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Friday, February 10, 2012

..:: Chuck Fatka 2 ::..

8th Grade

Introduction to Technology
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Chuck Fatka

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

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Getting Acquainted

This is my 12th 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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As we begin the 2011-2012 school year, there will be many adjustments to make. We have a new principal, and a new daily class schedule. There will be 7 classes each day. This means we have to get each class started quickly to make best use of the time alloted. It always amazes me however that many students show up for school/classes without a pen or a pencil. They spend the first 10 minutes begging/expecting others to loan/give them a pencil. Please make sure your student has proper basic supplies.

This year I am scheduled to teach both Intro Tech and Math. Teaching both subjects may require me moving from room to room, so I ask the students to be patient while awaiting my arrival to the classroom.

At the beginning of classes there are a number of forms that require parents signature from the school, as well as from individual classes. That is also true of my classes. Please sign the necessary forms and return them quickly please.

My math classes will have homework on a regular basis. Homework allows the students to practice the knowledge they obtained during class. This is a very important function in the learning process.

All parents are welcome to visit my classroom at any time. Be sure to have your student come in after school and make up their work if they happen to miss their normal class time.

For my Intro Tech students, all make-up work must be done in the lab after school hours. The lab will be open pretty much every day after school to allow students to make up any missed work. The only time I will not be available is when I am scheduled to attend a meeting of some sort.

The easiest way to reach me is through email: cfatka1@aisd.net. Feel free to contact me with any question or concern. I look forward to hearing from you.

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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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