Course Description: Technology Skills will include presentations, word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, basic elements of 10 key, database, web design, and various multimedia and Internet search strategies. Students will produce documents and presentations.  Technology Skills will provide the foundation for using computers at the high school.

Teachers: Mr. Lang, Ms. Rankin, Ms. Reichart

Unit Descriptions: (order may vary)

Word 2000

Skills:  10-Key, Shortcuts, Tabs, Toolbars, Proofreading, Formatting:  Personal Business Letters, Envelopes, Reports

Excel 2000

Skills:  Formulas, Charts, Formatting

Access 2000

Skills:  Tables, Mail Merge, Forms, Reports, Queries

Publisher 2000

Skills:  Tools, Graphics and Clipart, Design Principles

FrontPage 2000

Skills:  Navigation Tools, Web Pages with Hyperlinks and Images

PowerPoint 2000

Skills:  Transitions, Animations, Video, Graphics, Hyperlinks, Rehearse Timings, Action Buttons, Movie Maker

Technology Information

            Terms, Peripherals, Operating Systems, History, Software, Hardware

Expectations:

1. Attendance – Be in the computer lab on time and ready to learn every day.
2. Assignments – Do your own work.  To receive credit, your name must be on each assignment.  Assignments are due in class the day they are assigned.  If you do not have enough time, it is your responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor before you leave class.
3. Make-up work – This is as outlined in the handbook.  Due date for long-term assignments will NOT CHANGE because of absences.
4. Late work – This is as outlined in the handbook.  Two failed tests may be retaken to earn a passing grade.
5. Respect – each other, your property, others’ property, and the equipment.
6. Attitude – Be positive!  Sit up straight and pay attention. Work hard to improve your skills.  Your work ethic is important for you to be the best you can be.
7. Organization – Restroom and locker passes will be given only in emergency situations. Bring your agenda with you in case you need a pass.
8. Behavior:  Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, such as:  Instant Messaging, Cell Phones, Inappropriate Language, Inappropriate Web Sites, etc. 

Grading Procedure:

Quizzes/Tests                           60%

Daily work                                 40%     

At the end of the semester of block classes, a final exam will be included as 15% of the final grade.

Grading Scale Percentages:               

93-100             A

90-92               A-

87-89               B+

83-86                             B

80-82                             B-

77-79                             C+

73-76                             C

70-72                             C-

67-69                             D+

63-66                             D

60-62                             D-

Below 60         F