Computer Lab 2012 Teacher: Mrs. Jordan

Am I in the right room? You are in room 313 for You are in room 313 for Computer Applications Computer Applications

Who is my teacher? Mrs. Jordan Mrs. Jordan I have a husband that teaches Agriculture at Ocoee High School and 2 daughters (Lola 9, and Madeline, 4) I have a husband that teaches Agriculture at Ocoee High School and 2 daughters (Lola 9, and Madeline, 4) I graduated from UF with a degree in TV Production I graduated from UF with a degree in TV Production I worked in the TV Business for 10 years I worked in the TV Business for 10 years I have been teaching at Lakeview for 10 years and FLVS for 1 year I have been teaching at Lakeview for 10 years and FLVS for 1 year

Where am I supposed to sit? Seating will be assigned by computer station numbers Seating will be assigned by computer station numbers They will remain the same until I decide to make changes They will remain the same until I decide to make changes You do not choose your seats, I do You do not choose your seats, I do

Where am I supposed to put my stuff? Just as you have an assigned seat, you also have an assigned cubby. Cubby numbers correspond to seat numbers. If your seat changes, so does your cubby.

What will I be doing this year? In this class you will learn or refine your computer skills to create documents and presentations that you can use throughout your entire educational experience and career. In this class you will learn or refine your computer skills to create documents and presentations that you can use throughout your entire educational experience and career.

You will learn about… Keyboarding Keyboarding Computer History and New Technologies Computer History and New Technologies Word Processing – MS Word Word Processing – MS Word Spreadsheets – MS Excel Spreadsheets – MS Excel Multimedia Presentations – PowerPoint Multimedia Presentations – PowerPoint Internet Safety and Search Skills Internet Safety and Search Skills Web Design and Programming Web Design and Programming Tech Careers Tech Careers College Prep College Prep

How will I be graded? Daily class work & activities Daily class work & activities 70% 70% Tests and Projects Tests and Projects 30% 30% Grades are used to find out how well you understand the content. It gives us an idea of what you’ve mastered and what you need help with. Grades are used to find out how well you understand the content. It gives us an idea of what you’ve mastered and what you need help with. Make every effort to turn in all of your assignments. Zeros really affect your grade! Make every effort to turn in all of your assignments. Zeros really affect your grade!

What materials will I need? Your student ID and birthday info Your student ID and birthday info Planner Planner Work Folder (I provide) Work Folder (I provide) Pen or Pencil and Paper Pen or Pencil and Paper

What are the guidelines for using the computers? Keep computer backgrounds and setting the same. Use computers for educational and research purposes only. Visit only sites approved by me Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete to end a task on a program that is not responding. Do not cut the power on the computer while it is running. Keep your hands on your computer only. Keep food and drinks (yes, even bottled water) away from the computers at all times. Keep cell phones and other electronics turned off and put away. Keep your music outside of the lab Follow OCPS Acceptable Use Policy Be a “Super” User

What is the Make-up work policy? It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and turn it in on time. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and turn it in on time. You have 48 hours for every day you missed to turn in assignments. You have 48 hours for every day you missed to turn in assignments. Check your work folder and the class website to see what you have missed. Check your work folder and the class website to see what you have missed.

What is the Late work policy? A letter grade is dropped for each day assignment is late. A letter grade is dropped for each day assignment is late. Make every effort to turn your work in on time. Make every effort to turn your work in on time. Zeros affect your grade, be sure to turn everything in Zeros affect your grade, be sure to turn everything in

What is the Tardy policy? You are allowed 2 unexcused tardy per 9 nine weeks You are allowed 2 unexcused tardy per 9 nine weeks The 3 rd tardy will result in a detention The 3 rd tardy will result in a detention The 4 th tardy will result in a referral The 4 th tardy will result in a referral

How am I supposed to behave in this class? Keep work area clean and treat computers with care. Use polite, appropriate language. Be in your seat and prepared to work when the bell rings. Stay in your assigned seat unless you have permission to do otherwise. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Follow directions the first time they are given. Keep personal grooming items outside of the class.

What are the consequences if I break the rules? 1 st time: Name on board. Warning. 2 nd time: One check. Fill out a Behavior CheckPoint Card and return it to Mrs. Jordan at the end of the period. 3 rd time: Two checks. 20 min detention and writing assignment on Friday morning. 4 th time: Three checks. 40 min detention and writing assignment on Friday morning. 5 th time: Referral to grade level administrator. Severe Disruptions (Fighting, Bullying, Destruction of Property, Skipping Class, etc.): Immediate referral to grade level administrator. Names and checks erased at the end of each week.

How are Detentions handled? Detentions are served before or after school depending on my availability. Detentions are served before or after school depending on my availability. I will schedule it and provide a form for your parents to sign. I will schedule it and provide a form for your parents to sign. If you do not show up for a detention you will get a referral. If you do not show up for a detention you will get a referral.

What are classroom procedures? Routines that help us maintain an efficient and smooth running class Routines that help us maintain an efficient and smooth running class There are procedures for just about EVERYTHING in this class, and in life There are procedures for just about EVERYTHING in this class, and in life The sooner you learn and apply them the better your classroom experience will be The sooner you learn and apply them the better your classroom experience will be We will go over all these class procedures in detail during the next few days We will go over all these class procedures in detail during the next few days

Successful Sayings Successful People Use These Words Often: Please Thank You You’re Welcome I’m Sorry Excuse Me You will practice these terms with me and your classmates regularly to develop successful habits

You Can Do it! I look forward to being your computer teacher this year I know that if we all work together it will be a great experience for all of us!