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	== Build Season Hours ==		== Build Season Hours ==
	The school will be available for us to work on the days and times below. These are times the school is available - you do not need to (and you will likely not be able to!) attend all build season hours; come to the sessions you are able and contribute to the level that your schoolwork and time allow. Students at the school for robotics must remain in the reserved rooms - wandering the school or going to other rooms is not acceptable.		The school will be available for us to work on the days and times in the calendar linked below. These are times the school is available - you do not need to (and you will likely not be able to!) attend all build season hours; come to the sessions you are able and contribute to the level that your schoolwork and time allow. Students at the school for robotics must remain in the reserved rooms - wandering the school or going to other rooms is not acceptable.

	~~''Times and rooms will be posted at a later time''~~		[[Media:2012 build season calendar.pdf\|2012 Build Season Calendar]] (pdf)

	== Build Season Hours ==		== Build Season Hours ==

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	As mentioned in the Team Handbook, some of your Build Season work hours can be achieved by doing homework. To facilitate getting homework completed while working with the team on building the robot/other build activities, we will have a quiet room available (probably Ms. Latona's room, but this can vary) where homework can be done. School resources (computers, etc) can be used, but only those available in the rooms we have reserved (you cannot go off to another computer lab or an art room, for example). Take advantage of this to work with your teammates on homework and even get help from mentors! In order to get credit for these hours, you need to fill out your time sheet and have a mentor sign off on the hours.		As mentioned in the Team Handbook, some of your Build Season work hours can be achieved by doing homework. To facilitate getting homework completed while working with the team on building the robot/other build activities, we will have a quiet room available (probably Ms. Latona's room, but this can vary) where homework can be done. School resources (computers, etc) can be used, but only those available in the rooms we have reserved (you cannot go off to another computer lab or an art room, for example). Take advantage of this to work with your teammates on homework and even get help from mentors! In order to get credit for these hours, you need to fill out your time sheet and have a mentor sign off on the hours.

			Please remember ''''your grades come FIRST!'''' We want the team to be successful, but if your grades are suffering that is not the kind of success we're hoping to achieve! Take advantage of homework hours, your teammates, and mentors to get your homework and studying done.

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	~~== Misc. Tips and Reminders ==~~		== Listen to Adults ==

	~~==== Grades come first! ====~~

	We know that you may be caught up in building the robot, and we're really happy that you are! But remember that school comes first and you must pass all your classes in order to participate! Remember that you can use homework hours and get help from all the adults around you, they're here to help!<br>

	==== Listen to Adults ====

	If an adult asks you to stop a certain behavior, or asks you to do something, please listen to them! Respect that they are volunteering their time to be with us and help us grow to be the leaders of tomorrow!

	~~There are no warnings for disobedience and as such will result in serious consequence. Any questions~~ or ~~concerns regarding this should be addressed~~ to Ms. ~~MacLean or one of~~ the ~~other teacher~~ team ~~advisors.~~		If an adult (mentor, teacher, parent) asks you to stop a certain behavior, or asks you to do something, please listen to them. Respect that they are volunteering their time to be with us and help the team - the experience should be enjoyable for them too!

	~~= Absolutely <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NO <~~/~~span>horseplay~~.~~<br> =~~		There are no warnings for disobedience and serious consequences will result from back-talk to adults. Any questions or concerns regarding adults/student interaction should be addressed to Ms. MacLean or one of the other teacher team advisors.

	~~There is absolutely NO horseplay whatsoever ANYWHERE~~, ~~especially the shop. The shop can be a very dangerous place for anyone is is fooling around. We take safety VERY seriously~~, ~~and so you must understand that one mistake affects us all!<br>~~		== Safety, Safety, Safety ==

	~~There will~~ be ~~zero tolerance policy for horseplay~~ and ~~so you can expect major consequences without warning~~.~~<br>~~		We'll be using some exciting equipment and producing a powerful robot. Keep in mind safety at all times when working in the shop or around the robot. Here's some safety reminders:

	~~= On~~ that ~~note~~... ~~<span style="color~~: ~~rgb~~(51, ~~153~~, ~~102);~~"~~>Safety Safety Safety~~!~~</span> =~~		* '''Horseplay/rough-housing:''' There is '''absolutely NO horseplay''' whatsoever '''anywhere''', especially in the shop. The shop can be a very dangerous place for anyone is is fooling around. We take safety ''very'' seriously! Remember, safety mistakes can affect not just you but also those around you! There will be zero tolerance policy for horseplay.
			* '''Safety glasses:''' Safety glasses are '''required''' in the shop area, any robot interaction site, any mechanical work area, electrical work area and well.... let's just say it's always good to always have your safety glasses!
			* '''Closed-toe shoes:''' We will NOT allow you to enter the shop area, work on the robot or attempt to do any kind of buildseason activity that may harm your feet! You kind of need them, and so we will ask you to change, or work on something safe.
			* '''Long hair:''' Long hair past shoulder length should always be pulled back in some way, shape, or form that will not result in: your hair catching on fire, your hair being caught in machinery, etc. Such situations are very dangerous!!
			* '''Loose Clothing:''' Loose clothing should not be worn while working near the robot or in the shop near machinery, so we recommend that you roll your sleeves, remove draw-strings from hoodies, remove any neck-ties, or change your clothing.
			* '''Heavy lifting:''' Too heavy? Ask someone to help! Many of our parts, field elements, and of course the robot itself are very heavy! Remember, bend at the knees for ease! (not your back!)
			* '''Robot Lifting:''' As mentioned above, the robot is very heavy - always lift with a teammate! Also.... never, ever, ever lift the robot by its bumpers! Bad robot taboo!! The bumpers cannot support the weight of the robot in a vertical direction - they could come off and the robot could fall on you!
			* Exclaim when working directly with the robot: "ROBOT ON", "ROBOT OFF", "DISABLING", "ENABLING", "ARM UP", "FIRING", etc. Make sure you are clear and loud enough that others in the area hear you, and ensure they are listening and paying attention to your warning before you allow the robot to enable/fire/etc.
			* '''Prevention is Key:''' In addition to the above, keep an eye out for your teammates and if you see a dangerous situation, ask them to stop and correct it before it becomes a problem! Get help from a mentor or teacher if necessary.

