Carpentry 2 Mr. Penny

*Parents, please read the following with your child and sign.*

Course Description: This course prepares the student for an entry level position in the Carpentry trade.

The curriculum includes the 1st year of the NCCER Carpentry apprenticeship as well as the NCCER Core

curriculum in the construction trades. Carpentry code and theory as well as hands on completion of

projects will be included.

Required Supplies, Clothing and Fees:

1” 3 ring binder with paper

Pen & Pencil

Basic hand Tools (see attached)

Basic Calculator or Construction Calculator

Safety Glasses

Sturdy leather work boots

Long pants or coveralls

NCCER Registration (mandatory) $25.00

Skills Membership (optional but recommended)$20.00 ?

Optional:

If your child is selected to compete in the 2015/2016 Skills USA competition the following

fees will apply.(These fees may slightly increase)

Regional Competition Fee $45.00?

State Competition Fee $80.00?

National Competition Fee Fundraiser

Content Outline: Core Text

I. Basic Safety (core)

Importance of Safety

Accidents causes and results

Hazard recognition

Elevation work

Ladders and stairs

Scaffolds

Electrical Hazards

Personal protective equipment

II. Introduction to hand tools (core)

Measuring tools

Levels

Hand tools

Chain falls& Come-Alongs

Digging Tools

III. Introduction to Power Tools (core)

Tool Type

Power Drills

Power Saws

Grinders and Sanders

Pneumatic Nailers

IV. Introduction to Blueprints (core)

The Drawing set

Six types of Construction Drawings

Scale

Lines of Construction

Abbreviations, Symbols, and Keynotes

Using Gridlines to Identify Plan Locations

Dimensions

V. Basic Communication (core)

The Communication Process

Listening and Speaking Skills

Reading and Writing Skills

VI. Basic Employability Skills (core)

The Construction Business

Critical Thinking Skills

Computer Skills

Relationship Skills

Workplace Issues

Content Outline: NCCER Level 1 text

I. Orientation to the Trade

History of Carpentry

Modern Carpentry

Opportunities in the Construction Industry

Human Relations

Employer and Employee Safety Obligations

II. Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives

Lumber Sources

Lumber Defects and Grading

Plywood

Building Boards

Engineered Wood Products

Concrete Block Construction

Commercial Construction Methods

Fasteners

Epoxy Anchoring Systems

Adhesives

III. Reading Plans and Elevations

Drawing Set

Reading and Interpreting Drawings

Guidelines for Reading a Drawing Set

Specifications

Building Codes

Quantity Takeoffs

Project Organization

Working with the other Trades

Project Schedules

IV. Introduction to Concrete and Reinforcing Material

Concrete and Concrete Materials

Concrete Mix Proportions and Measurements

Special Types of Concrete

Curing Methods and Materials

Concrete Slump Testing

Estimating Concrete Volume

Concrete Reinforcement Material

Concrete Forms

V. Windows and Exterior Doors

Window Types

Glass Types

Window Installation

Door Types

Door Installation

VI. Basic Stair Layout

Types of Stairs

Stairway Components

Code Requirements

Stair Framing

Stair Design and Layout

Forms for Concrete Stair

VII Introduction to Building Envelope Systems

Air Infiltration

Siding Windows

Doors Types- Residential/Commercial

Lock Sets

Cooling Load

Heating Load

Glass Block Framing

Grading Process Information

1. Grading Scale

A (90-100%) - Outstanding level of achievement

B (80-89%) - High level of achievement

C (70-79%) - Satisfactory level of achievement

D (60-69%) - Low level of achievement

E (59% -50) - Failure

0 – If student does not attempt the work

2. Category Weights

Carpentry 2 Class and Shop Grade (3 elective credits)

50% - Summative Assessments

Written Test 20%

Projects 20%

Quizzes 10%

10%-Summative Assessment

Quarterly Exam 10%

25% - Formative Assessments

Class Work (daily participation) 15%

Hand-outs 10%

15% - Work Habits (2times per quarter 15%

See attachment)

Technical Math Grade (1 math credit)

50% - Summative Assessment

Written Test 20%

Quizzes 10%

Project Math application 20%

(Based on projects)

10%- Summative Assessment

Quarterly Exam 10%

40% - Formative Assessments

Class Work (Shop & Theory Daily) 20%

Handouts 20%

3. Due Dates / Late Work

All assignments will have a due date. Assignments submitted after the due date will be penalized

on a sliding scale basis. Student will lose 10 % of grade daily. The outside date for late work to be

submitted shall be five school days from the original due date.

4. Re-teach & Re-Assess

Students shall have one additional opportunity to improve their score on a qualifying assessment,

activity, or assignment which demonstrates knowledge of course content, skills, and standards. To

qualify, students must have completed and submitted the original assessment, activity, or

assignment by the due date and must have participated in the teacher-facilitated reteaching (before,

during, or after school) within five school days following the return of the original graded work.

Within ten school days of receiving the returned original graded work, students must complete and

submit the new assessment, activity, or assignment. The higher grade shall be the grade of record.

Work eligible for re-assessment: Tests & Quizzes

Work not eligible for re-assessment: Projects, Final Exam, and Mid Term

5. Minimum Grades

A minimum grade of 50% will be assigned to assignments or assessments for which the student

made a good faith effort, as determined by the teacher, to meet the basic requirements. If a student

does no work on an assignment or assessment, the teacher will assign a grade of zero

6. Group Work Grades

On occasion, students will be asked to work in small groups on a variety of assignments. In those

cases, each student will be individually assessed and assigned a grade that reflects their own level

of success in meeting the outcomes for that particular assignment.

7. Academic Integrity

A student who exhibits academic dishonesty, as determined by the teacher and administrator will

receive a zero on the particular assessment/assignment in question. Violations of the Academic

Integrity Policy and Regulation may result in disciplinary action. Consequences for violations may

vary according to the severity of the violation and shall follow the progressive interventions and

discipline as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Assessment Information

There will be a minimum of nine separate assignments or assessments, an average of one grade per week,

for course content, skills, and mastery in addition to homework.

Parent Notification Information

1. Types of Parent Notification

a. Phone calls (I can be reached at 410-969-3100)

b. E-mail (my email address is jpenny@aacps.org)

c. Parent/Teacher conferences

d. Grades can be accessed online through Parent Connect

2. To allow for timely, potentially corrective action, prompt communication with a parent/guardian

will occur if:

a. A student is in danger of failing or

b. A student is in danger of dropping the equivalent of 2 or more letter grades at any point during the

marking period.

Parent signature: Date:

Please print legibly: Contact Info (Email or phone):____________________________________

Alternate:

Student signature: Date:

Student printed name:______________________________