La Porte Career and Technical Education

Welcome to the La Porte High Schools Collision Repair Course. We are part of the Career and Technical Education Department. The transportation industry has many highly paid careers and require highly skilled employees. The opportunities are endless in the automotive repair, heavy truck, construction, manufacturing, and marine industries for skilled craftsman. There are also jobs in parts, management and sales. The transportation industry has a shortage of approximately 200,000 skilled workers across the U.S. These are jobs that cannot be outsourced. Some student’s may only be interested in learning basic Collision processes  on their own vehicles, other will choose transportation related careers either way our classes will allow them to start developing the required entry level skills..

 

All Students must pass a mandated safety test with a score of 100% to be allowed to work in the shop area. if a student fails to pass the safety test that student may be removed from this course for the safety of themselves and other students!

Instructor Mr. James Wheeler

Phone #: 281-604-7663 Class Location: 12020 CTE Building

E-mail- wheelerj@lpisd.org

4^th period conference

 

Prerequisite: It is highly recommended the students have taken Principle of Automotive Technology to prepare them for this class.

This is the second of four transportation classes.

 

This class meets every day for 1 class period.

Collision Repair and Refinishing is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in the field of collision repair and refinishing. Instruction emphasizes; sheet metal straightening; metal finishing; plastic body filler, mixing, application and sanding. Repair procedures for synthetic materials; GMA welding; and surface preparation for refinishing. Mixing and applying primers; sealers; basecoat; clear coat; polyurethane enamels; plus environmental issues, safety and career opportunities. 

With taking this class for 2/3 years you will have to take an ASE CERTIFICATION TEST and PASS it, also you will be able to leave this program I-CAR certified as a Pro-level 1 Technician in Non-Structural Repair, Refinishing, and could be certified in GMA MIG welding with steel and aluminum.

Upon completion of this course, the student will have been introduced to:

·         Work safety, recognize unsafe conditions, and comply with OSHA and EPA Regulations

·         Identify the tools and equipment used

·         Identify vehicle body parts

·         Properly clean ,maintain, and paint with spray equipment

·         Straighten sheet metal panels

·         Grind ,mix, apply ,and sand plastic filler

·         Prepare the substrates for paint products

·         Mask off vehicles

·         Remove ,repair, and replace vehicle body and mechanical parts

·         Paint parts of the vehicles and refinish entire vehicles

·         Mig weld

·         Set up and adjust oxyacetylene welder

·         Shrink  sheet metal

·         Set up frame alignment equipment

·         Read and write from and estimating manual

·         Repair and refinish plastic body parts

·         Additional skills and information will also be covered

A variety of instructional methods such reading and writing assignments, lectures, guest speakers, instructional videos, lab/shop, field trips will be used to help student achieve basic knowledge of the safety, tools, equipment, and processes needed to be successful in the transportation industry. Actual lab time is limited at the beginning of this course and until students have demonstrated a mastery of safety, CRRT theory, and tool use.

 

You will need your laptop every day in this class. If you do not have a laptop that day or its not charged, or you lost your charger that will earn yourself a 0 for that day for not having your materials.

 

All assignments, tests, and competencies become course minimum requirements when assigned and must be completed for course credit. Assignments must be turned in on or before the due date. Late assignments will be penalized based on LPISD established guide lines, see your student handbook for details.

A = 90-100      B = 80-89        C = 75-79        D = 70-74        F = 69 AND BELOW

 

·          Parents and students are expected to monitor grades and attendance frequently via Home Access. If you have problems logging in to your Home Access account, please call 281-604-7502 for assistance. By monitoring grades frequently, parents will be aware of the student's progress in class and can contact the teacher any time they have a concern about the student's class average or attendance in class.

50% - Tests, Quizzes, and Projects:

40% - Twice weekly participation and competency grade: (these grades will be based on classroom collaborative group activities, lab safety, participating in classroom discussion, dressing out for lab sessions, reading the assigned material, submitting assignments promptly, following school and class expectations and procedures, arriving for class on time, being prepared for class with paper, pencils, knowledge of content, work quality, cleanliness, care of tools and equipment and overall professional attitude.

