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Basic WoodworkingValley Oaks Charter SchoolMr. Warren, 661-345-2814towarren@kern.orgClass SyllabusBasic Woodworking is for students of all skill levels who are serious about learning to work with wood andmachines. Students will progress in their knowledge of woodworking by completing daily homework assignmentsand practical hands-on application of increasingly more difficult projects. This is a 5.0 unit per semester class. Student shall learn a variety of basic woodworking skills by completing four successive projects designed tointroduce new techniques, methods, and machines. A passing score of 75% on each project is required before student may advance to the next skill set project Student shall research and report findings on a variety of basic woodworking topics and methods.Requirements: Google Account: Homework agendas will be loaded weekly on google classroom. In order for the student toget weekly homework, the student shall set up a google account using the class code: eck6iql Woodworking projects: Student shall draw plans for and construct a minimum of three projects. Projects anddesigns are due every five weeks. Student is not to begin cutting wood for the next project until previousproject is complete and graded. Tests: Student shall complete four exams involving multiple choice, group testing, and oral presentation. Homework: Student shall complete daily homework assignments. Homework packets will be handed out atthe beginning of each unit. Homework is due every Friday. Work Ethic: Students shall demonstrate cooperation, diligence, and good behavior in class. Evaluation: Students shall follow the S.H.O.P. C.O.D.E. (Safety, Honesty, Openness to learn, Productivity,Consideration of others, Orderliness, Diligence, and pursuit of Excellence) Absences: Absent students must complete an Absentee Assignment, which is available at the front desk in theHigh School Office. Failure to do so will result in a daily work ethic score of “0” for day(s) missed.Grade reporting: Students and parents may keep track of their grades by accessing their ABI account online. Computation of Grade98-100 A 88-89 B 78-79 C 68-69 D 92-97 A90-91 A-83-87 B80-82 B-73-77 C70-72 C-63-67 D60-62 D-Necessary Materials: Online textbook, Basic Woodworking. Text may be found on the Basic Woodworking google site Spiral Notebook. Students shall keep a journal of daily assignments in a notebook, which will be graded by theparent weekly and turned in to the instructor at the end of each unit.Grading System:Woodworking Projects: 300 possible points (100 possible points for each project): Project planning and drawing (25%)Project Construction (25%)Finishing (25%)Work Ethic (25%)Tests: 175 possible points Safety testUnit 1: Woodshop Safety and TerminologyUnit 2: DraftingUnit 3: MeasuringHomework: 165 possible points Weekly Prompts (writing assignments worth 5 points each) Three Notebook submissions worth 30 points each.Work Ethic: 75 possible points (5 possible points for each day)1 Unmotivated2 Distracted3 Lacks InitiativeEvaluation: 90 possible points (every five weeks)Final exam: 75 possible points4 Cooperative5 Diligent
Basic WoodworkingValley Oaks Charter SchoolMr. Warren, 661-345-2814towarren@kern.orgProject listIntroduction ProjectProject: Pencil holder (this project will not be graded, but is worth up to 25 extra credit points)Tools: Miter saw, Drill Press, Disc/Belt Sander, Wood Burner (optional)Joinery: NoneFinish: Stain and poly urethaneSkill set #1: Assimilation ProjectProject choices: Picture frame, Desk mate, Candle HolderTools: Miter saw, Drill Press, Disc/Belt Sander, Wood Burner (optional)Joinery: Glue, butt jointFinish: Stain and poly urethaneSkill set #2: Scroll Saw ProjectProject choices: Toolbox, Napkin Holder, Book RackTools: Miter saw, Drill Press, Disc/Belt Sander, Scroll SawJoinery: ScrewFinish: Stain and poly urethaneSkill set #3: Miter Cut ProjectProject choices: Office Box, Bird House, Square BowlTools: Miter saw 45 miter cut, Drill Press, Disc/Belt Sander, Nail gunJoinery: Nail GunFinish: Stain and poly urethaneSkill set #4: Router ProjectProject choices: Box with Lid, Shelf, Cookbook HolderTools: Miter