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TEACHER:
SCHOOL PHONE:
980-343-6900
ROOM:
138
E-MAIL:
daniell.cooke@cms.k12.nc.us
PLANNING:
3rd Period
DESCRIPTION
This is a course utilizing Microsoft E-Learning Courses. By the end of this course, students should be proficient in
the following Microsoft programs: Excel 2013 and Access 2013.
By the end of this course, students are expected to earn industry-recognized certifications in Microsoft Excel 2013
and Microsoft Access 2013.
OBJECTIVES
GRADING
Students will receive frequent feedback and progress reports (check school website for dates). Missed work should be
made up immediately.
NEW GRADING SCALE (2015-16)
A 100 90
B 89 80
C 79 70
D 69 60
F 59 or lower
Certification Exams
(to be counted as 2 test grades)
Certification Exams
Range
Score
985-1000
100+10
955-984
100+9
925-954
100+8
895-924
100+7
865-894
100+6
835-864
100+5
805-834
100+4
775-804
100+3
745-774
100+2
715-744
100+1
700-714
100 (Certification)
613-699
93-99 (A)
520-612
85-92 (B)
426-519
77-84 (C)
345-425
70-76 (D)
228-344
60s
111-227
50s
0-110
40s
Exercises/Projects
Teacher-developed
projects that
measure skills
learned during lab
assignments.
Designed to
simulate the tasks
in the Microsoft
certification exams.
Tests/Quizzes
Handouts
Bell ringers
Daily Assignments
Return of Progress
Reports
Homework
Quizzes
Misc. assignments
Notebook checks
Attendance is critical. According to CMS policies, 11 absences will result in a failure of the class. It is the students
responsibility to obtain any makeup work and complete it within 5 days after returning from an absence. All
makeup work must be completed before or after school in the computer lab or at home. If the assignment or test
missed is not made up, a grade of 0 will be given.
2.
EquipmentThe student is responsible for textbooks, computer equipment, and any other material used in this
classroom. NO FOOD (including candy), DRINK or any other substance that will damage equipment is allowed in
the computer lab. Students may be held financially responsible for any missing or damaged equipment.
3.
Listen and follow instructions. When the instructor is talking, the student needs to listen. It is physically impossible to talk
and listen at the same time. The student must complete assigned work as instructed and follow all classroom
policies. The student must not interfere with the learning process of others.
Unexcused tardies are NOT acceptable. Tardy policy is posted in the classroom.
5.
Participation is essential. The student is expected to be on task and to participate in the classroom activities. If the
student does not participate, they can expect to receive a 0 for the activity grade. It is through these activities
that the student will gain mastery of this course.
6.
Internet usage. The streaming of audio and or video, playing games on the computer (unless permission has been
given by the teacher), the use of chat rooms, email, or using the Internet for non-educational purposes is
prohibited. It is against school policy to download and install ANY software not currently installed on your computer.
Computers will be monitored at all times. If the student violates this rule, they will be referred to the appropriate
administrator for disciplinary action, and computer privileges will be revoked. Consider this your warning. STUDENTS
ARE EXPECTED TO BE RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE AND TO ABIDE BY ALL SCHOOL RULES.
7.
Bathroom Policy In the case of an emergency, students will be allowed to use the bathroom. Students are NOT
allowed to use the bathroom the first 15 and last 15 minutes of class. There will be a sign-out sheet on the front desk.
8.
Fire Drill/Evacuation Policy When evacuating the building students are to stay close to the teacher. I will take
attendance once we have exited the building. Anyone that cannot be easily found will be written up for skipping.
Take all belongings with you when exiting the building.
V.
CONSEQUENCES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Warning
Student/Teacher Meeting
Parent Contact
Office Referral
2 GB or higher USB drive in which to save files and projects to. You can store on IHS share drive, but students
run out of room quickly. You may wish to keep some of the items for your portfolio.