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Fresno High School

Warrior I.D.E.A.

Innovative Design & Engineering Academy

2014-15 Parent-Student Handbook


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Table of Contents Fresno High School Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................. 3

Pathway Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Pathway Vision Statement ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Academy Outcomes ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Fresno High School’s International® Baccalaureate (IB) ......................................................................................................... 3

Teacher Contacts/Profiles ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Mr. Ryan Job ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Mr. Michael Haider ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Mr. Stephen Lathrop ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Mr. Ryan Finfrock ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Ms. Kyra Orgill ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Mrs. Cate Dossetti ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

Course Lists & Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

English I ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Biology ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW I) ...................................................................................................................... 5

Category Weights/Class Points Chart ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Materials ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

THE WARRIOR WAY................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Coursework ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Participation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Tardiness & Absences ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Technology & Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Formatting Written Work ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Formatting Word-Processed (Typed) Documents .................................................................................................................. 8

Twelve Behaviors of Intelligent People ................................................................................................................................... 8

PARENT SIGNATURE & RECEIPT PAGE .................................................................................................................................. 10


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Fresno High School Mission Statement The Fresno High School Community is committed to providing an academically rigorous and relevant program which

teaches students to act responsibly, think critically, and contribute to a changing society.

Pathway Mission Statement Through individual & team innovation and the elements of the International® Baccalaureate design process (inquiry &

analyzing, developing ideas, creating solutions and evaluation), students will understand and demonstrate how their

design project solves a problem through engineering an ideal solution.

Pathway Vision Statement Upon successful completion of the Warrior IDEA program, students will be college and career ready, with the flexibility

of choice through perspective-gaining coursework and internships directly related to the professional areas of

engineering.

Academy Outcomes Students will independently explore complex real-life problems set in unfamiliar contexts;

Students will design products/solutions for a client or identified target;

Students will utilize a wide range of skills, developed through previous years and apply them to design

situations;

Students will independently manage their own work.

Fresno High School’s International® Baccalaureate (IB) All students at Fresno High School receive an IB education. Students at the 9th and 10th grade levels are part of IB’s

Middle Years Program, and all 11th and 12th grade students are part of the Diploma Program. As part of your IB education

at Fresno High School, you will have options and choice regarding which tract you take (See Graphic Below).


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Teacher Contacts/Profiles Mr. Ryan Job English Language Arts I (ELA)/ELA I GATE

Room N-208

[email protected]

Mr. Michael Haider Biology/Biology GATE

Room S62

Michael.Haider@ FresnoUnified.org

Mr. Stephen Lathrop Course: Introduction to Engineering Design

Room IA 4

Stephen.Lathrop@ FresnoUnified.org

Mr. Ryan Finfrock Pathway Coordinator

Royce Hall IB Office

[email protected]

Ms. Kyra Orgill Middle Years Program (MYP) – 9th & 10th Grade


[email protected]

Mrs. Cate Dossetti Diploma Program (DP) – 11th & 12th Grade


[email protected]

Course Lists & Descriptions

English I This course is designed to review and improve student’ skills and strategies in the following areas: reading, writing,

research, manuscript development, informal/formal speaking, team-work, basic grammar, sentence structure

formations, note taking, and test-taking tips and practice. This course is unique at Fresno High because it is part of the

Engineering pathway so some assignments in the class will teach English skills as they apply to larger Engineering

projects shared between your Biology and Engineering classes. There are some videos that we watch during the school

year that parents need to be aware of. The signing of this syllabus will act as a permission slip that will allow students to

watch these videos. The following videos may be shown during the year: Ann Frank movie, Ann Frank Documentary, Boy

in Striped Pajamas, Freedom Writers, The Odyssey, Troy, O Brother Where art Thou, and Romeo and Juliet

Biology Biology is the study of life. In this course we will learn about living organisms and how they work. Our curriculum is

driven by the California State Standards for Biology and includes studies in the areas of: Scientific Method, Cell Biology,

Genetics, Ecology, Evolution and Physiology. Students will be engaged in a variety of activities that will explore living

things. Students will also be practicing and learning some of the skills required for success in the IB Biology program.

