AUTO MECHANIC CAREER PATHWAY A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.

AUTO MECHANIC

CAREER

PATHWAY

A P L A N F O R T H E F U T U R E

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Table of Contents

• Welcome

• Introduction

• Career Awareness

• Career Exploration

• Career Preparation

• School Dress Code

• Student Expectations

• Student Responsibilities

• School Discipline Management Plan

• School Course Curriculum

• School Automotive Technology Pathway

Welcome

“Goals are set and met!”

We are pleased that you have chosen to be a part of the

Sterling High School,

where teaching, Learning and Caring lead to student

success. In support of the

effort we have enclosed a personal plan of action to assist

you in meeting your

educational goals.

Administrators, counselors, and the registrar, librarians,

coordinators, teacher’s

paraprofessionals, custodians and food service personnel are

available to assist

you as you make significant advance towards to graduation.

Innovative methods including flexible scheduling,

alternative learning environment

and on-live instruction are just a few interventions available

to accelerate your

learning process.

With your continuity hard work, dedication and commitment;

we will see you at

graduation!

INTRODUCTION

TRAINING TO BECOME AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

With comprehensive instruction from

knowledgeable certified instructors who

have years of professional experience,

students will get one-on-one, hands-on

training.

Students will also have t he opportunity to

learn techniques and use industry-standard

tools that will guide their learning

experiences that range from computer

diagnostics to engine dyno testing.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUMPREPARING ALL YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN

COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE

Classroom & School

• Web research

• Guest speakers

• Career interest assessment

• College and career fairs

• Career contextual instruction

• College awareness

Workplace

• Industry tours and field trips

• Career and job fairs

• Youth in the workplace

• Informational interviews

Families & Neighborhood

• Adult interaction

• Role model observation

Career AwarenessLearn about a wide variety of jobs and

careers



Classroom & School

• Career pathways, courses, and clubs

• Integrated curriculum

• Classroom simulations

• Career plan development

• Career-focused projects and

assignments

• College exploration

Workplace

• Job shadowing

• Career mentoring

• Community projects


• Risk-taking

• Role-playing

Career ExplorationExplore, research, and plan for the

future

Classroom & School

• Core academic preparation

• Career technical courses and programs

• Work skills classes

• Career-related project-based learning

• Work-ready certification

• Occupational certifications

• College preparation

Workplace

• Work experience

• Internships

• Apprenticeships


• Skill-building

• Progression of responsibility

Career PreparationGain education, training, and work

experience



INAPPROPRIATELY DRESSED STUDENTS CANNOT ATTEND CLASSES

Attention all Students

Below you will find the Dress code for Sterling high school and also for the Automotive

Technology program

UNIFORMS

Shirts

Colors: Navy, White (Solid color Polo style shirts or Oxford style shirts only)

Only Sterling’s logo is acceptable

No sleeveless tops

All shirts must be tucked in at all times (male and female)

ALL UNDERSHIRTS MUST BE WHITE (NO COLOR UNDERSHIRTS ALLOWED)

Pants

Colors: Navy, Khaki; preferably Dickies/Dockers or similar style (solid colors only)

All pants must be appropriately sized and worn at the waist (no baggy or saggy pants).

Capris are permitted

No shorts

No skorts

No warm-ups

No Jeans of any color

DRESS CODE

Skirts

No Skirts

Dresses

Dresses (Khaki color or navy blue)

Belts/Shoes

Belts must be worn and visible with pants at all times

Tennis shoes may be worn

All shoes must cover the entire feet

No bare backs, slides, mules, flip-flops, open toe shoes, house slippers, or sandals(safety)

No Head Covering of any kind

No hoods, du-rags, wraps, headscarves and absolutely no caps

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are not allowed (transition lenses are acceptable).

Piercing/Tattoos

No removable grills (gold/silver) in mouth(safety)

No facial piercing allowed (i.e. brow, nose, chin)

Backpacks

Permitted at the discretion of school administrator

Hair

Students with inappropriate hair coloring may be subject to disciplinary action.

DRESS CODE

Electronic Equipment

Electronic devices such as CD players, Walkman radios, DVD players, IPOD equipment, tape players and wireless headphones are not permitted on campus during instructional time from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These items will be confiscated.

Cellular phones must be turned off during school hours.

Athletics

Male - On game days, male athletes may wear white or blue shirts and ties with their uniform pants.

Female – On game days, female athletes may wear white or blue blouses, neck scarves or ties with uniform pants. (Scarves do not include bandannas).

Clubs and Organizations

All clubs and organizations must follow Sterling’s dress code Monday through Friday. Organization shirts that do not conform to dress code may not be worn on Sterling’s campus.

Jackets, Sweaters, etc.

Students will be allowed to wear jackets during cold weather. Blankets are not allowed.

