Policies and Procedures

Policies and ProceduresAnimation Lab

Rules1) Food, gum, or drinks are NOT allowed in the lab.

O Water is allowed with sealable top

2) When the teacher is talking, students are NOT.O If everyone is talking? Who is listening?

3) Treat others with respect.O Hateful comments towards another person’s race, gender, political views,

appearance, or anything else is NOT tolerated.

4) Take Ownership. NO EXCUSES. NO LYING.O If you did something you should not have, own it and tell me.

ConsequencesThree strikes and you’re out policy.O Strike 1

O Reminder about questionable behavior.O Strike 2 (one or all of the consequences below)

O Conference with instructorO Classroom DetentionO Parent contact

O Strike 3 – You’re OUT.O ReferralO Sent to your House Office O Parent contact

Entering the RoomO Backpacks go under your workspace.

NOT IN THE AISLE!

O When you come in each class period,check your workspace. If it is messy,fill out a Messy Workspace Report.

O You do not want to be blamed forsomeone else’s mess.

ComputersO All computer equipment is set up the

way it works best for all.O DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES!

O DO NOT Change Monitor angle or heightO DO NOT Change your background.O DO NOT Unplug ANYTHING!

O If there is something wrongfill out a Computer Problem Reportand let me know you filled it out.

USB DrivesO If you want to use your USB drive, plug it

into one of the two ports located on theside of the left monitor.

O Remember to Eject your drive before you take it out!!!(…only if you want to keep your data!)

Wacom Tablets

O A Wacom Tablet is a way to draw digitally.

O To use:O remove the protective cover

O get the pen that matches your computer number.

O At the end of class put the cover back on, position it between monitors and return pen to the holder in your row.

HeadphonesO Headphones rest on the back of the left

monitor when not in use.

O They are connected via an audio extension cable to the back of your computer. You do not own these so please:O DO NOT DISCONNECT THEM!O DO NOT PLUG THEM INTO THE FRONT!O DO NOT PLUG THEM INTO YOUR iPOD (bring your own)

O Misuse of headphones will result in headphones being removed.

Printing

O Print with permission only.

O If you need a sheet of blank paper from the printer, ask me first.

InternetO Computers are to be used for school

assignment purposes ONLY.

O You do not own these computers.They are District property.

O Playing games instead of working is a bad idea. It’s also bad for your grades.

O I use lab management software to keep students on task. If you choose to play instead of work, I will block all internet usage except whatever web pages you need to get the assignment done.

NetworkO Never allow another person to

use your network username or password.

O Network resources are owned by Allen ISD and that these systems are monitored.

O Violate these provisions = loss of network privileges. (and that is bad for a computer class)

GradesO Check grades often!

O Web-based

O Mobile AppO iPhones and Androids.

Bathroom Breaks

OAsk first.OTake the Red Pass (Red = Restroom)OYou will not be allowed to go the first 15 minutes

of class or the last 10 minutes.ODO NOT ASK TO GO TO THE BATHROOM AND

COME BACK WITH FOOD. (No matter how good you think you are, you can’t convince me they now sell food in the bathrooms.)

Saving FilesO When your software crashes and you haven’t saved, you get angry.O When you get angry you go for a long run.O When you go for a long run, you take a wrong turn.O When you take a wrong turn you end up alone

on a highway in the desert.O When you end up alone on a highway

in the desert you think you see an oasis.O When you think you see an

oasis you drink sand.O DON’T DRINK SAND.O SAVE OFTEN!

N DriveO All work for this class is to be saved

in your student folder in the N Drive.

O We don’t save to H drives in here. You will max out your H drive in no time flat.

O N Drive folders for each student will be created by the end of the week.

Turning in WorkO Work is collected by:

O electronic uploadO screen checkO physically handing in materials

O Listen carefully when I go over projects. I will always:O Go over HOW I expect you to turn in your workO WHERE to turn it in andO WHAT to name it.

O Don’t be lazy and ask me the HOW, WHERE, and WHAT when it is time to turn in the assignment.

O If you do, I will tell you to go look on my web page. Or go scan the QR code.

Naming FilesO Naming convention:

period #last name_projectname

Example: Karen Adams is in 3rd period and the project name is talking carrot. The teacher asked the students to send her the SWF file.

3adams_talkingcarrot.swf

OFF LIMITS

O My Desk AreaO The Storage RoomO My OfficeO The Cintiq

End of Class PeriodO End each class period by

O CLEANING your own work areaO logging off (next class will rat on you

because they can’t log in.)O returning materials usedO returning to your seat

ONO STANDING AT THE DOORclose to bell time.

O Consequence for standing at the door:you are the last to leave. (sometimes the entire class is delayed leaving)

Leaving the RoomO Push in your chairO This is important for

several reasons:O Makes it easier to get to

your seatO Keeps room neatO You are taking care of the

Animation LabYES NO!

To get the MOST from this classO SHOW EFFORT.

O Turn in your work on time.O Check your grades often! O Come in for tutoring.O Positive Attitude.

That’s all folks!Let’s have some animation fun this year!!!