Flight and Space

airplane taking off.jpg In the Flight and Space course, the exciting world of aerospace comes alive. Students become engineers as they design, prototype, and test models to learn about the science of flight and what it takes to travel and live in space. They solve real-world aviation and space challenges and plan a mission to Mars. The course uses hands-on, real-world activities, projects, and problems that help students understand how the knowledge and skills they develop in the classroom can be applied in everyday life.

Respect everyone in class at all times.
Raise your hand and be called upon before talking.
No food is allowed in the classroom. Water is ok!
Follow all shop safety rules.

Class Behavior

The Innovation Center is designed to be a professional space for students to participate in Technology and Engineering courses. Students should not attempt to touch or move glass walls. Students should not use TVs, small group rooms, the prototype lab, the woodshop, or storage rooms without permission.

All students are expected to be on their best behavior during class. Any student that behaves in a way that is unsafe will be removed from the classroom immediately. Students are responsible for making sure their assigned equipment is not lost or broken. Students will be responsible for paying for lost or broken equipment.

Consequences

Students who do not follow the classroom rules or school policy will be responded to by the following means, except in case of insubordination or major classroom disruption, in which an automatic office referral will result:

1st offense: verbal warning

2^nd offense: conversation/reflection sheet

3rd offense: parental contact

4th offense: alternative intervention

5^th offense: referral to the office

Computation of Grades

Grades will be calculated using the Syracuse Junior high Grading Rubric.

Citizenship

Citizenship grades will be calculated using the Syracuse Junior High Citizenship/Habits of Scholarship Rubric.

2023 Citizenship Rubric.pdf

Class Transitions

Students will have an extra minute to transition to and from the Innovation Center. Students that arrive after the extra minute will be counted as tardy. The doors to the Innovation Center are locked during class time. Students that are tardy will need to ring the doorbell and wait for the teacher to open the door.

Securly Pass

Securly Pass will be used as a bathroom pass, office pass, and office referral system. Students will be instructed in the use of Securly Pass.

PBIS Rewards

PBIS Rewards will be used to track students’ positive behavior in 4 categories:

· Self-control

· On-task

· Accountable

· Respectful

Students may redeem points for rewards in class or in the school store.

Make-Up Work

You are to request your make-up work within two days after an excused absence. It is your responsibility to get missed work. All work for the week will be located on Canvas. Any work not made up will result in a zero.

Late Work Policy

It is very important to submit all assignments on time. Late assignments can still be submitted up to one week before the end of the term. If the assignment is still not turned in one week prior to the end of the term, the grade assigned to that assignment will be a zero.

Canvas

Canvas will be used for all assignments. Canvas will be updated regularly with lesson information and assignments. It will contain the information that is covered in the classroom. All grades will be on myDSD, not Canvas.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones are not allowed to be used in the classroom per the school cell phone policy. Students using their phone will be required to take them to the front office.

Course Fees

A course fee of $15 will be charged for this course. This fee covers consumable items and take-home projects.

Online Resources

Students may be asked to view online resources. Links to resources to have not been vetted beyond the original page cited.

Other Policies

For any other policies (dress code, equal opportunity, etc.), refer to the policies set by the school administration.