Introduction to Word Processing 1 Syllabus
North St. Paul – Maplewood – Oakdale School District 622
Tartan High School
Prerequisites: none
1 Trimester Course; 1 Credit Elective
Available to: Grade(s) 9-12
College Credit: Century College Credit available to Juniors or Seniors who earn an A or B
Course Description:
Students will learn to keyboard by touch using Microsoft Office 2007 software and other keyboard training programs. The course focuses on building keyboarding skill and speed and learning the basics of word processing software (most beginners average of 25-30 words per minute by the end of the course). Students will also use the word processing software to create formatted documents such as letters, reports, and tables. Other Microsoft software may be introduced. This course is a prerequisite to many other courses in the Business Department.
Topics Covered:
Touch Typing TechniqueKeyboarding with Speed and AccuracyMicrosoft Word 2007 for create, editing and formatting documentsOffice 2007 Suite introduction (including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Classroom Expectations:
Respect Responsibility Pride
· Respect Equipment – That includes keeping food, drinks and candy out of the computer area to avoid unfortunate and expensive spills. Report any damage, messes or equipment problems immediately.
· Responsibility includes following Tartan’s expectations of attendance, network policies, and behaviors. A lab class demands excellent attendance and promptness. Books can’t be checked out and assignments must be done at school so scheduling prompt makeup of missing work is critical. All makeup work may be turned in for up to 5 days for full credit; after 5 days = zero.
· Pride – in your work and your accomplishments in this class includes academic honesty, equipment maintenance, leaving your workstation in good order, and showing your best efforts.
Grading Procedures:
90 – 100 % = A
80 – 89 % = B
70 – 79 % = C
60 – 69 % = D
0 – 59 % = F / MID-TRI. TIMING SCALE:
A= 30-35 wpm (0-3 errors)
B= 25-29 wpm (4-6 errors)
C= 20-24 wpm (7-10 errors)
D= 15-19 wpm (11-13 errors)
F= 0-14 wpm (14-15 errors) / FINAL TIMING SCALE:
A= 35-40 wpm (0-2 errors)
B= 30-34 wpm (3-4 errors)
C= 25-29 wpm (5-6 errors)
D= 20-24 wpm (7-8 errors)
F= 10-19 wpm (9-11 errors)
Grading is based on Daily Work/Participation/Production Work (60%), Timings (20%), Technique (10%), and Final Exam – Production (10%).
Helpful Hints:
· Submit assignments in the appropriate basket with your name and seat information in the header. Handwritten names don’t work in this class!
· Save all assignments in a folder for Intro to WP 1 on your student server. Files must be saved for the term in that folder to be counted for credit.
· Do your own work and don’t share it; zero credit and an office referral for both of you isn’t fun!
· Recycle or toss out garbage/unused printouts and clean up your workstation each day. Pushing in your seat is a nice way of making the entire room look tidy for the next class.
· Write down assignments from your absences and make up missing work promptly.
· Keep on task; if you finish early check with your teacher to see what else you might work on or utilize one of our “approved” software choices for this class. If you’re falling behind, talk to Mrs. Raebel.
· Keep asking until you understand. The only bad questions are the ones you don’t ask.
· Keep the games for your home computer – class time should be used to build your speed and competency with software.
· Bring your passes, a pencil or pen, folder and planner with you to class every day. We occasionally take notes or give handouts – you want to be ready!
· RELAX! Don’t beat yourself up about errors or slow starting speeds; practice and attention to details will bring your scores right up!
· Keep in your seat or next to your seat until the bell rings; otherwise it gets crowded in the aisles for students trying to get their printouts.
Text And Other Resource Materials:
Textbook: Century 21 Keyboarding and Information Processing (South-Western, 2000). Software: Microsoft Office Suite, MicroType, MicroPace Pro.
Textbooks remain in the classroom.
Textbooks are available for checkout for in-school use from the Media Center.
It is NOT EXPECTED that students do assignments at home; it’s great if you want to practice. See me for an old keyboarding book to check out for home use. Makeup work should be done at school.
Contact Information:
Teacher: Mrs. Lori Raebel; Business Department Chair
My Free Hour: Office: 221A
School E-Mail Address:
School Telephone Number: (651) 702-8890
Open Lab / Teacher Help: Media Center Open Lab Daily
Parent Grade Portal is available and updated regularly. If you have a question or concern, don’t hesitate to contact me – email is the easiest and fastest usually. Students must have a signed Network/Internet Policy form and retain their network privileges to access computers for this class. Policies regarding appropriate network use are strictly followed.
Parent Signature ______Date ______
Student Name ______Hour ______Seat ______
Notes to teacher:
Updated September 2010