1. Computer Lab 2012
Teacher:
Mrs. Jordan

2. Am I in the right room?
You are in room 313 for
Computer Applications

3. Who is my teacher? Mrs. Jordan
I have a husband that teaches Agriculture at Ocoee High School and 2 daughters (Lola 9, and Madeline, 4)
I graduated from UF with a degree in TV Production
I worked in the TV Business for 10 years
I have been teaching at Lakeview for 10 years and FLVS for 1 year

4. Where am I supposed to sit?
Seating will be assigned by computer station numbers
They will remain the same until I decide to make changes
You do not choose your seats, I do

5. Where am I supposed to put my stuff?
Just as you have an assigned seat, you also have an assigned cubby.
Cubby numbers correspond to seat numbers.
If your seat changes, so does your cubby.

6. What will I be doing this year?
In this class you will learn or refine your computer skills to create documents and presentations that you can use throughout your entire educational experience and career.

7. You will learn about… Keyboarding
Computer History and New Technologies
Word Processing – MS Word
Spreadsheets – MS Excel
Multimedia Presentations – PowerPoint
Internet Safety and Search Skills
Web Design and Programming
Tech Careers
College Prep

8. How will I be graded? Daily class work & activities Tests and Projects
70%
Tests and Projects
30%
Grades are used to find out how well you understand the content. It gives us an idea of what you’ve mastered and what you need help with.
Make every effort to turn in all of your assignments. Zeros really affect your grade!

9. What materials will I need?
Your student ID and birthday info
Planner
Work Folder (I provide)
Pen or Pencil and Paper

10. What are the policies for using the computers?
Keep computer backgrounds and setting the same.
Use computers for educational and research purposes only.
Visit only sites approved by me
Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete to end a task on a program that is not responding. Do not cut the power on the computer while it is running.
Keep your hands on your computer only.
Keep food and drinks (yes, even bottled water) away from the computers at all times.
Keep cell phones and other electronics turned off and put away.
Keep your music outside of the lab
Follow OCPS Acceptable Use Policy
Be a “Super” User

11. What is the Make-up work policy?
It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and turn it in on time.
You have 48 hours for every day you missed to turn in assignments.
Check your work folder and the class website to see what you have missed.

12. What is the Late work policy?
A letter grade is dropped for each day assignment is late.
Make every effort to turn your work in on time.
Zeros affect your grade, be sure to turn everything in

13. What is the Tardy policy?
You are allowed 2 unexcused tardy per 9 nine weeks
The 3rd tardy will result in a detention
The 4th tardy will result in a referral

14. How am I supposed to behave in this class?
Keep work area clean and treat computers with care.
Use polite, appropriate language.
Be in your seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.
Stay in your assigned seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Keep personal grooming items outside of the class.

15. What are the consequences if I break the rules?
1st time: Name on board. Warning.
2nd time: One check. Fill out a Behavior CheckPoint Card and return it to Mrs. Jordan at the end of the period.
3rd time: Two checks. 20 min detention and writing assignment on Friday morning.
4th time: Three checks. 40 min detention and writing assignment on Friday morning.
5th time: Referral to grade level administrator.
Severe Disruptions (Fighting, Bullying, Destruction of Property, Skipping Class, etc.): Immediate referral to grade level administrator.
Names and checks erased at the end of each week.

16. How are Detentions handled?
Detentions are served before or after school depending on my availability.
I will schedule it and provide a form for your parents to sign.
If you do not show up for a detention you will get a referral.

17. What are classroom procedures?
Routines that help us maintain an efficient and smooth running class
There are procedures for just about EVERYTHING in this class, and in life
The sooner you learn and apply them the better your classroom experience will be
We will go over all these class procedures in detail during the next few days

18. Successful Sayings Successful People Use These Words Often: Please
Thank You
You’re Welcome
I’m Sorry
Excuse Me
You will practice these terms with me and your classmates regularly to develop successful habits

19. You Can Do it! I look forward to being your computer teacher this year
I know that if we all work together it will be a great experience for all of us!