Year-Long Class Outline:
Bulldog Computer Applications
(Yearlong Elective) <<back>>
Assignments/Grading
Grading for this class is based
on total points. Grades will be available as soon as they are
entered into Power School. My goal is to have all assignments
collected Mon. Thursday posted by the end of the day on
Friday. Projects will take extra time to be graded, due to the
length and nature of the assignments. Rubrics for the assignments
are posted and a copy with comments will be given to students.
MATERIALS:
Students will need a spiral bound
notebook, preferably 100 pgs without perforated pages. A small
notebook for quick writes and character counts work will be provided
for all students for taking notes for stories. Black and blue
ball point pens, index cards, notebook paper, pencils, colored
pencils are all required for class.
Daily 5pts per day = 25 points
per week. 300 pts
Daily assignments may include quick-writes,
responses to questions posed in class for work at home, short
writing exercises to help teach computer skills. In most cases,
these assignments will be able to be completed in class. Daily
assignments will be checked on a regular basis.
Weekly Assignments 30 points each
360 pts
Each week, there will be an assignment
given on Monday. Assignments must be returned to the instructor
by Friday for full credit. This may include rough drafts, final
versions of classwork, worksheets, or other assignments designed
to allow for additional practice for computer skills.
Projects 100 points each assignment 1000 pts.
All students will complete a portfolio. The Portfolio will
consist of examples of word processing, spreadsheets, database
entries, Power Point items, and other evaluations.
Quizzes 10 pts each week 120 pts
Weekly quizzes on various key terms,
vocabulary, computer skills, etc.
Skill Lessons 30 points each 360
pts
At least one skill lesson will be
assigned each week. This may be combined with the weekly assignments
(listed above). These lessons are designed to assess specific
skills related to the computer. Some skill lessons will also involve
assessment of other skills related to the school curriculum.
Keyboarding 5 pts per day 300 pts
Proper use of 10-key keying will
be emphasized in class. Students will complete at least 10 minutes
of concentrated keyboarding practice each day. Assessments will
be made every other week to gauge progress on both speed and accuracy.
Additional assessments will be added during the 3rd Trimester.
TOTAL POINTS 2440 pts total
A = 2196-2440
B = 1952 2195
C = 1536-1951
D = 1535 1464*
F = 1463 and below = *not acceptable /redo work until it is at
"C" level. Work below a "C" will not be accepted.
Assignments and grading may be subject to changes in the schedule. A formal outline of topics and specific requirements for assignments will be available through Power School at least a week in advance. You can also check the class website and the online class location.