MS. COULON'S CLASS
SHADOW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Digital Technology 2016-2017
5th Grade Course Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. Coulon
Room: 105 (Conference 6th Period)
Phone: (713) 740-5390
E-mail: rcoulon@pasadenaisd.org
URL: http://mscoulon.wix.com/techapps
Materials: Students will be allowed to use their personal devices from time to time but it is not mandatory for students to have one. Digital Technology students will have access to a desktop computer in the classroom and we are a 1:1 campus that provides a dell laptop to each student.
Classroom Goal: To facilitate a holistic learning environment that encourages students to experience, question, and explore!
Class Code of Conduct
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Be seated and ready for class when the bell sounds.
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Be courteous and respectful to everyone.
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Keep your work area neat and clean.
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Complete assignments on time.
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Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged before speaking.
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Our lab is a food free environment.
*Follow all school and district rules.
Consequences
1st time – Warning
2nd time – Student conference/reflection station and parent contact
3rd time – Referral and parent contact
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Rewards
Praise
Positive notes to parents
Music during independent and lab work time
Choice Activity Time*
*Choice Activity Time consists of student chosen activities to enhance skills and challenge students to solve problems.
Grading Policy
Labs & Projects 40%
Tests/Quizzes/Exams 10%
Daily Work 20%
*Progress notices will be sent home during the 3rd week of the grading period.
Absence Policy:
It is the student’s responsibility to get any missed assignments due to an absence from the online class notebook or another student. Missed work is due two days after the absence.
Late Work Policy:
Late work will be accepted but not encouraged.
Tutoring Times: Monday thru Thursday 7:45 am – 8:15 am
*other times will need to be scheduled with me.
Course Overview:
Class Rules/Procedures
Digital Citizenship
Typing Skills
Computer Basics
Digital Graphics
Video Technology
Audio Technology
Computer Programming
Game Design
Web Design
This course will follow the project based learning model. Students will have up to 3 weeks to complete and present projects.
Technology Applications Classroom Rules
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Be seated at your computer when the tardy bell rings.
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Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged before speaking or walking.
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This is a food free environment.
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Be respectful at all times.
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All assignments must be turned in on time. If you are absent it is your responsibility to make up the assignment.
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Restroom or water breaks are allowed only during passing periods and emergencies.
Rewards
Verbal Praise
Positive Calls to parents
Citizenship Awards
Consequences
Conference with student
Call parents
Referral
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE AND RETURN THIS SECTION ONLY
I have read and understand the responsibilities of the students in Ms. Coulon’s class. I also have read and understand the Acceptable Use Policy for Computers set forth by Pasadena ISD.
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Print Student’s Name Student’s Signature Date
Communication between teacher and parents is essential in ensuring the students success in school. Please provide all possible ways for me to contact you.
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Print Parent/Guardian’s name Parent/Guardian’s Home Phone Parent/Guardian’s Work Phone
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Parent/Guardian’s Email Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date