Computer Applications I

 

Sandra Hewett

South Columbus High School

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Computer Applications I is a course designed to teach students how to use the computer as a business and personal tool through the use of applications software including database management, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, presentations, and publishing.  Handheld and alternate input devices will also be introduced.  Students will also learn to use the Internet and will be given assignments in which searching the Internet will be required.  (An online agreement must be signed by a parent or guardian).

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Demonstrate proper use and care of computer equipment

  • Learn to use various software programs

  • Learn to use integrated software programs

  • Develop appropriate work habits and leadership skills

  • Use the Internet and learn related terms

  • Examine computer related careers

  • Discuss ethics in the workplace

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

  • When the tardy bell rings, the students should be seated and working on the warm-up exercise/SAT word of the day as written on the board.

  • All work should be completed and turned in by the end of the class; all work is due the day it is assigned.

  • Students should take proper care of the equipment; any deliberate misuse of the equipment will result in disciplinary action.

  • There is a required $20 Computer Applications fee due at the beginning of the semester.

  • Students must make up work missed due to absences.

  • Test day - Friday---objective and performance.

  • A state generated VoCATS exam will be given at the end of the semester.  This state exam will be 25% of the final grade.

GRADING         

Student evaluations are in compliance with Columbus County Schools policy and may include the following:  daily class work, class participation, current events summaries, and formal tests (VoCATS objective tests and performance tests).

 

             Formal tests will count towards 75% of the grade.  All other assignments will count

        towards 25% of the grade.

 

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