Syllabus

**jnitchals@gmail.com**
 * Computer Applications II **
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 * ELC ** ** High School **
 * Mrs. Nitchals **
 * jenny.nitchals@estherville.k12.ia.us **
 * Office hours daily **** 7:45 – 8:10 **** and by appointment **
 * Voice mail phone extension 6288 **

Text: Microsoft Office 2010 Advanced Concepts & Techniques
 * Materials Needed: **

The major objective in Computer Applications II is to further the student’s computer knowledge and the different types of applications that can be used. This class is a prerequisite to Web Page Design.
 * Course Description: **


 * Power Standards (things you will learn and be able to do as a result of taking Comp. App. II): **
 * 1) Create and edit Word documents
 * 2) Format and manipulate Excel worksheets
 * 3) Use PowerPoint to create presentations
 * 4) Create, query, and maintain Access databases
 * 5) Create additional media projects using a variety of tools.


 * Instructional Philosophy: ** Each class period will be a time for you to ask questions, learn new materials, and work on projects. Lessons will be taught using lectures, examples, and worksheets. During class you will be expected to take notes, do examples, and participate in class. Failure to do so will result in seminar time to make up required work and/or time wasted, as well as zero points given for the activity. Most work will be done within class time but there may be times where you will have homework. There may also be technology articles, study guides, assigned projects, quizzes and tests to assess student learning.

Grades are earned based on the following scale:
 * Grading: ** The grade you earn will be based on the total number of points earned during the grading period on daily work (both in and out of class), quizzes, activities/projects, and tests. All tests will be recorded in the grade book out of 100 points. Study guides may be given during each unit to help the student prepare for tests.

To earn an A, student must achieve 93-100 A 90-92 A-

To earn a B, student must achieve 87-89 B+ 83-86 B  80-82 B-

To earn a C, student must achieve 77-79 C+ 73-76 C  70-72 C-

To earn a D, student must achieve 67-69 D+ 63-66 D  60-62 D-

Earning under a 60% will result in an F.

Student’s semester grade will be calculated as follows: 3rd Quarter – 40% 4th Quarter – 40% Semester Test – 20%


 * Projects/Assessments: ** The majority of the work will include daily work, tests, quizzes, and projects. The level of proficiency will be based on the grading scale and rubrics.


 * Late Work: ** Work that is assigned outside of class will be due at the start of each class. The majority of your assignments will be given class time to work on and will be due at the end of a specified class period. If the assignment(s) are not completed you may finish and turn in by 8:15 am the next day for ½ credit. If you are absent and work has been previously assigned the assignment will still be due on the same due date.


 * Make-Up Work: ** If a student is absent, the student will follow the attendance policy in the student handbook. Remember: Students need an admit to return to class after being absent. These slips are picked up in the office BEFORE CLASS. If a student comes to class without the admit, the student will be sent to the office to get the admit and be counted TARDY. Students will need to show the teacher the admit to get the assignment missed. __When a student is absent, he/she is responsible for his/her own make-up work, as well as getting the notes/objectives, etc…__ Students have the number of days, plus one, to complete make-up work. (Example: If absent on Monday, student brings an admit on Tuesday, this student has Tuesday and Wednesday to complete the assignments. If the assignment is not completed by the end of the two days, a zero will be given for the assignment. The late policy DOES NOT APPLY TO MAKE-UP WORK. If a student needs to schedule time for help, explanation of material missed, review, etc… the student is encouraged to do so. This needs to be taken care of in the two days given for completing make-up work.

If a student is absent for a school activity or knows in advance he/she will be absent, he/she needs to get an admit and the assignment. Students that are involved in school activities and will need to be absent need to get their work in advance and handed in before they leave. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the teacher. It is not always possible to complete the assignment ahead of time, as we are still learning material, but the student needs to communicate with teacher regarding the dates and times when the student will be gone.


 * Classroom Rules & Procedures: **
 * 1) ** RESPECT ** for all people and property in the room
 * 2) Be in the room and headed to your seat when the bell rings
 * 3) Stay in seat until bell rings to be dismissed – DO NOT line up at the door
 * 4) If you need to leave during class to see another teacher or go to the office, you must have a pass in your passport book.
 * 5) No student use of school phone.
 * 6) No food or drink allowed in the room. ONLY WATER….NOTHING ELSE!
 * 7) You have the PASS option – it is temporary as I will come back and ask you to repeat the answer, if you pass
 * 8) Have all needed materials with you.
 * 9) User Policy rules will be followed.
 * 10) You may use your MP3 player while working. Mrs. Nitchals reserves the right to ban mp3 players at any time through out the semester.