Principles+of+Architecture+&+Construction

4550 U.S. Military Highway Brownsville Texas, 78526
 * //__Principles of Architecture & Construction Technology__//**
 * // Course Syllabus 2011-2012 //**
 * School:** Veterans Memorial High School


 * Teacher:** Mrs. Julietta Garcia – Ramirez


 * Email:** jgarcia-ramirez@bisd.us


 * Conference:** 8th period 3:15 pm -4:05 pm


 * Telephone:** (956) 574- 5681


 * Tutoring:** Tutorial will be offered throughout the year; dates and times will be posted and announced.


 * Textbook:** __Various texts and resources will be given upon request.__


 * Prerequisites:**Principles of the Architecture and Construction Course.


 * Attendance:** Students are expected to attend class **regularly.** Students who miss class without permission are truant. Truancy is an unexcused absence and repeated truancy may be cause for disciplinary and/or legal action against the student and the student’s parent/guardian. ( 9 unexcused absences equals no credit).


 * No Credit:** Any student with less than 90% attendance will not receive credit for the course. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for credit. //(9 unexcused absences equals no credit).//


 * Tardies:** Please come to class on time. There is a ZERO tolerance on tardies. Tardies will be documented and the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. ( //Three tardies = one unexcused absence. Excessive tardies will cause parent call/ conference and administration conference).//


 * Make-up Work:** Makeup work is the **student’s** responsibility. The student needs to ask the teacher for any missed work. A **reasonable** time limit will be allowed to make up missed work for an excused absence.

//Late 1 day: minus 15 pts.// //Late 2 days: minus 30 pts.// //Late 3 days: minus 50 pts.//
 * Late Work:** The best way to be successful in this class is to do **all** assignments and turn them in **on time**. Late work will have points deducted as follows:


 * Make-up Tests:** If a student is absent on the day that an exam was given; the student will have to make arrangement to take the exam. The student will have no __more than 3 days to make up the exam.__


 * Restroom Pass:** Students are to use the nearest restroom and return to class immediately. Restroom passes will **not** be allowed the **first 15** minutes or the **last 15** minutes of class. Restroom passes will **not** be allowed during **lectures** or **tests.** Students who abuse this privilege will have it revoked.


 * Classroom Procedures:** When you enter the classroom, please start bell work assignment on board. Bell work is a journal/assignment written on the board everyday which students need to start working right before tardy bell rings. If you need to sharpen your pencil, please do so before the tardy bell. Please do not loiter in front of room or in the hallways.


 * Classroom Supplies:**


 * 1) Pen – blue or black ink
 * 2) 2 Pencils
 * 3) Binder – (to be maintained and kept by student)
 * 4) Notebook paper
 * 5) 5 dividers (journals, daily work, tests, misc.)
 * 6) Note book
 * 7) Graphing Paper


 * Course Description:** Principles of Architecture and Construction Technology course will provide students the opportunity to decide on a particular career pathway such as; Architectural Design, Interior Design, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, Piping & Plumbing Technology or Welding. Students will have an overall understanding of all seven programs of study mentioned above. They will study the roles and responsibilities of architects, master electricians, contractors, engineers, drafters, master plumbers, welders, and many more job descriptions relevant to the magnet program. The course provides students with enriched skills necessary for the related professional careers in the field of architecture and construction technology. Students will also be exposed to a couple of software and become familiarized with the architecture and construction latest technology.


 * Grading: (Per six weeks)**


 * 1) 67% Tests
 * 2) 33% Daily Work

Your **semester** **average** is determined by adding together your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd six week averages plus your final exam and dividing it by 4. Your **__final average__** is determined by adding together your 1st and 2nd semester averages and dividing by 2.

90 80 85 88 = 86
 * 1st 6 wks 2nd 6 wks 3rd 6 wks Final 1st Semester Avg **

95 83 91 95 = 91 **Final Average = 89**
 * 4th 6 wks 5th 6 wks 6th 6 wks Final 2nd Semester Avg **


 * Discipline Policy:** First occurrence will result in a verbal notification from teacher to student. Second occurrence will be a parent phone call in regards to misbehavior. Third occurrence will result in Parent-Teacher conference, if necessary an administrator conference**. Note:** A written **//referral//** can and will be submitted to grade level principle at any phase of the discipline policy if deemed necessary by the teacher.


 * Class Expectations:**


 * 1) Be in class on time with all appropriate materials.
 * 2) Respect others and their belongings. **//( especially classroom items)//**
 * 3) Follow teacher’s directions.( This include Substitute)
 * 4) Remain in class unless you have a pass.
 * 5) Use of profanity, bullying, horse playing, and yelling are not allowed.
 * 6) Do not bring food or drinks into class. ( Computer lab)
 * 7) All electronic devices are to be kept off and out of sight while in class.
 * 8) **No cell phones, texting, makeup or IPods** are allowed in class. If student is caught using the mentioned items more than once, item will be taken to assistant principle and be picked up by parent on their own convenience.
 * 9) **Plagiarism** is copying and not permitted. (No copying or sharing information during Test, if so will automatically be a zero).


 * Course Objectives:**


 * 1) The student will achieve academic knowledge and skills required for a career and postsecondary education opportunities associated with the architecture and construction technology magnet program.
 * 2) The student will identify seven programs of study mentioned above and at the end of course be able to decide on one particular pathway.
 * 3) The student will learn the past, present and future of these seven programs of studies.
 * 4) The student will gain an overall knowledge of architecture and construction, employment skills, Auto CAD skills, lettering, sketching, rending & board drafting skills, and architectural terminology communication skills.
 * 5) The student will formulate mathematical and physics operations related to architecture and construction.
 * 6) The student will implement measures to maintain safe and healthful working conditions in the architecture and construction field.
 * 7) The student will explore/ research different careers and job descriptions associated with roles and functions within the architecture and construction technology, and demonstrate a commitment to professional and ethical behavior.
 * 8) The student will be able to identify and have hands on training on various technology software and be able to create architectural and construction projects.
 * 9) The student will identify the architecture & construction historical timeline and most famous architects of our present, past and future.
 * 10) The student will have knowledge on architecture residential & commercial floor plans, materials, basic architectural symbols and more.
 * 11) The student will be able to learn basic AutoCAD software.
 * 12) The student will be able to sketch and draft architecture residential & commercial floor plans and integrate all seven programs of studies.
 * 13) The student will began an E-Profile and prepare a resume for future internship and employment.
 * 14) The student will learn hands on industrial employment skills and will be treated in a business manner at all times.