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:
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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.
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David Wightman, Instructor
david.wightman@galenanet.com
Todd Brown, Instructor
todd.brown@galenanet.com
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:
enrollment@galenanet.com
907.656.2572