Advanced Woodworking

Course Information

• Number of Semesters: One
• Course Credit: One
• Open to grades: 9 - 10 - 11 - 12.
• Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking
• Instructor: Mr. David Irish

Course Description

     This course is designed to instruct the student in the skills of basic
furniture construction. The student will build three projects during the
semester. The first two projects are teacher selected, the third is student
selected. Depending upon the material used for the third project an
additional cost maybe added to the material fee. Additional cost will be
determined before the student starts. (Materials Fee $60)

Topics of Study

• Safety Rules
• Machine Woodworking
• Joinery and Assembly
• Finishing

Materials Needed For Class

• Folder.
• Pencil or Pen.

Grading Categories & Percentage of Course Grade

• Tests 15%
• Quizzes 10%
• Project # 1 15%
• Project # 2 25%
• Project # 3 15%
• Class Participation 10%
• Final Exam 10%

Grading Scale

• A (100-95) A- (94-93) B+ (92-91)
• B (90-87) B- (86-85) C+ (84-83)
• C (82-79) C- (78-77) D+ (76-75)
• D (74-72) D- (71-70) F (69-00)

Homework Policy

• Unexcused late work will be reduced 3 points per day.

Absence Policy

• Missed assignments should be completed within one week upon returning to school.

Retest Policy

• Retesting maybe granted after meeting with the instructor.

Cheating Policy

• Refer to school policy.

Classroom Rules

• Treat the teacher with respect. (Rom. 12:1-5)
• Treat other students with respect. (Mat. 7:12)
• Be responsible. (Mat. 25:21)
• Be neat and honest with work. (Col. 3:23)
• Be on time to class and with assignments. (1Peter. 4:7)

Extra Help Time For Students

• Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday: 7:30 am. to 7:55 am.
  
• Thursday Student Help Days As Assigned: 2:30 pm. to 3:00 pm.
  
• Student Help Days As Per Grading Period: 9:00 am. to Noon.
  

Best Time To Contact Me

• Monday thru Friday: 7:30 am. - 7:50 am. and 10:30 am. - 11:00 am.
• # 414-461-6000 extension 241.