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Mr. Bunker's technology course will introduce students to basic computer skills and software like Microsoft Office and Adobe. Students will complete various projects to reinforce the core curriculum. The course policies outline expectations for assignments, participation, attendance, and behavior in the computer lab. Students are expected to save work correctly and turn it in on time to receive credit. Fridays may be used for catching up on late work. Tardiness, disruptions, and lab rule violations will result in lost participation points or other consequences.

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Course Policies

Mr. Bunker's technology course will introduce students to basic computer skills and software like Microsoft Office and Adobe. Students will complete various projects to reinforce the core curriculum. The course policies outline expectations for assignments, participation, attendance, and behavior in the computer lab. Students are expected to save work correctly and turn it in on time to receive credit. Fridays may be used for catching up on late work. Tardiness, disruptions, and lab rule violations will result in lost participation points or other consequences.

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Mr.

Bunker’s Technology Course Policies


Instructor: Mr. John Bunker
E-Mail: [email protected]

This course is designed to give students an introduction to basic computer technology, as


well as support the Core Knowledge Curriculum being taught within The Pinnacle Charter
School. Students will learn an introductory level of Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other
various software through completion of a variety of projects. This project based curriculum
reinforces the Core Knowledge Curriculum and follows the standards as set by ISTE.

USB Flash/Thumb Drives: While not required or necessary, USB “flash” or “thumb” drives
can be very helpful for taking work home. These are widely available anywhere office
products are usually $5 - $20 depending on size. Most of the projects will not require very
much memory, and the smaller capacity drives are usually fine. USB Drives MAY NOT be
used to run any programs not located on the school network.

End of Class CD-R: At the end of the class, you will have the option to purchase a CD-R and
burn copies of all projects to take home and share.

Printing: While I encourage printing projects for taking home to share with family and
friends, I also am a strong advocate of “living green.” Ask the instructor before printing
unless instructed otherwise. Think about how technology can help us become a more
paperless and more “green.” Make sure your work is ready for final publishing before
printing.

Assignments: Students will work on several technology projects throughout the class.
Students are expected to complete all assigned class work.
 In order to receive credit for work, students must do all of the following:
1) name files correctly
2) save their work to their personal network folder
3) copy the file(s) into the teacher’s folder for grading.
 All work must be saved by the student in a designated folder on the network. This
work will be used to create a digital portfolio to be burned to disc at the conclusion of
the course.
 Students should save work on the computer regularly. If the computer freezes or an
error occurs, the student is still responsible for completing the assigned work.
 Fridays: Fridays will typically be a day to catch up on any work still needing to be
completed. These days also provide a reward for those students who are up to date
with all assignments. During these days, students not up to date with all assignments
MUST work on catching up. Any student who should be working and is found off task
will be immediately referred to the Deans’ Office. The instructor reserves the right to
take this privilege at any time and for any reason.
Participation and Attendance: Almost all of the learning activities in this class require work
in the lab; homework is rare and it is generally not possible to send lab work home if you
are absent. You will not receive credit for activities your partner may have completed in
your absence. You are expected to make up activities on your own time, or if time allows,
your partner may agree to repeat activities with you. Similarly, if it is apparent that your
partner is doing most of the work, you will not receive full credit for participation in the
activity. Stay involved and share the responsibilities equally!

Participation Points: Because of the importance of the in-lab experience of this course, you
will receive 5 points each day for “participation.” These points will be taken away at the
instructor’s discretion for any off task behavior. They will also be taken away for tardies.
Students will not receive their participation points for absences, however, the total points
for the semester will be adjusted appropriately to provide the same percentage. Unexcused
absences will not have this adjustment made but will receive a zero for the day.

Make-up Work: You must coordinate with me in advance to do make-up work before or
after school, or during my planning period. In all cases, it is your responsibility to request
and turn in make-up assignments.

Tardies: You are tardy if you are not in the classroom when the bell begins to ring. You will
automatically receive a Deans’ Office referral after 3 tardies. You will also have
participation points taken away for each tardy.

Violations of Lab Rules: Verbal warnings and lunch detentions may be given for every
occurrence of lab rule violations. This includes eating in class and any computer use
violations. You will receive an automatic lunch detention for every three lab rule violations.
Excessive violations will result in a referral to the Deans’ Office.

Off-Task/Disruptive Behavior: You are expected to be on-task at all times, obey the 3 R’s
and Technology Lab rules and procedures, and refrain from any activity which disrupts the
class or distracts other students from their assignments. Consequences may include
restriction of privileges, detentions, additional assignments and referral to the Deans.

This list of policies is in no way all inclusive or limiting. The computer lab is a continually
evolving program and changes may occur throughout the year.

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