Student Code of Ethics

Guidelines for Student

Behavior
1. I will be honest in my statements and
actions.
2. I will respect myself, the school staff,
and fellow students.
3. I will respect the beliefs of others.
4. I will display good conduct and sportsmanship at school, on the bus, and at
all school activities.
5. I will respect the property of others.
6. I will work to the best of my ability.
7. I will use criticism in a helpful manner.
8. I will promote school cleanliness and
the upkeep of school
property.
9. I will make substitute teachers and visitors feel welcome.
10. I will support
school activities.

Alice Drive Middle School

Computer Rules:
1. Use your equipment with personal care.
2. Book bags are to be placed under the table, not in the isle.
3. Do not place keyboard on top of computer.
4. Do not lean back in
chairs.
5. Foreign objects are not to be inserted
into the disk drive.
6. Keep magnets of any kind away from computers.
7. Equipment is to be moved ONLY by the
permission of the instructor.
8. Take momentary breaks from watching
computer screens and keying long documents.
9. Secure dangling jewelry, hair, or garments when working with printers.
10. Shut down equipment properly and clean
your area daily.

ALICE DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jennifer Spann
August 20, 2013

Computer
Applications 1 Class
Regular Credit
One-half unit

ALICE DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Supply List
Box of Tissues

40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150

Headphones (USB Prefers)

Phone: (803) 775-0821 ex 200

Fax: (803) 778-2929
E-mail: spannj@sumterschools.net

USB Drive (256K or better)

3 Prong Folder (color: __________)
Colored Pencils

Tel: 803 775-0821 ext. 200

Office Hours: 11:20-12:50

Greetings
Welcome to Alice Drive
Middle School. I am Mrs.
Spann, your instructor for
Computer Applications 1.
You have taken an essential
step to progressing in this
technological age. Expect to
achieve beyond the challenges. We are delighted to have you take part
in a great learning experience.
Parents/Guardians, please feel Welcome to visit ADMS. We look forward to a wonderful year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Spann
Computer Applications Instructor
This semester we are going
to be using e-Chalk as a vehicle of instruction. Assignments and handout will be uploaded for student
use as well as video lessons for instruction.
There will be a calendar of important dates
found in e-chalk that will also display the due
dates of assignments and tests. Students will be
able to upload files for class to their e-chalk account for easy access and assignment submission.
Students should familiarize themselves with the
different parts of the e-chalk web page in order
to function well in class. Students who miss class
are still responsible for the work that is done
and can view the lesson as well as submit the assignment on e-Chalk. If a student does not have
access to the Internet from home and is unable
to get it anywhere else, there is open lab on
Mondays.

Computer Applications 1
Class

Note: This course is offered to 8th grade students

for one semester at ADMS and is 1/2 high school

credit. Attendance is important and if a student has
more than 9 unexcused absences, the credit will not
count.

Description of Class:

This class start with an overview of

computer and Internet safety to
ensure students can work safely
within the class. Students will then
focus on learning document processing (as well as formatting of resumes, business letters, memos, and
reports), spreadsheet use, database application, and
presentation software. Work skills and appropriate
workplace behavior will be demonstrated and be expected from students.
Grade Distribution:
The state of South Carolina has indicated that
grades should be distributed in this fashion:
Independent Practice
30%
Journal / Work Habits
10%
Homework (Quizlet, etc.)
10%
Quizzes (approx. 1 per week)
20%
Tests/Projects
30%

Positive Behavior Supports:

Students will be asked to consider SOARing when

they are taking action in school. The definition of
SOARing is found below:

Show Respect
Obey Rules
Accept Responsibility
Rise to Excellence
If a student makes the decision not to SOAR,
he or she will be asked to take responsibility for
their action using the following consequences:
Verbal Warning
Loss of privileges or after-school detention
Parental/Guardian Contact
Student behavioral contract
Office referral