Course Syllabus: Computer Foundations

Course Syllabus: Computer Foundations Computer Foundations will be an exciting course that will introduce you to the uses of technology. In this class, we will explore how technology can help us become more productive in our schoolwork and in our personal lives. This syllabus will give you important information on the course that you will need to succeed.

Course Outline Computer Foundations will cover the following topics: Unit 1:






What is Technology? Hardware and software Windows operating system File management Troubleshooting Keyboarding

Unit 2: What is the Internet?
Acceptable use and "netiquette"
E-mail

Unit 3:




What is Productivity? Word processing Spreadsheets Multimedia presentations

Class topics will be based on your other class content (language arts, math, science, etc.) when appropriate. For a more detailed curriculum map, please contact Mr. Creighton or visit the class website (see below).

Grading Policy Quarter grades will be based on each student’s tests, quizzes, projects, and classwork. Quarter grades will be calculated as follows: Tests and Quizzes Projects Classwork

40% 40% 20%

Semester grades will be calculated by averaging your first and second quarter grades. Grades will be assigned using the standard ten percent scale: A B C D F

90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 0-59%

Grades will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage when calculating grades (for example, an 89.6% would be given an A, while an 89.2% would be given a B).

Tutoring or Additional Computer Time Mr. Creighton will be available for tutoring every Wednesday before school, beginning at 8:15. If tutoring is needed at a different time you must make an appointment with Mr. Creighton.

Checking Your Grades Students may use their computer to check their grades online (using STIHome) during class time, as long as checking grades does not interfere with the completion of classwork. Mr. Creighton will make every effort to update your online grades in a timely manner. Using STIHome and your class website, you should be well-equipped to figure out your grade, which assignments you are missing, etc. If you have questions that cannot be answered using STIHome and your class website, please see Mr. Creighton before or after school so he can give you the time and attention that you deserve.

Class Website Your class website will contain handouts, worksheets, links to important website, and other helpful class information. You can visit your class website at anytime by going to ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/santan-k8/creightons/ and looking under the Links section.

Contacting Mr. Creighton If you have any questions or concerns about this class, feel free to contact Mr. Creighton at any time! The best way to contact Mr. Creighton is by e-mail at [email protected]. This address will be checked throughout the school day and sometimes even in the evening or over the weekend. Students may only write to Mr. Creighton from their official Santan e-mail account (you will learn more about this in class). You can also leave me a voice message at (480) 883-4605. Every attempt will be made to reply to your message as soon as possible.