+ Middle School Computers Lab A103 Ms. Ana Luisa Martinez 8 th GRADE RESEARCH SKILLS MULTIMEDIAPROGRAMMING

+ 1 st Day of School Attendance Assign Seats Responsibilities Course Outline GradesDispositions The Internet Passwords and Privacy Server and Network

+ Responsibilities Show RESPECT towards all staff members and others in school Use respectful and appropriate language when talking to others Avoid disruptive behavior in classrooms and hallways Keep the volume down and avoid talking if the teacher is talking Be seated at all times Protect and Respect school property

+ DRESS CODE Clothing that is revealing or suggestive may not be worn. Shirts must have sleeves (cover shoulders). Appropriate length for pants, shorts, skirts and dresses should be mid-thigh to knee length. Hats, caps, sunglasses or beach wear may not be worn inside the school building. Other inappropriate school attire includes clothing with vulgar, violent, profane, or suggestive messages or pictures of illegal substances and alcoholic beverages. Any piercing, other than single ear piercing, shall be left unadorned while at school. AVOID Responsibilities

+ ELECTRONICDEVICES Electronic devices (such as cell phones and portable music players) are allowed before and after school as well as during break or lunch, however, are not allowed in classrooms or hallways. Food and drinks only in the cafeteria area. Never gum. Backpacks and bulky items are to stay in the lockers. Responsibilities

+ Be on time, no excuses. Only THREE tardies are allowed per semester, per subject If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to make up for the work within 3 school days Responsibilities

+ 8 th grade students will work on: Programmin g Students will use a programming software to create programs that will interact with sensor boards. Research Skills Students will learn how to effectively use search engines such as Google to search for content. Multimedia Project Multimedia Project Students will work in collaboration to produce a movie, a poster, and an infographic to support a character ed campaign.

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+ Dispositions Preparedness Is prepared for work/assignments in advance without prompting. Active Listening Listens attentively and does not interrupt, when peers or teacher talking (manages impulsivity). Use of Time Makes most of entire class period, seeks help when necessary, uses class time wisely. Language Uses polite and courteous language when addressing peers/adults. Waits turn to speak. Speaks in English. Environment Maintains a clean, safe productive school environment. Takes care of belongings (school, self, others'). Uses chair appropriately.

The Internet Responsible and appropriate use Blocking software No access to , chats, games, social networking sites, etc.

PASSWORDS and PRIVACY Users may not allow others to know their passwords or use their accounts.Users may not allow others to know their passwords or use their accounts. Users should be careful not to give out personal information over the Internet except to trusted sources using secure connections.Users should be careful not to give out personal information over the Internet except to trusted sources using secure connections. Accessing the accounts of others is prohibited.Accessing the accounts of others is prohibited.