WELCOME TO
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS!
MRS. KREIFELS
Word Processing
 Spreadsheet
 Database
 PowerPoint
 Integration
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SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS CLASS
☺ Good
Attitude
☺ Good Preparation
☺ Be
on time
☺ Have materials ready!
☺ Listening
skills
☺ Self-motivated
☺ Pride in work
☺ Reading/Writing skills
☺ Attentiveness
COURSE DESCRIPTION
 Designed
to develop computer skills essential
for careers
 Develop keyboarding skills
 After this course you can enroll in:
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Advanced Computer Applications
Digital Media 1 & 2
Web Page Programming
Intro to Digital Design
PROGRAMS & SOFTWARE
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Microsoft Office 2013
 Word
 Access
 Excel
 PowerPoint
WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED?
 Do
your best!
 Respect for computer
 Be in class
 Patience
 Listening skills
 No headphones or cell phones
COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES
No Food or Drinks!
 Use assigned work station
 Clean up!!
 Think before printing
 Follow directions
 Treat equipment and materials with care
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COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES
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Respect copyright laws.
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Not access the Internet without
permission
Not waste supplies - print only
when necessary.
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Respect the security of the
network system.
Not use the network for financial
gain or any illegal activity.
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Not use the computer system to
disturb other computer users.
Not engage in vandalism including
network systems/viruses.
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Understand LPS is not responsible
for my expenses
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Use computer equipment to meet
instructional objectives -- not as
entertainment.
COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES
I understand that violation of the guidelines
will make me subject to disciplinary action
and can include the immediate suspension
of my computer privileges.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
You miss school, you miss out!
 You are responsible for completing missed
work!
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LSW TARDY POLICY
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Tardy –If a student is not in the room when the
bell rings.
 1st
Tardy-warning (conference with teacher/student)
 2nd Tardy-student behavior intervention plan and
contact home (conference with teacher/parent)
 3rd Tardy-assigned to Lunch Detention
 4th Tardy-assigned to Lunch Detention
 5th Tardy-administrative referral to attendance
office
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Brought to school at your own risk.
 Not used during work time.
 LSW Policy—
1st—Warning
2nd—Confiscation and Call Home
3rd—Confiscation to Security
4th—Administrative Referral
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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
TYPICAL DAY
 Login and check website for agenda
 Demo & work together
 Assignment & In-class work time
 Work until you are asked to wrap up
 Clean up workspace and hand in work
SUPPLIES
Pencil & Paper
 Planner
 Book – in classroom
 Good attitude!
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20% Formative
Daily Work & Assignments
80% Summative
Tests & Projects
Final Exam
END OF DAY PROCEDURES
Hand in assignments
 Return handouts
 Clean up workspace
 Close books
 Log off computers
 Stay in your seat until the bell rings
 Have a GREAT day!
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Backpacks completely
under desk or
next to wall
Enjoy Crafts
Favorite Show
Future Business Leaders of America
See Mr. Hinrichs in B200
An Association of
Marketing Students
See Mr. Mahoney in C209
SOUTHWEST
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT CLASSES
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Keyboarding
Computer Applications^
Advanced Computer
Applications^
Digital Design
Digital Media 1
Digital Media 2
Web Page Programming^
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Accounting^
College Accounting^
Business Law^
Business Management^**
Business Economics^
College Personal Finance^
Marketing^**
Promotional Marketing^**
Sports Marketing^**
Take Charge
World of Business
Related clubs: FBLA^ and DECA**
Reminder – to be involved in DECA, you should enroll in a class marked with **
GET TO KNOW YOU ACTIVITY
While computers are logging on…
 What do you like to do in your free time?
 What is your favorite food?
 What is your favorite book or movie?
 Share one other items about yourself
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FIRST DAY
 Log on to computer
 Visit website & set bookmark
 Create folder on e-disk
 Locate handouts & hand-in box
 Get to know you activity
LOGOFF PROCEDURE
START button
 Select Logoff button
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DO NOT SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER!