Parents-

Please read and review with your son/daughter the information in the syllabus. Once read, do the following:

• Simply print out the bottom section and fill out the appropriate informaiton
• or sign a blank sheet of paper with the same information saying:
  • "I have read and understand the information in the syllabus"
  • "My child agrees to comply with the rules/requirements"
• Make sure your child PRINTS their name on this sheet as well

Goals:

The student will:

Demonstrate the use of technology as a problem solving tool by performing intermediate level competence in following following areas of study:

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Database Management
• Graphics
• Internet based research
• Management Skills in a Windows XP operating environment and functioning in a network based computer lab.

Objectives:

The student will:

Grading:

Success in this class is mostly a matter of paying attention, following directions, and putting forth effort on assignments.  Students that are able to do this are successful in Computer Skills 2.

Due dates for projects/assignments will be given from time to time and these will be posted on the website in the assignment list.  Students can turn in any missing work up to these deadlines but not after.  It is important to listen in class and check the assignment list for due dates.   Below is a grading scale.  It is a standard scale that most teachers use.

Conduct:

1. Respect others in the room, both person and property.
2. Respect the equipment. It is a privilege to work on the computers. Failure to treat the computers with respect may result in losing the right to use them.
3. No food or drink of any kind is allowed in the lab.
4. No video games of any kind and no head or earphones.
5. No downloading of any unauthorized material off the Internet.
6. Internet use should be related to class activities.
7. Any use of a "proxy server" to avoid district Internet filters is a serious matter and will involve administrative action.
8. Students are expected to do their own work. School policy will be enforced if a student is caught cheating.

Student Expectations

1. Be on task - activity not related to the assigned task is unacceptable and may result in a student being taken off the computer for part or all of that class period.
2. Treat everyone respectfully - teachers, students, guests and substitute teachers should be treated in an appropriate and respectful manner.
3. Be willing to offer assistance to other members of the class - we are a class, as such, everyone (students and teacher) is expected to offer ideas and assistance to the class.

Completing All Assignments:

Students are expected to complete each assignment to the best of his/her abilities. Students that do not turn in assignments may be required to attend "homework club". Details about this program will be available on the Sprague website and other literature

TAG:

Computer classes offer all students the unique opportunity to work beyond the assignment. Students are encouraged to utilize the many features of computer software and their own creative abilities to enhance the curriculum to meet their needs. In each subject/course students will be pre-assessed on the knowledge and skills that will be learned in the subject/course.  The purpose of this pre-assessment is to find out what students already know in order to provide differentiated instruction. All students are encouraged to "think outside the box" to find unique challenges and problems to solve.

Formal or informal pre-assessments may include end of chapter/unit tests, student input and self-evaluation, placement test, specific teacher observational data, lab demonstration or test, work samples, fist of five, thumbs up/thumbs down, or other forms of pre-assessment.  Below is a list of differentiation strategies that may be used. 

• All students have a right to an education in an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Along with any rights comes responsibilities.
• I will do my best to respect your rights in this classroom - but I ask that you act responsibly.
• If you do things in the appropriate time, place, and manner - you will probably be okay.

Procedures are a part of life. We follow procedures for getting ready for school, looking up a number in a telephone book or
visiting the doctor's office. The reason that we have procedures in life is so that people can function in society knowing the
acceptable and efficient way other people do things.

There are procedures in this classroom. These procedures establish our classroom culture.

When the bell rings:

• You should be at a computer.
• You should be in the appropriate file and program.
• Stow your belongings out of the way.
• If no assignment has been given yet - work on old assignments, or explore a new idea.

When you are tardy:

• If you are tardy for any reason, you need to have a note. You will not be allowed in class without a note.
• When you enter the room, leave your note on my record book and go to your seat.
• A tardy is not excused without a written note.

Leaving the classroom:

• You may leave the classroom at an appropriate time, and in the appropriate manner.
• No one should leave the room the first 5 minutes of class or the last 5 minutes of class.
• Please take the pass.  

End of class dismissal:

• I dismiss the class, not the clock or the bell.
• Before dismissal, all students must be in their seats, logged out, and the area around your seat must be clean. You are responsible for this area.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

As we begin a new school year, it is my hope that ALL students will successfully complete this course. Students will be challenged to think and grow. They will need your support and help at home. Read over the class expectations for this class with your son/daughter. You don't have to be an expert, or even know how to solve the problems – you are not taking the class. Please check in with them to make sure they are doing well in class and staying on top of their assignments.

If you ever have questions, feel free to email (rodin_philip@salkeiz.k12.or.us) or call and I will try to get back to you within two school days. Below your signature give me times and number or email that are best to reach you.

Take some time, go over the expectations and set some goals with your child. Then print and sign this letter and have the student return this page next time we have class. I hope this will be a great year for all of us. They will not recieve any points for assignments until this letter is turned in.

Go Olys!

Phil Rodin

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(Student name: {legibly written}__________________________)

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Student signature/date

Parent name: {legibly written}__________________________)

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Parent signature/date

Parent Contact Information:

Home Phone: ________________________

Cell Phone: _________________________

Work Phone:_________________________ Work Place: _________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________

Best time and Place to contact:________________________

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