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Join Mrs. Ross's Computer Applications classes at Salem, Arkansas, where students gain valuable skills in multimedia arts and business education. With over 23 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Ross fosters a positive learning environment that emphasizes responsibility, respect, and preparation. Students will engage in interactive lessons, utilizing Microsoft Office 2010 and various classroom materials. Strict classroom rules ensure a focused atmosphere, with an emphasis on attendance, participation, and academic integrity. Prepare to explore the world of computer applications and multimedia!
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Welcome to Computer Applications I Computer Applications II (Dual Credit) Multimedia Arts Mrs. Ross
Education • I have taught business and computer classes for 23 years. • BSE (1988) • Bachelor of Science in Business Education • Missouri State University • MSE (1998) • Master of Science in Business Education • Arkansas State University
About Me • Born: February 19, 1965 • Location: Salem, Arkansas • Parents • Dad (retired military and business owner) • Mother (homemaker and business owner) • Siblings (I am the middle child!) • Brothers (3) • Sister (1)
My Family • I live on a farm in Alton, Missouri. • Husband: Steve (married 28 years) • Children: • Steven (23) • Scott (20) • Pets • Dogs (3) • Cats (3)
Class Supplies/Materials • Student • Paper/notebook and FOLDER • Pen/pencil • School • Computer with Microsoft Office 2010 • Printer/Camera/Video Camera, etc. • Textbook for classroom use
Classroom Rules • All rules included in the parent/student handbook will be followed. Take care of all equipment. • Come to class with a POSITIVE attitude!! • Come to class prepared and ready to learn. • Be respectful to others. • Be responsible. • No cell phones and/or MP3 players used during class and KEEP THEM PUT AWAY!!
Food/Drink Policy • No food, drink, or candy will be allowed in the classroom or hallway. (Water bottles with a lid may be brought to class--please do NOTplace them on the table!!)
Daily Procedures • Log On • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete • User name: Mail\CC8 • Password: (Leave Blank) • Click right arrow or press enter Or… • Log On to access your drive for saving work • Check the board for instructions!! • Log Off • At the end of the hour--NOT5 minutes early!!
Miscellaneous • Please do NOTmake changes to your computer or any computer settings including the background display • Hall Pass (Fill out the form--include time you leave and time you return to class) • Textbook can be checked out for use at home if needed and if available. (Sign Textbook Checkout Form)
Tardies • Students are considered tardy if they are not in their classroom when the tardy bell rings. • Teachers will close their doors when the bell rings for class to begin. • To gain access back to class students must have • a pass to class from another teacher, or • a tardy pass issued from the upstairs office. • Students who are late to their first hour class must obtain an admit slip from the office.
Attendance • Defined as…More than 15 minutes missed from any 45-minute class. • 95% attendance • No more than 10 days per year • Excused/Unexcused absences • No student with an unexcused absence will be allowed to make-up work for credit.
Attendance • Incentives • If you miss 0 days in a quarter, you will earn an automatic 2% increase in your quarter grade. • If you miss 1 or 2 days in the quarter, you will earn an automatic 1% increase in your quarter grade. • Semester Test Exemption Policy (Form) • 0 days and 88% • 1 or 2 days and 93%
Class Assignments • Class assignments not completed during class become homework and are due the following day. • If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make up those assignments. • You will have 2 days to make-up work for an excused absence or school activity. • Assignments requiring a computer may be completed before school or after school.
Cheating Policy • Students involved in cheating-both the student willfully sharing the information and the student obtaining the information will receive a ZERO GRADE for that assignment. • The parent/guardian may be contacted. • An office referral may be made.
Emergency Procedures • Fire – 3 short rings • Tornado – 1 long ring • Earthquake – 2 short rings, 1 long ring • Emergency Alert Plan (Lockdown Procedures) Emergency Procedures and evacuation map are posted by the door!