Engineering Drawing Syllabus: TE8436 Mrs.

Jones Room 306

Kempsville High School e-mail: Elizabeth.Jones@vbschools.com
Entrepreneurship & Business Academy Website:http://ebjones4tech.weebly.com
Technology Department Twitter: @LizBJones4Art
https://kempsvillehs.vbschools.com/ Available for tutoring/ open lab time at lunch
テ: Phone 757-648-5450 every Friday or by appointment.

Course Materials: Course Goals & Outcomes:

Prerequisite: Basic Technical Drawing TE8435
Students materials are required daily for class:
- Small three ring binder This course promotes the STEM Initiative and by
- Two pocket divider or a pocket folder providing students with the opportunity to integrate
- Earbuds or Headphones for Self-Guided Tutorials the practices of science, math, engineering, and
- Mechanical Pencils and #2 pencils technology. Participation in group study provides an
- A sketchbook no bigger than 11x14 or printer paper atmosphere of collaboration in this design-based
provided by the teacher lab. Students use computer-aided design (CAD)
programs that are currently used in industry.
Material Lab Fee: $5.00 is due on or before Sept. 20, Students earning two or more credits in a program
to be paid via cash, money order or check to KHS. area will obtain a Technology Education Diploma
Seal.
Textbooks: A classroom set is available in the lab only.
Students learn the interpretation of industrial working
Class donations request: drawings and the efficient use of resources for
(not required but appreciated for class community) codes and formulas used in engineering.
- Tissues - Wet wipes - Any above materials Students will be offered an CAD Certification test
and a Workplace Readiness Skills Certification test,
both of which are beneficial to their future education
Computers and Chromebooks: and employment. In Technology classes, emphasis
is placed on Virginia Beach Schools’ strategic plan
Chromebooks are not required for this class, as each of developing skills in critical and creative thinking,
student will be assigned a Windows based PC to use in innovation, and problem solving.
the lab. Students will use Schoology to access
assignments and announcements daily. Software Course Outline:
applications used in class, such as AutoDesk Inventor and Engineering Design Introduction
AutoCAD, are not compatible with the school issued Computer skills and digital file management
Chromebooks. This software can be downloaded on home CAD Pretest and Review (Solid Works or AutoCad)
computers with specific requirements through Sketching and visualization
AutodeskStudent.com. However, Solid Works can not. Careers in Engineering
3D Modeling
SNAME Boat Design Competition
Make-up Work and Absenteeism: Types and uses of technical drawings
Architectural and Engineering Scales
Engineering Design and 3D Printing
If a student needs to make-up assignments they can Working Drawings
come during lunch, office hours, scheduled Study Hall Dimensioning
time with a teacher pass, or by appointment. It is the Section Views
student responsibility to see the teacher and check Mechanisms, Cams and Gears
Schoology to get makeup work. Make-up work is Fasteners
considered homework.
Extra Credit:
A student has two class periods to turn in an assignment Extra credit is not available as the assignments are
or complete an assessment for one day of excused given with purpose and reasonable timelines are set.
absenteeism. Extenuating circumstances will allow Please take advantage of extra help or open lab
additional days, such as an extended period of absence. times for support.
Students can earn full credit for make-up work from an
excused absence. Additional time to make-up work may Reassessments:
be added at the discretion of the teacher. Reassessments can take place at a time convenient
for the teacher and student, per teacher discretion.
Evaluation: Late Work:
Grades are based on a variety of assessments with the Late work will receive a deduction of points. Late
understanding that each student learns & demonstrates work will be accepted prior to the closure of
knowledge, skills and understanding in a variety of ways. grades, per teacher discretion.

Lab/Class participation. 40% Zeros:

Projects and Test 40% Any work not turned in within a grading period will
Quizzes and HW 20% receive a zero.

Extra Help Procedures:

Lab/Class Participation: Communication is key! Please see me to discuss
Students will be evaluated on any issues with make-up or late work. I available
participation, assignments for extra help during lunch every Friday. Additional
& time management. This is time is available after school by appointment, the
a workplace readiness skill. student is responsible for scheduling a date and
time with the teacher for any extra help sessions.
Projects and Test:
Students will also be tested on their competency in Lab Safety:
computer software and their construction of technical All students are expected to follow and
drawings. There will be 2 to 4 major projects per quarter. demonstrate lab safety. Students will be required
to pass a safety exam in order to participate with
Quizzes and Homework: hazardous machinery or tools.
Quizzes will be used to assess smaller amounts of
content throughout the course. Incomplete classwork is Schoology access code:
considered homework and should be completed at home, 5GMD-KCFV-HNWCR
in study hall, or during lunch. If assignments are turned in
at the beginning of the next block, full credit will be
awarded; otherwise, the late policy applies.
Student Expectations

KHS in

TSA (Technology Student Association):

Perhaps the most important benefit of TSA membership is the inspiration and enthusiasm that students gain
from receiving recognition for applying their knowledge. Demonstrating skills in a forum beyond school walls
motivates students, especially when there is a large, like-minded audience of peers who support them. Other
benefits include:

- Enhance technological literacy and leadership skills 


- Work on complex activities from start to finish 


- Compete on local, state and national levels 

- Develop skills through TSA's leadership program, LEAP 


- Meet and work with business and industry leaders 


- Attend organized meetings 

- Network with students and teachers with similar interests from all over the United States 

- Contribute time and effort to a national service project 

- Receive national membership services, including the online TSA newsletter, School Scene 

- Receive recognition through TSA’s honor society, scholarships and achievement programs 

- Have a voice in a national organization that is helping to shape the future of technology education



TSA dues are $15.
 Engineering Drawing Course Expectations

STUDENT/PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SIGNATURES

By signing below, I verify that I have read and understand the information

in the course expectations for the Engineering Drawing Course.

Document can be viewed via student schoology, QR Code or
http://ebjones4tech.weebly.com/engineering-drawing.html

Student Name (Printed):__________________________ Date:___________

Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Parent Name (Printed): _______________________________________________________

Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email: ____________________________ Phone: ____________________

Best Time of Day to be reached: ____________ Preferred Method of Contact: ▢ Email ▢ Phone

Engineering Drawing Course Expectations

STUDENT/PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SIGNATURES

By signing below, I verify that I have read and understand the information

in the course expectations for the Engineering Drawing Course.

Document can be viewed via student schoology, QR Code or

http://ebjones4tech.weebly.com/engineering-drawing.html

Student Name (Printed):__________________________ Date:___________

Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Parent Name (Printed): _______________________________________________________

Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email: ____________________________ Phone: ____________________

Best Time of Day to be reached: ____________ Preferred Method of Contact: ▢ Email ▢ Phone