WMS Computer Class Keys to Success

About Mr. Anderson  10th Year at WNMS – 12 th year teaching…  Baseball, Weight-Lifting Coach, H.S Golf  I have 3 kids – 2 boys & one girl  I have a dog named Jazz  Hobbies – working out, golfing, family, camping, & enjoying time with friends…  I am a student myself! Go Bulldogs!

Class Expectations  Respect Others – when someone is speaking, listen, look people in the eye, be tolerant… Link  Follow directions  Bring required materials to class Binder, Planner, Free Reading Book & Earbuds  Be in your seat when the bell rings. If late, you need a pass.

Classroom Expectations  Report damages to assigned computers when noticed immediately.  No food, drink, or gum in the computer lab.  Print only with permission from the teacher.  Leave numbers and barcode stickers on computers alone.

Leaving the Room  YOU MUST SIGN OUT EVERY TIME IN YOUR PLANNER AND ON THE SIGN-OUT SHEET  Band/Choir Lessons  Restroom  Fire/Tornado Procedures  Nurse  If return – quietly take seat, ask neighbor for directions  ALWAYS - Log off computer when you leave…

Grading Policies  District-wide grading scale used. (See posters around the room)  Total grade = Projects, Assignments & Assessments are all included – no weighting, it will be figured on strait points…  You will not be docked points for late work if you are communicating with me and taking responsibility for your work.

Project Deadlines  Projects will have a primary deadline. Primary Deadline Primary Deadline – Last day to work on project in class. Make up work from absences will be handled on an individual basis.

Scheduled Absences  You will need to make up your work when you return. This may mean working outside of class time!

Working Outside Class Time  Study Hall  Make arrangements with teacher to work before and after school  You must get a pass from me at least a day prior to coming in before school!

Important Protocol - A Revisit Get out your planner. Get out your planner. Turn to page 20. Turn to page 20.

District Wide Use Policy –District Acceptable Use Policy - pg 20 of planner  YOU must follow this policy – it is for everyone in the district…

Class – day 2 section.

Rewards  All students will have the opportunity to earn Warrior Cards over the course of the school year.

Trustworthiness in the Lab  Doing your own work.  Taking care of computers and equipment.

Respect in the Lab:  Taking care of computers and equipment.  Listening when others are speaking.  Treating others as you want to be treated.

Responsibility in the Lab  Bringing your planner, binder, free reading book & earbuds.  Following directions.  Leaving your workstation ready for the next student.  Pushing in your chair before you leave.

Fairness in the Lab  Everyone is entitled to learn.  Avoid disturbing other students while working.

Caring in the Lab  Keeping hands, feet, and objects to self.  Reporting damages to computers when noticed.

How to Log in: Username - last name of student then your student number Example – anderson12345 Password - 6 digit birthdate – month,day, year(last 2 digits) Example –

Get-to-know-YOU Activity  With the person to your left – tear a sheet of paper in half & each take a half…  WRITE NEATLY - Last Name, THEN First Name  Favorite Book  Did you go on a vacation or do something fun this summer? Write down your favorite memory…  What are your hobbies?  What is your dream job?