Class Expectations
This expectation focuses on treating classmates, the teacher, and equipment with kindness and care is a must.
What is Being Respectful?
From posters to web graphics, this skill blends creativity and visual principles to make content that communicates effectively in the digital world.
What is Digital Design?
This design tool lets you drag, drop, and customize templates to create everything from Instagram posts to business presentations—no advanced skills required.
What is Canva?
These are reserved strictly for completing school-related tasks in Design Tech classes, not for games or personal browsing.
What are Laptop/Devices?
He taught this grade in school BEFORE deciding to move to Tampa 3 years ago.
What is High School 10th Grade?
This expectation focuses on being ready to work when class begins, showing responsibility and respect for everyone’s time.
What is Arriving on Time?
By writing code to control motors, sensors, and movements, students use this skill to bring robots to life and complete tasks.
What is Robotics Programming?
If you’re removing red-eye, blending images, or making surreal composites, you’re probably using this photo-editing powerhouse.
What is Adobe Photoshop?
These should be powered down, silenced and stored away to avoid distractions during class and no write up from the teacher.
What are Cell Phones?
Born in this US floral state BEFORE moving to NYC with his mother at the age of 2.
What is the state of Hawaii?
This expectation means you handle equipment properly, follow all usage guidelines, and not using devices for purposes outside the class.
What is Using Technology Responsibility?
This skill lets students turn digital designs into physical models by precisely cutting or engraving materials like wood, acrylic, or cardboard.
What is Prototyping w/ Laser Cutting?
Designers use this program to create vector graphics, meaning their logos and icons can scale from a business card to a billboard without losing quality.
What is Adobe Illustrator?
You’ll need these away before entering the class and they're only permitted by the teacher before using this accessory in class.
What are AirPods/Earbuds?
He created one of these for the very first time, which was inspired by his 10 yo son.
What is a Pair of Sneakers?
In discussions or demonstrations, this expectation means giving your full attention, making eye contact, and avoiding side conversations.
What is Being an Active Listener?
When a project hits a roadblock, this skill helps you think outside the box to find unique and effective solutions.
What is Creative Problem Solving?
This website-building platform allows users to create professional-looking sites using drag-and-drop tools without needing to write code.
What is Wix.com?
Students are expected to check ‘Recent Updates’ each day and reply promptly to any messages from their teachers here.
What is Schoology?
The college degree he obtained when he was majoring in Web & Multimedia design.
What is a Master of Arts Degree?
This expectation focuses on everyone sharing the responsibility of leaving the space tidy and ready for the next user.
What is Clean Up Your Workspace?
This combined skill helps students analyze problems, brainstorm creative solutions, and iteratively improve their designs.
What is Critical & Design Thinking?
This robotics platform is designed for middle school students to build and program robots for hands-on STEM challenges and competitions.
What is VEX IQ?
You're expected to comply with this set of school guidelines that ensures technology is used safely, respectfully, and appropriately.
What is the CDS Technology Responsible Use Policy?
This NFL team, with a tied-record of 6 Super Bowl championships, fans are proudly called "Yinzers" is Mr. A's favorite team.
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers?