Computer Applications II
Course Syllabus

Mr. Keven Rinaman
E-mail: krinaman@calverths.org
Room 120

Course Description:
The class will feature more in-depth use of the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Suite.  We will use the programs to go further with the features that were used in Computer Applications I.
Students are expected to learn how to effectively use multiple software applications to produce multimedia projects.  In the course students will be using Apple eMac computers to learn how to create as well as integrate applications including:
           
Macintosh iLife ‘06
                        Which includes iPhoto, iDVD, Garageband, and iTunes
            Adobe CS3: Dreamweaver
                        This will be used for website development

This class will also teach students about basic elements of journalism.  Students will work independently and as a team to create the school newsletter – “The Calvert News”

Expectations:

  1. Be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there, doing what you are supposed to be doing.
  2. Do not disrespect yourself or others.
  3. Be a member of the class, PARTICIPATE!
  4. The will absolutely be no food or drink around the computers!
  5. Assignments will be turned in on time.
  6. NO MP3 PLAYERS ALLOWED!
  7. Keep the room clean; I have a tough enough time cleaning up after myself let alone you.

Grading:
            Grades for this class will be based on the following items;

                        Assignments
                        Projects
Tests (quizzes, tests, exams, etc..)
Attendance
Participation
Effort

 

 

The grading scale that will be used goes as follows;

A 93-100
B 85-92
C 77-84
D 70-76
F 0-69
In the occasion that a student is in between Letter grades, the judgment of rounding will be decided upon the student’s attitude, attendance, and participation.

 

ATTENDANCE/MAKE UP POLICY

If a student is absent, they need to see me on the following day of school for any makeup work.  This is the student’s responsibility, if the student does not come to make up their work; they risk receiving a 0 (zero) on the assignment missed.  You will be given one day per each excused absence for full credit.  Unexcused absences will not be given any credit, however the student is still expected to do the work.

This also applies to tests, quizzes, exams, etc.  Students will be expected to make up a test on the day they return to school, during the class period.  The student will also be expected to make up whatever work they miss during the class period that they are taking the test.

CLASSROOM RULES

  1. The Code of Conduct and Dress Code will be enforced at all times
  2. Students will keep book bags underneath the desk, out of the walkway
  3. If the bell has rung, and you are not sitting, you are tardy.
  4. The computers will be used solely for class projects and assignments.
  5. You may use the restroom or get a drink, but I decide when.

 

It is probably a good idea for each student to have a “Flash Drive” a.k.a. junk drive, jump drive, thumb drive, etc.  A good size to get is 1gb, these can be found at Staples, Wal-Mart, and Big Lots.  A 1gb usually goes for $10-15, Staples usually has 2gb on sale for $15 almost every week.