10% - Reading/writing and Journal Projects

1.    Electronic devises (cell phones, MP3 players etc.) are to be turned off and placed in the wooden cabinet during class and Shop/lab time! District electronic devise policies will be followed.

2.    Student ID’s must be worn per district policy to enter the classroom.

3.    Horse play will not be tolerated in the classroom or lab/shop for safety reasons; failure to follow this rule will result in an office referral and possible removal from the course.

4.    A strict professional dress code must be followed; pants belted at the waste (no sagging), no visible tattoos. No open toed shoes/sandals, flip-flops, or cloth house shoes are allowed during lab/shop time.

5.    Lockers are available for change of clothing. Lockers may be share by several students.

6.    Students are expected to treat other student, and their property with respect. (If it is not yours do not touch it!)

7.    Talking during instructional time unless called upon is not acceptable!

8.    The students are to respect the equipment and the building and to take care of their personal property.

1.    Safety glasses must be worn at all times while in the shop per Federal Safety Rules. These glasses    must meet the requirements of the Federal Safety codes. The school will supply students with safety glasses. After use the safety glasses are to be cleaned and placed in the safety glass cabinet for sanitation.

2.    Student are required to follow all shop safety rules at all times. Repeated failure to follow these rule could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from this class.

. I will be available as per district guidelines. Generally Wednesday  from 2:50 until 3:30 PM. The   

 Student may make special arrangements.

School provided materials:  

A classroom set of textbooks, and all required handouts.( If the student finds damage to their textbook they are to report it immediately to the teacher.) The CRRT program attempts to have most of the common tools to facilitate repairs, should a special tool be needed it will be provided by the owner of the vehicle being repaired.

Students are to bring: Pencils,  Pens,  notebook, 1 bottle of hand sanitizer. These items will remain in the classroom so the student will always have the needed supplies.

**It is highly suggested that student purchase lab coats, jumpsuit, or bring work clothes as to prevent damage to their regular school clothes

Student are encouraged to join SkillsUSA for competitive events and scholarship opportunities. CRRT students can compete SkillsUSA at the district level hoping to advance to the State Competition and even to Nationals. SkillsUSA helps students build Integrity, Professionalism, Adaptability, Work Ethic, Responsibility, and Self-Motivation. All of these are attributes employers look for!

 

 

The La Porte Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

El Distrito Independiente Escolar de La Porte no discrimina sobre la base de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, sexo u incapacidad para proveer servicios educacionales, actividades y programas, incluyendo programas vocacionales, de acuerdo con el Titulo VI del Acta de derechos civiles de 1964, como fue enmendada; Titulo IX de las Enmiendas educacionales de 1972; Sección 504 del Acta de rehabilitación de 1973, como fue enmendada; y el Titulo II del Acta de americanos con incapacidades.

 

Welcome to the La Porte High School Transportation Technology Program.

Your son/daughter has enrolled in the Advanced Collision Repair and Refinishing course. This course is part of the Career and Technical Education Department here at La Porte High School. The transportation industry has many highly paid careers that require highly skilled employees. The opportunities are endless in the automotive repair, heavy truck, construction, and marine industries for skilled craftsman. There are also jobs in parts, management and sales. The transportation industry currently has a shortage of approximately 200,000 skilled workers across the U.S.! These jobs cannot be outsourced. This course will help provide students with employability skills for many of these jobs.

 

All Students must pass a mandated written safety test with a score of 100% to be allowed to work in the shop. Students how fail to pass this test may be removed from this course for the safety of themselves and other students. With taking this class for 2/3 years you will have to take an ASE CERTIFICATION TEST and PASS it

Instructor Mr. James Wheeler

Phone #: 281-604-7663 Class Location: 12020 CTE Building

E-mail- wheelerj@lpisd.org

4^th period conference

Prerequisite:   Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing is a prerequisite. 

