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Computer Applications 1
Mrs. Deborah W. Dixon 
Course Syllabus
 
Contact Information
        Phone: 704-636-4420 ext. 208        
«      Please call during my planning period 1:00 - 2:30 or guidance (ext.115) to schedule a conference.
        Email: dixondw@rss.k12.nc.us
 
Course Description
This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet, telecommunications, desktop publishing, and presentation applications. Emphasis is on data communications, Internet and e-mail, as well as skill development in the integration of software applications, ethical issues pertaining to information systems, and information technologies careers. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software applications.
 
Course Materials
  • 3 ring binder: at least 1”
  • Six subject dividers
  • Loose leaf paper
  • Pencil(s) and blue/black ink pens
 
Notebook Sections
  1. Course Materials (syllabus and schedule)
  2. 1st Qtr – Objectives 1-3
  3. 2nd Qtr – Objectives 4-6
  4. Test Reviews
  5. Tests/Quizzes  
 
Grading


Quarter Grades:

  • 25% Class work & Projects
  • 50% Tests
  • 25% Quizzes

Final Grades:

  • 37.5% 1st nine weeks
  • 37.5% 2nd nine weeks
  • 25% VoCATS – Required by the State.

 

Academic Integrity

Your name (whether signed, written, printed, or typed) on any work submitted is your pledge that you have neither given nor received any unauthorized help on the work. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If you are caught being dishonest you will receive a zero and your parents will be notified.
 
Due Dates
These assigned dates are extremely important. They indicate your willingness to get the job done on time. Therefore, all late work will receive a 5 point per day deduction and work not made up will count as a zero. Schedule your time wisely!
 
Make-up work
When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what was missed. Please check the make-up folder and class website (edu2.0) for your work and assignments. Do not accept “nothing” as an answer from your classmates when you ask what we did. You will have the number of days you were absent plus one additional day to make-up any missed work without penalty.

Attendance Policy
Students are expected to be present for each class. Students that miss more than 7 days are required to make up these days, minute for minute. A ‘Recovery Timesheet’ is available in the office and must be given to the teacher to complete. It is the student’s responsibility to get this form and have it completed, detailing absences over 7 days and when and where the time is made up.

Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be in their seat when the bell rings. Tardies are cumulative 1st - 5th tardy handled by teacher.  Sixth  (6th)  plus tardy will be referred to the principal.

Classroom Policies
  1. When the tardy bell rings, students must be in their seats with the necessary materials ready to begin.
  1. Do not talk or get up when Mrs. Dixon is addressing the class or another student has the floor.
  • You may get up and move around the room as needed during group/individual work time.
  1. No food, drink, or candy is permitted in this computer lab.
  • This computer lab contains expensive, technical equipment that requires special care. Students must respect and treat the equipment with care at all times. Anyone who is caught intentionally damaging the equipment will be held responsible for ALL expenses in its repair or replacement. 
  1. No sleeping in class.
  1. Respect yourself, the rights and properties of others students and teachers.
  •  Students are expected to act in a manner conducive to learning. If an inappropriate behavior occurs, a student will be warned. If there are further occurrences of this misbehavior, disciplinary actions will be taken. If a severe infraction occurs, there will be no warning and the student will be referred to a principal!
  1. Keep your area and the classroom clean!
  • This includes throwing way any trash and not writing on the tables, chairs, equipment, etc. 
  1. Class is dismissed by the teacher, NOT the bell!
  • Students are expected to remain seated at the end of class until you are dismissed by the teacher! 
  1. Follow all school rules and the Code of Conduct at all times.
  • Including school absentee, tardy policy, dress codes, proper behavior, and the use of electronic devices at school. 

    9.  No music allowed in classroom.

 
Disciplinary Actions – depending on severity of the infraction
  • 1st time: Verbal Warning
  • 2nd time: Student’s name will be placed on the board indicating a particular assignment to be completed within 3 days. This assignment will not receive a grade for completion because it is the result of misbehavior. However, if the student refuses to complete the assignment, they will receive a zero. 
  • 3rd time: Notify Parent 
  • 4th time: Referral to Principal
 

 

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