Trades and Shop

Trades and Shop students will work in a hands-on cooperative team environment to learn basic construction skills and the proper use of professional grade construction tools. They will work on projects which will include building structural props and sets for the fall and spring school theater productions.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

Students may be required to purchase a short list of small tools and consumable items. Students are also required to purchase a class shirt.

Homework Estimate

There is no homework, however participation in after-school and weekend building experiences are required. After-hours participation as stage crew for high school theater performances and final rehearsals is also a requirement.

Major Concepts Covered

Students will become skilled in the use of hand and power tools while learning basic constructions skills through hands-on experiences.

Insider Information

This class is almost entirely hands-on in a cooperative team environment. For the student with an aptitude for problem solving, engineering, and building, this class could be a good fit.

Construction-trade power tools are used in this class. Candidates for this class should exhibit a high degree of self-control and selfdiscipline.