1. WELCOME PARENTS! Honors Computer Programming Ms. L. Dutchen

2. Let me introduce myself Ms. Laurie Dutchen Teaching since 1979 At Glen Cove High School since 1994 801-7610 (Main Office) ldutche@glencove.k12.ny.us Web Site http://www.glencove.k12.ny.us/teachers/dutchen/default.htm

3. SEMESTER 1: Programming in VB.NET using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Programming is different from any other course taken Extends the concept of computer programming from the Intro class Teaches the steps to solve a problem using the computer An interactive, object oriented, event driven language State of the art technology

4. SEMESTER 2: Programming in Java using BlueJ Introduction to Java Prepares students for the AP Computer Science A course Object-oriented language features Applets Graphics

5. Day-to-Day Routine Instruction Days –New topic introduced –Examples with class –Independent Practice Project Days –Independent work in class, free periods, and after school Bring every day: –Notebook (Word) –pen/pencil –questions

6. What will we cover? Make sure you pick up a copy of the course outline, showing all the topics the students will be learning

7. Grading Components Chapter Tests 30% Labs 40% Homework 15% Participation 15%

8. QUESTIONS ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?