BEGINNING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SYLLABUS

Star Valley High School

E-Mail
Instructor: Brandy Taylor Address: btaylor@lcsd2.org
Phone (307) 885-7847 Planning
Number: Ext: 7217 Time: Gold Two

Teacher Web Site: blogs.lcsd2.org/btaylor

Course Description

This course will provide the student with exposure to applications that
can be accomplished using Microsoft Word, MicroPace Pro and the Internet.
Emphasis will be on formatting concepts and improving speed, accuracy, and
editing skills. This will include memos, letters, flyers, reports, pamphlets,
personal data sheets, and basic desktop publishing skills.
Students will use the Internet as a research tool to accomplish realistic
tasks such as searching for jobs, researching careers and other real-life
applications. Student will use a Run Chart to track their daily speed and
progress.

Course Materials and Resources

-Materials Needed: Pen/Pencil every day!
*Each student will have a folder that will stay in the classroom to keep
their materials and other paperwork in throughout the semester.
-Printer paper and textbooks/handouts will be supplied.
*Students will be responsible for their assigned textbook, folder &
keyboard guard.
-Textbooks: Century 21 Keyboarding & Information Processing
 Grading
Your grade will be based on the following:
 Daily Work/Assignments = 60%
 Common Assessments = 40%
The final grade will be determined on the following scale:
100 – 95% = A 76 – 73% = C
94 – 90% = A- 72 – 70% = C-
89 – 87% = B+ 69 – 67% = D+
86 – 83% = B 66 – 63% = D
82 – 80% = B- 62 – 60% = D-
79 – 77% = C+ less than 60% = F

Participation Policy

Students should be in class every day. One of the most significant factors
affecting school success is regular attendance. Doing make-up work, getting
notes from a friend, or reading from a book can never compensate for the class
experience where the teacher explains the material and the class has the
opportunity for guided interaction with the concept being studied.

Class Participation Includes:

 Listening and exhibiting good class behaviors.
 Being to class on time and daily attendance.
 Being on task and completing assignments on time.
 Internet, e-mail, and games only when approved by your teacher.
 Make Up Work:

If you are absent for any reason, it is your responsibility to find out what work
has been missed (look in your folder for the “Absent Paper”). If the absence is
excused, you have the next two class periods to make up missing assignments
and tests, and you may utilize extra lab hours to make up this work.
Assignments and tests not made up within the specified time will be accepted
for half credit.

ABSENCES

 School-excused absences: the student is responsible to get the assigned

work before they leave. The class work missed will have to be made up by
the student by the next two class periods for full credit.
 Excused absences: the teacher will allow the student to make-up the work
missed by the next two class periods.
 Unexcused absences: the student will not be allowed to make up the work
missed.
 A student is tardy if he/she is not in the room when the bell rings. The
student will automatically serve detention on the third tardy and every one
thereafter.
 Excessive tardiness or absenteeism will result in parent contact and a referral
to the administration.
 Classroom Rules
 No cell phones! Turn them off or don’t bring them at all. If it is heard in class (ring
or vibrate), I will confiscate it and you can pick it up at the office at the end of the
day! See student handbook.

 Dress code will be enforced daily. I will confiscate your hat if I see it, whether you
are wearing it or not. Please put them away at 8:20. Check your planner for the
rules and regulations on all student dress.

 Lab hours are at 8:00 each morning, during homeroom and after school on
Mondays & Tuesdays or by special arrangement with me. My lab is not available
during lunch.

 Music/headphones will be allowed in class during individual work time. They are
not allowed during a common assessment! If I can hear it, it is too loud! It must be
completely removed while I am talking. Failure to comply will result in loss of
privileges!

 No food or drink is allowed in the classroom. Detention will be assigned if this

becomes a habit or evidence is found at your station.

 Any equipment broken/damaged at your station within the classroom will be your
responsibility to replace/pay for. Please report damages, etc as soon as you notice
them.

 If you are absent, check your folder the day you get back for a blue “Absent Paper”
which explains what you missed and need to make up.

 Hall Pass is the vest on the back shelf with Room 102 on it. You must wear it if I
excuse you from class and you must exchange your cell phone for it. You will not
be allowed to leave class every day or leave with your cell phone.

 Copying - Students will automatically receive a zero for the assignment copied (or
allowed to be copied) and parents will be notified along with detention assigned. A
second offense results in dismissal from the class.

 Computer Use – log on to one computer only. Do not download anything! No chat
or movie trailers. Please don’t touch or write on the monitors. Please read the
Internet Agreement in your student planner. Mr. Kunz can see everything you do!!
 Beginning Computer Applications
Student and Parent Signature Sheet
I have read all of the above material and understand what is expected of me as
a student in this class.

Student
I have read the syllabus and understand what is expected of me as a student in
this class.

Student Printed Name ________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________________

Station Number _________ Password _________________________

Student ID Number ____________________________

Parent/Guardian
I have read the syllabus and understand what is expected of my child as a
student in this class.

Parent(s)/Guardian Printed Name(s) _______________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email _________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number(s) ________________________________

Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Lincoln County School District No. 2 agrees to ensure equitable access and equitable
participation in all District courses/classes. All district schools will effectively manage
and creatively utilize resources necessary to support student learning. The District's
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age national origin, color or disability in admission to, or access to, or treatment in its
educational programs or activities.