Dear Students, Parents/Guardians,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, and your child back to Sonoran Science Academy - Broadway for another school year. For those who are new to our school community I would like to extend a special welcome. I hope you had an enjoyable and relaxing summer. The year ahead will be filled with many challenges, for you as parents, I as a teacher, and for the students.

It is my belief that we are working together as partners in the education of your child. As partners, we should both be fully aware of your child's progress. For this purpose, I would like to do phone calls , Parent-Teacher conferences and Home-Visits(15-20 min).  Visit will be with one of the teachers of students. We will talk about your child’s academic progress and behavior at school and get feedback from you about SSA - Broadway.

Please feel free to comment on your child's proggress and to contact with me at the school anytime. Please sign and return this letter stating that you and your child have read the syllabus and acknowledge that. I believe that we will have a successful school year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Jones

(520) 751-2401 Ext 20

mjones@sonoranacademy.org

COURSE OVERVIEW:

7th Grade Computer Science class meets 3 times a week. During the class students are expected to accomplish a list of tasks related to the subject. Students will earn credits according to the quality of their assignments, homework, conduct, and effort during the class. The purpose of this class is to introduce the students to developing typing, Concepts of Information Technology, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation and Information and Communication.

CLASSES:

The students are supposed to take their seats, login and start to do their bell work

at the beginning of every class. The structure of the computer classes will be as fallows:

1. Typing Practice (about 15-20 minutes)

Students are expected to practice typing.

2. Instruction (about 10-20 minutes)

A subject will be explained and demonstrated.

3. Assignment (about 15-20 minutes)

Students are going to practice the subject they learned.

ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS:

The best way to learn computers is by using them consistently. This is why most of the tests and assignments are going to be a list of tasks to be accomplished. The assignments will be done in class; You will be adequate time to finish them during class. If you could not able to finish your assignments during class hours or would like to complete missing assignments, we can schedule tutoring times together. Homework will be announce in the class and posted on the teacher website periodically. Please note that “No late homework” is the school policy and the teacher will be strict on it.

GRADING:

Assignments – 30%

Homework – %30

Participation –10%

Tests- 10%

Final – 20%

GRADING SCALE:

90-100 %  A

80-89 %    B

70-79 %    C

65-69 %    D

0-64   %    F

COMPUTER LAB RULES

1.      Follow directions carefully.

2.      Work silently without disturbing others.

3.      Keep your hand, feet, objects to yourself

4.      Do not leave your assigned seat without permission.

5.      No food and drink except water.

6.      No spinning or sliding on the chair

7.      No hats, CD-Players, CD’s, and any kind of electronic devices without permission. 

COMPUTER SCIENCE PROCEDURES

Procedure #1:
When you COME to class

·         Wait for previous class completely dismiss.

·         Take  your assigned seat.

·         Check your computer if anything is wrong or missing. If this is the case, notify     teacher immediately.

·         Log in (when you told to do so).

Procedure #2:
When you are DONE with the class

·         DO NOT turn the computers off, just log off

·         Put your  chair back in its place softly.

Procedure #3:
When you are IN the class

·         When you NEED to say something please raise your hand

·         If I ask you say something no need to raise your hand

Procedure #4:
While you are working on your assignments and homework

·         You are supposed to do your best in assignments and homework.

·         Lack quality assignments and homework may not be acceptable.

·         You will not be free after finishing your assignments without my permission

·         If needed you may help your friends with the permission of the teacher.

RULES ABOUT COMPUTER USAGE:

Disobeying the rules below may result a bad participation grade.

• Working on the class assignment: Students are supposed to work on the assignments until they are done.
• Gaming, surfing, chatting, and checking e-mails: Gaming, chatting, surfing is not allowed during the class.
• Listening to music, watching video: Not allowed with any type of device.

    In addition, the school-wide rules and school-wide lab rules also apply; disobeying these rules may result in disciplinary consequences (DPS).

          The grading of the class work will be based on;

1. Satisfaction of technical specifications

    2.   Quality/accuracy/completeness of the content produced

COMPUTER / SEAT ASSIGNMENTS:

• Each student will be assigned to a computer. You can NOT change computers without permission from teacher. If your computer is not working correctly, you must inform the teacher and you will be reassigned until the problem is fixed.
•  If any inappropriate activity or vandalism occurs at your assigned computer during that class period, it will be presumed that YOU are responsible.
•  If, at the beginning of the class you discover a problem with your computer, you must immediately notify the teacher.  Otherwise, YOU will be held responsible.

                NOTE:  All rules and policies regarding technology stated in the Sonoran Science Academy handbook will be strictly enforced

CONSEQUENCES:

As a result of any misbehavior or disobeying rules in my class, the process will be as fallows:

1.   Eye Contact  

2.   Verbal Warning

3.   5 minutes time out

4.   Specific DPS (Discipline Point System) point and informing parents.

5.   Referral to the administration and informing parents.

*This syllabus is subject to change anytime if needed.