Course: Computer literacy 2
Name of Teacher: martin carvalho
E-Mail Address: mcarvalh@aptoshs.net
Voice Mail # 667		Room # E103	Preparation Period: 4
I	Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) This course will explore the advanced applications of the Microsoft Office Suite and basic Web design. Even though this class is set up lab style, lectures and class instruction will be provided on a daily basis. Students will be expected to critically analyze information, synthesize results and provide answers that demonstrate a through understanding of the coursework.
II	Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.) Textbook: Learning Microsoft Office 2000 Deluxe Edition
III	Materials Required Notebook, paper, pencil and pen
IV	Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., specific reference to ESLRs and state standards or connect to 1. Students will learn the basics of the Microsoft Word Processing program, Excel spreadsheet program and PowerPoint presentation program. 2. The above goals will help students become self-directed individuals who can set ambitious and realistic educational, career and personal goals and who can demonstrate responsibility in meeting course expectations.
V	Units of Study (activities) Microsoft Word Creating Tables Creating Documents with Merge Formatting Enhancements and Automation Microsoft Excel Working with Functions Formulas and Print Options Advanced Formatting and Editing Working with Charts Microsoft PowerPoint Editing and Formatting a Presentation Setting up a Slide Show & Million Word Challenge o Weekly newspaper or magazine article reviews
VI	Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.) Class work, short quizzes, tests and participation will determine the student’s grade.
VII	Methods to accommodate language learners and other target populations An after school computer lab is available four days a week whereby business teachers have time to work with students. Teachers work one on one in this lab with students who may have difficulty understanding assignments or finishing their work on time.
VIII	Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format) ü Students who need extra time for assignments or review may use the computer lab before school or after school with teacher permission. ü Students are always welcome to come in during tutorial to make up assignments or to type work for other classes. ü When absent students have one class period to make up missed work without penalties, unless arrangements are made for additional time. Students can see what they missed by logging on to my website and checking the daily lessons for the day(s) missed. ü Most assignments will be emailed to the teacher through the Aptos High web site. Students will keep a record of all assignments sent to the teacher during the semester as proof that an assignment was sent in on time. ü If absent on the day of an exam students will be required to take the test within one week of the missed exam or it will result in a zero. ü All late work will be graded at teacher convenience. Don’t expect the teacher to stop what he is doing to grade your LATE work. ü Late assignments will NOT be accepted after the last due date. Please refer to the assignment schedule located on my website for your class. ü All work must be completed one week before the end of the grading period, unless a deadline has been set for an individual assignment.
IX	Behavioral Expectations Please be in your seats ready to listen and work when the bell rings. Running into class, as the bell rings will result in a deduction of 5 participation points. Do not write on desks, computers, posters and walls. Always ask the teacher when you need permission to leave the room. Restroom use: Students will be given five restroom passes throughout the semester. After the five passes have been used participation points will be deducted. The teacher, not the bell, dismisses the class; so the students are to remain in their seats until dismissed by the teacher. No food, candy, gum, or drinks in the classroom. No iPods, headsets, hats, shades, or cell phones in the classroom. Honor your classmates and your teacher. NO swearing or inappropriate language while in class. Cheating will result in a zero for the assignment and a phone call home to parents. If you are caught a second time a referral will be given to an Assistant Principal. Third offense will result in an F for the class. Behavioral Consequences Verbal warning and minus 1 participation point Removed from area and minus 2 participation points Detention with teacher and phone call home Referral to School Discipline Office Saturday School Removal from class
X	Grading policy: There should never be a question of what your grade is or how you are getting that grade. Grades are exported to my website at least once a week, if not more often. It is your responsibility to keep up with your grade. If you have any questions; please see me before school, break, or after school. First Quarter Grade: 40% Class work, 40% Quizzes and Tests and 20% Class Participation Second Quarter Grade: 40% Class work, 40% Quizzes and Tests and 20% Class Participation Semester Grade: 40% First Quarter Grade; 40% Second Quarter Grade; and 20% Final Exam Grade
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