Syllabus

__** BIM **__ __** Dailey Middle School **__ __** 2010-2011 **__

Course Description: This course (one year, both semesters) develops technology skills with applications to personal and business situations. Each student will use Microsoft applications: Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. Use of operating systems, Internet, and emerging technologies will be integrated throughout the course.


 * Activities:**
 * Hands-On Application Software
 * Projects
 * Group Assignments and Presentations
 * Portfolio
 * Career Planning
 * Internet Research
 * Keyboarding Development

The School-wide Dailey Middle School Campus Expectations and discipline policy will be enforced. In short, be on time, be prepared, and be respectful to your peers, their belongings, your instructor, and yourself. Consequences include but are not limited to: teacher/student conference, parent contact, and may escalate to an office referral. At the instructor’s discretion, good behavior will also be rewarded.
 * Class Rules:**


 * Computer Lab Rules:**
 * 1) No food or drink in the lab.
 * 2) Only print when given permission by instructor.
 * 3) No unauthorized programs, music, movies, etc… may be downloaded on computers.
 * 4) Do not change computer settings for any reason unless given permission by the teacher.
 * 5) Playing games is prohibited unless given permission by the teacher in which case only educational games are allowed.


 * Consequences:**
 * 1) Warning
 * 2) Private Conference with student
 * 3) Writing Intervention/Parent Notification
 * 4) After School Detention
 * 5) Referral to Office

Grades will consist of
 * Grading System:**
 * Daily Grades
 * Project Grades
 * Test Grades
 * Teacher Evaluation of Participation

Parent and Student must sign the Acceptable Use Policy form before the student is allowed use of the internet.
 * Acceptable Use Policy Form:**


 * Supplies Needed:**
 * One Pocket Folder
 * Box of Tissues
 * No. 2 Pencils or blue/black pens
 * Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer (Purell or Germ X)

Because you are in BIM no class work is to be taken home; therefore YOU **MUST make arrangements with the BIM instructor to make up missing assignments.**
 * Makeup Work** (work missed due to absence):

Welcome to Dailey Middle School!

BIM Instructor Analisa Chapa

Please call or email if you have any questions or concerns.