Mechatronics

Career possibilities:

• Mechanical Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Automation Technician
• Robotics Technician
• Pneumatic Technician

Career possibilities with additional education:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer

Pathways to College:

• SOAR Agreement

Pittsburgh Technical College

• 1:1 Articulation Agreement

Johnson College
University of Northwest Ohio
St. Francis University

Class of 2025 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 55%
Employed in a related field - 18%
Post-secondary education in an unrelated field - 18%
Military - 9%

Students will report directly to the classroom, sit down, work on the daily assignment, and wait for further instruction
from the teacher. Students will stay productive throughout the class period. Lecture or theoretical time is approximately 30% of the class,
consisting of computer and direct instruction. Practical skills time is approximately 70% of the class time. Students will begin cleaning up a minimum of 10 minutes before dismissal times (some jobs may require a longer clean-up time).

• Read and follow all NMTCC rules.
• Mutual Respect- we all respect each other.
• Respect other people’s property.
• Do not talk when someone else is talking.
• Do not verbally tease or put anyone down.
• Hall passes are required to leave the class at any given time.
• Students must sign the sign-out sheet when leaving the class.
• No more than one student will be permitted to leave class at any given time.
• Be on time for class and follow the bell schedule when leaving.
• Be professional and put forth your best effort at all times.
• Never touch any equipment unless instructed to or given permission to do so.
• Equipment is NEVER to leave the classroom unless authorized.
• Using the equipment and technology is a privilege.
• When you or other people are using the equipment and technology, your behavior and conduct are to comply with the teacher’s instructions.
• You may only use the equipment and technology when told to do so.
• Students may not use the equipment or technology for any other reason except for the purpose explained by the teacher. At any time, the teacher has the right to take away or forbid the use of the equipment or technology for any amount of time.
• Students are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of all equipment and technology used in this program. In the case of a student destroying or damaging the equipment or technology, may be responsible for reimbursement of the equipment or technology.
• The teacher will give an alternate assignment for those who fail to follow these rules.
• Students are expected to follow all lab rules and instructions given by their instructor to participate. Failure to follow lab rules will result in a work ethic grade deduction for that day.

Discipline Procedures: 

• First act of misbehaving for the school year is a warning.
• Second act of misbehaving for the school year will be a loss of lab privileges and an alternate assignment for the day.
• Third act of misbehaving for the school year is a write-up and a phone call home.
• Fourth act of misbehaving for the school year, we create a behavior contract and a phone call home.
• Fifth act of misbehaving for the school year, you are referred to the Dean of Students, and a phone call home.
• Each discipline infraction will result in points deducted from your work ethic grade.

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and documented that they have received the appropriate safety instruction. 

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Cleaners
• Degreasers
• Flux
• Lubricants
• Coolants
• Hydraulic fluids

• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination

Knowledge grades are based on quizzes, tests, worksheets, and homework. Knowledge grades are 30% of the grade.

Skill grades are based upon visual assessments, job completion, and data-based proof of skills. Skills grades are 40% of the grade.

Work Ethics are graded daily and applied to the overall rubric during the course of the task at hand. Work ethic is 30% of the grade.
Every assignment will have a grading rubric for reference on how you are being evaluated.

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10".

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio.  Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.