1. Computer Lab Rules Report to class on time –If you are not in class when the bell rings,report to counselor for pass/detention

2. Computer Lab Rules Stay in assigned seats –You are accountable for the computer which is assigned to you –You are responsible for saving your work on your assigned computer you must log on to assigned computer to complete keyboard lessons

3. Computer Lab Rules NO Food or Drink

4. Computer Lab Rules Maintain a quiet business-like setting –Stay on task this is not the time for socializing –Conversations should be limited to task at hand

5. Computer Lab Rules Keep workstation area clean –Throw away trash at end of the hour

6. Computer Lab Rules –Report computer problems immediately You are responsible for your workstation

7. Computer Lab Rules No music, headphones, ipods, or other electronic devices. –This is a school wide rule –Cell phones are not to be seen or heard.

8. Consequences Verbal reprimand In class detention Call to parent In school detention Referral to Dean’s office Request for suspension

9. Lab Procedures If you must leave the room for an emergency, you are required to report to the counselor and obtain a pass

10. Lab Procedures No pencils or paper are required No homework –All assignments will be completed in class, using your PC

11. Lab Procedures Always begin class by checking “mygradebook.com for up to date grades and missing assignments. Use your assigned “classword” password is your initials, followed by first 3 digits of your student ID

12. Lab Procedures Always save your work to your desktop folder. –Label your folder with your “last” name

13. Lab Procedures- Printing You may print “educational” materials as necessary. Always do a “print preview”, before sending your request to the network printer.

14. Lab Procedures- Printing Include your name, date, and hour on daily classroom assignments You do not need to pick up your printed assignment- Mr. Watkins will pick it up.

15. Lab Procedures- Quizzes All quizzes are completed online at www.quizlab.com Quizzes should be completed on the day they are assigned, unless you are absent.

16. Lab Procedures- Keyboarding Keyboarding tests must be done in the lab using “EMC” software. You must log in to your assigned computer to get test results. You should monitor your test scores daily using “Teachkey”

17. Lab Procedures-make up work Class work and quizzes can be made up within 2 weeks of the assigned date. If absent, you may email me for the work, or check my website.

18. Lab Procedures- Plagiarizing If a student turns in a paper that is not their own work, they will receive a “nc”- no credit, and will not be able to make up the assignment.

19. Lab Procedures-Email All students are required to create a g-mail account through Google

20. Lab Procedures-Email Send your address to Mr.Watkins- watkins.leo@gmail.com watkins.leo@gmail.com Check your mail regularly. If possible, use your name as the address. Ex: kiara.jones@gmail.comkiara.jones@gmail.com Some assignments are given through g-mail

21. Lab Procedures- Dismissal Do not shut down your computer Close all programs Log out of your e-mail accounts When possible, save your work Return papers to the front of the room

22. Computer Lab - Grading Your grade is based on classroom assignments online quizzes keyboarding tests final test/ project

23. Computer Lab - Grading Monitor your grades daily using mygradebook.com Parents can also access your grades using your password.

24. Computer Lab – Grading (creative writing only) Computer applications counts for 40% of your total grade Your grade is averaged between the two classes