Class+Guidelines

=**Computer Class Guidelines**=

===Below are the class guidelines for the computer lab. Students need to have a signed copy of these rules Please read these over with a parent and return the signed form to me by the announced deadline for extra credit.===

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home =**Computer Class Guidelines**= Mrs. Birdsall

** YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS!! ** ** You MUST return this form AND have a signed copy of the  ** ** MCSD Acceptable Internet Use Form on file in the office ** ** BEFORE you will be allowed on the internet in my class. **

o Respect and follow School and Classroom rules o THIS IS A NO GUM, NO FOOD, NO DRINKS CLASSROOM o Use only those programs you have permission to use o Headphones off while I’m giving instructions or teaching a lesson o Don’t expect to leave the room during class without your planner
 * General Rules**

o Respect and follow the district’s “Acceptable Use Policy” for the internet o Be on the internet only with teacher permission o Stay on the websites you have permission to be on o If you stumble onto an inappropriate website, IMMEDIATELY minimize your browser window and let me know what happened o Unless specifically instructed otherwise by me, the following restrictions apply:
 * Internet**
 * **NO CHATROOMS** *** NO INSTANT MESSAGES * NO EMAIL** *
 * **NO iTUNES * NO PERSONAL WEBSITES** *** NO PODCASTS** *


 * o Violating class rules and/or the MCSD Acceptable Use Policy will result in disciplinary consequences, and possibly losing the privilege of using the internet or computers at school**

Respect and Take Care of Computers and Other Equipment o Clean hands - PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE COMING INTO THE LAB!!! This will help prevent the spreading of germs. o Tell me about any problems with computers or other equipment o Leave the Dock alone so the next student has the programs he/she needs**
 * o A gentle touch on keyboards and mice

Respect the work and privacy of others o If you find files in your folder that do not belong to you, drag them into the “Lost and Found” folder on the server o Under no circumstances should you drag another student’s files or folders to the trash o Follow copyright laws and regulations o Hands on your own keyboard and mouse, only**
 * o Do not open or tamper with files that do not belong to you

Grades o We may be working on several assignments or projects at the same time. Students will be provided with due dates for each assignment. (Assignments will be posted with due dates) o Late assignments receive reduced credit, (except as provided for in the CMS Makeup Policy) o A limited number of extra credit opportunities will be provided, but don’t expect to raise your final grade by more than a few percentage points through extra credit.**
 * o Participation and effort will be factored into grades.

Participation o If you are stuck or ‘lost’, raise your hand and wait patiently and quietly for assistance. o Providing assistance to classmates is allowed if done so quietly and appropriately, (but not during tests or quizzes, of course!)
 * o Students are expected to participate appropriately in all classroom activities.

Assignments o All assignments need a heading. The heading should include the following:

First and last name Jason Jones Date December 23, 2008 Class and Period 8-2A

o Assignments without a name will go in the trash (both computer files and hard copies) o Without a name, all papers look the same coming off the printer o I have too many students to ‘guess’ to whom a paper or file belongs o Printed assignments should be handed in to the tray designated for your class o E-assignments should be placed in the appropriate folder**

Naming Your Files on the Computer • Use the assignment name provided to you by the instructor, plus your first initial and last name to identify your files. o EXAMPLE: TallySheet jbirdsall**
 * • All computer file names need to identify both the assignment AND the student.

Saving Your Files • Your class has been assigned a user name and password for the server • When you log onto the server, the server icon will appear on your desktop • You will have your own personal folder on the server • All of your files should be saved to your personal folder • (NOTE: I make frequent backups of the files on the server. If your files are not in the proper folder, they will not be backed up)**
 * • You MUST be logged on, (connected), to the server before saving your files

Printing • To avoid wasting paper and toner, do a Print Preview prior to printing**
 * • Print only with permission

BEFORE YOU LEAVE…. //• REMEMBER – The Clock and Bells do NOT dismiss you… I do!//
 * o When class is over, be quiet so I can give any last minute instructions before I dismiss you

• Leave the lab ready for the next class: o Save any work you have open o Quit all programs o Log off the server o Put headphones and their cords up out of the way o Leave mice next to the keyboard o Return any materials I handed out or you borrowed o Push in your chair**

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN BY THE DATE YOU WERE TOLD IN CLASS TO RECEIVE 10 POINTS OF EXTRA CREDIT**

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