There are some videos that we watch during the school year that parents need to be aware of. The signing of this

syllabus will act as a permission slip that will allow students to watch these videos. The following videos may be shown

during the year: Medicine Man, Never Cry Wolf, GATTACA, Osmosis Jones, Outbreak and Contagion.

Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW I) This course is designed to review and improve student’s skills and strategies in the following areas: the design process,

informal/formal speaking, team-work, note taking, and engineering projects. This course is unique to Fresno High

because it is part of the Engineering pathway so some assignments in the class will teach engineering skills as they apply

to larger Engineering projects shared between your Biology and English classes.

Category Weights/Class Points Chart English Letter Grades BIO Letter Grades Engineering Letter Grades

80% - 100% A 90%-100% A 80% - 100% A

60% - 79% B 80%-89.9% B 60% - 79% B

40% - 59% C 70%-79.9% C 40% - 59% C

20% - 39% D 60%-69.9% D 20% - 39% D

19% & Below F 59.9% & Below F 19% & Below F

English Assignment Scoring Biology Assignment Scoring Engineering Assignment Scoring

Interactive Notebook 40% Interactive Notebook 40% Engineering Notebook 50%

Essay/Projects/Tests 35% Labs/Projects/Tests 35% Projects/Tests 25%

Participation/Starter 10% Participation/Starter 10% Participation 10%

Quizzes 15% Quizzes 15% Quizzes 15%

TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100%

Materials It is expected that students bring the following materials daily to be prepared for instruction:

Pencils and Pens (Blue or Black Ink)

Lined Notebook Paper

Interactive Notebooks

Textbooks


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THE WARRIOR WAY - Academy Rules & Expectations - Integrity, Behavior & Discussion Protocol


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Coursework All in class assignments are to be completed by the end of class, unless otherwise stated by the instructor. In the

event that there is an emergency, disability or sickness, then the teacher will make arrangements with the student for an extension of the in-class assignments. However this rule does not apply to students suspended during class.

All homework must be turned in at the beginning of the class the date due. If the homework is not turned in at the start of class on the date due it is considered late.

You are responsible for finding out missed assignments when you are absent.

Late work will result in a reduction of assignment grade. Please see you individual teachers to discuss their policy regarding late work.

Homework: assignments will likely be left hand processing pages in your notebook or articles to read that relate to the Engineering project of the given semester

Interactive Notebooks will be graded one –two times per quarter this grade will make up a bulk of the classwork and HW grade for the quarter so it is vital to keep up with your notebook.

Engineering Journal: This assignment will require reflection and artifacts from all

Participation One of the best ways to learn is to be engaged and participate in class activities, especially class projects, presentations

and discussions. It is expected that all students in the Warrior IDEA will participate and approach learning with an open

mind to discover and learn.

Tardiness & Absences Students are considered tardy once the door is closed or the instructor has started explaining the activity for the day.

You must have a tardy slip to get into class late that is issued during the tardy sweeps, from the office, or a note from a teacher/counselor is allowed on occasion

You will not get in without the pass once the door is closed! Students are expected to attend class daily and complete all assigned coursework.

Excused Absences for sickness will allow you to make up work without penalty if the assignment is turned in within one week of the absence

Excused Absences for School Business (specifically sports/ field trips, etc.) you must get your assignment ahead of time either before class, school, during lunch, or a passing period and turn it in your next day back otherwise it will be considered late.

Unexcused absences will be viewed as ditching and the teacher does not have to allow the assignment to be made up

Suspensions are considered unexcused absences therefore work packets and makeup work will be allowed based on teacher discretion

If the teacher allows work to be made up from an unexcused absence the student will receive half credit

Technology & Equipment Please refer to the Fresno Unified School District Technology, Networks & Internet Services Student Acceptable Use Policy for official FUSD policies regarding technology.


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As a general expectation, students are expected to use technology and equipment in the spirit of the Warrior IDEA program. This means students are expected to use these resources responsibly and for purposes that are with good intent such as innovation and creation. Malicious use and/or vandalism of technology, equipment and/or furniture will not be accepted. This ruins the opportunity for others to use and enjoy these resources.

