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 * Introduction to Computers**
 * Academic year '10 - '11**
 * Syllabus**


 * Instructor:** Mrs. Patterson **Room:215**
 * E-mail:** dpatterson@messmerschools.org
 * Voicemail:** 264-5440 ext 1279


 * Credit:** .5
 * Prerequisite:** None

· Notebook · Folder · Pens/Pencils
 * Required Materials**

This is an introductory course to computers. We will focus on learning Microsoft Office applications including: Keyboarding, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. We will learn file management, internet browsing and computer vocabulary.
 * Objective:**

Grades will be based on bell work, class work/homework, quizzes, tests, and a final exam. Missing assignments will bring your grade down. It is important that you make up any work you miss and stay on track with your assignments. Since most of the work will be done in class, attendance is extremely important. Your grade will be determined by the total number of points earned divided by the total number of points possible. You will be graded on the following items:
 * Grading:**

Bell Work Class work/Homework Projects Tests/Quizzes Final Exam Participation

It is your responsibility, to make-up any missing assignments, projects, or tests, that were missed or not completed. I will not track you down. Work that is turned late will result in partial credit. If you turn things in late you will lose points. Finish your work on time and we will not have to worry about this.
 * Late work and make up policy:**

Assignments should have the following information in the upper left corner: · **Your Name, Date, Assignment Name**
 * Homework Policy:**

· **Respect the people and the equipment around you.** · **Be Responsible-** You are responsible for the materials covered in class. It is your responsibility to find out what you are missing and to set up a time with me to make up the assignment. · **Accountability-** You are responsible for your actions and there are consequences for every choice you make. · **Be on time-** Please be on time to class. Please be seated at your assigned computer station and logged in before the bell rings. You will have one excused tardy per quarter after that you will receive a detention. · **Attendance-** Attendance to this class is **__MANDATORY!__** If you will be missing class for any other reason than sickness it is your responsibility to inform the teacher **__BEFORE__** the absence. · **Be Prepared-** Be prepared for class and be prepared to learn. · During this class we may use the internet. Please be sure to read your Messmer computer usage agreement. **__YouTube or other Musical websites__** are not needed or allowed in this course. In summary, no computer will be allowed to be used as a musical player of any sort. · Violations of this policy may result in loss of internet, computer privileges, detentions and/or parental involvement. · Food, candy, gum, and beverages are not allowed in the computer lab at any time. · Each student must have a folder in which they will keep daily handouts and notes. Additionally, students will create and maintain an Intro to Computers folder on the computer where daily bell work, assignments and all files associated with this class will be kept.
 * Intro to Computers**
 * Classroom expectations:**


 * My responsibilities to you:**
 * I will treat you with respect.
 * I will praise your successes and assist you when you are having difficulties.
 * I will help you learn by providing thoughtful and meaningful instruction.
 * I will make myself available after school if you require extra help.


 * Tips for success:**
 * Complete all assignments on time
 * Pay attention when working through things together as a class.
 * Ask questions if you need help or don’t understand something.
 * Keep track of assignments.

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