1. Welcome to Touch Systems Data Entry
Mrs. Gentry
ext. 1256

2. Curriculum
The main software program we use is Applied Microtype 3.0.

3. First Half of Semester
To teach proper finger usage and placement on the computer keyboard along with proper body positioning to ensure good health in the future.

4. Second Half of Semester
Once all letters and numbers are introduced, emphasis focuses on speed and accuracy.

5. High School Credit Class is required at the Junior High level.
Students who pass will receive ½ a high school credit for the course.
There is a final exam worth 20% of their semester average.

6. Grading Guidelines
Work will consist of typing program lessons and internet typing program practice.
Follow the district grading guidelines of:
40% Daily work
60% Major grades
3 Major grades per 9 weeks
9 Daily grades per 9 weeks
Grades are updated by Friday each week.

7. Schedule and Conference
Tutoring will be on an as needed basis by request and will need to be arranged ahead of time.
Students may also use Genius Period (Advisory)
Late bus is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays
My conference time is 4th period between the hours of 10:19 and 11:07.

8. Teacher E-mail nicolegentry@tomballisd.net
You can me at anytime throughout the day.
All and phone messages will be returned within 24 hours of being received.
Please use teacher web page for so that it does not get sent to quarantine.

9. Teacher Web pages
Please subscribe to my Edlio page to receive updates on my class.
To subscribe, just go to our individual teacher page using the WWJHS site.
Then click on the subscribe.
It will ask you for your address.

10. Classroom Supplies
Students will be given extra credit opportunities each nine weeks by bringing in much needed classroom supplies.
1st 9 weeks opportunity is (DUE SEPT. 30TH):
One ream of Copy/Printer paper
Each student will only receive one extra credit each nine weeks.

11. We will have a great semester.
Thank You for Coming
We will have a great semester.
Enjoy your evening!!!