first year of the Marine Tech Program will focus on basic exposure and/or hands-on work in some or all of the following:
Marlinespike Seamanship (rope work)
Navigation
Marine Woodworking
Boat Design
Composites (Fiberglassing)
Metalworking
Fishing (Commercial & Recreational)
Marine Finishes
Marina Operations
- CALENDER OF MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
In addition towork in each of the above areas, there is a quiz each Friday and a cumulative exam (MCA) at the end of each quarter.
- TEXTS
The Marine Program is blessed with an excellent library of reference texts. There are also individual student copies of several fine works, such as:
Introduction to Nautical Science by Carl L. Chase
The Uncommon Guide to Common Life of Narragansett Bay by Save The Bay
Diesel Engines by Leo Block
and others.
We also have numerous nautical themed novels, historical novels, adventure stories, etc
- GRADING POLICY
As of the first quarter, the Marine I grading policy is:
Daily Grade (Effort) ------25%
Quizzes ------25%
Major Course Assessments – 25%
Projects ------25%
- INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY
I am generally available before or after school every day, although some days are taken up with meetings, etc.
- PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENTS
The Marine Program has many assignments that fit into the Chariho graduation portfolio. Because the Chariho graduation portfolio is a work in progress, the specific list of assignments is apt to change each year.
- EXPECTATIONS
Two overarching expectations flavor the Marine Program:
BE NICE – Students learn best in a safe environment (both physically and emotionally safe). They shouldn’t be stressed with teasing or putdowns. Good natured banter amongst friends is OK; hurtful, bullying behavior simply will not be tolerated.
TRY HARD – Student’s responsibility is to give good effort. Instructor’s responsibility is to make sure that effort is rewarded with learning.
- CLASSROOM RULES
There are shop safety procedures associated with the shop and equipment. Additionally, please see above, first item.
- PARENT – INSTRUCTOR CONTACT
PLEASE! Feel free to contact me at any time regarding any issue, marine related or not.
School: (401) 364-6869 x2768
If evening contact is better, please feel free to call me at home, 364-0722.
MICHAEL JARRET
1st year Marine students will do woodworking and fiberglassing, cut and weld metals, learn navigation and boat design, tie and splice rope, and much, much more. This program has been developed to take advantage of the many, varied marine trades. Successful students are prepared for careers or activities in the marine, oceanographic, boating, and fishing industries. Students develop a boatload of skills that enable them to enter a marine career, pursue post-secondary opportunities, or simply enjoy water related activities at a greater level. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that meet the requirements for expectations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio.Marine Tech students receive a math credit toward graduation requirements.
2nd year Marine students continue first year activities expanded to include mechanics, electronics, commercial fishing, oceanographic sciences, trailers, marina operations, and much more. The second year bridges the broad, many faceted first year curriculum with the more in-depth, specific learning third year. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that meet the requirements for expectations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio. Marine Tech students receive a math credit toward graduation requirements.
3rd year Marine students are encouraged to specialize in one or two specific areas of the curriculum. Projects are developed to provide students with challenging opportunities and to increase their depth of knowledge. Individual projects may include small boat building (kayaks, canoes, etc.), major boat repairs, or one of the many various types of projects tailored to specific students. Recommended students are encouraged to participate in an internship as a way of enhancing their learning. Chariho’s Marine Program is ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council) certified.In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that meet the requirements for expectations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio. Marine Tech students receive a math credit toward graduation requirements.