Welcome! Licking Heights Central Middle School 2014-2015 School Year Mrs. Stagg Computer Applications 2/24/2019

Mission Statement / Goals Licking Heights School’s Vision: “In partnership with students, family, and community, Licking Heights Local School District will ensure that all students acquire skills, knowledge, and expertise to succeed as effective citizens and workers in the 21st century.” Licking Heights Central (LHC): “Reaching our potential through hard work, positive attitude, and strong character” Mrs. Stagg’s Classroom: “Promoting opportunities for all students to become independent thinkers and problem solvers” A teacher is the gardener that nurtures each student to reach his or her full potential. 2/24/2019

Computer Room Rules No food, gum, or drinks in classroom Students are responsible for the lab equipment and will be charged for any damages Use only authorized websites, software, and peripherals for this course instruction Do not customize icons, wallpaper, etc. on the workstation and leave it the way you found it Leave the workstation the way you found it. 2/24/2019

Classroom Expectations Always be your best and do your best. QUESTION, THINK, and DISCOVER! This is a learning environment. Treat others as you wish to be treated. This classroom is a place where we are all respectful and respected, MUTUAL RESPECT. Be responsible for your learning by being on time, being prepared for class, and remaining on task. Be responsible for your work during absences. 2/24/2019

When you enter the classroom… Classroom Procedures When you enter the classroom… Enter quietly and sit at assigned workstation. Begin the Opening Activity: directions are on the website. Wait quietly for the teacher’s instruction if further information is necessary. Save work often during individual work time. 2/24/2019

Classroom Procedures Warm-ups… * Classroom Procedures 07/16/96 Warm-ups… These are checked each Friday and are worth one point each. Use the format and include the day and date for each entry. Answer the warm-up below the day and date. You may want to write the question or restate the question in your answer. These questions may be used on a quiz or test so you may want to have all the information in your e-journal. 2/24/2019 *

Classroom Procedures To obtain the teacher’s attention… Raise your flag on the monitor When you see the teacher’s hand signal…“Give me five” Freeze (stop what you are doing) Lips Closed Hands and feet still Ears listening Eyes on the speaker 2/24/2019

When it is dismissal time… Classroom Procedures When it is dismissal time… Save work and close all documents and applications. Be sure to log off the computer. Leave your workstation as you found it. Stay in your seat until you hear the teacher dismiss you. Leave quietly and in an orderly manner. 2/24/2019

If you have been absent… Classroom Procedures If you have been absent… Check the website for missed assignments. You may be excused from school, but you are required to make-up the assignments. If you have questions, ask teacher before class, after class, or during individual work time in class. Turn in missed work promptly based on the number of absent days. 2/24/2019

If you are tardy to class… Classroom Procedures If you are tardy to class… Enter class quietly Hand tardy pass to teacher Proceed quietly to your seat and join the lesson 2/24/2019

Break tension and be friendly. Be sure to use names. * Group Work 07/16/96 Break tension and be friendly. Be sure to use names. Use positive body language and proper eye contact. Listen to each other and take turns sharing your ideas, Use positive comments and express appreciation. Disagree in an agreeable way. 2/24/2019 *

If you choose to break a rule… Classroom Rules If you choose to break a rule… 1st Time Verbal Warning 2nd Time Student Conference 3rd Time Contact Parent 4th Time Demerit 5th Time Discipline Referral Note: This process follows the school wide discipline process. 2/24/2019

If you lose something, please check the lost and found. Lost Items If you find something in the classroom that is not yours, please put it in the lost and found unless it is an agenda or something of value. Please give agendas and valuables the teacher. If you lose something, please check the lost and found. 2/24/2019

Grading Scale Grading Scale A 93 100 C 73 76 A- 90 92 C- 70 72 B+ 87 89 D+ 67 69 B 83 86 D 63 66 B- 80 82 D- 60 62 C+ 77 79 F 59 2/24/2019

Grading Late Work It is discouraged as it disrupts the learning process If you need additional time, please see me for alternative arrangements. 2/24/2019

Let’s have a GREAT semester! 2/24/2019