Sterling high school Auto shop attire

Students will be required to furnish work style clothing, footwear, and safety glasses. There is an optional fee of approximately $250.00 for a starter tool set and an optional fee of approximately $33.00 for a uniform shirt.

No clothing may be shear or see through.

Any attire deemed distracting, lewd, offensive or inappropriate by school administrators will not be allowed.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The student’s responsibilities for achieving a positive learning environment at school and/or

school-related activities include the following:

• Attending all classes each day and being on time in conformity with the compulsory

attendance laws of the State of Texas.

• Preparing for each class with appropriate materials and completed assignments.

• Dressing according to the dress code adopted by each individual school.

• Showing respect toward others.

• Conducting oneself in a responsible manner.

• Paying required fees and fines.

• Knowing and obeying all school rules in the Code of Student Conduct and the School-Based

Discipline Management System.

• Cooperating with staff members in the investigation of disciplinary matters.

• Seeking changes in school policies and regulations in an orderly and responsible manner,

through appropriate channels.

• Reporting threats to the safety of students and staff members as well as misconduct on the

part of any other students or staff members to the building principal, a teacher, or another

adult.

• Using HISD technology systems for school business purposes only and using school

computers and related equipment appropriately.

• Abiding by the technology security procedures developed by HISD, such as never leaving a

terminal or workstation unattended or unsecured while logged on to a host computer or

network.

• Reporting all observed or suspected technology security problems immediately to a teacher.

• Knowing that the use, possession, and/or sale of illegal or unauthorized drugs, alcohol, and

weapons are unlawful and prohibited and that students may be subject to random searches

in accordance with Board Policy and state and federal law in order to assure a safe school

environment.

• In general, all students are entitled to enjoy the basic rights of citizenship recognized and

protected by law for persons of their age and maturity.

• The Houston Independent School District shall foster a climate of mutual respect for the

rights of others.

• Each student is expected to respect the rights and privileges of other students,

teachers, district personnel, and parents while at school or while attending school activities.

• Students shall exercise their rights and responsibilities in compliance with rules

established for the orderly conduct of the district’s educational mission.

• The district’s rules of conduct and discipline and the School-

• Based Discipline Management System are established to achieve and maintain order in

the school. Students who violate the rights of others or district or school rules shall be

subject to disciplinary action in accordance with established district policies and

procedures.

• All students are expected to maintain the highest level of discipline and decorum at all

school functions.

• Failure to comply with administrative directives promoting order and respect will result in

the student’s being removed from participation in school activities, including

commencement exercises.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN

School Expectations

Every Student at Ross Shaw Sterling High School Is EXPECTED TO;

Attend All Classes on time

Attend EVERY class and maintain GOOD Behavior by following each teacher’s classroom

Expectations.

Follow ALL rules in the SCHOOL CODE OFCOUNDUCT

Respect ALL campus Personnel and other students

Comply with the school Dress code

Consequences for Breaking School Expectations

Teacher inform students of the tardy policy

Teacher call the Parent

Teacher refers student to appropriate Counselor

Teacher held Detention

Administrative Detention

Administrative Denton

Classroom Disturbance that warrant a discipline card.

Administrative Detention

Non Compliance with dress Code

Teacher held detention for minor Dress Code Violations ISS for the duration of the day

IMPROVING THE COURSE SELECTION

Currently the only Automotive courses offered at Sterling are

Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; and

Automotive Technology. The best way to complete the sequence

would be to have students take the following:

· Principles of Transportation (9th)

· Energy, Power & Transportation Systems (10th)

· Automotive Technology (11th)

· Advanced Automotive Technology (12th)

OR

· Principles of Transportation (9th)

· Automotive Technology (10th)

· Advanced Automotive Technology (11th)

· Practicum in TDL (12th grade Internship)

CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT

A GLOBAL VIEW OF CAREER PATHWAY

STATE CURRICULUM

CAREER PATHWAY

Middle School

8th HS Courses:

(Local districts may list high school credit courses here)

High School

9th

Core Courses:

English I Algebra I Biology

World Geography Languages other than English IPhysical Education

Career-Related Electives:

Principles of Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

10th

Core Courses:

English IIGeometryChemistry

World HistoryLanguages other than English II


Energy, Power and Transportation Systems

11th

Core Courses:

English IIIAlgebra II Physics

United States HistoryProfessional Communications


Transportation Systems Management or Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance or Logistics, Planning and Management Systems

12th

Core Courses:

English IVPrecalculus Environmental Systems

Government/EconomicsFine Arts


Practicum in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Career preparation activities engage

students in in-depth discovery of particular

careers, linking the skills utilized in the

workplace with academic learning. Students

engage in classroom learning and participate in

work

experiences and internships that support the

development of career- and occupation-specific

skills.

AUTO MECHANIC CAREER PATHWAY A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.

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