Instructor:  Melanie Hartman                                                           Tutorials:  (tentative)

Room:  203                                                                                           PM:   Monday and Wednesday until 4 p.m.  

Email:  melanie.hartman@austinisd.org                                         Phone:  512-414-6874  

Webpage: http://melaniehartman.wix.com/mrs-hartman          Conferences:  Please contact me for an appointment.

 

 

Course Description

This semester course is designed for those students who exhibit interest in computers.  Students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia/animation projects.  Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society.  Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the information technology environment. (Prerequisite: Technology Education, Technology Careers or teacher approval.)

 

Textbooks and Materials

 

 

1. Textbook:  There is no textbook.  

2. You will need one solid colored folder.  This will be your class notebook (see below) which will be kept in the classroom and used on a daily basis.

3. General supplies:  Students should come to class with paper, pencils or pens on a daily basis. Markers, glue sticks, and scissors are items that will be available as class sets but the student may want to use their own.  Some supplies may be available for a fee, but do not count on this as quantities are limited.

 

Attendance:

It is very important to attend every class period to ensure success.  Too many absences will most likely result in failure of this course.  It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to report to the teacher after ANY absence to find out what arrangements are necessary to catch up on notes, assignments, etc.  See grading policy as well.

 

Tardies:

Students are expected to be in the classroom, seated, with all materials, ready to begin class when the tardy bell rings.  Excessive tardies will result in conferences with the student, parent, and an administrator if necessary.  Students must be in their seats with their materials when the TARDY BELL rings.

 

Grading Policy: (subject to change)

• Each 6  week grade will be calculated using the following percentages:

               -Classwork, homework, Lab reports, group activities, notebook checks, quizzes, exams, etc.

               -Assignments will be weighted according to the degree that they exhibit mastery of content, and will generally adhere to the following:

 

 

• Each classwork, homework, notebook check or group activity will count as one grade in the grade-book

• Each quiz will count as one grade in the grade-book

• Each exam/project will count as two grades in the grade-book

 

Make-Up Assignments – Exams, Labs, Classwork, etc.

 

 

1. Every assignment has a due date.  An “I” (incomplete) will be assigned for any assignment not turned in on that date. Students must make arrangements with me, the teacher, to turn in any assignment beyond the due date.  All work must be turned in to me in person.  Work placed on my desk, in the work to be graded box, on any table or desk in the room, under the door, or in my mailbox will not be accepted and may result in a grade of zero (0) for that assignment.  If I cannot be found, please leave a note and/or get with me as soon as possible to make arrangements for the assignment.  Academic Behavior grades will be affected by any work not turned in on time and/or complete.

2. If absent, you will have 3 days to complete class assignments or exams missed.  An “incomplete” will be given to any absentee that does not complete their work within three days after their absence. 

 

 

• Put your Name, Date and Period on EVERYTHING!

 

 

 

 

Notebooks         

Graded notebook checks will occur periodically throughout the

year, you must keep these organized and up to date.

 

Classroom Guidelines:

1. Be Prompt.

   1. Arrive on time.

   2. Be in your assigned seat ready to work when class begins.

   3. Attendance is crucial for success and to receive credit.

2. Be Prepared.

   1. Bring all materials to class every day. (Notebook, pens and pencils, paper, homework or assignments.)

   2. Complete ALL assignments to the BEST of YOUR ability and on time.

   3. Late/Incomplete work is unacceptable.

3. Be Polite and Patient.

   1. Raise your hand to be recognized BEFORE speaking.

   2. RESPECT others.  Keep your hands, feet, books, and other objects to yourself.

   3. No abusive or offensive language!

   4. Do not talk inappropriately!

   5. You are responsible for following the rules in the Paredes Student Handbook and the AISD Student Code of Conduct.

   6. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES in use during class - mp3 Players, Cell Phones, i-Touch, i-Phones, i-Pads, etc.!!!!  I reserve the right to allow use of electronic devices at my discretion, HOWEVER, if you ask me, the answer will be NO.  So, do not ask, I will tell you when electronics are okay.

   7. Gum, Candy, Food and Drinks are not permitted in the computer lab.

   8. NO NETWORK GAMES like Minecraft, Paintball, etc.  If I see you playing it is an automatic referral.

4. Participate.

   1. OBSERVE! As you take your seat, READ the objective for the day.

   2. LISTEN! For instructions!

   3. ASK QUESTIONS!  If you need clarification with directions or a concept being discussed or just need for me to slow down, ASK!  You may not be the only one!!!

   4. COLLABORATE!  Getting help (not the answer) from a colleague is a great way to increase learning.  Everyone needs help at some time or another.

   5. REVIEW and REFLECT! Sometime before the next class, REVIEW the concepts and material that was discussed.  Think about how these concepts play a role in your life.

   6. LEARNING only takes place if you are ACTIVELY involved!!

5. Be Proud!

   1. YOU are SMART!  YOU are BEAUTIFUL!! YOU are IMPORTANT!!!

   2. Be proud of WHO you are and WHAT you can accomplish!

   3. Always SHOOT for the STARS, it is not as far as you think!!! 

 

Consequences:

When the above rules are not being respected, the following consequences will be applied:

 

 

• 1st -Warning and/or redirection

• 2nd - Conference with student

• 3rd - Parent Contact

• 4th - Conference with parent and student and afterschool detention

• 5th – Referral to Office

• Electronic devices in use during class will be given ONE warning , after which if in use again in the same period will be confiscated and kept until the end of the day at the front office where a fine will be required before retrieving the device.

• If any student refuses to hand over their electronic device, a monitor will be called and a disciplinary referral will be written.

 

 

Restroom, H2O, Locker, Etc. Hall Passes

 

 

• The hall passes may be used during class at specific times with my permission! 

• Hall passes MUST be signed by me to be used.

• The passes may NOT be used in the FIRST 10 minutes or LAST 10 minutes of class.

• This pass may not be transferred to another six weeks.

• Once all of the passes have been used, the student will have to attend tutorials to earn more.  

• If a student has no passes left and must leave class, he/she will receive a tardy for that class period unless the student makes up the time in tutorials.

EXTRA CREDIT will be given for any unused hall passes turned in at the end of the six weeks.  Each pass = 5 points extra credit to total points for the six weeks.