WELCOMEMRS. VREDEVELT

COMPUTER LITERATURE 6

ROOM 3232

AGENDA• Teacher Introduction

• Course Outline/Syllabus

• Aries- parent portal

• Behavioral Expectations

• Resources

• Keyboarding

• Class Dojo

• GCFlearnfree.org

• EverFi Ignition

• Brain Pop

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & Power Point

• Teacher Website

MEET MRS. VREDEVELT

I have been teaching since 2001, was raised in South Orange County, and I am a graduate of San Clemente High School. I received my B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Religious Studies, while playing on a soccer scholarship at Vanguard University of Southern California. I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a CLAD Emphasis, and a Masters in Education from Vanguard University of Southern California. As a resident of Oceanside, I love the outdoors, surfing, Disneyland, photography, and spending time with my family. As a 2014 member of CUE, and the daughter of a computer engineer, I enjoy sharing my love of teaching and learning especially in the areas of computers and technology. This will be my first year with Guajome Schools and I will be splitting my time here between Computer Literacy and GPPA Intervention.

Course Description This year-long course will focus on multiple skills in computer technology. Students will learn about computer equipment, operation, and related vocabulary, as well as Internet Safety, Search Techniques and Digital Etiquette. Students will also develop their Keyboarding skills and use Microsoft Office programs to do projects and create multimedia products.

Classwork Assignments 35%

Projects 40%

Digital Dictionary 10%

Quizzes/Tests 10%

Attitudes in Technology 5%

Grading and ReportingThe grades for each semester are based upon cumulative point totals from the following categories:

GRADING SCALE

97-100 A+ 87-89 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D+ below 60 F

93-96 A 83-86 B 74-76 C 64-66 D

90-92 A- 80-82 B- 70-72 C- 60-62 D-

Grades may be viewed in the “Parent Portal” on Aeries. (Flier:Parent Training on 9/18)There may be as much as a 2 week delay in grades posting

MAKE-UP AND LATE WORK POLICY: • A student who is absent will have the same amount of days missed to turn in his/her make-up work.

• If an assignment was given before an absence, it is due the day the student returns.

• It is the responsibility of the student to consult the calendar and student folder on the teacher website or communicate with the teacher to acquire missing work the day they return.

• Late work will only be accepted for one week after the due date.

MAKE-UP TEST/QUIZ POLICY: • Tests or quizzes may be made up during class, lunch, or by appointment upon

a student’s return. If more than ONE week elapses, a zero will be entered in the grade book for that test. Quizzes may also be made up during class work time. If a student receives a failing grade on a test or quiz, the student has ONE week to re-take the test for a high score of 70%.

*Make-up quizzes or tests will not be allowed if a student has an unexcused absence.

UNITS OF STUDY:Unit 1: Computer Components September 2014 Unit 4: Microsoft Excel February 2015

Unit 2: Internet Safety October 2014

Unit 5: Microsoft PowerPoint April 2015

Unit 3: Microsoft Word December 2014

Unit 6: Future of Technology May 2015

Semester 1 Semester 2* These dates are Approximate and may be subject to change.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND EXPECTATIONSAnything a student does which interferes with his/her ability to learn, impedes his/her classmates ability to learn, or interferes with my ability to teach is disrespectful and inappropriate. Therefore, listen carefully, participate in class, and show courtesy and respect to everyone at all times. Ridicule or rudeness of any sort will not be tolerated.

*Students must follow all GPA rules as stated in the student handbook.

Classroom Expectations Responsibility and Respect 1. Be in your seat when the bell rings or you are tardy, and remain in

your seat until dismissed

2. Get permission to leave your seat and sign out if you leave class and sign in upon return

3. Do not eat, drink, chew gum or have food or drink out in class (ask permission to drink water away from computers)

4. Keep your passwords to yourself – don’t share – you are responsible for account activity

5. Do not disturb or disrupt others -Keep hands, feet, objects to yourself – No making noises, singing, etc.

6. GPA E-mail is only for school-related business - not for socializing

7. Take care of all Equipment – Nobody in Computer Lab without teacher supervision

8. Only touch your own computer and peripherals

9. Stay focused and “On Task” - Do not go on unauthorized websites or download without permission

10.No electronic devices visible in class without permission – (If you have an extenuating circumstance your parent must call the office to contact you during class.)

 

Positive consequences for appropriate behavior:

1. Verbal Praise/Accolades2. Positive Communication with parent/guardian 3. Class Dojo positive points

1. Verbal Reminder/ Class Dojo negative points

2. Parent Notification

3. After School Detention (1/2 Hour or 1 Hour) – Parent Notification

4. Parent Teacher Conference

5. Administration Referral

 

*Note - Fighting, Vandalism, Defiance, or other major disruptive behavior that interrupts class will result in removal from class and Administrative Referral.

 

Please remember that all school rules (as outlined in the Student Handbook)

and the behavior matrix apply in this class.  

*Please see GPA Student Handbook for specific consequences of academic dishonesty

Negative Consequences for behavior that needs improvement:

Contact InformationPlease feel free to contact me to discuss any questions, comments, or concerns regarding your student.  

Faculty Name: Katrina Vredevelt Faculty Telephone: (760) 631-8500Faculty Email: vredeveltka@guajome.net Faculty Website: http://www.guajome.net/staff/ “Katrina Vredevelt”

Directions for using teacher website:

1. Navigate to http://www.guajome.net2. Select the Guajome Park Academy tab3. Select the faculty tab4. Select “Katrina Vredevelt”5. Important information:

CalendarLinksImportant DocumentsAssignments

Thank you for comingIf you are interested in making a class donation, we will need the following

items on an ongoing basis:

KleenexHand sanitizer

Students share/Resource Links:

http://www.brainpop.com – Educational videos, games and activities

http://www.gcflearnfree.org – Video tutorials for Microsoft Office

http://www.techterms.com – Definitions for technology words

http://www.freetypinggame.net – Keyboarding lessons, tests and games