Information and Basic Responsibilities of Crafts Ii
INFORMATION AND BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF MATERIALS AND PROCESS
( MODEL APPENTICESHIP )
MUSTANGHIGH SCHOOL
INSTRUCTOR: M. Meledeo
( MODEL APPRENTICESHIP ) This course will further expose the student to the construction of quality craftsmanship projects, as well as concentration on the improvement of the student’s fine motor skills. The course will entail many of the skills acquired in the previous course but with a greater emphasis on quality in design and production. All projects in this production-orientated class are subject to approval by the instructor and may be altered to conform to the skill level of the individual student. Students will be expected to pay for any materials used in projects produced in this course. This course is for the serious craftsman and will require extra time for the average student.
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITES: Crafts I
COURSE GOALS: To evaluate student potential and work towards a level of expertise needed to succeed in motor skill related occupations.
NOTE: The content of this course may vary according to the skill and maturity level or level of expertise attained by the majority of students enrolled that semester. Availability
of materials will also be considered.
Special Note:
Students taking this course will need to pay a materials fee of $15.00 to begin the semester. This covers the cost of some finish product materials and all production materials used in the completion of this course.Checks may be made out to Mustang High School and need to be turned in to the instructor within the first week of class.
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR FOR APPROVAL OF ALL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF ALL APPRENTICE ASSIGNMENTS.
1)School equipment will not be loaned out after school hours or off school grounds.
2)Students should purchase their own x-acto knife for use at home. This may be purchased through retail outlets at a nominal cost. It is your responsibility to bring ALL needed items to class EACH day. This includes pencil, paper, etc. Failure to do so will be reflected in daily grade points and may constitute removal for class period.
3)Students are financially responsible for all finished product materials and some production materials.
Students may purchase “in stock” items thru the classroom instructor (i.e. x-acto blades, plastic resist, etc.)
Students are responsible for acquiring all materials not held as supplies by the school. STUDENTS,
Not the teacher, are responsible for informing parents or guardians of materials needed for projects.
4)Students are urged to purchase materials for many projects ahead of schedule as to allow work to be
conducted on two projects simultaneously. Completion of one project every week and a half will allow the student to stay on schedule. Failure to have project materials on hand will result in removal from class for that hour and loss of daily work grade.
5)Students should adhere strictly to the work schedule so as to not fall behind in production. Inability to
To acquire materials will not be accepted as an excuse for failing to keep this schedule. Two (2) points will be deducted for each day the project is over schedule.
6)Students will be responsible for acquiring all illustrations used in the process of their projects or the
Responsible use of any illustrated material belonging to the school. All designs will be subject to evaluation and approval of the instructor. No commercial logos or symbols, liquor or drug-related designs or materials containing profanities will be allowed.
7)Students will be expected to learn proper use and maintenance of any and all equipment used in the
course of this class. Safety is of prime importance and all students will be expected to follow all regulations. Students will be issued a dust mask that must be worn during all blast-related tasks. Failure to do so will constitute removal from the lab area. If the mask is rendered unusable for any reason, the student will be responsible for purchasing a new mast for ($1.00) one dollar.
8)Students are required to submit a completed I/E Form (Project Index and Evaluation Form) prior to
beginning work on any projects. Failure to do so lowers the project grade by 50 points.
9)Grading will be based on the total number of points that you earn during this semester divided by the total number of points possible. This percentage will then be compared to the standard grading scale to determine your letter grade. The grade posted in the teachers grade-book will be a “running tally” and will represent the total number of points the student has earned to date.
A = 100 to 90 (%)D = 69 to 60 (%)
B = 89 to 80 (%)F = BELOW 60 (%)
C = 79 to 70 (%)
Points will be rewarded in the following ways:
A) Tests (100 and 200 points)
Unit test will count as 100 points and semester tests will be worth 200 points.
B)Verification assignments—Progress Reports ------200 points
C)Index and Evaluation Form ------50 points
D) Projects ------200 points
Application & Rendering
Design/A&R------50 points
Line Quality------50 points
Blasting Technique------50 points
Total Appearance------50 points
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TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
PER PROJECT 200 points for project & 50 points for I & E form= 250 pts.
E)Daily Work Requirements
Students are required to have project related work in class each day for the full class period.
Your overall project grade will be calculated by adding together the points you received on each project then dividing that number by the total number of points possible on the projects graded.
Students may recreate any project technique to improve their grade, but will not be
allowed to create additional assignments of alike technique, for extra credit.
Projects assigned in the first 9 weeks can be completed for partial credit in the second 9 weeks of the semester. This will enable a student to improve his/her overall average for that semester.
The grading criteria for this course define a student’s ability to perform these production skills successfully if he/she were in a job-related situation.
F) Make-up Work
You must make up any assignment that you miss within the same number of days that you
were out of school. (Example: If you miss 3 days of school, then within 3 days after
Returning, you must check with the instructor as to what you missed and complete it.)
NOTE: THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT OF THE INSTRUCTOR TO LET YOU
KNOW THAT YOU MISSED AN ASSIGNMENT. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
IF THE ASSIGNMENT IS NOT MADE UP IN THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF TIME,
THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THAT ASSIGNMENT---THIS INCLUDES
“PROJECT” GRADES.
G)Students will periodically receive an academic progress report to update the student’s parent or guardian of present progress. It is the students individually responsibility to have these signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the teacher within the allotted time. This verification assignment has a value of 200 points.
Students must complete ALL clean up and be seated before dismissal of class.
IN A PRODUCTION LAB IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL APPRENTICES WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. ANY STUDENT WHO CONTINUALLY DISRUPTS THE DECORUM OF THE LAB OR ALLOWS PERSONAL DIFFERENCES TO EFFECT THEIR PRODUCTIVITY WILL BE REMOVED FOR THAT CLASS HOUR.
By my signature, I indicate that I have read and understood the previous policies and will abide by all rules listed on the previous pages for M. Meledeo’s Craftsmanship II course. I also understand that this course may require additional time of me, outside the regular class hour to complete the required projects.
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Student SignatureDate
By my signature, I indicate that I have read and understood the above policies on the previous pages and how they apply to my enrolled student. I also understand that the instructor will be sending home periodic progress reports and it is the responsibility of my student to be sure any guardians concerned receive all such reports.
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Parent or Guardian SignatureDate
Mailing Address______
Daytime Phone______E-Mail Address ______
PLEASE BE SURE TO PRINT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS CLEARLY SINCE THEY CAN BE CASE SENSITIVE.
If you do not receive a progress report at least once during the first 9 weeks, please request a
grade update from the instructor through the counseling office (376-2404). (If you have any
questions, concerning the course objectives, rules and goals that you have just read, please
contact Mike Meledeo at 376-2404.) e-mail -
TO BE RETURNED TO THE TEACHER WITHIN A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO WEEKS. THIS REQUIRES SIGNATURES ON BOTH THE OBJECTIVE SHEET AND MATERIALS SHEET.
THIS IS THE FIRST VERIFICATION GRADE OF THIS COURSE—VALUE 200 POINTS!!!!
PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECT TROUGH THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE AT SO THAT YOU CAN TRACK YOUR STUDENTS CLASS PROGRESS.
Fees paid : ____ / ____ / ______