This class meets 5 days per week for 2 class periods

Advanced Automotive Technology includes more advanced study in job-specific training for entry-level employment in the field of collision repair and refinishing. Instruction emphasizes; sheet metal straightening; metal finishing; plastic body filler, mixing, application and sanding. Repair procedures for synthetic materials; GMA welding; and surface preparation for refinishing. Mixing and applying primers; sealers; basecoat; clear coat; polyurethane enamels; plus environmental issues, safety and career opportunities. 

This is the more advanced of two (2) automotive transportation classes.

With taking this class for 2/3 years you will have to take an ASE CERTIFICATION TEST and PASS it, also you will be able to leave this program I-CAR certified as a Pro-level 1 Technician in Non-Structural Repair, Refinishing, and could be certified in GMA MIG welding with steel and aluminum

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to perform:

·         Work safety, recognize unsafe conditions, and comply with OSHA and EPA Regulations

·         Identify the tools and equipment used

·         Identify vehicle body parts

·         Properly clean ,maintain, and paint with spray equipment

·         Straighten sheet metal panels

·         Grind ,mix, apply ,and sand plastic filler

·         Prepare the substrates for paint products

·         Mask off vehicles

·         Remove ,repair, and replace vehicle body and mechanical parts

·         Paint parts of the vehicles and refinish entire vehicles

·         Mig weld

·         Set up and adjust oxyacetylene welder

·         Shrink  sheet metal

·         Set up frame alignment equipment

·         Read and write from and estimating manual

·         Repair and refinish plastic body parts

·         Additional skills and information will also be covered

A variety of instructional methods such as lectures, lab/shop, reading and writing assignments, guest speakers, instructional videos, and field trips will all be used to help student achieve a more advanced  level of knowledge of the safety, tools, equipment, and processes needed to be successful in the transportation industry.

You will need your laptop every day in this class. If you do not have a laptop that day or its not charged, or you lost your charger that will earn yourself a 0 for that day for not having your materials.

All assignments, tests, and competencies become course minimum requirements when assigned and must be completed for course credit. Assignments must be turned in on or before the due date. Late assignments will be penalized based on LPISD established guide lines, see your student handbook for details.

A = 90-100    B = 80-89       C = 75-79      D = 70-74      F = 69 AND BELOW

40% - Tests, Quizzes, and Projects:

50% - Twice weekly participation and competency grade: (these grades will be

based on classroom collaborative group activities, lab safety, participating in classroom discussion, dressing out for shop/lab sessions, reading the assigned material, submitting assignments promptly, following school and class rules and procedures, arriving for class on time, being prepared with paper, pencils, knowledge of content, work quality, cleanliness, care of tools and equipment and overall professional attitude etc.)

10% - Reading/writing and Journal Projects

1.    Electronic devises (cell phones, MP3 players etc.) are to be turned off and placed in the wooden cabinet during class and Shop/lab time! District electronic devise policies will be followed.

2.    Student ID’s must be worn per district policy to enter the classroom.

3.    Horse play will not be tolerated in the classroom or lab/shop for safety reasons; failure to follow this rule will result in an office referral and possible removal from the course.

4.    A strict professional dress code must be followed; pants belted at the waste (no sagging), no visible tattoos. No open toed shoes/sandals, flip-flops, or cloth house shoes are allowed during lab/shop time.

5.    Lockers are available for change of clothing. Students are to obtain a combination lock to secure their locker.  Lockers may be share by several students.

6.    Students are expected to treat other student, and their property with respect. (If it is not yours do not touch it!)

7.    Talking during instructional time unless called upon is not acceptable!

8.    The students are to respect the equipment and the building and to take care of their personal property.

9.    Safety glasses must be worn at all times while in the shop per Federal Safety Rules. These glasses must meet the requirements of the Federal Safety codes. The school will supply each student with a pair of safety glasses, after that the student will provide their own replacement safety glasses.

10.  Students are required to follow all of the shop safety rules at all times.  

Repeated failure to wear safety glasses, or following other safety rules could result in removal from the course.

