Engineering

Class expectations

1.      Respect yourself, the teacher & others

• ·         Show respect for the teacher, yourself and others at all times.
• ·         Respect others’ property.  Avoid touching or writing on anything that does not belong to you (including desks, textbooks, teacher’s belongings, walls, chalkboard, etc.). Don't expect that others will clean-up your messes. Please pick-up after yourself. 
• ·         Respect yourself and the rest of us by using appropriate language and wearing appropriate clothing.
• ·         Be a kind person.
  

 2.      Put forth your best effort at all times

• ·         Always do your own best work.
• ·         Put learning ahead of getting good grades. 
• ·         Put quality ahead of just getting it done.

3.      Be prepared for class each day

• Come prepared with all materials necessary:
• An organized class binder containing all necessary materials and handouts
• A planner to help keep you organized - the most successful students are organized.

4.      Follow directions when given

• ·         When directions are given, do your best to follow them the first time.  If you are confused or have questions, ask.  I would rather have you stop class to clarify than be off task while everyone else is working.

5.      Pay attention, participate and ask questions

• ·         Engage in what is going on in the classroom.  If you have a question, ask it!  Otherwise, I might not know until the test that you didn’t understand something.  There are no stupid questions, and chances are, if you are wondering about it, someone else in the class is to. Be proactive about your learning and don’t be afraid to ask for help.  If you feel most comfortable waiting until after class, that is okay, too, but do keep communication open between us.

6.      Preserve a positive learning environment

• ·         Student actions that interfere with teaching or learning in the classroom will not be tolerated. 
• ·         Minimize classroom interruptions by arriving to class on time and not leaving the classroom during the hour.

7.      Take responsibility for your actions

• ·         Take responsibility for missed assignments.
  

You can contact Mr. McCracken here via email: mmccracken@kiheicharter.org

Starting Monday, August 13 you will begin to receive your 7th Grade Engineering virtual assignments to a new Google Classroom.

Directions for logging into the 7th Grade Engineering and Tech Classroom:

• Log into your account at google.com
  • Use your school gmail account
  • Go to classroom.google.com
  • Click the (+) button to join a class.
  • Enter code: qlnekz​

Schedule

7A - 4th Period - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

7B - 1st Period - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

7C - 5th Period - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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8A - 2nd Period - Monday and Wednesday

8B - 1st Period - Tuesday and Thursday

8C - 4th Period - Tuesday and Thursday

​8D - 5th Period - Tuesday and Thursday

About Mr. Mccracken
Aloha!  My name is Mr. McCracken.  I am a graduate of the University of New Mexico College of Education.  I’ve also earned a Masters of Science Teaching from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and am a National Board Certified Teacher.

I’ve been teaching math and science since 2002 in New Mexico but am now thrilled to join the Ohana here in Maui.  Maui is a place unlike any other in the world.  It will be my privilege to teach in this amazing setting.

I’m an enthusiast for anything outdoors.  …especially when it’s with my wife and three sons.  When not at KCS you’ll find us out exploring the reef, catching a sunset on Haleakala, or grabbing a bite to eat in town.  I’m looking forward to sharing a year to remember with the parents and students of KCS.