Construction Technology - Galena Interior Learning Academy
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Construction Technology - Galena Interior Learning Academy
Dorm Life Ptarmigan Hall – Student Housing Ptarmigan Hall is the student residence hall. Its three stories can accommodate up to 350 students and it allows additional space for lounges, activity rooms, programming, offices, etc. Kkuskkuno “SUB” Kkuskkuno is the Athabascan word for “a place to gather.” And, this building is our student union “SUB”. In the Kkuskkuno we have a game room with billiards, air hockey and ping pong tables, the student store, a movie/video game room. We can also host dances and other social programs, the Fireside Lounge within the building offers barstool seating, couches, and this is where the student store is located. Two Seasons Dining Hall The Two Seasons Dining Hall is home to a highly skilled kitchen staff and chef who prepare three meals a day on school days and two meals a day on non-school days. Unlike regular school cafeteria food, we distinguish our facility as a dining hall due to the selection of fresh fruits, a salad bar, and desserts that accompany the entrees at every meal. What is GILA? GILA is a statewide boarding school for students that are seeking yet another choice, and is Alaska’s longest operating residential secondary vocational school. It is an accredited school for grades 9 through 12 and post secondary adult vocational programs. GILA offers students from all over Alaska the opportunity to gain industry standard vocational certification in the following programs: • • • • • • Aviation Applied Mechanics Cosmetology Culinary Arts Construction Technology Health Science Any of which, while achieving the academic skills necessary to pass the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam. Vocational and technical teachers are hired from industry for upper level career pathways. GILA is located in Galena, a rural setting appealing to the lifestyle of the rural students, also allowing those from more urban communities to pursue a more focused emphasis on the individual student. Gymnasium GILA’s Mission The gymnasium, aside from housing classes during the school day, is used largely for student athletic and recreational use in the evenings and on weekends. It houses a three quarter size basketball court, a weight room, two racquetball courts, and a storage room containing snowshoes, ski gear, and other equipment for student use. Active, enthusiastic, and engaging teaching that inspires learning for every student, in every content area, every day. G.I.L.A Galena Interior Learning Academy Construction Technology Program GILA’s Vision To provide the highest quality school choice options for families in the state of Alaska. facebook.com/GILAschool David Wightman, Instructor [email protected] Todd Brown, Instructor [email protected] 907.656.2572 Construction Technology Instruction Through the collaboration of two highly qualified instructors, Mr. Brown and Mr. Wightman, Galena City Schools is able to offer multiple classes which prepare students for transition into post-secondary training or entry level positions in the construction industry. Students enrolled in Construction Technology courses are held to high standards and are expected to exhibit the professionalism and ethics necessary to succeed in any career. Safety is considered a top priority. Electrical Certification Students enrolled in electrical classes will learn everything from wiring a lamp to advanced residential techniques. They will explore various aspects of the electronics/electrical industries. Units will include electrical safety, circuits, electrical theory, current, voltage, resistance, power, DC electricity, AC electricity, and house wiring. College credit is available for some courses. Students enrolled in Construction Technology courses are held to high standards and are expected to exhibit the professionalism and ethics necessary to succeed in any career. Safety is top priority and classroom etiquette is imparitive. Students can earn a certificate from the National Center for Construction Education and Research in their construction technology classes. Courses Students are offered classes in carpentry, woodworking, electronics and Auto CAD (computer-aided design software used for drafting, modeling, and architectural drawing) and Welding. David Wightman Todd Brown Todd Brown, originally from Hammett Idaho, has been teaching in Galena since 1998. Mr. Brown offers training in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Oxyacetylene Welding/ Cutting, Metal Fabrication, Electronics, and Residential Wiring. Welding I students will learn shielded metal arc welding and oxy-acetylene processes. Emphasis will be placed on safety issues, common weld joints, welding symbols, electrode classification, and the various welding processes. Welding II students will re-visit skills learned in Welding I and progress to more advanced skills/processes which culminate in the fabrication of large scale projects such as hydraulic wood splitters and trailers snowmobile trailers. Aluminum Welding students learn skills needed to weld aluminum using the MIG and TIG processes. Once basic welds are mastered students build projects including ATV trailers, boats, and tool boxes. Students learning will culminate in the design and building of aluminum wood sleds that they will than sell at the end of the year. David Wightman, originally from Dillingham, Alaska, has been teaching in Galena since 1996. He teaches AutoCad, Carpentry, Drafting, Wood Working, and Aluminum Welding. AutoCad and Drafting students learn skills needed to read, create, and follow blueprints commonly used in a variety of construction trades. Aluminum Welding students learn skills needed to weld aluminum using the MIG and TIG processes. Once basic welds are mastered students build hands on projects including ATV trailers, boats, and tool boxes. Wood Working students learn hand/power tool safety and operations using skills covered to make several projects during the school year. Carpentry Students learn hand /power tool safety as well as carpentry skills from floor framing to roof construction. Each student designs and builds a model shed from start to finish. The second semester is dedicated to building storage sheds which are sold to the community. College credit is available for some classes. Want to Join? It’s quick and easy. Visit us online to fill out our convenient registration form to get started today! Otherwise, call or email us with any questions or to enroll by phone. Register Online! enrollment.galenaalaska.org Contact our Enrollment Department: [email protected] 907.656.2572