1. Welcome to Keyboarding

2. Your Teacher
Mrs. Julie Thorngren

3. What we cover in this class -
Learn to key the following by touch:
Alphabet
4th row numbers & symbols
10-key pad
Correct fingering & good technique
Basic word processing functions

4. Grading
Most of your grade will be earned by completing work done during class.
Grading scale
A= A- = B+ =87-89
B= B- = C+ =77-79
C= C- = D+ =67-69
D= D- = F = 59 & below

5. Missed/Late Work and Extra Credit
All assignments will be completed during class time (if you do not finish in class, you may need to take it home).
THERE IS SOME WORK THAT CANNOT BE MADE UP IF YOU ARE ABSENT!
It is your responsibility to get work if you are absent. Check my blog regularly!
Work needs to be turned in on time and definitely before the final due date.
Some extra credit may be given – but all other work must be completed first.

6. Warm-ups
*Mon – Wed: Type 5 words that begin with the assigned alphabet letter or 5 sentences with the assigned word.
*Thurs: Type weekly happenings (journal)
*Friday: Type lyrics to songs

7. Citizenship Grades
Citizenship grades will be determined by your attendance and behavior in class.
Citizenship Grade
Tardies AND Truancies
Behavior Problems
H – Honor
4.0
0 – 1 tardy
None
S – Satisfactory
3.0
2 – 3 tardies
Minor
N – Needs Improvement
1.0
4 – 5 tardies or
1 truancy
Major
U – Unsatisfactory
0.0
6+ tardies or
2+ truancies
Significant

8. Citizenship Behavior that will lower your citizenship grade: CHEATING
Disrespectful toward teacher and/or other students.
Inappropriate Language
Damaging computers/equipment
Food or drink around computers
Using electronic devices (cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, etc.)
Violating Weber School District AUP

9. Expectations Be Respectful: Be Responsible: Be Cooperative:
Of yourself
Of others
Of the building and property
Be Responsible:
For your learning
For your behavior
Be Cooperative:
By obeying rules
By following instructions promptly
By helping others
A positive attitude is the key to your success at Snowcrest Junior High School!!!

10. Just a few more things -
Lifesavers - Hall Pass, Excuse a Tardy, or Extra Credit (3 per term)
Seating Chart
How to . . .
Questions???

11. TEST

12. 1. Mrs. Thorngren grew up in Utah.
True
False

13. B. False

14. 2. Mrs. Thorngren has taught at the following levels: (pick 3)
Pre-school
Elementary
Junior High School
High School
College

15. B. Elementary
D. High School
E. College

16. 3. Mrs. Thorngren is the advisor for the
Student Body Officers
Yearbook
Cheerleaders
NAL
Track

17. A. Student Body Officers

18. 4. Which university did Mrs. Thorngren graduate from?
Utah State University
Brigham Young University
University of Utah
Southern Utah University

19. A. Utah State University

20. 5. How many kids does Mrs. Thorngren have?2 4 5 7

21. C. 5

22. 6. What are Mrs. Thorngren’s hobbies? (Pick 3)
Sewing
Running
Swimming
Scrapbooking
Reading

23. B.Running - Ran the marathon
C.Swimming
E.Reading – Loved Harry Potter & Twilight series

24. 7. Mrs. Thorngren loves to listen to music?
True or False

25. True –
Recent favorite song:
Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol

26. 6. Mrs. Thorngren is a teacher because
She LOVES to grade papers!!!!
She LOVES to get up early in the morning!!!!
She LOVES walking crowded halls!!!!
She LOVES the students and has fun teaching them skills they can and will use for the rest of their lives!!!!

27. D. She loves the students . . .