Course Syllabus for Mr. Clough’s CTED Class 2009-2010 

Class Phone Number: F222: 414-2387
Email: JClough@Austinisd.org
Website: http://www.schoolrack.com/mrcloughbcis 

Class Schedule with Locations and Times 

Students will learn how to use Microsoft Applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Access. Students will learn about the Internet, Desktop Publishing, Operating Systems, and Emerging Technologies. Also, keyboarding skills will be reinforced. Students will be able to use these skills in a real world setting whether it is for college or for a career. This course is for one year of technology credit.

classroom Rules:
1. Show respect to the teacher, students, classroom furniture, and equipment.
2. Students must work from bell to bell on class work.
3. Students must be physically in the classroom when the tardy bell rings to be considered on time to class.  
4. Students must come to class prepared to work.
5. Students may not have any candy, food, drinks including water, electronic devices, or headwear in the computer lab. All electronic devices including IPODs, PSPs, and Cell Phones will be turned into the office.
6. Students must stay in their seats until the bell rings.

Computer Rules:
1. Students may not use email or flash drives in my class.
2. Students may not change any computer settings including backgrounds, screen savers, screen size, and monitor settings.
3. Students must have permission to use the Internet.
4. Students must stay quiet and work on class assignments.
5. Students must log off each day before leaving class.
6. Students may not download any programs on the computer.
7. Students must use the computers in a manner that is appropriate for school.                              
Inappropriate use of the computer will not be tolerated and a consequence that may include a referral will be administered.

 Consequences:
1. Verbal warning
2. Call/email/letter to parent or guardian
3. Detention: 30 minutes (Must be served within 48 hrs.)
4. Detention: 45 minutes (Must be served within 48 hrs.)
5. Referral to office: A referral will be given for severe or repeated disruptions.

Classroom Policies:

1. Students will be given one sheet of hall passes for each semester.  It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with these.

2. All assignments must be completed in class or during tutorials. No outside work allowed.

3. Cheating is not allowed. Students will receive a 0 for the assignment and a call home will be made. Also, the appropriate administrator will be notified.

4. Students must not log off until the bell rings. Students are expected to work from bell to bell.

5. If students are late to class, they must report immediately to the tardy table. Excuses for being tardy are unacceptable without a pass from a Bowie staff member. 
           

6. Tutorial Policy:
Tutorials are offered: M-F (8:10-8:40), T and Th.(4:15-4:45)

7. Grading Policy:
Tests and Projects count 20% and Daily Work counts 80%. All class work will have an impact on the six weeks average each six weeks, which means students should complete all class assignments on time. Students may retake tests and quizzes one time for up to an 80. Grades are posted in class and on Gradespeed. Grades will not be rounded up due to the number of assignments given and the opportunity to complete extra credit. Students will be given plenty of time to complete projects in and out of class. Tutorials are recommended for students that are behind on class work. No incompletes will be given for six weeks grades. 

8. Make Up Work Policy: 
In BCIS, as with all Bowie CTE courses, due dates for makeup work resulting from EXCUSED absence(s) will be extended for three school days from the date of student's return to school, after which time the late work policy will apply.  For UNEXCUSED absences, the late work procedure will apply immediately.

 9. LATE WORK POLICY:
In BCIS, as with all Bowie CTE courses late work not completed and turned in by the assigned due date will be accepted for partial credit for three school days. Maximum scores for late work will be 85 after one day, 70 after two days and 50 after three days. No late work will be accepted beyond this time frame.

10. LEAVING CLASS POLICY:
Students must be in class so they can learn. No student will be allowed to leave class to go see the counselor, principal, another teacher, or any other member of the Bowie staff without a pass from the person they want to see. The only exception is going to the nurse for medication or sickness.

11. ON THE JOB TRAINING POLICY:
Students in this program must give me a copy of their original work schedule each week. If students do not follow this policy, then they will be written up for skipping class.

12. Students may not leave class the first 15 minutes or last 15 minutes unless they have a note from a Bowie staff member via school policy.

Supplies Needed for Class: Please have these by next Monday, August, 31,2009.
2 inch binder, 1 set of dividers, blue/black pens, mechanical pencils, and notebook paper. A school assignment agenda would be helpful, but it is not required. The notebook will be kept in class and all class materials will be kept in this notebook. Students are expected to keep their notebooks organized. A grade for the notebook will be given twice each six weeks. (Notebook Sections: Syllabus, Assignment Sheet, Handouts, Log-In/Daily Routine, and Misc.)

Class Website Information:
My class website is an excellent source that provides all of the information students need to be successful in BCIS. The site includes an assignment calendar, warm-ups for the six weeks, email list, discussion board, and other helpful links. The website is listed below. www.schoolrack.com/mrcloughbcis

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS:
Parents/Guardians, please do not hesitate to call or email me regarding your child's progress in this course.  I look forward to working with you this year and forming a partnership with you so that your child can be successful in this course.