Syllabus

Principles of Information Technology Course Syllabus

2025-2026

Mr. Joice

Course Description: Technology Education provides an environment for middle school students

to be introduced to the various career options possible in a rapidly changing global industrial

climate. This year we are going to being introduced to many different aspects of computer

technology. This includes but is not limited to what makes a computer, software,

troubleshooting, etc.!

TEKS for Principles of Information Technology

Teaching Styles and Activities: Several teaching styles will be used throughout the semester

including lecture, working in small groups, working individually, and research assignments.

Required Materials:

Chromebook

Pencils

Recommended Materials:

Headphones or Ear Buds

Computer Mouse

Grade Scale: All assignments will be weighed as follows:

Major Summatives-70%

Minor Summatives-30%

Classroom Procedures: Get your materials, go to the restroom, and get a drink before coming to class.

Sharpen pencils and be seated before the tardy bell rings.

No one talks while Mr. Joice is addressing the class.

Written assignments and drawings will be placed in the correct drawer in the back of the

classroom with your name, date, and class period on the page.

When the bell rings, the classroom must be clean, and materials put away and push in your chairs before you leave.

Classroom Expectations:

· Be ready to work and learn when the bell rings.

· Bring all materials to class.

· Follow the safety procedures.

· Follow directions the first time they are given.

Consequences for not following the Classroom Expectations:

7th Grade:

1. Warning

2. Lunch Detention and Parent Contact

3. Thursday Night Detention and Parent Contact

4. Office Referral

8th Grade:

1. Warning

2. Parent Contact

3. Parent Contact and Wednesday Night Detention

4. Office Referral

Tentative Calendar: The assignment schedule will be posted and periodically updated through

Canvas. To access the class webpage, click on the link called staff and then click on my name.

Please feel free to contact me at any time during the semester.

mjoice@dentonisd.org – preferred contact method

940-369-1700 Ext. 5048269

Room D125

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Student Signature: ______________________________________

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