Slide 2 Classroom Expectations Keyboarding and Computer
Applications Mrs. Drazdowski Slide 3 Student Behaviors Be prompt
Class begins when you enter the classroom. Be prepared Have
materials with you and know due dates. Be a polite and positive
participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and be attentive. Be
productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best. Be a
problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they
escalate. Slide 4 Show Respect Value yourself. Be honest and
ethical, and practice strong moral values. Treat all members of the
school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.
Honor the ideas and opinions of others. Offer to help. Be
responsible with property and belongings. Slide 5 Getting to Class
on Time Passing to and from the Computer Lab You are not allowed to
pass through 8 th grade halls. You must come around the front of
the building to class and go back the same way to your 7 th grade
hall. 2 nd Period Computers Gym days (PE) Please carry your
computer folder with you to PE. You may pass through the 8 th grade
hall on that day only. Computer Lab Slide 6 Responsibility for
Coursework Bring portfolio, planner, and appropriate writing tools
to class daily. Bring a positive attitude. Slide 7 Planner Record
due dates for all tests, quizzes, and homework in the planner.
Slide 8 Class Activities Due dates for homework, projects, tests,
and quizzes Posted on the white board and on Homework Hotline.
Slide 9 Portfolios Keep the portfolio organized. VIPs PDNs
Tests/Quizzes Keyboarding Projects Slide 10 Tests and Quizzes
Prepare for tests and quizzes. Attend class. Read the assignments.
Complete all projects. Review study guides, handouts, take home
tests. 90% of the questions are taken directly from VIPs and
handouts. Slide 11 Policies and Procedures Food and beverages are
not allowed near the computers (including gum) School and classroom
cell phone polices will be enforced Place all books, binders, etc.,
from other classes in the back of the classroom on the shelf under
the windows Slide 12 Policies and Procedures (continued) Have
assigned homework properly filed in portfolio and available for
correction. If you forgot your homework, you will get a zero. Class
begins when you enter the room. Immediately begin the Warmup. Slide
13 Policies and Procedures (continued) Restroom Please visit the
restrooms between classes. If necessary to request a visit to the
restroom during class, please fill out the hall pass before asking
permission. Take the hanging hall pass with you. Only one student
allowed out of the classroom at a time. Slide 14 Policies and
Procedures (continued) Sharpener Quietly sharpen pencils before or
after class or if no one is speaking. It is not necessary to ask
permission to use the sharpener. Nurse If you are feeling ill and
need to visit please fill out the pass before asking permission and
take the lanyard. Slide 15 Policies and Procedures (continued)
Forgot something? You are NOT allowed back to your locker at any
time during class. If you forgot ityou wont be able to get it. Dont
ask! Need a writing utensil? Pens are available on a desk in the
back of the room. They look like roses. Quietly get one without
asking and return it at the end of class. I left my homework in my
locker! Slide 16 Absent? Homework and Assignments Access Wildcat or
Thunderbee directions for access to Homework and Assignments Call
474-6782 Ext. 300, 7 th Grade Ext. 221 Ask or call a classmate for
assignments if Homework Hotline is not accessible. Each day absent
has a one-day grace period to turn in assignments. Slide 17 School
Web Site www.csdcomets.org www.csdcomets.org Slide 18 Classroom
Page on the Web Coming in the future! The Teacher Class Page will
include course outlines, assignments, bulletin boards, calendars,
and resources; homework and quizzes, with drop boxes so that
students can submit their homework and quizzes online; class
achievement pages Communication will be possible with Parents and
the community using subscription based online forms and blogs
School & District staff through emails, forums, and wikis This
will be an ongoing process as the teacher will learn about how to
create it. Slide 19 Current Online Access
www.mrsdraz.wikispaces.com www.csdcomets.edmodo.com Until the new
teacher page becomes available, the student and parent can access
the same information through the teachers wiki and edmodo classroom
account. Slide 20 *Grading Policy Grades are calculated on a
percentage basis. Grades are based on: Classwork30% Keyboarding
skills30% (Technique, Accuracy, and Speed) Homework10% Projects 20%
Tests and quizzes10% Grades are posted Skyward monthly (minimally)
Grading Scale 70-100% = P Below 70% = F *Subject to change by
quarter Slide 21 *Grading for Keyboarding Keyboarding Grade
Technique Proper position Accuracy Number of Errors Speed Gross
Words a Minute Grade = P TechniqueAccuracy Speed GWAM Quarter 1
80-100%70-100%+15 Quarter 2 80-100% +20 Quarter 3 80-100%90-100%+25
Quarter 4 80-100%90-100%+30 *Subject to change Slide 22 Grading for
Projects, Homework, Classwork Project Grade Completed according to
project rubric Students will have the opportunity to resubmit a
project when a failing grade has been obtained as long as the
student has made a concerted effort to complete the project
correctly Homework Grade Pass = Complete Fail = Incomplete, not
done, or not in classroom Students will have the opportunity to
make up homework when legally absent Classwork Grade Pass =
Complete Fail = Incomplete or not done Students will have the
opportunity to make up classwork when legally absent or if more
time is needed outside of normal class hour during Computer Lab or
by other arrangements made with the teacher. Slide 23 Grading for
Tests and Quizzes Pass=70%-100% Fail=0%-69% Slide 24 Cheating
Policy A students submitted work must be that of the students own
work. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a
failing grade for the academic work and will be reported to the
Principal. If a student is unclear about whether a particular
situation may be a violation of the honor code, meet with the
teacher. Slide 25 Promote Lifelong Learning You can develop
lifelong learning traits: By showing curiosity about human nature
and how the world works. By seeking and valuing diversity. By
persisting in seeking out new solutions. By using your unique
talents and intelligence to promote positive change. By learning
and applying technology tools to solve problems. Slide 26 My
Teaching Goals for this Year Explain and clarify materials
appropriate to student levels. Strengthen students teamwork
abilities. Develop students decision-making and problem solving
skills Improve communication and listening skills. Promote and
develop responsibility, good self-esteem, sociability,
self-management, integrity, and honesty. Slide 27 My Pledge to
Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.
I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will
promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with
you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative
assessments should you require them. Slide 28 Lets have a great
year!
