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Friday, March 19, 2010

..:: Chuck Fatka 2 ::..

8th Grade

Introduction to Technology
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Chuck Fatka

I graduated from Mount Mercy College in May 1972, with a Bachelor of Science. I earned a major in Business Administration and a minor in Sociology. Iattended the University of Texas-Arlington and Texas Womens University to obtain the required education credits prior to receiving his teaching certification.

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Getting Acquainted

This is my 10th year teaching at Workman JHS.

I have taught 7th grade Math,

7th grade Honors Math,

8th grade Math,

and Introduction to Technology.

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Career Cruising

Students will use Career Cruising starting now and all through their High School years!

Career Cruising has been developed with one goal in mind: making a comprehensive career guide that people will truly enjoy using.

While in school, we noticed a common problem among our peers – few of us knew what to do with our lives after graduation. Our understanding of our career options was very limited, and was often based more on inaccurate stereotypes than the reality of the working world.

To address these problems, we set out to create a career guidance resource that would have appealed to us when we were in school. Our aim with the initial version of Career Cruising was to develop a user-friendly program that combined comprehensive career information with the personal perspective provided by multimedia interviews with people in every occupation.

Over the years, we have responded to the needs of Career Cruising users by adding a number of additional features: first-class career assessment tools, a comprehensive post-secondary schools database, a financial aid section, a career portfolio tool, and helpful administrative features.

The ongoing development of Career Cruising is a labor of love for all of our staff. It is our hope that Career Cruising will have a positive impact on the lives of everyone who uses the program.

careercruising.com

User ID: Workman

Password: Arlington

Sign in and look around. Each student will receive their personal account for them to store information, and sign up for their 9th grade classes.

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Workman Rules!

Preface to the Twelve Non-Negotiable Rules and Regulations:

RESPECT YOURSELF: Do only those things that will help you to achieve a successful and healthful future.

RESPECT OTHERS: Treat other people with courtesy, justice and truthfulness.

RESPECT PROPERTY: Take care of your things and take care of those things we share.

The Twelve Non-Negotiable Rules and Regulations:

Attend school daily and come on time. There is late detention.
Leave all bulky coats, hoodies, backpacks and accessories in your locker.
Move quickly from class to class. Enter the room quietly, take your assigned seat, and begin work immediately.
Be prepared to work every day. Bring binder, planner, paper, writing utensils, and whatever other equipment is required for learning.
Do homework nightly. Teachers and tutors are available to help you.
Eat only in the cafeteria. Gum chewing and candy are prohibited even in the cafeteria.
Do not bring electronic devices to school.
Keep your desk area clean.
Do not engage in physical or verbal violence. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Do not fight.

10. Respect the building. Do not graffiti or deface any part of the building.

11. Show your ID to any adult in the building who requests it.

12. Wear appropriate clothing. Pants should be worn at the waist, not sagging. Shirts need to be tucked in. Wear shirts that cover your shoulders and do not show cleavage. Hats are not to be worn in the building.

Positive Consequences

1. Verbal or written praise

2. A fun and safe learning environment

3. Positive phone call or note home

Negative Consequences

1. Verbal warning

2. Removal from workstation

3. Negative phone call home

4. Office referral

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We have finished our Orientation module and have begun our normal modular rotations. The students work in pairs, but do not get to pick their partner. Partners are assigned randomly. We do this to impress on the students that when they get a job, they do not get to pick their workmates, but still have to get the job done. The students are finding that the modules are not "easy" and they actually have to do some work to get a good grade. They will be on one topic for about two weeks, then switch topics (modules) and get a new partner. They are also learning that not all partners are created equal, and with some they have to work harder.

Throughout the school year we impress on the students the importance of furthering their education past high school.

All parents are welcome to visit my classroom at any time.

All make-up work must be done in the lab after school hours. The lab will be open two days a week to allow students to make up any missed work. Normally these days are Mondays and Thursdays. Occasionally for various reasons, these days may not be available. If that occurs, another day during the week will be made available.

The easiest way to reach me is through email: cfatka1@aisd.net. Feel free to contact me with any question or concern.

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Sixteen Modules

Audio Broadcasting BioEngineering

BioTechnology CADD

Computer Graphics Digital Transportation

Electricity Electronics

Engineering Towers Interior Design

Logic & Reasoning Package Design

Personal Finance Practical Skills

Robots Rocketry & Space

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