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Renovations and Remodeling
Course Syllabus
2019-2020
St. Helens High School
Course: Renovations and Remodeling
Prerequisites: Woodworking 17006 – C or above
Building Construction 17049 – B or above
Articulated PCC course: BCT 211. Remodeling. 6 Credits.
Course Periods: 3rd – 4th
Course /office location: Offsite / Building D Room 64
Course Duration: Full year – (175 days X 50 min X 2 Periods)
Instructor: Joe Mauck
Office hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm
Office phone: (503) 366-7416
E-Mail : joem@sthelens.k12.or.us
Course Description
The R&R program enables high school construction students to restore and remodel foreclosed or dilapidated houses, thereby gaining invaluable training in an abundance of career fields. The students would be involved in (but not limited to) the market analysis, the rationale of a house selection (largest return on investment - ROI), the purchasing, the work itself, and ongoing maintenance until the time of sale. Students will be transported to and from the jobsite during double period classes and work alongside local contractors while performing all other work that does not require a license. Requires instructor approval.
BCT 211. Remodeling. 6 Credits.
Presents residential remodeling construction strategies and processes commonly encountered by remodelers. Covers obtaining building permits, as well as hands-on remodeling projects involving (but not limited to) framing, concrete, interior and exterior finish, and basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical ventilation. Prerequisites: BCT 102, BCT 104 and BCT 106 or instructor approval.
Required Equipment and Supplies
- Pencil (every day)
- Proper work clothing (no high heels, sandals, etc)
- Safety glasses
- Measuring tape
Evaluation
At the end of the quarter the instructor will assign students a letter grade based on the following criteria:
A = 90% to 100% B = 80% to 89% C = 70% to 79% D = 60% to 69% F = 0% to 59%
The instructor will calculate your grade by expressing your total accumulated points at the end of the term as a percentage of the possible points. It will be a letter grade based on the following:
- Daily formative assessment—100% of your grade (10pt/day)
An understanding of good work ethic and what is required for participation can be found in the handout labeled “Good Work Ethic.” Students must have an approved project while at the jobsite at all times.
- Assignments—included in daily assessment
Assignments will be given as lessons are encountered in the remodeling process.
Daily participation/formative assessment points breakdown:
10 pts… On time, 100% on task, completes clean-up work, safe
5 pts… A combination or one of the following: Tardy, not always on task, no clean-up, unsafe, disrespectful, etc.
0 pts… Absent, cutting class, defiant, unsafe, vandalism, etc.
Students will have the option to make up points because of missed class or some of the issues above. Although this is not applicable in a real-life scenario, we believe that students should have the opportunity at this level to correct their mistakes and learn about consequences early. Below are actions that students can perform to gain points back towards their grade.
- Apply themselves diligently to work (Instructor appointed or on their own) during their own time; i.e. lunch, AAP, T.A., or during a free period. 20 minutes will count as 10 points (one day missed).
- Gaining extra points throughout their regular period by working bell to bell and performing acts of leadership and recognized responsibility.
Student must maintain a “B” grade and follow safety procedures at all times to remain in the program. Students whose grade falls below a “B” or act unsafely will be put on a plan of assistance for a period of up to two weeks. Failure to complete the plan of assistance will result in removal from the program.
PCC Grading guidelines:
Letter Grades (A-F) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP)
For specific information related to PCC grading guidelines, please refer to the PCC Dual Credit Student Handbook accessible through your high school instructor and located at: http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/documents/student-handbook.pdf.
Attendance and Make-up Policy:
Attendance is mandatory and missed work must be made up on the students own time during office hours.
Student Conduct:
SHHS:http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/cms/lib05/OR01000906/Centricity/Domain/131/Student%20handbook%202012-13.pdfPCC: www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights/student-rights.pdf#code-of-student-conduct
PCC Academic Integrity Policy: www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights/documents/academic-integrity.pdf
Title IX Non-Discrimination Statement:The high school is responsible for providing access, accommodations, flexibility, and additional/ supplemental services for special populations and protected classes of students.
Portland Community College is committed to creating and fostering a learning and working environment based upon open communication and mutual respect. If you believe you have encountered sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability on a PCC campus, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at (971) 722-5840 or equity.inclusion@pcc.edu.
The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations.
Flexibility Statement: The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations.
Academic Integrity Statement: Dishonest activities such as cheating on exams and submitting or copying work done by others will result in disciplinary actions including but not limited to receiving a failing grade.
Instructional ADA Statement:
Dual Credit Students
Federal law requires that high schools provide disability services for students with a documented disability (through either an IEP for 504 accommodation plan), including those students who are taking Dual Credit classes at their high school location.
On-campus students
Students who experience disability related barriers in courses taught on PCC campuses should contact PCC Disability Services at http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability/. If students elect to use approved academic adjustments, they must provide in advance formal notification from Disability Services to the instructor.
PCC website at www.pcc.edu and the PCC Dual Credit website at www.pcc.edu/dualcredit
In alignment with State and National standards, this course provides representation and assessment in the following areas:
Common Career Technical Core Standards (CCTC) Numbers: AC-CST (1 – 9)
http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/Page/3851
CCTC Curriculum Template:
http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/Page/3851
Oregon Skill Sets Carpentry Focus area: COZ01.01 – COZ10.02
http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/Page/3588
Oregon Skill Sets Carpentry Focus area: COPF10.01 - COPF10.18
http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/Page/3588
Class Schedule and Topics
Lessons and assignments will fall under the following topics, but timeline will be dependent on correlation of progression that is made on remodeling each individual house.
Grading
Attendance – job orientatedResponsibilities
Work ethicPlan of assistance - 'cc to Mr. Hernley / parent
Doing a job you don't want to do
TimecardsDropped from the class
Guidelines
Customer relations and etiquette
Elevator speech for visitors / glassesFollowing directions / asking questions
Student business management
Work orders
Purchase orders
Tool Management
Values
Money
Saving
Financing
Do it yourself vs time value of money
Renting vs owning
Budget / Budgeting
Contractors and subs
Liability and licensing/bonding
Permits and inspections / code
Land use
Real Estate
Market analysis
Location
Negotiation
Financing
Home Inspections
Property Management
Curb appeal
Landscaping
Visual appeal
Aesthetics
House cost breakdown
Where value is in a house
Location
Livability
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living/entertaining
Quality
Gutting and demolition
Engineering
Remodeling/Repairing
Value added
Structural
Permits
Completion notice recorded
Need/not need
Hazards
Lead paint
Asbestos
Mold
Apprenticeships
Trade Schools
Community College
