Donegal High School
Mr. Hill
Course Sequence
· Getting started in Excel
· Editing a Worksheet
· Ranges and Basic Formulas
· Formatting Tools
· Working with Cells, Columns, Rows and Sheets
· Using Simple and Advanced Functions
· Setting Validations for Data Entry
· Creating Charts
· Adding Design Elements to Worksheets
· Printing Worksheets
Assessment
1. In-class assignments
A. The academic grade will be determined by an evaluation of all assignments and 1. In-class assignments
2. Class Participation
3. Homework
4. Quizzes
5. Tests
6. Projects
7. Final - MS Office Certification
Grading
Grading
assessments.
B. The work ethic grade will be determined by participation, behavior, preparation, and
completion of assignments.
C. Grading Scale:
A+ | = | 98% - 100% |
A | = | 93% - 97% |
A- | = | 90% - 92% |
B+ | = | 87% - 89% |
B | = | 83% - 86% |
B- | = | 80% - 82% |
C+ | = | 77% - 79% |
C | = | 73% - 76% |
C- | = | 70% - 72% |
D+ | = | 67% - 69% |
D | = | 63% - 66% |
F | = | Below 63% |
Work Ethic
In addition to the academic grade, a work ethics grade (indicated as Citizenship on the report card) will be issued each quarter. This grade is based on your attendance, dependability, initiative, participation, cooperation and behavior. Refer to your student handbook for descriptions of behavior and ethics warranted for each grade. The scale used for ethics is as follows:
(H) Honorable
(S) Satisfactory
(N) Needs Improvement
(W) Week
Homework/Assignments
You will only be assigned homework occasionally due to the nature of this course. All homework and in-class assignments are expected to be completed by the due date. In the event you do not complete work fully and/or by the due date, you will receive a grade letter reduction for each day the work is late.
Classroom Behavior Plan
Classroom Rules
1. Everyone in the classroom has the right to learn. No one may infringe upon that right.
2. The teacher has the right to teach. No one may infringe upon that right.
· Procedures for Class Rule Violations
· First: Warning
· Second: Referral to the office for persistent misconduct (Phone call home)
Students Following Class Rules
1. Will earn positive recognition in class
2. Will earn positive notes and/or phone calls home
3. Will earn special privileges such as independent time for self-selected activities (i.e. Library pass, computer time, interests, hobbies – talk with me about something you would like to do as an enrichment activity)
Behavior Expectations
A. Students must have the students handbook signed by a parent/guardian to receive an account.
B. Standard Etiquette
1. Treat equipment professionally. Strike the keyboard gently. Notify teacher or any equipment problems.
2. Computer settings are not to be changed or altered in any way.
3. Desk areas must be clean and uncluttered.
4. Backpacks should be kept out of the way – under desks/out of the walkway
5. Clear work area prior to leaving the classroom
6. IPods/Music players, food, drinks are not permitted in the classroom.
7. If late bring a pass with you – An excess of 3 lates will result in a referral to the office.
8. Keep movement in the room to a minimum; please be patient. Use your resources.
9. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to make up the missed work. All missed assignments must be made up by Friday of each week. If work is not completed, students will receive no credit for the assignment.
10. No unauthorized use of the Internet, use of games, email, instant messaging, or chatting during class.
11. Academic Dishonesty is not tolerated and will result in a zero for the assignment and a behavioral referral to the Principal or Assistant Principal for further action. Common forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, copying from another student’s test/paper, discussing test materials, utilizing notes during assessment, and plagiarism from either paper or electronic sources. Copying and pasting material from the Internet is considered Plagiarism.