Helpful Windows Shortcuts:

F1: Help CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs CTRL+C: Copy CTRL+X: Cut

CTRL+V: Paste CTRL+Z: Undo CTRL+B: Bold CTRL+U: Underline CTRL+I: Italic

Formatting Written Work Unless otherwise instructed:

Always use 8.5" x 11" paper or your course interactive notebook.

Place you name, the date, class period and teacher name in the upper right corner of the paper for each assignment.

Always use the title line to name your paper or to explain what the assignment is.

Write in blue or black ink only.

Formatting Word-Processed (Typed) Documents Unless otherwise instructed:

● Font: Times New Roman ● Size: 12 pt ● Spacing: Double ● Margins: 1-inch margins ● Name, Class, Teacher’s Name and Date in the upper left hand corner ● The date needs to be in standard MLA format: Day Month Year (18 Aug 2014). ● Last name and page number need to be included in the header in the upper right hand corner.

Twelve Behaviors of Intelligent People THE HABITS OF MIND

It's easy to appear intelligent when you already know the answer to a problem. However, in the Warrior I.D.E.A. you will be faced with many situations and problems where the answer is not readily apparent. In those cases, your teachers will be watching to see if you act intelligently while you attempt to solve the problem or arrive at an answer. Here are the twelve thinking tools that all intelligent people employ when they are searching for an answer. 1. PERSISTENCE: Don't give up. Keep trying. If one strategy doesn't work, try another. Faced with a problem to solve, intelligent people don't blurt out, "I can't do this." 2. MANAGING IMPULSIVITY: The correct answer or strategy may not be the first one you come up with. Your first project idea may not be the best. Think of alternatives. Consider the consequences of your ideas. 3. LISTENING: Other people have good ideas too. Listening to understand different points of view is one of the highest and most difficult intelligence of all.


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4. CHECKING FOR ACCURACY: The last step in any task is to double-check your work. Reread the instructions. See that your language is precise and accurate. Make sure your computations are correct. Don't rush to finish a task. 5. FLEXIBILITY: Your way may not be the only way or the best way. In group situations you have to be able to allow others to have input. Don't lock on to one approach; consider the options. Explore ambiguity. Open your mind to new ideas. 6. DRAWING ON PAST KNOWLEDGE: Intelligent human beings learn from experience. They are able to take something they learned in one field and apply it to another. Look for connections, similarities and comparisons that will help you to explain, understand and process. 7. USE ALL THE SENSES: We learn through our senses, all five of them. When all your sensory pathways are open, alert and absorbing your whole world becomes a learning environment. 8. QUESTIONING: Questions are the path to the answer. The more you ask, the clearer things become. Ignorance is silent; it fears the person who asks questions. 9. METACOGNITION: Think about your thinking. Be aware of the patterns your mind uses when you problem solve. Strategies that worked in the past can often be used again if you take time to think about your thinking. 10. PRECISION OF LANGUAGE AND THOUGHT: Vague and imprecise language sounds confused. Use exactly the word you want. Speak in complete sentences. Say exactly what you mean. 11. CREATIVITY: Intelligent people use creativity to solve problems and find answers. They take risks. They see things from different angles. They are open to criticism. They allow their products to be judged by others and they use that input to their advantage. 12. WONDERMENT: Be curious. Enjoy the challenge of problem solving. See the opportunities all around you. There is pleasure in your work if you can find the wonder in it.


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PARENT SIGNATURE & RECEIPT PAGE

This handbook is subject to change. Please have your parent/legal guardian review this with you, ask questions for

clarity, and sign below that they have received this handbook. Once signed, please return to Mr. Lathrop in your

PLTW/Engineering class.

Date: _________________

Student Name (First & Last): __________________________________________

Parent/ Guardian Name (First & Last): __________________________________

Parent Email: ______________________________________________________

Parent Contact Number: ( _ ) _ _ -

Parent Signatures: __________________________________________________

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