In the real world of Trojan House, sweat in sunny South Florida is the ticket to get where you want to go. Working safely is not a nice thing to do, but a necessity as power tools and construction debris can cause serious injury. Their first aid and cpr courses are seen as part of the job, not something casually done in Health class. Gloves are worn for reasons readily apparent when handling wood. Safety glasses keep saw dust out of your eyes, and a hard hat worn on a construction site can be a painfully good idea.
Evaluation is reality based.
Trojan House is more than a class in construction for the inaugural group of twenty kids. Class activities incorporate respect for fellow workers, appreciation of the work ethic and proper tool use. Without Trojan House, this group of ethnically and culturally diverse students could pass through four years of Lake Worth High School and never acknowledge each other. Trojan House will be crafted by students interested in a job after high school. These students will enter the building trades and earn a living wage.