Welcome to Computers
Expectations and Classroom Policies:
Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Focused
Quietly listen to others. Arrive on time. Stay on task.
Respond in a positive & Have all necessary supplies. Work consistently.
appropriate manner. Take care of your assignments. TRY.
Remain at your assigned seat. Clean up your mess.
Keep hands to yourself.
MTMS COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
Mrs. Lisa Mericle
609-465-1834 ext. 4727
[email protected] (This is the best way to contact me.)
website: http://mrsmericle.weebly.com
Computer Essentials Syllabus
Class Location: Computer Lab room A6 (NO FOOD, GUM OR DRINKS ALLOWED)
Course Description: During this course students will focus on basic computer skills and responsible computer use. Students will develop a basic understanding of Internet safety, ethical computer use, keyboarding, opening and closing software files, accessing and saving to the school server, copying and pasting files or text, copyright laws, and searching the Internet. This course will cover basic and intermediate skills and shortcuts. This class will not be limited to the use of computers. We will explore digital cameras, video and other peripheral tools as time allows.
Supplies:
REQUIRED: pen/pencil & planner/agenda(bring daily)
RECOMMENDED: headphones(small ear bud type recommended), jump drive or SD card(4+GB) at the end of the quarter to store projects
All students must have a digitally signed (by parent and student) Responsible Technology Use Agreement form.
Class Expectations: :
1. Respect Yourself
2. Respect Others and the Property of Others
3. Take Responsibility for Your Choices
Class Rules:
1. Follow Directions
2. No Food, Gum or Drinks in the Lab
3. Keep Hands, Feet and Objects to Yourself and Your Computer
4. Chairs are NOT Vehicles or Amusement Park Rides
5. Treat Equipment Gently
Consequences & Discipline: I have high expectations for behavior and expect my students to abide by the school rules, class expectations and rules at all times. Those who choose to be disruptive or behave in a way that is not acceptable at school will have one or more of the following consequences.
-warning
-removal from class
-loss of computer use for the remainder of the period
-phone call or email home to parent/guardian
-discipline referral
Tardy/Attendance: I will follow the Middle Township Middle School Tardy Policy. Students who are frequently tardy or absent will have difficulty staying on top of the learning that will take place because this class is activity and project based. I expect students to use class time wisely and ask for help when they need it.
Grading Policy: You will be graded on keyboarding, effort/attitude, skill lessons, activities and projects that demonstrate skill mastery. Please refer to your agenda for the MTMS grading scale.
Make Up & Late Work: Students will be given an opportunity to make up work from absences, but due to the hands-on project-based nature of much of our learning make up work may not directly reflect what happened in class. Alternate assignments may be given in place of classroom activities and projects. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what he/she missed during their absence. Please check Power School often to stay informed about missing/late assignments..
Extra Credit: Occasional Extra Credit opportunities will be given.
Extra Time In Class: Students finish projects and activities at different times. There will likely be times when a student has spare time. This time can be used in several ways. Students may use spare time, not class time that is to be spent on class work, to check Power School, use one of the programs or applications we have available to us on our computers, or to visit approved Internet sites. Students must have approval to visit any website. I have an approved list of websites that students can visit located under the “Spare Time” tab of the class website. Students MAY NOT ever check their personal email, chat, visit websites that have not been approved by me or listen to music during class. Students caught doing any of these things will lose the use of the computers for the remainder of the class period. If this becomes a repeated problem there will be further consequences.
Parents/Guardians: Please do one of the following to let me know that you have read through the class syllabus.
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________
Mrs. Lisa Mericle
609-465-1834 ext. 4727
[email protected] (This is the best way to contact me.)
website: http://mrsmericle.weebly.com
Computer Essentials Syllabus
Class Location: Computer Lab room A6 (NO FOOD, GUM OR DRINKS ALLOWED)
Course Description: During this course students will focus on basic computer skills and responsible computer use. Students will develop a basic understanding of Internet safety, ethical computer use, keyboarding, opening and closing software files, accessing and saving to the school server, copying and pasting files or text, copyright laws, and searching the Internet. This course will cover basic and intermediate skills and shortcuts. This class will not be limited to the use of computers. We will explore digital cameras, video and other peripheral tools as time allows.
Supplies:
REQUIRED: pen/pencil & planner/agenda(bring daily)
RECOMMENDED: headphones(small ear bud type recommended), jump drive or SD card(4+GB) at the end of the quarter to store projects
All students must have a digitally signed (by parent and student) Responsible Technology Use Agreement form.
Class Expectations: :
1. Respect Yourself
2. Respect Others and the Property of Others
3. Take Responsibility for Your Choices
Class Rules:
1. Follow Directions
2. No Food, Gum or Drinks in the Lab
3. Keep Hands, Feet and Objects to Yourself and Your Computer
4. Chairs are NOT Vehicles or Amusement Park Rides
5. Treat Equipment Gently
Consequences & Discipline: I have high expectations for behavior and expect my students to abide by the school rules, class expectations and rules at all times. Those who choose to be disruptive or behave in a way that is not acceptable at school will have one or more of the following consequences.
-warning
-removal from class
-loss of computer use for the remainder of the period
-phone call or email home to parent/guardian
-discipline referral
Tardy/Attendance: I will follow the Middle Township Middle School Tardy Policy. Students who are frequently tardy or absent will have difficulty staying on top of the learning that will take place because this class is activity and project based. I expect students to use class time wisely and ask for help when they need it.
Grading Policy: You will be graded on keyboarding, effort/attitude, skill lessons, activities and projects that demonstrate skill mastery. Please refer to your agenda for the MTMS grading scale.
Make Up & Late Work: Students will be given an opportunity to make up work from absences, but due to the hands-on project-based nature of much of our learning make up work may not directly reflect what happened in class. Alternate assignments may be given in place of classroom activities and projects. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what he/she missed during their absence. Please check Power School often to stay informed about missing/late assignments..
Extra Credit: Occasional Extra Credit opportunities will be given.
Extra Time In Class: Students finish projects and activities at different times. There will likely be times when a student has spare time. This time can be used in several ways. Students may use spare time, not class time that is to be spent on class work, to check Power School, use one of the programs or applications we have available to us on our computers, or to visit approved Internet sites. Students must have approval to visit any website. I have an approved list of websites that students can visit located under the “Spare Time” tab of the class website. Students MAY NOT ever check their personal email, chat, visit websites that have not been approved by me or listen to music during class. Students caught doing any of these things will lose the use of the computers for the remainder of the class period. If this becomes a repeated problem there will be further consequences.
Parents/Guardians: Please do one of the following to let me know that you have read through the class syllabus.
- ! Send me an email that tells me you read the syllabus. My email address is at the top of the syllabus. Make sure you let me know who your child is in your email.
- ! Sign this paper below and have your child show it to me.
- ! Write me a note in your child’s agenda/assignment planner that tells me that you
read the syllabus. - ! Send your child a text that says something like, “Don’t forget to show this text to
Mrs. Mericle, so she knows that I read the syllabus.” I will let your child show me the text on their phone without consequences for having their phone out during class. - Student Name: ________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________