Basic Electricity: Ohm's law, Watt's law, Series/Parallel circuits, Meter readings.
Basic Electricity Syllabus: SAFETY FIRST AND FOREMOST
1. Where does electricity come from, how is it developed for our homes and Industry.
2. Understanding 120 volt ac, 220 volt ac, the neutral conductor, the grounding conductor.
3. Electrical Panel, Breakers, and Fuses.
4. Safety in the electrical world, and milli-amps being a hazard.
5. Understanding the Law's of Volts, Amphere's, Resistance (Ohm's), Power (Watts).
Electro-Motive- Force (E), Induction (I), Resistance (Ohm's), Watts (P).
6. Kirchoff's Law for series circuits .
7. Lab on Series circuits.
8. Kirchoff's Law for Parallel circuits.
9. Lab on Parallel circuits.
10. Test instrument Volt-Ohm-Meter, Analog and Digital, supplied by instructor.
11. Lab on Wiring a Switch, Light Bulb, and Recepticle (outlet). Using 6 to 12 volts D.C..
12. Same principle as home Alternation Current (voltage).
14. There will be a lot of discussion, students questions will be answered at the time they are asked,
and lots of discussion between instructor and students.
15. Instructor will supply handouts and materials.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$2.00, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Electricity
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Michael Webster
Fall 2021
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Basic concepts, voltage, ohms, amps, ohms law, symbols, using a volt meter, batteries, fuses, breakers, series / parallel circuits, magnetism, ac voltage, dc voltage, electrical components, relays, transformers, resistors, capacitors, diodes, safety. Must know how to take notes and basic math.
Homework: 30 minutes/wk
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$140.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Fashion Sewing w/ Machine
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Megan Douglas
Spring 2024
Arts
- Sewing
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
In this class teacher and student will choose a basic garment to sew. Examples: a skirt, dress, vest or other simple items. All fabric, patterns and notions are included in fees, and sewing machines will be provided for use during class. Please Contact teacher before signing up if you have not taken a basic sewing with me.
Requirements:
Prerequisites: Basic Sewing class or Teacher Approval.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$120.00
Basic Fashion Sewing w/Machine
Ages 13yr-18yr
Megan Douglas
Fall 2023
Arts
- Sewing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
In this class teacher and student will choose a basic garment to sew. Examples: a skirt, dress, vest or other simple items. All fabric, patterns and notions are included in fees, and sewing machines will be provided for use during class.
Requirements:
Prerequisites: Basic Sewing class or Teacher Approval.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$100.00
Basic Fashion With Sewing Machine
Ages 9yr-18yr
Megan Douglas
Spring 2022
Arts
- Sewing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Learn basic fashion sewing skills with pre-made patterns and sewing machines.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$48, Term Total = $48
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Basic Hand Stitch Sewing
Ages 10yr-19yr+
Megan Douglas
Fall 2021
Arts
- Sewing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Basic hand sewing techniques for fashion and everyday objects used inside and outside the home. In this course we will complete 2 smaller projects and one fashion project. This fashion project will be selected with the student and myself with approval of parents from historical sewing books. These books are AMAZING for custom fitted items with out the hassle of altering a pattern. It may seam like this is not beginner level but creating your own pattern from the step by step graphing technique used in historical books it is much easier than using someone else’s pattern in the basic sizing options given. Projects: Leather thimble, Needle Book and fashion project.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$50.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
Basic Hand Tools
Ages 15yr-18yr
Michael Webster
Winter/Spring 2021
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Students will learn to use basic hand tools: Screwdrivers, Types of Pliers, Measuring tapes( Fractions and Decimal), Scales , Pry bars (Leverage), Types of hammers, Open end wrenches, Box end wrenches, Pipe wrenches, Adjustable wrenches, American verses Metric measurement, Hand saws, Framing square, Types of Clamps, Types of files, Gages for Wire. Mechanical Tools: Taps and Dies, punches, Scribes, Types of Nails, Types of Screws, Vises, Drill Sizes in Fractions, Types of Reamers. Angular measurements (Sine, Cosine, Tangent). Electrical tools, and their Safety and Maintenance: Drills, Types of saws, Types of Grinders, Types of Sanders Types of Electrical Meters.
Safety glasses, and all materials supplied by instructor.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$135.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Becoming The Ultimate Barista
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Summer St John
Spring 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Obsessed with coffee? Interested in its science? In this class we’ll be studying the bean, the grind, the various equipment, the history… and of course, we’ll be brewing lots of coffee. (There will be decaf) Hope to see you there!
Requirements:
Notebooks are provided, although students may bring their own
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Becoming The Ultimate Barista
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Summer St John
Fall 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 220: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Looking for an opportunity to improve your coffee-making skills? In this class we’ll be studying all things coffee: the bean, the grind, the equipment, the history… and of course, we’ll be drinking lots of coffee. (Don’t worry, there will be decaf)
Students will be writing notebook pages.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$90.00
Supply Fee:
$60.00
Beginner Crochet: Learn the Basics With Fun Projects!
Ages 7yr-16yr
Sarah Van Loo
Spring 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 228: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Students will be learning the basics of crochet. They will complete three projects (a dishcloth, keychain hearts, and a Granny Square Purse). Prior experience is not required. Students will receive a crochet hook set along with yarn for each project. If a student wishes they may learn the modern (slightly harder) granny squares.