August 24-October 22, 2009

Unit Objectives:

The student will learn letter key operation using touch-typing to enter and manipulate text and data for an entry-level position an/or for personal communication. In addition, the student will become a proficient user of Microsoft Word to include basic formatting and processing.

Text	Lesson	Assignment	Points
MicroType 4.0	Self-paced keyboarding software	Key each lesson using touch typing skills. Typing speed goal 25, accuracy 80% at the end of 9 weeks	Timed test at the end of each week to show increase in keyboarding skills 100 Points
Introductory Microsoft Office 2007
Week 2 -3 Creating and Editing a Word Document Week 3-4 Creating a Research Paper Creating a Cover Letter and a Resume	Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chpater 3	Chapter Activities-Apply Your Knowledge pg WD 63, Extend Your Knowledge pg WD 65, In the Lab 1, 2, 3 Chapter Activities-Apply Your Knowledge pg WD 133, Extend Your Knowledge pg WD 135, In the Lab 1, 2, 3 Chapter Activities-Apply Your Knowledge pg WD 133, Extend Your Knowledge pg WD 135, In the Lab 1, 2, 3	50 Points 50 Points 30 Points
SAM 2007		Performance Test	100 Points
Research 1		Not So Strange	80 Points
Research 2		There's No Place	80 Points
Research3		Studying Locally	100 Points

This syllabus can be found on the web site:

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

• No food or beverages are permitted in the classroom/lab.
• Students are expected to abide by the computer use agreement.
• Students are expected to abide by all code of conduct rules as listed in the student handbook.
• Proper care of computer hardware and software is expected and any improper care will result in a discipline referral.
• Listen quietly and pay attention while instructor is speaking.
• Follow directions carefully.
• Be courteous and respectful of your classmates and teacher.
• Do not interrupt lessons unless it is an emergency.
• Raise your hand before speaking.

GRADING POLICY:

The student is graded on the quality of work completed averaged with total points possible as well as classroom behavior. In addition, the Curriculum Mastery Policy will be implemented.

GRADING SCALE

Letter	Percentage	Quality Points
A	100-90	4
B	89-80	3
C	79-70	2
D	69-60 (cONTRACT FOR c)	1
F	59 OR BELOW	0

MAKE-UP POLICY

Students will be allowed to make up all work regardless of excessive absences, suspension, or other unexcused absences. Make-up work turned in for an unexcused absence will count 80%. It is the pupil's responsibility to find out what work he/she missed during an absence from class and to make it up.

REQUEST FOR HOMEWORK

Requests for homework may only be made by a parent/guardian when their child will be absent for one totwo weeks due to illness. Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the teacher by email www.volusia.k12.fl.us/beasle. Parents/guardians may also contact the guidance department to obtain class assignments. For short-term absences students are encouraged to notify their teachers prior to the absence. It should be noted that this is a performance-based course requiring a computer and specific software. Every effort will be made to provide assignments that can be done at home.

TUTORING/CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact the teacher Barbara Beasley bjbeasle@volusia.k12.fl.us

Or 749-6800 extension 23749 after 1 pm (Please keep in mind that classes will be in session before 1 pm)