2.  My husband’s name is Anthony and my daughter’s name is Brooke.  I teach Microsoft courses, Accounting, and Computer Science Principles.  This is my 12 th year teaching and third year at THS!!

3.  I graduated from Athens High School.  I received my Bachelor of Business Administration from Athens State University.  I received my Master of Business Administration from Alabama A & M University.  I received my Doctorate of Business Administration from Argosy University.  I am a big Alabama Football fan! ROLL TIDE!!  I love to shop and spend time with family!!

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Computer Science Principles (CSP) is designed to introduce students to the central ideas of computing and computer science (CS), to instill ideas and practices of computational thinking, and to have students engage in activities that show how computing and computer science change the world. The CSP course is rigorous and rich in computational content, includes computational and critical thinking skills, and engages students in the creative aspects of CS. Through both its content and pedagogy, this course aims to appeal to a broad audience.

5.  The key concepts and related content that define the CSP course and exam are organized around seven Big Ideas that are introduced in the next section. Essential questions that students will explore are posed for each of the Big Ideas. These ideas connect students to a curriculum scope that is rigorous at the AP-level and also broad in coverage of many topics in CS. As an essential part of the course and the course assessment, students will complete two performance tasks that require them to explore impacts of computing and create computational artifacts through programming.

6.  USB Flash Drive (not required, but highly recommended)  Folder with pockets and prongs  Composition or notebook  Loose leaf paper (go ahead and put in your binder)  Headphones/Earbuds  Pen/Pencil-bring one EVERY DAY!

7.  Show respect to Dr. Shears & show respect to your classmates. Show respect=get respect!  Please do not download any files or change any screen settings on your computer!!  No food or drink in the computer lab.  Throw ALL trash away in the trash cans—do not shove things in the desk.  Keep backpacks underneath your feet.

8.  R espect  A ttentive  P rompt/ P repared  S eat til dismissed

9.  When you come to class every day, be seated and logged in to the computer when the bell rings.  Follow class rules for electronic/cell phone usage.  Always follow THS and Alabaster City Schools rules pertaining to behavior, dress code, make-up work, attendance, etc.

10.  Class I violations will be handled with a warning, followed by a phone call to parents, loss of classroom privileges, seat assignment or discipline assignments.  Any student committing a Class II, III or IV offense will be sent immediately to the office and parents will be contacted.  In other words, know the expectations for my class, follow them, and we’ll all get along just fine

11. My email address is duana.shears@alabastercityschools.org We will be using Edmodo, so you will be creating an account in here. Link: Edmodo.com We will go over this in more detail this week! You will be using Edmodo EVERY DAY. When you log in at the beginning of class, the first thing you should do is log in to Edmodo. Keep your username and password somewhere safe where you can refer to it daily, if needed!

12. We the administration, faculty and staff of Thompson High School, realize the tremendous responsibility we have to help each student reach his/her fullest potential as a productive member of society. In helping each young person meet the demands of today’s technological world, we must provide each one with the best possible opportunities for becoming well-rounded individuals. Our curriculum provides for growth in academic areas, cultural knowledge, personal skills, and social skills I’m here for you!! Come see me if you get confused, lost, are struggling in my class & need some extra help, or if you need anything else. You guys are my favorite part of my job

13.  By Friday 8/17: › Student Information Sheets/Syllabus receipt form, Student Permission form, and Parental Permission form must be signed and returned.

14. I am looking forward to a great year with all of you!! It’s Great to Be a Warrior!!!