Syllabus

8^th Grade Technology

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Mrs. Rose                                                            

                              

trose@ctachargers.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will understand how to use their computers to enhance learning.  Class projects will focus on different tools individually as well as collaboratively.  Projects will be done individually and in groups.

CLASS PROCEDURE

• Be in seat when class begins
• Check Edmodo/White board for daily warm-up and tasks
• Listen for instructions and complete work
• Be in assigned seat until dismissed

CLASS RULES

• Be Prepared for Class
• Use Appropriate Language
• Participate Actively
• Respect Your Peers and Equipment
• No Food or Drink

DISHONESTY

In order to develop a proper attitude toward business ethics and plagiarism, CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.  See student handbook for consequences.

Your PASSWORD PRIVACY must be maintained.  You are responsible for any activities created in your file.  Under no circumstance should you access another student’s file or any system files.  Violation of this policy will result in suspension from this class and the computer system.

INTERNET

You are to only access Internet sites that are advised by your teacher.  Violations of this rule can result in the loss of Internet privileges in class.

MISCELLANEOUS

1.                  ABSENT.  If you are absent, you will be expected to find out what work you have missed and arrange a mutually convenient time to make up the work upon returning to school.

2.                  CONFLICT.  If you have a concern/conflict with any activity, or if you are faced with a personal crisis or emergency, please discuss it PRIVATELY with the instructor immediately.  Don’t let anger or frustration build up—seek help!

3.                  HALL PASS.  If you need to leave the classroom for any reason, you must ask permission.  A maximum of five minutes will be permitted.  If you abuse the use of hall passes you will lose them.  YOU MUST HAVE YOUR AGENDA TO USE THE RESTROOM!!

GRADING

Assignment/Homework may be given at any time to help the students learn the course material.  Summative assessments will be given to determine students understanding of material.  If a student fails a summative assessment they may retake it providing that they complete any missing assignments pertaining to that test in Homework Club prior to the retake.  Assignments will not be accepted with more than 5 errors.  Students turning in assignments with 5 or more errors will have to re-do it.  If all assignments are complete, the students must attend a Homework Club session with the teacher in order to review the material prior to retaking the test.  Grades will be solely based on summative assessments.

GRADING SCALE

A         =          93 – 100%                   B-        =          80 – 82%                     D+       =          67 – 69%

A-        =          90 – 92%                     C+       =          77 – 79%                     D         =          63 – 66%

B+       =          87 – 89%                     C         =          73 – 76%                     D-        =          60 – 62%

B         =          83 – 86%                     C-        =          70 – 72%                     F          =          Below 60%