Johnston, James

Mr. Johnston's Class Rules and Expectations

¨ Be respectful and responsible. We will be having various discussions in this class. We all have different view-points, perspectives, questions and answers. You need to listen and accept other classmates' ideas and thoughts even if they do not correspond with your own. This classroom will be a safe and comfortable place. With that in mind, you have to take responsibility for the words you say.

¨ Come to class ready and prepared. This means arriving to class on time with all necessary materials for the class. I do not want to hear you forgot your book, or you did not have time to go to your locker in between classes.

¨ Tardy Policy: You need to be in the classroom and in YOUR assigned seat when the bell rings. Class begins when the bell rings. If you are not in the classroom and not in your seat, you will receive a tardy.

¨ ID's: You are required to wear your student ID at all times. This is not just in my classroom, but for the entire day. The ID's are to be attached to a lanyard and warn around your neck. This does not mean tucked away in your book-bag, purse, or pocket.

¨ Pirate Planner: You should have YOUR pirate planner with you at all times. Not only is it a good way to stay organized and write down your assignments and things to do, but I will not write a pass for you without it. If you have used up your passes, then you should forget about asking me for that pass.

¨ Food and Beverages: They are simply not allowed in this classroom. If you bring any food or drink into the room, it will be confiscated and disposed.

¨ Electronic Devices: Again, they are simply not allowed in this classroom. Cell phones, ipods, PSP units, cameras, or any other electronic device should be left at home or at least in you locker. I will take them away. So, for your own benefit, leave them out of my sight.

¨ Talking in class: If you have something to contribute to the class or a question to ask the teacher or classmate(s), you need to raise your hand and wait to be called upon. It is not necessary and will not be tolerated to shout out in the middle of class. This can be disruptive to the class, the teacher, and yourself.

¨ Absence Policy: You are responsible for yourself when you are absent. I will not approach you when you return. You need to find out what you missed and complete the necessary assignments in the appropriate time-frame. Quizzes and tests will need to be taken either before or after school.

¨ Late Work: Your assignments are given a due date. For each day you are late with this assignment, you will be deducted points (the amount of points depends on the assignment). Late work and absent work are two different cases. If you are suspended, then you will be required to turn in all missed work the day you return. Also if you are suspended, you will

¨ Bathroom and Locker Use: Bathroom use needs to be done during passing period not during class. You need to also use your locker during passing period. This is part of being prepared for class.

¨ Sleeping: There is NO sleeping in this class. You do not even need to put your head down. If you feel you are having difficulty staying awake, then stand-up in the back of the classroom.

¨ Grooming: Personal grooming needs to be taken care of at home before school or in the bathroom during passing periods. This is not to be done in the classroom. It is a classroom for learning, not a beauty salon. This can be very distracting to other students.

¨ Outside of Room Behavior: In the event we leave the classroom whether it is to go to the computer lab, a fire alarm or special event, I expect each and every one of you to walk quietly and act responsibly. You are young adults, and I know you can act this way.

TRANSPORTATION PROCESSES (Power Mechanics 1 & 2)

Transportation Processes is a course that specializes in the study of the transportation processes and the logistics of moving people, cargo and goods from one location to another. Transportation is a managed system that uses inputs, processes, and outputs to move people, cargo and goods. Content of this course includes the study of how transportation impacts individuals, society, and the environment and how these processes require continual assessment/feedback to control the system. This course focuses on the environments in which transportation occurs: land, air, water, and space and the logistical processes for receiving, storing, routing, loading, transporting, unloading, storing and delivering of people, cargo and goods. 

·         Grade Level: 10 – 12

·         Credits: 2 trimester course for 2

·         Prerequisite: Transportation Processes A

·         Recommended Prerequisite:  Minimum grade of C (75%) in A to advance to B

·         Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

·         A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course.