Crescent Valley

High School

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On-line tutorial and resources may be used in class. Class assignments will be posted on-line, though not all assignments will be available online at all times.

Students will occasionally need pencils/pens, erasers, paper, and any other classroom materials necessary for their work; they are expected to have these during all classes.

There is no homework expected to be given, or regular tests required for class. All assignments are given during class, with class time scheduled for successful completion of assignments. Skill based learning requires students to practice and demonstrate skill acquisition; effective use of class time is required for success.

Absences from class can affect skill development and effective knowledge acquisition; it can directly affect grading and assessments negatively. Missing class time is highly discouraged. Because assignments are online does a not excuse a student from class time investment; attendance can directly affect assessment potential.

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Grading Policy:

All assignments will be given in class, with class time to achieve completion. Assignments will be given a numerical point value, with students earning scores based upon effective completion of assignment as required. Late work will not be accepted after due dates, unless pre-approved. Extensive assignments of relatively low “point value” at the beginning of class reflects the skill development nature of the assignments required skill sets. Later semester assignments, with more extensive requirements, reflect the expectation of successful skill acquisition and abilities. Assessment will include skill based achievement, work ethic and efforts demonstrated, as well as attitude and achievement in class.

Projects usually begin with small, skill building assignments, with larger and more detailed tasks, demonstrating skill implementation and use for effective execution. Skill based projects involve analysis, problem solving and additional creativity on the part of the studtent.           Additional Challenge Assignments (as assigned by teacher) may also be offered for successful learning gains.

Grades will then be assigned based on the total points earned, divided by the total amount of points possible.

Pts. Earned/Pts. Possible= 90-100% = A
Pts. Earned/Pts. Possible= 80-89% = B
Pts. Earned/Pts. Possible= 70-79% = C
Pts. Earned/Pts. Possible= 60-69% = D

Students of high achievement and skill achievement may request optional projects or activities to expand on their course achievement. This option does not remove participation in the required class assignments, but does give them an opportunity to earn extra credit through proposing activates they would like to pursue. Prior approval of potential “extra credit” activates is required before the expectation of acceptance can be made.

If a student is concerned about their grade, or wants to try to raise it with extra projects or improvement on work already turned in, please talk to the teacher. The teacher’s objective is building understanding and success in skills and knowledge acquisition, while developing an understanding of “real world” expectations of these skills as tools to use in future education and or job situations. They do not want to simply “hand in a grade”.

