Class Details

Description:

This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the basics of windows, and Microsoft word.  In addition, we will be covering the creation of newsletters and greeting cards.  The students will become familiar with what it takes to produce a good presentation as well as working on their presentation skills.



Your Quarter grade will be based on the following % Your Quarter grade will be determined according to the following weight scale
  • 100%  - 90% = A
  • 89.9% - 80% = B
  • 79.9% - 70% = C
  • 69.9% - 60% = D
  • 59.9% & Below = F
  • Assignments 25%
  • Quizzes & Tests 25%
  • Projects 35%
  • Final 10%
  • Participation 5%



Late Work:

Students will have two days following an excused abscence to make up work or tests.  Work previously assigned will be due the day the student returns to school.



Classroom Expectations:
  1. You are expected to work on your assignments throughout the whole class period.
  2. When keyboarding you are expected to use the proper technique at all times.
  3. You will not distract others from learning and getting their work done by wandering around and/or talking to other students in the classroom.
  4. There will be no computer games played during this class.  If you complete your work early and have no missing assignments, you may work on Micro-Type Pro to increase your keyboarding skill and speed.
  5. You will not use e-mail or Internet except when given permission.
  6. There will be no food or drink in the computer lab.
  7. You will not interrupt while the teacher is talking.  If you have a question raise your hand and you will get a chance to ask your question.
  8. You are responsible to have all your supplies ready for the day's class at the beginning of class going to your locker to get something you forgot will be counted as a tardy.
  9. Appropriate language must be used during class.


 

Cheating:

No credit will be given for any assignments or tests completed by cheating, and will be no chance for make up work.  If a student is caught cheating a telephone conference will be scheduled with your parents.



Consequences:

Failure to follow the classroom expectations will result in being refocused and/or being assigned lunch detention.  You will not be refocused more than once a day.  On the second incident, you will be sent directly to the office.