	*Safety glasses are REQUIRED in the shop area, any robot interaction site, any mechanical work area, electrical work area and well.... let's just say it's always good to always have your safety glasses!
	*CLOSED-TOE SHOES. We will NOT allow you to enter the shop area, work on the robot or attempt to do any kind of buildseason activity that may harm your feet! You kind of need them, and so we will ask you to change, or work on something safe.
	*Long hair past shoulder length should always be pulled back in some way shape or form that will not result in: your hair catching on fire, your hair being caught in machinery, your hair being potentially removed from your head <--Ow.
	*LOOSE CLOTHING should not be worn while working near the robot or in the shop near machinery, so we recommend that you roll your sleeves or change your clothing.
	*REPORT any dangerous acts or settings you may see before it's too late!
	*Exclaim when performing with the robot: "ROBOT ON", "ROBOT OFF", "DISABLING", "ENABLING", "ARM UP", "FIRING", "GET OUT OF THE WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!", "ROBOT!!" (for crowd control)
	*Too heavy? Ask someone to help! And of course remember, bend at the knees for ease!
	*NEVER. EVER. EVER LIFT THE ROBOT BY IT'S BUMPERS. EVER. <--BAD ROBOT TABOO right there.

	= Emergency situations =		== Emergency situations ==

	*Should anyone be injured, no matter how minor, you must report the accident to the team ~~SAFETY CAPTAIN~~ and fill out an ~~INCIDENT REPORT~~.		* '''Injuries:''' Should anyone be injured, no matter how minor, you must report the accident to the team ''safety captain'' and fill out an incident report.
	*Serious injuries (that includes serious cuts!) should be immediately reported to Larry so the correct procedures can be taken!		* '''Serious injuries:''' (that includes serious cuts!) should be immediately reported to the nearest mentor, teach or parent, and then to Larry, Leann, or Jeff so the correct procedures can be taken and the appropriate help given as quickly as possible.
	*Battery leaks & spills: in the case that a battery becomes damaged, one should: get the battery leak box (NON-METALLIC/LEAK PROOF) which contains a set of rubber gloves and baking soda. The baking soda should be sprinkled on the acid and at the safest point in time, the battery should be placed in the box and disposed of properly (see safety manual or Cynette). ~~AVOID ANY SKIN CONTACT WITH THE ACID!!!~~		* '''Eye Injuries:''' These should never happen because you are always wearing your '''safety glasses''', right? In the event something unfortunate does happen, however, seek the help of a mentor or teacher immediately!
	*EYE INJURIES (if you didn'~~t have~~ the ~~common sense to wear your safety glasses): eyes should be immediately flushed with water~~!		* '''Battery leaks & spills:''' In the case that a battery becomes damaged, one should: get the battery leak box (NON-METALLIC/LEAK PROOF) which contains a set of rubber gloves and baking soda. It is always located near the batteries. The baking soda should be sprinkled on the acid and at the safest point in time, the battery should be placed in the box and disposed of properly (see safety manual or Cynette). ''''Avoid any skin contact with the acid!''''

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-The school will be available for us to work on the days and times below.  These are times the school is available - you do not need to (and you will likely not be able to!) attend all build season hours;  come to the sessions you are able and contribute to the level that your schoolwork and time allow.
+The school will be available for us to work on the days and times below.  These are times the school is available - you do not need to (and you will likely not be able to!) attend all build season hours;  come to the sessions you are able and contribute to the level that your schoolwork and time allow.  Students at the school for robotics must remain in the reserved rooms - wandering the school or going to other rooms is not acceptable.
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 Remember, if you have any questions about the Achievements, please refer to the Team Handbook before asking!

Heydowns: New page: Central location for general information about build season! Build season is the 6-week build period that takes place just after kickoff in early January and goes until mid-February. == B...

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New page: Central location for general information about build season! Build season is the 6-week build period that takes place just after kickoff in early January and goes until mid-February. == B...

New page

Central location for general information about build season!
Build season is the 6-week build period that takes place just after kickoff in early January and goes until mid-February.

== Build Season Hours ==
The school will be available for us to work on the days and times below. These are times the school is available - you do not need to (and you will likely not be able to!) attend all build season hours; come to the sessions you are able and contribute to the level that your schoolwork and time allow.

''Times and rooms will be posted at a later time''

== Build Season Hours ==
As stated in the Team Handbook, new and returning students have the oppurtunity to lower their travel costs by contributing hours to the build and satisfying achievements. To receive credit for the time worked, please be sure to fill out your time sheet. Time sheets are located in a brown folder in the closet next to Ms. Sterber's room. The time sheets, once filled out, must be signed off on by a mentor who was working with you. Your number of build season hours can be viewed in the online achievement tracking system.

Once a student has achieved his or her number of buildseason hours, they are no longer required to log their hours for credit, but keeping track of buildseason hours helps us brag about how many hours we spend putting time and effort into our team and our robot as we continue to grow a bigger FIRST family!

Please note that team members not being productive will be asked to leave and not given credit.

Remember, if you have any questions about the Achievements, please refer to the Team Handbook before asking!