Welcome to 7th Grade Advanced Writing Class

Mrs. Yarbrough’s 7th Grade

Computer Applications and Information Technology Research Syllabus

The course has a dual purpose:

1)     To instill fundamental academic skills in the following areas

a.     Listening and following directions

b.    Organization

c.     Reading and writing

d.    Note-taking

e.     Preparing for and taking tests

f.     Research

g.    Summarizing

2)     To teach the computer skills needed in today’s world

a.     Computer terminology and history

b.    Technology-related issues

c.     Competent use of software and hardware

d.    Windows

e.     Word

f.     PowerPoint

g.    Excel

h.     Publisher

i.      Effective use of the Internet

Course DescriptionStudents learn to correctly format reports, tables and outlines. Students integrate Word Processing, PowerPoint and Excel to reinforce computer literacy activities and skills. Computer hardware and ethics are explored. This course uses the World Wide Web to enhance student learning.

Course Rationale
The purpose of Computer Applications is to continue developing keyboarding skills in a comprehensive manner while also increasing speed and accuracy. The goal of this course is to provide JH school students with an introduction to the principles of computer science, basic keyboarding skills, Internet safety and usage, electronic research, online database access and computer applications.

Using project-based instruction, students will build a knowledge base of computer applications and 21st century information technology skills. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, as they develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information.

Communication between parents and teachers is essential to a child’s academic and behavioral success. Parents are strongly encouraged to review the agenda daily to monitor their student’s organization and study habits. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Classroom Procedures: In accordance with school policy, students will be expected to be seated and prepared to work when the bell rings.  Students should respect each other and remain silent when others are talking. Cheating, copying, or plagiarism will result in a zero for that assignment.

Attendance Policy:  Attendance is your responsibility. If you are absent, you are responsible for completing any missed assignment. For every day absent due to illness, one additional day is allowed to make up assignments.

Computer Lab / Classroom Expectations:

·         Use the restroom before or after class.

·         No food or drink in the library.

·         Bring all materials to class every day.

·         Treat the computers with respect. Do not change settings, play games, access another student’s email and/or files, or download any applications for personal use.

·         Students work cooperatively, recognize and respect differences, pay attention, meet deadlines, and strive to produce an excellent product

Discipline Policy:  Inappropriate behaviors (physical or verbal) will not be tolerated. They will result in detention, referrals, and or/contact with parents.

Plagiarism Policy:  Students are responsible for authenticating any assignment. Academic integrity/ ethics set high standards of honesty that all student writers are expected to uphold. The inability to verify your research information as your own or your failure to credit appropriate sources falls under the school handbook cheating policy.

Quizzes & Daily Work: 50%     
Projects:                      50%

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