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Classroom Procedures

  1. Start of the period—When you enter the classroom, find you seat and look for the schedule of the day. Tarties are treated as building policy stipulates - after 5, you will earn detention - this could affect your grade directly.
  2. Seating—Please sit in your “assigned” seat (this helps the teacher take roll and learn your name more quickly). This will probably change after the first few weeks, depending upon the teacher.
  3. Tardy—We will follow the building policy, which is - five “tardies” receives detention. If you are late, bring a slip from the Attendance Office. If you are late, you will miss important information you will be responsible for later in class.
  4. Restroom—Try to use the restroom before coming to class. Please use the closest restrooms, just outside of the classroom door. Using other restrooms are not acceptable. Please use it during independent work time, not lecture or discussion times. Abuse of this privilege can cause termination of this benefit.
  5. Computer use is for class material only - No Games, Email, Chat rooms, no “surfing”, etc. When in doubt - don’t.
  6. Music--the classroom policy for music will be discussed. It can be changed at any time during class for the class over all, or for an indicidual. Once in place, music technology (i.e. iPod, M3 players, etc., will be confiscated and return will be through the Main Office at the end of the day; futher infractions will require parental retrieval from Mr. Fagan's Office.
  7. NO cell phone use will be allowed in or during class; you will be asked to relinquish your phone until the end of the period the first time. Second time, you will have to pickup your phone at Mr. Fagan’s Office. Third infraction, your parents will have to come and retrieve it from Mr. Fagan.
    Emergency calls from parents should always be routed through the Main Office.
  8. Work time—When you are working independently on an assignment, it is important to remain quiet in order to allow everyone a productive work environment. At the same time, students are encouraged to discuss assignment-related questions with a neighbor in a low voice. Please save all other discussions for after class. If this privilege become a problem, it will change and other options considered.
  9. Lecture and Discussion on new material will be done before new concepts or processes are assigned*. This is your time to ask questions and make sure you understand any new information. THERE ARE NO “DUMB” QUESTIONS, JUST QUESTIONS LEFT UN-ASKED. If you have a question, there is a good chance someone else in class has the same question, so ask it! You could be helping someone else be more successful, too!
  10. Computers – Any damage or destructive activities on the hardware or software in the lab is grounds for suspension. Respect of the privilage offered in use of this lab includes praticing ethical and honorable use of the labs resources. The privilage, if revoked due to abuse of privilage ANYWHERE IN CV, could cause Failure of student in any and all computer supported academic exercises.
  11. Respect others working - when class time is almost over, please stay in your seats until the end of class. “The last five minutes” may be most important to someone solving a problem, so please remain respectful and quiet for them.
  12. Absences—Due to the amount of work we do in class, try to not be absent. When you are absent, make sure you ask and make up missed assignments. It is student responsibility to find out and make up missed work in a timely manner – check with the teacher when you return.
  13. Food—DO NOT eat or drink near the computers (Since this class is first thing in the morning, coffee, tea, etc., may be allowed, but only in sealed containers that will not spill, should they be tipped over; these will only be allowed on the floor, also. The only exception to this is bottled water, with a cap. Still kept on the floor, recapping these after each drink is required.) Failure to comply with these requirements will cause the loss of this privilege.
  14. Computers, Chairs, ect.— Please take good care of the equipment in this classroom. Remember, that chair and workstation is only yours for this class; others need to use it, also. Follow the school’s computer use rules.
* Due to the technical nature of technology classes, the teacher has an expectation of dedication to learn the skills the students need to be successful in class. This belief is taken because of the nature of the subject matter, i.e., student’s skill development in relationship to student success.

If a student does not understand concepts covered during class, or has not acquired the understanding from prior class and experience, the student’s development will suffer and they will struggle in this class. It is the student’s responsibility to test their understanding and move forward in the class, or to connect with the teacher and get their foundational understanding confirmed or built. Basic skill sets and functions are of paramount importance in computer use, and this class focuses on building these skills, in anticipation of supporting future educational goals and career considerations. Skill acquisition and demonstration are used heavily in assessment, with learning styles and multiple intelligence types taken into consideration.

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General Policies:

Late Work:
It is in the student's best interest to turn assignments in on time. The teacher is better able to give the time and effort a project may require for assessment and evaluation for completeness. If a project does not meet requirements, being evaluated as incomplete, additional time will not be offered, due to the time given in the classroom. Extenuating circumstances may require options on this issue. Effort and success are evident in meeting assignments' requirements fully, not just in whether the assignment is turned in on time.

Plagiarism:
The teacher trusts that all work will be original to the student, created and fostered by them personally. There are basic requirements in any skill development and if students do not build skills throughout the semester, this will be evident in larger projects and lower assessment skills. This is evident and easily discernable to a trained eye. Plagiarizing or copying from another student, the internet, or any other source, will not be accepted and is grounds for a failing grade, without exception. It not only keeps students from learning what they need to know, but handicaps them from progressing on to the next, higher level of understanding needed to be successful.

Attendance:
Student participation and attendance to class is important to everyone, not just the student. Other students benefit from a student's ideas and insights and, of course, the student benefits from being in class with other students working toward common goals. The content of the classes are geared to extend the concepts presented in the "real world" of advanced education and career oriented environments, to provide guided practice in the skills needed for success. Missing class will impact a student's grade, simply because there are new concepts, projects and/or activities addressed each class.

Written Assignments: The teacher requires all assignments to be typed, because of the skill sets developed as part of classes. Electronic copies of assignments "turned-in" through email, flash drive use, or on the school network, is most effective and a standard expected by the teacher. Also, the teacher cannot guarantee they will not misplace assignments or that network copies of assignments may not be compromised, due to location and exposure to other people; keeping an original copy is a recommended procedure for all work!

Students should become proficient in basic software used for education and career based activities based on class content and design. Check the sylabus of the particular class for specific expectations in this area. All skills and projects are based upon aquisition of knowledge relavent for future success in academics and career goals.

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