Saint Ignatius High School
1911 West 30th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Course Name:
Summer Computer 2014
Teacher:
Mrs. Linda Gabor
216-651-0222
Ext. 270
e-mail: lgabor@ignatius.edu
Goals and Objectives: In a digital world, it is essential that individuals entering the higher education
arena and the workforce be properly skilled. This class serves not only as an introduction to a wide
range of computer related skills, but also as a way for students to prove their proficiency.
The Computer Concepts and Applications class creates a rich training environment with visual
demonstrations, online assessment tools, and creative opportunities. The skill set obtained as a result of
the class will be invaluable to the student throughout his Ignatius career and beyond. The training
modules and assignments will be constructed in the study it, learn it, show it, approach. This approach
will maximize learning retention.
Methodoligies: Students will be tested and trained on computer concepts, terminology and definitions,
Internet concepts and related applications search techniques, ethical considerations and copy right laws,
web site evaluations, research and citations, digital citizenship, Google Docs, and MS Office
applications as well as the web-based software Naviance (College/Career Information) and SAM 2010
(Skills Assessment Manager), which will involve training, exams and projects performed both in-class
and for homework. Students will become proficient in each application and skill set to pass the class.
Attendance: Daily attendance is expected. Because of the condensed nature of this course, missing a
day of class will jeopardize your ability to pass this course.
Homework Policy: I will assign in-class homework daily and, on occasion, take-home work. You will
be graded and/or tested on these assignments, and those grades will be included in your final grade.
Failure to turn in any assignment on time will result in a point reduction for your final grade.
Graded Course Assignments:
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Daily in-class work
Daily quizzes on previous day’s material
Regular in-class assignments (individual and group)
Regular reading and written assignments
Completion of SAM 2010 computer program assignments (Training/Exams/Projects)
Weekly exams – given every Friday
Mid-term exam – given on June 18th
Individual Power Point Presentation – due June 23rd (more information to follow)
Individual Project on Digital Citizenship – due June 27th (more information to
follow)
10. Final exam – given on June 27th
Saint Ignatius High School Grading Scale:
Grade points are assigned to grades on the following scale:
A+ 4.3
B+ 3.3
C+ 2.3
D+ 1.3 F 0.0
A 4.0
B 3.0
C 2.0
D
1.0
A- 3.7
B- 2.7
C- 1.7
D- 0.7
A
B
Work of excellent quality
A+ = 98-100 A = 95-97
A- = 93-94
Work of good quality
B+ = 90-92
B = 87-89
B- = 85-86
C
Work of satisfactory quality
C+ = 82-84
C = 79-81
C- = 77-78
D
Work of below average quality
D+ = 75-76
D = 72-74
F
D- = 70-71
Failure, work of unacceptable quality
F = 0-69
Academic Integrity:
Each student must do and take credit for his own work. Whether regarding homework, lab work or
reports, tests, quizzes, or any other academic assignment, Saint Ignatius High School holds to the
following policy regarding cheating:
1. Cheating is defined as any act by which a student uses the work of another for his own gain.
This includes looking at or attempting to look at the work of another. It also includes providing
one’s own work to another, except when the teacher has recommended group study.
2. A cheating incident will result in the disciplinary actions described below:
a. The classroom teacher will record “0” or “F” for the particular assignment.
b. All cheating incidents will be reported to the Dean of Academic Administration.
c. Incident of cheating may result in loss of credit for the particular course.
If you need to contact me, please call or e-mail (e-mail is preferred). I am available prior to class
every day. My office is located in the basement of the school building in the Rini Concourse if you
wish to see me before class. If you want to set up a specific time to meet, please let me know. If
you need to schedule additional time outside of class in the computer lab in order to complete
assignments, please make arrangements with me in advance.
Finally, don’t stress, and enjoy this opportunity to fulfill a graduation requirement in a short
period of time.