Computer 1 Syllabus
Ms. Versteeg
http://dv005.k12.sd.us
dian.versteeg@k12.sd.us

Course Description: 

This course may be taken as one-half the required computer credit for students needing to strengthen the computer skills.  Students will get hands-on experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Technology Standards:
~Basic operations and concepts
~Social, ethical, and human issues
~Technology productivity tools
~Technology research tools
~Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Expectations:

    Student:

        ~Respect with students, technology, teacher.

        ~Be prepared for class.  You will need a pen, pencil, planner.

        ~Treat others as you with to be treated.

        ~Follow the district's Acceptable Use Policy.

    Teacher:

        ~Respect with students, technology.

        ~Provide an atmosphere where students can succeed.

        ~Be prepared for class with active learning.

Homework
~There is some homework from time to time.  You may be asked to complete an assignment before class starts the next day.  Everyone works at different paces.  You may need to come in outside of class to keep caught up on projects.
 

Evaluation:

~All assignments will be given a due date.  If an assignment has not been turned in after being graded, the student will be given an extended due date.  Not turning the assignment in by the extended due date results in a zero for that assignment.  There are some assignments where this policy does not hold true.  There are some assignments where the due date is not negotiable.

~The District Grading Scale will be used in this class.

Cheating
~Severity of punishment determined by teacher and administrator.

Attendance

~When returning to class, check with the instructor to receive assignment for day(s) missed.

~Students that are in class the days prior to a test will be required to take the test.  If you miss the day before a test and we did not cover any new material, you will be required to take the test.

Tardy

~Students must be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings.  If you are with another teacher, please have a pass from the teacher you were with.

Miscellaneous

~Use the recycle cans when throwing away paper.

~Push chairs in at the end of the class.

~Keep the work area around your computer tidy.

~Place books back where they belong. 
~Do not work on other homework during class.

Computer Rules

~There will be no food, candy, or drink in the classroom.  Please respect the equipment.

~Do not download any programs, games, etc. from the Internet.

~Preferably, no outside disks will be allowed in the classroom.  If this is necessary, please get the disks scanned for viruses.

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