1. Principles of Information Technology
B. Killion-Procida
Lanier High School
Student and Parent/Guardian Signatures at end of
syllabus are required, before student will be allowed
to use a classroom computer.

2. What you will learn & essential questions:
Word Processing
Presentations
Spreadsheets
Databases
Desktop Publishing
Computer Hardware
Keyboarding & 10-Key Speed/Accuracy Improvement
Telecommunications
Workplace Skills
Technology Trends
How does technology affect your daily life?
What computer skills are necessary in today’s workplace?
What knowledge is needed to intelligently purchase a personal computer system?
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3. What you will use: Dreamweaver CS4 MicroType 4.0
Windows 7
Microsoft Office 2010
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Publisher
Dreamweaver CS4
MicroType 4.0
OPAC & InDemand Certification Systems
AtomicLearning.com
Shared network drive S:\Apps\B Killion-Procida
Online resources
Internet
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4. Supplies
One 1-inch (1”) three-ring binder with front and back pockets (used ones are available)
10 dividers
Pencil in binder front pocket always
40 sheets blank notebook paper behind last divider in binder
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5. Classroom Policies and Procedures
Attendance
>4 absences = NC each semester
must be here to learn and not get behind in this hands-on class
Makeup work is due before the next class meeting (student & parent/guardian are responsible for this), or you will be behind
Attend tutoring with me the day you return to school, see posted grades & lessons
Classroom Policies and Procedures
Get supplies needed for the day
Log on and begin bell work
Submit work to class tray provided
Participate 100% and more
Be responsible for hardware, including cables, mice, troubleshooting...
Respect each other’s personal space
Allow the teacher to teach and all students to learn
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6. Class Rules
Follow all Lanier & AISD Policies: Dress Code, Tardy Policy, Computer Use, etc. (violation of policies, vandalism, or inappropriate use of computers will result in revocation of computer privileges)
Cell phones… must not be visible & must be powered OFF (not vibrate…)*
MP3 players, personal headphones/earphones, etc. are not allowed*
DVDs, flash drives, etc. may not enter, nor leave the lab*
The internet may not be used for personal nor recreational use
No downloading of any kind
No gum, candy, food, drinks, personal grooming*
Respect each other, no profanity, etc.
Stay in your seat, unless the teacher gives you permission to rise
Hall passes -- 2 per 6 weeks, expire each 6 weeks
* Violation will result in confiscation
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7. Grade Distribution Projects (5+ multiplier points each)
Daily Work, Participation and Homework (3+ multiplier points each)
Tests (2+ multiplier points each)
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8. Grade Deductions Errors = up to -10 pts each
Cheating = Both get Zeros, even if one says he/she didn’t know
Late work:
3 calendar school days allowed by Lanier
80 will be the highest grade for perfect late work
Deductions for errors are taken from the 80.
Zero will be the grade, if not submitted within 3 calendar school days of original due date
Must be completed during tutoring, with the teacher
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9. Tutoring & Makeup Work
Tutoring, makeup/late work hours will be: Tuesday-Friday, from 8:30-8:55 a.m. If I have a morning meeting, tutoring will be offered from 4:30-5:00 that afternoon.
Students needing help should attend tutoring within 2 calendar school days of not understanding and must attend before the start of a major culminative project. Once a project is assigned, tutoring on the related skills & concepts will not be provided.
If the student misses class for any reason, it is the student’s immediate responsibility to make work up before the next class at 8:30 am with the teacher. Otherwise, you will be behind.
Make-up work: one calendar school day for each day missed to make up work for full credit (no deductions)--after that, it becomes late work (80 max, 3 days).
Any allowed makeup or late work must be in by the last Wednesday of the 6 weeks, regardless. No extensions.
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10. Shutdown Procedures Save your work !!!
Properly exit all programs to the desktop
Log off at the desktop, when instructed, at the 2-minute warning by the teacher (not early)
Clean up your station/Recycle (no basketball)
Turn in work, put work in binder rings, in order
Return Binders/Books, when instructed, in the last 2 minutes of class
Push chairs in, stay away from door area until bell rings
Carefully walk between computer rows, avoid cables, keep classroom door closed until bell rings
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11. Equipment Care Properly exit software
Use only the software programs assigned
No downloading nor file sharing or copying of any kind
No gum, candy, food, drinks, personal grooming
Carefully walk between computer rows, avoid cables, take care of furniture
Be responsible with hardware, including PC, cables, mice, keyboard, monitor, headphones, DVD drive, USB Ports…
See teacher for Adding/Finding printer paper
Save every 5 to 10 minutes!
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12. Course Time Line (assessments given for each unit)
1st Six Weeks
Keyboarding review and skill building
Hardware, PowerPoint Basics, Using the Internet, File Folder Structure & Management, Web Page Basics, Word Intro
2nd & 3rd Six Weeks
Microsoft Word & Desktop Publishing skills and documents
4th & 5th Six Weeks
10-Key review and skill building
Microsoft Excel skills and documents
6th Six Weeks
Certifications (Web Page Design, if time)
Intermediate PowerPoint skills
Integration of skills learned
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13. _______________________________________ __________________
I have read the course syllabus for Principles of Information Technology. I understand it and agree to follow it , as well as the AISD Technology Acceptable Use and Electronic Communications Policies All data saved on AISD computers and networks is the property of AISD.
_______________________________________ __________________
Student Signature Date
Student’s Printed Name Class Period
Student’s address __________________________________
Phone numbers where student can be reached:
cellular ________________________
home __________________________
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14. _______________________________________ __________________
I have read the course syllabus for Principles of Information Technology. I understand it and agree to support my child (or relative…) in following it, as well as the AISD Technology Acceptable Use and Electronic Communications Policies All data saved on AISD computers and networks is the property of AISD.
_______________________________________ __________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Parent’s address __________________________________
Phone numbers where parent(s) can be reached during school hours:
work __________________________
cellular ________________________
home __________________________
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15. Teacher Information (for parent to tear off & keep)
address:
Phone number: , leave message, if no answer
Your child’s grades and attendance:
Conference Times: 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday
Student and Parent/Guardian Signatures are required, before student will be allowed to use a classroom computer.
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