Web Design - Syllabus
Ms. Versteeg
http://dv005.k12.sd.us
dian.versteeg@k12.sd.us

Course Description: 

This course is designed for students wanting to learn to create efficient web pages.  Students will learn to enhance web pages using animation, video, pictures, backgrounds, and audio.  Areas covered in this class will include design concepts, basic HTML code, animations, Photoshop, flash, scanning, and digital cameras.

Technology Standards
~Basic operations and concepts
~Social, ethical, and human issues
~Technology productivity tools
~Technology communications 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 need 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.  You are free to come in before school (as early as 7:30 am), afterschool, or study hall.
 

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 a 2nd chance due date to turn the assignment in and still receive full credit for the assignment.  If the assignment is not turned in by the 2nd chance due date, a 0 (zero) score will be given for the assignment.  Note:  There are some assignments where the due date is not negotiable and a 2nd chance is not granted.

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

Semester Test
~A timed test consisting of 4 individual projects completed on the computer.  The grade is determined by not only the quantity completed but also quality of work.

Cheating

~Severity of punishment will be determined by the teacher and an administrator.

Attendance

~When returning to class, check with the instructor to receive assignment(s) 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 so you are not tardy.

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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