PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CAREER &TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE) DEPARTMENT

FORT SETTLEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Principles Information Technology course is designed to provide an educational hands on
experience in the various areas of technology. The following units will be explored throughout
the school year:
Tools, & Safety
Energy, Power, & Mechanics
Electricity
Robotics
Electronics
CNC Manufacturing
Engineering Bridges
Web Design
Applied Physics
Computer Aided Manufacturing
CO2 Cars
Flight Technology
Plastics Manufacturing
Graphic Communications
Drafting (standard and computer 2D and 3D)
Manufacturing (wood working)
Most of these units will be experienced through a computer module educational system. The
students will rotate through the technology units using various applicable computer software and
related equipment. No more than two students will be at any one specific module unit during
any one class rotation.
In addition, some topics will be experienced through a traditional lab or shop setting and the
entire class will be experiencing a unit at one time.
Both the module based and traditional units involve many expensive and hazardous (if handled
carelessly) computers, tools, and equipment. The use of these items is imperative to the learning
process. As a result, all FSMS and Principles of Information Technology rules must be followed
at all times.

RULES
1. Arrive to class on time and be prepared for the days work.
2. Listen to instructions and immediately follow all teacher directions.
3. Work only with the equipment and materials that you have received permission to
use.
4. Practice safety and handle equipment/ materials with care.
5. Stay on task and remain at your desk, module, or work station at all times.
6. Be aware of due dates and work diligently to complete assignments and projects on
time.
7. No candy or food, water bottles are allowed in a specific area only
8. Respect others, their personal property, and projects.
9. Follow all FSMS (including Dress Code) and Principles of Information Technology
rules.
10. Cell phones, i pads, or other personal communication/ electronic devices

may be used in class under teachers supervision, strictly for learning purposes only.
Student who is found texting, calling, taking pictures, recording, videoing or listening to
music the device gets confiscated.

DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN

MINOR OFFENSES: Inappropriate behavior, that is minor in nature, will result in the
students removal from the current and / or next module or shop activity.
First Offense: Module/ Shop Activity removal for one day and the students
Conduct Grade will be lowered to Satisfactory.
Second Offense: Module/ Shop Activity removal for two days and the
students parents will receive some form of notification (e-mail or phone
call).
Third Offense: Module/ Shop Activity removal for three days; the students parents will
receive some form of notification (e-mail or phone call);
the students Conduct Grade will be lowered to N (needs to improve); and the student
might be referred to his/her Principal depending on the type of offense.
Additional Offenses: Module/ Shop Activity removal for the remainder of the
current activity and/ or the next activity; the students Conduct Grade will be
lowered to Unsatisfactory; and the student will be referred to the Principal.
MAJOR OFFENSES: (fighting, insubordination, negligent or willful damage to equipment,
endangering self or others, etc.) will result in the complete removal from the current and / or next
module or shop activity; the students conduct grade will be lowered to the appropriate level; and
the student will be referred to the Principal. In severe cases, the student may be removed from
the Principles of Information Technology course and placed in different elective course.
NOTE: Students who are removed from module or shop activities will be required to complete
textbook or other written assignments. If the length of removal prevents the student from
completing a graded portion or all of the module or shop activity, then the grades derived from
the textbook/ written assignments will be used in completion of the required grade. A grade
deduction will be assessed due to the students inability to participate, work safely, and follow
proper procedure in the required module or shop activity. The Principles of Information
Technology Student must maintain a high level of maturity, follow the rules, and be
conscientious of safety at all times. Students will be held accountable, without exception, for
their behavior.

TARDY POLICY
Tardies will be recorded and managed on a semester basis. Students must be in the classroom
and making progress toward or seated in their assigned seat when the tardy bell sounds. Any
student arriving late to class must have a pass from a teacher or school administrator. A student
who arrives late to class without a pass will be marked tardy.
First Tardy: Warning
Second Tardy: Parent notification.

Third Tardy: Office Referral and Parent notification.

Fourth Tardy (and every additional tardy): Referral to the Principal.

GRADING POLICY
DAILY GRADES: Includes daily assignments, homework, module terms and questions,
module tests, safety and class participation grades. Daily grades comprise 50% of
the Nine Weeks Average.
MAJOR GRADES: Includes projects, module activities, and tests. Major grades
comprise 50% of the Nine Weeks Average. There is one major grade every cycle period
called Exploring Technology details will be given during introduction of the class
SEMESTER EXAMS: Each semester exam will count as one-seventh of the Semester
Average. The semester exam could be derived from a written test or the
completion and testing of a major project.
LATE WORK: Most assignments and all projects will be completed in class with an
adequate amount of time provided. Any late work that occurs will be accepted at the
Instructors discretion.
MAKE UP WORK: It is the students responsibility to ask for make-up work upon
returning to school following an absence. One day of make up time is allotted for
each day of absence. However, many module and shop activities cannot be made
up, and as a result, an alternative assignment will be provided (see Attendance).
TUTORIALS : Are only for work related to drafting or computer related projects not for
woodshop projects. The days are: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 am. Student is responsible to
ask a teacher for a pass a day before the session. Student without a pass will not be
admitted

ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is strongly encouraged. All of our projects are completed during class
time using computers, equipment, and tools that cannot be sent home with a student. As a
result, a student who is absent often, will fall behind quickly and find it difficult to complete his
or her current project. Extra time in the Tech. Lab or Shop, before school, can be scheduled for
the student who has an occasional absence and has not fallen too far behind on their current
project. However, make up time will not be permitted for work time missed due to
Unexcused absences, Module/ Shop Activity Removal, or ISS/ Suspension. Also, students
who develop extended periods of absence or chronic attendance problems will be required to
complete written assignments instead of projects.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

High school credit will be awarded to those students who successfully complete this Principles of
Information Technology course. A minimum passing grade of 70 must be earned for both the
fall and spring semesters. One credit will be earned as high school elective credit in Principles of
Information Technology.

TEACHER CONTACT
andres.naranjo@fortbendisd.com

FSMS CTE Telephone 281-634-8055