. I will be available as per district guidelines. Generally Wednesday  from 2:50 until 3:30 PM. The   

 Student may make special arrangements.

School provided materials:  

A classroom set of textbooks, and all required handouts.( If the student finds damage to their textbook they are to report it immediately to the teacher.) The CRRT program attempts to have most of the common tools to facilitate repairs, should a special tool be needed it will be provided by the owner of the vehicle being repaired.

Students are to bring: Pencils,  Pens,  notebook, 1 bottle of hand sanitizer. These items will remain in the classroom so the student will always have the needed supplies.

**It is highly suggested that student purchase lab coats, jumpsuit, or bring work clothes as to prevent damage to their regular school clothes

Student are encouraged to join SkillsUSA for competitive events and scholarship opportunities. CRRT students can compete SkillsUSA at the district level hoping to advance to the State Competition and even to Nationals. SkillsUSA helps students build Integrity, Professionalism, Adaptability, Work Ethic, Responsibility, and Self-Motivation. All of these are attributes employers look for!

 

 

The La Porte Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

El Distrito Independiente Escolar de La Porte no discrimina sobre la base de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, sexo u incapacidad para proveer servicios educacionales, actividades y programas, incluyendo programas vocacionales, de acuerdo con el Titulo VI del Acta de derechos civiles de 1964, como fue enmendada; Titulo IX de las Enmiendas educacionales de 1972; Sección 504 del Acta de rehabilitación de 1973, como fue enmendada; y el Titulo II del Acta de americanos con incapacidades.

 

Welcome to Engineering with Mr. Ruley.

 

You will gain from and enjoy my class if you strive to meet the following expectations:

*Treat your instructor, your classmates and yourself with respect and kindness

*Arrive to class on time, with all the materials needed to be successful

*Use all classroom supplies and equipment in the way in which they were intended to be used

*Complete classwork and homework in a timely manner

*Comply with the Student Code of Conduct of La Porte HS and all La Porte ISD Policies

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that every student can learn, regardless of ethnicity, learning disability, emotional or behavior problems, or the economic situation of the family.

My teaching philosophy is drawn from many different experiences in many different ways. I believe that well-rounded, honest, and strong people make the best engineers. My focus in the classroom is first on building meaningful relationships, then equipping students with the tools they need to be successful in any endeavor. I also believe in accepting unwanted outcomes. Without these setbacks and trying again, we have no idea where our weaknesses are, and are not able to grow. So I encourage students to take risks in the material and then learn and try again. It is vitally important to our success both in the classroom and in everything we do that we constantly exercise our whole being as a well-rounded person so that we may become truly who we were intended to be.

I believe wholeheartedly that every student can be successful in the Project Lead the Way curriculum with the proper motivation and encouragement. Students in my classes will be challenged to think in ways that force them out of their comfort zone. They will be asked to create solutions to problems that often have a multitude of correct answers, just as they will have to do in the 'real world'. This is uncomfortable for many students as they are accustomed to always having the 'right' answer in their scholastic endeavors.

My role will be both that of educator and facilitator to self-discovery. I guide my students as they conquer the angst associated with confronting unique situations and develop strategies which will help them to make observations and decipher results to future, job-related scenarios. This is key to each student's academic development as most of the problems of tomorrow do not even exist, let alone have an answer.

Engineering

Engineering is the creative process and methods of finding solutions to problems. We will utilize knowledge of mathematics, algebra, physics, chemistry, english, art, music, etc. to solve these problems. Here at Laporte High School engineering is rigorous, and extremely rewarding. You will be expected to complete all assignments on time, and come to class prepared to learn.


Contact

You and your parents are encouraged to contact me (Mr. Ruley) with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have throughout the year as well as keeping current with what's going on from week to week .

contact information

ruleyd@lpisd.org

Phone : 281-604-7659

Website Expectations:

It is vitally important to your success in engineering that you check these pages DAILY. All homework, projects, test, and announcements will be posted a minimum of every two days.