Canoga Park Senior High

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Internet Publishing AB (Section 1)

Teacher:

Mr. Richard Tibbetts

Internet Publishing
Canoga Park High School
Mr. Tibbetts
Room 501

Course Description and Objectives

The objective of this course is for students to learn how to use computer technology in both job and academic related tasks to gain the skills to communicate with words and images. This course emphasizes the use of visual communication in multimedia design applications. Students will have the opportunity to supply support for teachers and to create the school web site. This will prepare them for for further study in this field or as a tool to enhance their job or college major.

Behavior Expectations

Trustworthiness- Be honest and tell the truth.
Respect- Be courteous and polite.Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Responsibility-Think ahead, attend class regularly and be on time.
Fairness- Be tolerant of others and open minded to their thoughts and feelings.
Caring- Be kind, helpful and generous to everyone.
Citizenship- Obey school rules. Take care of books, equipment and school property.

Code of Conduct

Consequences
1) Verbal Warning
2) Note Home - A "U" in Cooperation at the next report card/progress report
3) Phone Call Home
4) Parent/Teacher/Dean/Student Conference

NO WARNING IS GIVEN FOR VANDALISM OF PROPERTY. (COMPUTERS, TEXTBOOKS, FURNITURE, ETC.)

Make-Up and Incomplete Work

Students are required to make up all work missed because of an excused absence. Work missed because of an unexcused absence cannot be made up. Make up time may be scheduled with the instructor.Make up work is in the missed assignments folder and
copies are available whenever you want them. Look on the bulletin board of student work to see what you need to complete.

Classroom Procedures

1)If you are late, sign in on the clipboard at the door and do not disturb the class.
2) When you enter the class log in and do your journal. Then wait for teacher prompts to begin work or complete unfinished assignments.
3)All work must be in your portfolio, in the correct folder and on the network when it is due. If your work is not in a portfolio and / or not turned in electronically, it is not complete. Late work will result in a lower grade.
4)The teacher releases the class not the passing bell; stay seated until dismissed.

Grades

Academic grades are based on a percentage of points out of the total points possible in your portfolio
90% - 100% = A, 80% - 89% = B, 70% - 79% = C, 60% - 69%D, 59% or less = Fail

Our curriculum is based on the National Technology Standards. A copy of the lesson plan and correlation to standards can be found in the lesson plan binders in the front of the classroom.

National Technology Foundation Standards

The technology foundation standards for students are divided into six broad categories.
These categories provide a framework for linking performance indicators within the Profiles for Technology Literate Students to the standards. These standards and profiles as guidelines for technology-based activities in which students achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills.

1. Basic operations and concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Students are proficient in the use of technology.

2. Social, ethical, and human issues

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

3.Technology productivity tools

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

4. Technology communications tools

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

5. Technology research tools

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Please view the school webpage for student work!