Microsoft Office Applications

Name: Jack H. Achs, Rm105/110

E-mail address:

    Mr.Achs: achsja@davenportschools.org,  

    Co-Teacher: TBD

School phone number: 563-723-5600

Best times to be reached: Mr. Achs: 7:35-8:15am, 3:30-3:45pm

Web page address: https://sites.google.com/site/mrachswebsitev1 (or google:MrAchsWebsiteV1)

This course uses Microsoft Word to develop and/or revise a variety of documents, letters, reports, and tables. Students will also learn how to create spreadsheets with formulas and charts using Microsoft Excel. Students will use Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations with pictures, shapes, word art and media. Students will also learn to be a good digital citizenship.

Power Standards

1. Students will demonstrate appropriate digital citizenship principles.

2. The students will modify and enhance documents using various commands on the ribbons.

3. Students will be able to communicate effectively using various Microsoft Office Applications.

4. Students will be able to complete basic operations in Excel

Power Benchmarks

1.       Manipulate word text enhancement commands.

2.       Produce letters in various styles.

3.       Prepare a report in MLA style.

4.       Compose a document that includes pictures, textboxes, drawing objects and WordArt.

5.       Prepare two or three column tables.

6.       Produce a document comprised of columns and section breaks.

7.       Create an Excel Spreadsheet including formulas.

8.       Construct a chart from an Excel Spreadsheet.

9.       Generate career related documents.

10.   Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that includes effects, transitions, and colors.

Course is a 1 term course and 0.5  Business Elective – Graduation Requirement

v  Introduction to Microsoft Office 2013

v  Microsoft Word

v  Microsoft Excel

v  Microsoft Access

v  Microsoft PowerPoint

v  Final Exam-District Assessment

v  Textbook – Learning Microsoft Office 2013

v IInstructional procedures include silent reading, lecture and demonstration, simulations, guided practice and independent practice.

v There will be no homework as all work is to be done in class. It is very important for students to be present in class.

v Students are responsible for asking the instructor for missed work after being absent.

v Students will be given two days for every excused day absent to make up missed assignments.

v If missed work cannot be made up within this time frame, talk to the instructor about it in order to receive full credit.

v Late work will be accepted, full credit.

v Students follow directions the first time given.

v Students are in the classroom when the bell rings.

v Students are expected to respect other people in the classroom. Inappropriate comments or behavior will not be tolerated at any time.

v Students are expected to use time in class effectively.

v No drinks, this is a computer lab. No food. Students may go to drinking fountain.

v Do not change the computer settings or the desktop display in any way.

v No downloading.

v No unauthorized internet use or game playing unless all work is done.

v No cellphones. No ear buds. All electronic devices must be put away and out of sight.

v Do not deface or vandalize the computer hardware.

v No personal software, CDs or floppy disks.

v All work must be done in the business computer lab as the books do not leave the classroom.

Progress reports: Reports will be given every couple of weeks and/or when requested by the student and/or parent/guardian.

Methods of Assessment: Daily assignments, quizzes, and final exam.

The Davenport Community School District percentage grading scale is as follows:

A      90-100

B        80-89

C        70-79

D        60-69

F          0-59