Welcome and
Classroom Expectations
Introduction to Computers
Computer Applications I
Computer Applications II (Dual Credit)
Multimedia Arts
Mrs. Ross
My Education
• This is my 26th year in Education
• BSE (1988)
 Bachelor of Science in Business Education
 Missouri State University
• MSE (1998)
 Master of Science in Business Education
 Arkansas State University
Class Supplies/Materials
• Student
 Paper/notebook and folder
 Pen/pencil
 Google Account
 Flash Drive (required for Multimedia)
 Headset with microphone (optional)
• School
 Computer with Windows 8.1
 Microsoft Office 2013
 Printer/Camera/Video Camera, etc.
 Textbook
 Headset with microphone (provided)
Classroom Rules
• All rules included in the parent/student
handbook will be followed.
• Take care of all equipment.
• Come to class with a POSITIVE
attitude!!
• Come to class prepared and ready to
learn.
• Be respectful to others.
• Be responsible.
Phones and/MP3 Players
• No cell phones and/or MP3 players
may be used during class without
permission!
• Please keep these devices put away
and out of sight to avoid distractions!
See the policy in the student handbook if needed.
Food/Drink Policy
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the
computer lab.
• If you have them with you, keep them in
your backpack.
• If you need a drink, there is a water
fountain in this building.
Daily Procedures
• Log On
 Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete
 User name: CC8
 Password: (Leave Blank)
 Click right arrow or press enter
 Connect to Smart Sync
• Check the board for instructions!!
• Log Off
 At the end of the hour--NOT 5 minutes early!!
What should I do if I complete
my assignment before class is
over???
• If you are finished with your work and do
not have any missing assignments, you
may:
 Check your grades in Infinite Campus
 Check out links from my website
 Work on assignments from another class
 Study for a test in another class
 Do an enrichment activity (ex. 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People)
Miscellaneous
• Please do NOT make changes to your
computer or any computer settings
including the background display.
• Hall Pass (Sign Out/In Form)
• Nurse’s Office Pass (Sign Out/In Form)
In order to use my hall pass to leave my classroom, you
must first ask to leave during a time I am not giving
instructions. You must also log time spent away from my
classroom by completing the sign out/in form. You must do
this anytime YOU ask to leave my room. Exceptions would
be if I ask you to run an errand for me or if you need to be
outside my room to complete a class assignment. Ex. Take
pictures outside for Multimedia.
Miscellaneous …continued
• Textbook/equipment can be checked out
for use at home if needed and if
available.
 Sign Textbook/Equipment Checkout Form
 Return the item(s) to me…don’t just put them
away.
 I will inspect them and record the return date.
Tardies
• Students are considered tardy if they are
not in the classroom when the tardy bell
rings.
• Teachers will close their doors when the
bell rings for class to begin.
• To gain access to class students must
have a tardy pass issued from the
upstairs office.
Attendance
 Total absences can be no more than 10 in
any one class.
 Exceeding 10 absences in any one class for the
year will mean the absences will be automatically
unexcused except for documented medical
emergencies or prior authorization by the
administration.
 All absences that are not verified by
parent/guardian notification will be recorded
as unexcused.
 An absence is defined as more than 15
minutes missed from any 45-minute.
Attendance
• Excused/Unexcused absences
 No student with an unexcused absence will
be allowed to make-up work for credit.
• 95% attendance
 No more than 10 days per year
Attendance…continued
• Incentives
 If you miss 0 days in a semester, you will
earn an automatic 2% increase in your
grade.
 If you miss 1 or 2 days in a semester, you
will earn an automatic 1% increase in your
grade.
Attendance…continued
• Incentives
 Semester Test Exemption Policy (See the student
handbook for the 2016-2017 policy.)
•
To encourage regular school attendance of students, WPHS students that meet identified
criteria may have the option of not taking semester test exams. The exception to this program is
in advanced placement (AP) courses.
•
Students with outstanding attendance and good grades may be exempt from taking up to three
final exams (maximum number of classes listed below):
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•
Attendance Percentage
Classes exempt of finals
•
100% & no late assignments* in any class
2 cores and 1 elective
•
97% & no late assignments* in any class
2 cores or 1 core and 1 elective
•
95% & no late assignments* in any class
1 core or 1 elective
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•
The attendance percentage is based on all classes for the semester, not individual classes.
Students must have a minimum grade of 75% by week 15 of the semester in all courses in order
to be exempt. A drop in grade below 75% before the day of the final exam will disqualify a
student from test exemptions. All absences apply whether excused or unexcused (the only
exception is for school activities).
•
*Late assignments are defined as classwork turned in after the due date set by the teacher.
Class Assignments
• If an assignment is not completed
during class it will become homework
and is due the following day.
• If an assignment is not completed
during class and requires a computer,
it may be completed
Before school
During RTI
After school.
Grading
• Grades are based on the accumulation of
points.
• Points are based on:
 Class participation
(effort)
 Completion of assignments
(daily work)
 Major projects, exams, and
self-reflection
Grading Scale
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93-100%
82-92%
70-81%
60-69%
Below 60%
=A
=B
=C
=D
=F
• Grades are posted online and you may use
your Student Login to check them at the end of
class if you have all assignments completed.
Missing Assignments and
Make-up Work
• If you miss class, it is your responsibility
to find out what you missed and make
up the assignment(s).
• You will have 2 days to make-up work
for an excused absence or school
activity.
Cheating Policy
• Students involved in cheating
The student willfully sharing the
information AND the student obtaining
the information will receive a ZERO
GRADE for that assignment.
• The parent/guardian may be contacted.
• An office referral may be made.
Emergency Procedures
• Fire – 3 short rings
• Tornado – 1 long ring
• Earthquake – 2 short rings, 1 long ring
• Emergency Alert Plan (Lockdown
Procedures)
Emergency Procedures and evacuation map are posted by
the door!