saw, Drill Press, Disc/Belt Sander, Scroll Saw, Dowel Jig, Spindle Sander, Router TableJoinery: DowelFinish: Stain and poly urethaneSkill set #5: Bevel Cut ProjectProject choices: Book Ends, Curio Shelf, Decorative BoxTools: Miter saw 45 bevel cut, Disc/Belt Sander, Biscuit tool, Scroll Saw, Spindle Sander, Router TableJoinery: Biscuit and ScrollFinish: Stain and poly urethaneSkill set #6: Mortising ProjectProject choices: Stool, Box, End tableTools: Miter saw 10 bevel and miter cut, Mortiser, Hand Sander, Scroll Saw, Spindle Sander, Router TableJoinery: Mortise and TenonFinish: Oil and WaxSkill set #7: Table Saw ProjectProject: Cutting Board, Chess BoardTools: Miter saw, Hand Sander, Table Saw, Router Table (optional)Joinery: Glue, butt jointFinish: OilSkill set #8: Lathe ProjectProject: Bowl, Cup, CanisterTools: Miter saw, Band Saw, LatheJoinery: NoneFinish: Oil
Basic WoodworkingValley Oaks Charter SchoolMr. Warren, 661-345-2814towarren@kern.orgS.H.O.P. C.O.D.E.of conductI agree to work by the Valley Oaks Shop Code of Conduct.Safety: I will follow the shop safety rules and make safety my highest priority.Honesty: I will work with integrity. I will do my own work and take responsibility for my actions.Openness: I will be humble and remain open to learn. I will listen and be alert.Productivity: I will take initiative. I will be a self-starter and work efficiently to complete my work.Consideration: I will respect people, tools, and material. I will clean the shop at the end of class.Orderliness: I will remain patient and well organized. I will not rush my work. I will not leave a mess.Diligence: I will work hard, stay focused, and pay attention to details.Excellence: I will strive to do everything with excellence.Student signatureDate
Basic WoodworkingDear Parent/Guardian;Valley Oaks Charter SchoolMr. Warren, 661-345-2814towarren@kern.orgI feel tremendously privileged to have your child in the Basic Woodworking class. Thank you. I am glad to serveyou in the work you are doing to educate your child. In this class, not only will your child learn fun woodworkingskills, but he/she will also develop the discipline and confidence necessary for a fruitful and fulfilling adulthood.Please take time to read each of the following: Class syllabus (attached)Online Basic Woodworking text, pages 2-5 (Text may be found on the VOCS High School website Academics For Students Electives Basic Woodworking)Locate and review the Parent-teacher forms in the appendix of the Basic Woodworking onlinetextbook, pages 78-82S.H.O.P. C.O.D.E. of conduct (attached)I have read each of the above materials and understand what is required of this class.ParentDateStudentDateConsent to Use Power ToolsAs a means of impressing upon your child the importance of woodshop safety, we request that you review the shopsafety manual with your child (Unit One in the Basic Woodworking textbook) and sign below. Your signatureauthorizes your child to use the woodshop equipment, power tools, and woodworking machinery after he/she hasbeen certified to do so. No student will at any time be forced to use the power equipment. However, no student willbe permitted to use power equipment unless this form is properly signed and filed in the Valley Oaks Charter School(VOCS) office.AgreementWith my signature below, I hereby agree that my child, mayreceive instruction and training in the VOCS woodshop to use the shop equipment, power tools, and woodworkingmachines provided in the shop. I further agree to allow my child to use the shop equipment, power tools, andwoodworking machines after he/she has been certified to do so. In the event of an accident occurring because mychild or another student did not follow the safety rules, instructions, or guidelines, I shall not hold VOCS or theinstructor responsible. I shall urge my child to cooperate fully with the safety guidelines set forth by the VOCSwoodshop department and to follow the Valley Oaks S.H.O.P. C.O.D.E. of conduct.Signed: Date:
Basic Woodworking Mr. Warren, 661-345-2814 towarren@kern.org . Class Syllabus . Basic Woodworking is for students of all skill levels who are serious about learning to work with wood and machines. Students will progress in their knowledg
