DISCLOSURE STATEMENT – KEYBOARDING

Mrs. Reed

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Blog Address: blog.wsd.net/mireed

Course Description

In Keyboarding, the student will master touch operation of the computer keyboard. Correct fingering by touch and good technique will receive primary emphasis - speed and accuracy will be given secondary emphasis. The student will also learn simple word processing functions, and business communication skills will be integrated throughout the course.

Classroom Conduct

Tardiness: When the tardy bell rings, students will be in their seats with work and materials ready, or they will be marked tardy. At the third tardy they will receive an N in citizenship. If a student receives four or more tardies they will receive a “U” in Citizenship.Cheating will result in a zero on the assignment and an N in citizenship. If it happens again the student will have a “U” in citizenship!

Behavior: the rules for my classes are:

Be on time

Follow directions carefully

Be prepared with daily supplies

No food, drink or gum in classroom

Raise hand before speaking

Teacher dismisses the class

Speak respectfully and appropriately to teacher and peers

Students need to behave courteously at all times. If there is a problem the student will be warned to correct the behavior. If not corrected, the student’s citizenship will be affected.

Hall Passes

Each student will only be allowed to use one hall pass for emergencies if allowed by teacher.

Supplies

Every day, students must bring a notebook, lined paper, and a pencil.It is helpful to have a flash drive to transfer files between school and home.

Academic Grading

As the course description explained, the major emphasis will be on mastering good techniques at the keyboard. Assignments will be given as new material is covered and a variety of assessments will be used. The student will also be graded on timed tests, called Timings, to show mastery of the keyboard. Students will be required to keep a record of work completed.

Make Up Work

Initiating make-up work for absences or missing work is the student’s responsibility.Students should check the blog to see what has been missed. My room will be open before or after school for make-up sessions. No make-up work will be allowed for a truant absence. Work should be turned in within one week of the absence.ALL make-up work must be completed by the beginning of the last week of the term. NO EXCEPTIONS!