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Computer Applications Class Rules
• No Food or Drink (See the teacher for acceptions) • Treat all equipment responsibly (ie: computers, cameras, scanners, video camcorders, storage devices, etc.), & return it in better condition than you found it. • Name your files & documents according to what they are. (see //**Accountable 5**//) • Keep all files & documents organized in the correct places, ie: Documents - Class Folder. (also see //**Accountable 5**//) • Come into this class with clean hands! • Always be responsible on the Internet & practice **"[|Netiquette]"** - No Cyber Bullying please! • If it's not your document or file, please stay out! Tell the teacher if it becomes a problem. • Save often & always back your work up. **YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR FILES!** (also see //**Accountable 5**//) • Please remember that the teacher's desk & everything on it is off limits, unless you have the teacher's permission. (This is to respect personal items & possible confidential items.)

Norms
• Stay Focused! • One conversation at a time. • Listen to understand first...to respond second. • Suspend judgement...honor what you don't know. • Take time to clarify class members' or working partners' ideas. • Disagree without being disagreeable. • Always practice creativity & innovativeness. Be original!

Expectations
• Every student will be on time & fully prepared for class. • Every student will respect others & be responsible learners. • Every student is expected to follow the specific Computer Class Rules & Norms, as well as all other CMS rules. • Every student is expected to practice //**"Above the Line Behavior"**// - EFFORT, INTEGRITY, KINDNESS, and RESPECT.

For misbehavior in our class the following consequences will apply:
• 1st time will be a warning from the teacher with a suggestion for improvement and/or modification of your environment. • 2nd time will be removal from the activity & you will either contact your parents on the spot, or you will serve detention or both. Any missed detentions (my room or lunch detention) without prior arrangements with the teacher will result in doubling your time & contacting your parents via phone, email, or letter. A phone or personal conference with your parents will be necessary at this point. Be prepared to help formulate a plan for improving your behavior. • 3rd time will earn you an office referral. (Depending on the severity of the behavior, such as zero tolerances, any of these steps may be skipped in order to go on to the next one.)

Our Protocol if you get stuck
//(Treat this like you would a job, where you are hired for your "skills" and your new boss has high expectations for you!)// • First, try at least 2 or 3 ways to solve your problem(s) on your own. Use these opportunities to show your resourcefulness & problem solving skills! • Next, ask a classmate for assistance. Pick someone whom you trust to do the best job of helping you! • Finally, ask the teacher for assistance.

• Due to the nature of this class, there will not be homefun except on specific occasions that will be announced ahead of time.
• If you miss class or fall behind in your daily work you may be asked to work on it at home or before or after school. • If you are ill you may turn in the assignment upon your return, or schedule an appointment with the teacher immediately upon your return so you can make up what you missed. You have 2 days for every day you missed to make up your work. • If you know that you will be absent ahead of time, you'll need to see me for instructions, & turn in the assignment before you leave.

Grading Scale
• 90-100%=**A** • 80-89%=**B** • 70-79%=**C** • 60-69%=**D** • 0-59%=**F**

Work Habits (PCSD #6)
WH1 - Listens Attentively WH2 - Works Independently WH3 - Participates in Class WH4 - Works Collaboratively WH5 - Accepts Adult Guidance WH6 - Demonstrates Organization WH7 - Prepared for Class / Homework WH8 - Creates Quality Products WH9 - Follows School / Class Rules WH10 - Stays on Task WH11 - Demonstrates Tolerance & Respect for Others' Rights, Feelings, & Property
 * Students will receive a weekly Work Habits in this class - worth 10pts/week.**

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