Course Name: Small Engines
School Year: 2015 - 2016
Room: N 218
Teacher: Mr Hardt
Email: mhardt@d155.org checked daily
Telephone: (815) 479-0404 ext. 5396
Office Location: N 218
Office Hours: (prior to school, plan & lunch
periods,)
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
This is the first in a series of Auto shop-type courses. It is designed to provide the entry level
High School student with the following basic skills needed in Industry & Manufacturing, in the
Outdoor Power Equipment field and to prepare for Auto 1 class.
 Accurately describe the events in the 4 & 2 stroke-cycle engine
 Read service manuals for technical information
 Apply standard shop safety & shop practices
 Properly use shop hand, power tool & machinery
 Ability to disassemble & reassemble small engines
 Begin to develop troubleshooting skills
Primary Textbook:
Small Gas Engines by Roth, Fisher & Gauthier
Other book/supply requirements:
A binder / notebook to organize hand-outs and other paper work
Some type of notebook for notes
Pencils / Pens
1 pr. CLEAR safety glasses provided
Lab fee paid at registration
CLASSROOM & SHOP EXPECTATIONS:
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 Be on time & be prepared for class.
On time means you are seated when the bell rings, not running through the door.
Prepared means you have your textbook, binder, notebook, safety glasses & a
pencil / pen with/you everyday. A locker will be provided to store your items.
 No phones, I-pod type devices or headphones are allowed in the room. Please turn these
ítems off, take them off and put them away BEFORE you get in the room.
 Per school & District policy hats / caps and outer coats are not to be worn in class.
 No gum or food in the room and only beverages in a container w/a cap to prevent spills.
 Be quiet & listen when the instructor is demonstrating or lecturing. Take notes when
necessary & keep an orderly binder of notes & hand-outs that you can use as a resource.
 Participate in class discussions & hands-on activities, and appropriately answer questions
when asked. Bathroom breaks are for EMERGENCIES only.
 Think SAFETY at all times, act SAFELY at all times. Act mature and professional.
Wear safety glasses at ALL times while working w/tools..
Use the tools & equipment properly and as directed. Do not misuse the tools.
Stay focused on your work, no socializing, no fooling around.
 At the end of lab activites, clean the area & tools. Maintain an orderly tool drawer.
 As the bell is about to ring at the end of class;
Do not crowd the door, stay near your seat and do not leave until the bell rings.
 Display a good attitude, be willing to learn and follow directions. Work SAFELY.
Quarter Grade Calculation
Weighting of homework, tests, quizzes, projects,
classwork, class participation, etc.
Late Homework
Extracredit (if offered)
Consequences for cheating
Quarter Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Hi
100
97.49
92.49
89.99
87.49
82.49
79.99
77.49
72.49
69.99
67.49
62.49
59.99
Low
97.50
92.50
90.00
87.50
82.50
80.00
77.50
72.50
70.00
67.50
62.50
60.00
00.00
In progress grades are accessable by students and parents through
our school website by clicking on the Skyward Online Grade Access
button (lower right corner). Please contact your counselor if you’ve
forgotten your log in and password.
Semester Grade Calculation
Grade reports are issued at the end of
each nine-week grading period (or
twice each semester). The semester
grade, which is the only one that
becomes a part of the student's
permanent record, is based on a ratio
of three grades: a first quarter grade,
a second quarter grade, and a final
exam grade to be calculated as
follows:
• 40% for the first nine weeks,
• 40% for the second nine weeks,
• 20% for the semester exam.
Each quarter is an independent grade.
The percentage or raw score for the
first nine weeks is not averaged with
the percentage or raw score for the
second nine weeks to determine the
semester average.
In order to pass any course, a student must pass
two of the three grades, and the student must
take the semester exam.
Cheating/plagiarism will result in a zero and/or
more serious consequences.
Makeup Policy:
Make up privileges are for excused absences & suspensions only, not for class cuts or unexcused
absences. Make up privileges are generally limited to written assignments.
Extended absences are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Late Work Policy:
Late work is usually accepted for reduced value up to one week after the original due date, but
assignments are expected to be completed on time.
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In the event you fail to prepare for a test and receive a less than satisfactory grade, you can relearn the material outside of class and re-take the test under the following conditions;
 Write a letter of apology to your parents and the instructor detailing what you failed to do
in & out of class that resulted in the low grade and describing a very detailed action plan
for what you are going to do in the future to prevent this from happening again.
 Take very detailed chapter(s) notes from the text & complete the textbook / workbook
questions. Have these w/you when you re-take for reference.
 Prepare a very detailed PPT presentation on the topic area(s) and present it to the class.
 All requirements must be satisfactorily met by at least 1 week before the end of class in
the grading period. It is recommended that you complete these requirements well in
advance of the one week deadline in case you need to do additional work to get the items
up to a ‘very detailed’ standard. Substandard work will not be accepted.
 This is intended to be a rare situation to re-learn material and not a regular occurrence to
inflate grades.
 This policy can be altered if deemed necessary by the instructor.
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Test Re-do Policy:
Summative V Formative Grading:
The expectation is that all work assigned will be completed to the best of your ability. You will
learn & retain more if you do the work and you will be able to use these resources when you take
the chapter tests. In general, practice homework & your notes / binder will be graded as a NO
COUNT, it will be scored ( 3 ) for a good job, ( 2 ) for a fair job, ( 1 ) for poor job and ( 0 ) for
not attempted. This way you can track your preparation for tests, as can your parents &
instructor. Hold yourself to a mature & professional standard so you can learn & retain as much
of the class content as possible. Make these NO COUNT opportunities work for you.
Class Activities:
Lecture, PPT’s, demonstration & discussion, textbook work, student presentations, written
reports, work on class engines, repairs from home and school projects.
Guest speakers & field trips as applicable.
Tardy Policy:
1st and 2nd tardies – the student is given warnings to correct behavior
3rd tardy – 1 hour afterschool detention and parental contact
4th tardy - 2 hour Saturday detention and parental contact
5th, 6th, 7th & 8th tardies are STEPS 1 through 4
The student is dropped from class with an “F” on STEP # 4.
Attendance and being on time is a ‘life skill’ necessary for future career success. Start practicing
it now during High School so it will become a habit in adult life.
Discipline Policy:
1st incident – 1 hour afterschool detention and parental contact
2nd incident – 2 hour Saturday detention and parental contact
3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th incidents are STEPS 1 through 4
The student is dropped from class with an “F” on STEP # 4.
The instructor reserves the right to alter this sequence based on severity of the incident.
You must conduct yourself in a mature & professional manner in a shop to prevent injury & tool
damage. Follow all safety rules, stay focused on your work and do not fool around.
BULLYING:
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Bullying takes on many different forms and they are all unacceptable. Do not talk in an
inappropriate manner to others and do not touch anyone in an inappropriate manner.
If you feel you are being bullied, please tell a staff member ASAP so we can help you.
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In order to be eligible to go on ‘Field Trips’ the student must meet the following criteria:
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Maintain a minimum of a “C” range grade from the start to finish of class.
Do not have any missing work.
Do not have any attendance or disciplinary issues.
Must show the qualities of cooperation & respect with fellow students & the instructor.
Must have demonstrated an ability to act in a mature & professional manner and to
conduct oneself in a way that makes you a reliable representative of PRHS.
SMALL ENGINES
School Year 2015-2016
I have read and understand the course syllabus:
Parent printed name: ________________________________________Date:______________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________Date:______________
Student printed name : _______________________________________Date:______________
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Student Signature: __________________________________________Date:______________