Sutton High School Business Department Mr. Matthew Milaszewski

Course Description and Syllabus for Computer Applications

Dear Parents and Students,

The following information pertains to the above-mentioned course offered at Sutton High School. Please review this information with your child and sign in the indicated space to indicate that you have read and agree with these class policies.

At Sutton High School, we are committed to providing a foundation on which all students have the opportunity to pursue academic excellence and personal development in a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment.

Subject Matter:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the business and computer environment and apply their knowledge to real life situations. Specific topics to be covered are, but not limited to, spreadsheet creation/analysis using Microsoft Excel, creating documents using Microsoft Word, presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, and database management using Microsoft Access. Students will learn how to incorporate numerous software applications into their education and lives.

Learning Expectations:

The SHS student effectively uses technology

The SHS student works cooperatively

The SHS student is an effective communicator

Content:

Lesson

1-5 Microsoft Word; Creating, editing, formatting, and enhancing documents

1-4 Microsoft Excel; Worksheet creation, formatting, printing, advanced functions

1-4 Microsoft Access; Creating, editing, sorting and queries with databases

1-3 Microsoft PowerPoint; Creating and enhancing presentations with slides

Microsoft Visual Basic.NET Computer programming

*****Note***** Number of lessons and order of topics is subject to change

Textbook: DDC Publishing, Learning Microsoft OfficeÓ 2000

Classroom Expectations:

Students are assigned a textbook for which they are responsible for the condition and return at the end of the school year. Students are also assigned to work at a computer in the classroom. The student is responsible for all use/misuse of the computer while he/she is on the school network in the class. Each student is required to sign and return an acceptable use of technology agreement prior to using the computers.

Students are supplied with notebooks and are required to have them each period. All pertinent information relating to each lesson is given in lecture form prior to working on the computer. It is the student’s responsibility to record the necessary information into his/her notebook. Classroom rules and regulations are agreed upon and mutually determined by the students and instructor.

Homework/Classwork:

Homework and class assignments are to be turned in on a regular basis. Any assignments that are late or not turned in are subject to a reduction in grade, not excluding zero.

Absences/Tardiness:

Students are expected to be in class, on time, every day. Tardiness disrupts the flow of the class, and is looked upon negatively. Accumulation of three tardies in any given quarter is subject to a referral to the office for disciplinary action.. Topics learned each day are built upon material from previous lessons. Absences may have a detrimental effect on grades if missed work is not made up upon a students’ return to school.

Grading:

Quizzes, tests, and projects will be given periodically during the year. Tests, quizzes, and projects may be written, computer-based, oral, or any combination of the three. In addition, notebooks will be checked periodically for thoroughness. Grades are generally bases on a scale of 100 points, but that is subject to the nature of the assignment. Weighting of each assessment tool will be determined based on a pre-determined set of percentages.

Extra Help:

Extra help sessions will be scheduled twice a week from 2:00 to 2:30. If the scheduled days conflict with students’ schedules, arrangements must be made with the teacher.

Parents/Guardians:

I may be contacted via telephone at 508-581-1640 x4492, or you can leave me an E-Mail message at milaszem@suttonschools.net.

I have read and agree to the policies set forth for Computer Applications class at Sutton High School.

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