WELCOME TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS MRS KREIFELS What will

WELCOME TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS! MRS. KREIFELS

What will I learn in this class? q Word Processing q Spreadsheet q Database q Power. Point q Integration This class meets a graduation requiremen t!

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS CLASS ☺ Good Attitude ☺ Good Preparation ☺ Be on time ☺ Have materials ready! ☺ Listening skills ☺ Self-motivated ☺ Pride in work ☺ Reading/Writing skills ☺ Attentiveness WORK HARD! HAVE FUN!

COURSE DESCRIPTION Designed to develop computer skills essential for careers Develop keyboarding skills After this course you can enroll in: • • Advanced Computer Applications Digital Media 1 & 2 Web Page Programming Intro to Digital Design

PROGRAMS & SOFTWARE � Microsoft Office 2010 � Word � Access � Excel � Power. Point

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED? Do your best! Respect for computer Be in class Patience Listening skills No headphones or cell phones

COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES v No Food or Drinks! v Use assigned work station v Clean up!! v Think before printing v Follow directions v Treat equipment and materials with care

COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES = Respect copyright laws. = = Not access the Internet without permission Not waste supplies - print only when necessary. = Respect the security of the network system. Not use the network for financial gain or any illegal activity. = Not engage in vandalism including network systems/viruses. = Understand LPS is not responsible for my expenses = = Not use the computer system to disturb other computer users. = Use computer equipment to meet instructional objectives -not as entertainment.

COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES I understand that violation of the guidelines will make me subject to disciplinary action and can include the immediate suspension of my computer privileges.

ATTENDANCE POLICY � You miss school, you miss out! � You are responsible for completing missed work!

LSW TARDY POLICY � Tardy –If a student is not in the room when the bell rings. � 1 st Tardy-warning (conference with teacher/student) � 2 nd Tardy-student behavior intervention plan and contact home (conference with teacher/parent) � 3 rd Tardy-assigned to Lunch Detention � 4 th Tardy-assigned to Lunch Detention � 5 th Tardy-administrative referral to attendance office

ELECTRONIC DEVICES � Brought to school at your own risk. � Not used during work time. � LSW Policy— 1 st—Warning 2 nd—Confiscation and Call Home 3 rd—Confiscation to Security 4 th—Administrative Referral

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? TYPICAL DAY � Login and check website for agenda � Demo & work together � Assignment & In-class work time � Work until you are asked to wrap up � Clean up workspace and hand in work YOU WILL BE BUSY EVERY DAY!

SUPPLIES � Pencil & Paper � Planner � Book – in classroom � Good attitude!

20% Formative Daily Work & Assignments 80% Summative Tests & Projects Final Exam

END OF DAY PROCEDURES � Hand in assignments � Return handouts � Clean up workspace � Close books � Log off computers � Stay in your seat until the bell rings � Have a GREAT day!

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES d e R e d o C

Backpacks completely under desk or next to wall

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“Let’s Get Down to Business!” ØNetworking ØCommunity Building ØLife Skills Ø Fundraising Ø Scholarships Ø Competitions Ø FUN!! JOIN THE BEST!! MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY ROOM B 200 @ 3: 15 Visit our Website via lsw. lps. org KEYWORD: Hawk. FBLA ADVISOR: Mr. Hinrichs Soaring to New Heights!! Tori Fry ’ 09 – 1 st LSW Member to place at Nationals!!

LSW DECA! An Association of Marketing Students 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament Meetings are every Wednesday right after school in B 200. Stop by to see what DECA is all about! Sponsor: Mr. Kobza (akobza@lps. org) President: Anastasia Oulianova CRLC trip to Indianapolis State Awards Ceremony 1 st Place Paul!!

GET TO KNOW YOU ACTIVITY � While computers are logging on… � What do you like to do in your free time? � What is your favorite food? � What is your favorite book or movie? � Share one other items about yourself

FIRST DAY Log on to computer Visit website & set bookmark Create folder on e-disk Locate handouts & hand-in box Get to know you activity

LOGOFF PROCEDURE � START button � Select Logoff button DO NOT SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER!