Welcome to Computer Science Class Mrs. Hobbs 2018-2019

A little about me… Worked in I.T. 20 yrs ago before teaching I have 5 children and 2 grandsons My husband, daughter and I all drag race I grew up in the Denver suburbs Live on families 135 yr old ranch I have taught grades K- high school I love art, viewing, discussing, creating all of it. Considered becoming an art teacher instead.

This certification is required nearly all I.T. fields Goal of this class is for you to be able to pass the industry standard A+ certification test This certification is required nearly all I.T. fields This is an entry level (minimum requirement) requirement for anyone looking to work in I.T. Computer Science (CS) Principles is an intellectually rich and engaging course that is focused on building a solid understanding and foundation in computer science. This course emphasizes the content, practices, thinking, problem solving and skills central to the discipline of computer science. The object of this course is to get you prepared to pass the A+ test and WORK in the I.T. field.

901: (Semester 1) 902: (Semester 2) There are two parts to the A+ test Hardware Networking Hardware & Network Troubleshooting Mobile Devices Professionalism** 1.Hardware 34% 2.Networking 21% 3.Mobile Devices 17% 4.Hardware & Network Troubleshooting 28% Total 100% 902: (Semester 2) Operations Procedures Security Software Troubleshooting Windows Operating Systems Other operating systems & Technologies

How to be successful in this class: This class is a prep class to help you prepare to take the A+ Certification so you can work in IT, THEREFORE YOU are responsible for: Effort, effort, effort! (this can be a challenging course and you will need to do prep outside of class as well!) Complete work on time This is pre-career course, use professionalism!! STUDY Class materials outside of class

What about the grade? Assignments 25% Tests & Quizzes 30% ✪ class work ✪ Unit tests/quizzes ✪ Homework ✪ Finals Engagement 15% Notebook Checks 10% ✪ Prepared for class ✪ notebooks should follow rubric ✪ On task, following instructions ✪ Be complete, neat organized ✪ Participation Labs 15% ✪ Lab Data ✪ Lab Reports

Make up work & Redo's ✪ There will not be redo’s on failed tests ✪ Late work will be accepted for up to a week past the due date for 70% of the score they earned ✪ School’s absent policy will be followed, 2 days for every 1 day missed ✪ Student’s can get work off of google drive folder I have shared with them.

Textbook? We will be using the A+ book by CompTIA to help us prepare for the test. We will be using the computer program:____________

Helpful Websites Contact me at: Join my quizlet so you can use my quiz/test study materials: https://quizlet.com/_4zppek Contact me at: Email: hobbsk@wsd3.org Or Phone: 719-391-3652

Contact me at: Email: hobbsk@wsd3.org Or Phone: 719-391-3652