Course Syllabus

Central Academy Automotive Technology

Advanced Studies in Trade and Industrial   

 Course Description:

This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career Cluster. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to postsecondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills. 

 

Grading Polices:

Classroom Performance 20% (test, quizzes, and assignments)

Lab Performance 70% (hands-on-work , and safe work performance)

Exam 10%

 

 

 

Additional Policies Procedures

  • Students are expected to adhere to all exiting CATA policies while attending the Automotive Training Programs and to contribute to a safe and productive learning environment. Any student’s actions place themselves or other students at risk or negatively impact the learning opportunities for others will face disciplinary actions and possible removal from the program.
  • All classes strive to prepare students for adult life by teaching skills and behaviors that will be valued in the work place.
  • The flowing expectations are stressed and graded in the class:
  1. Attendance: Be here on time each day, prepared to work, dressed appropriately.
  2. Respect: Use appropriate language, be honest, and truthful, and be respectful of peers and adults.
  3. Responsibility: Complete work on time, follow directions, and use resources to answer questions, ask for help when needed, contribute to class discussions
  4. Quality: Show determination to complete task, be consistent in quality, and focus on the task at hand.
  5. Team: Work as a productive team member in a verity of roles, communicate in a sensitive way.

Required Materials:

  • Binder
  • Pencils/pen
  • Safety glasses
  • Suitable shop apparel

Points will be deducted for:

  • No safety glasses
  • No shop apparel
  • Late to class

 

Poor attitude or work ethic, including bad safety habits will not be tolerated and reflect heavily on the overall grade.

Course Summary:

Date Details Due