EAST EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS I
Ms. E. White, Instructor
Course Syllabus
Welcome and it is a pleasure to have you explore with me business
applications, concepts and software in the course of Business Computer
Information Systems.
Purpose
This course is designed to improve students’ technological productivity
utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher,
PowerPoint, and Access. Students will develop skills for success in the
workplace as they are expected to:
(A) locate and interpret written information; (B) incorporate supplementary
resources and references; (C) demonstrate active listening through oral and
written feedback; (D) demonstrate productive work habits and attitudes, for
example, dependability and punctuality; and (E) organize ideas logically and
sequentially.
BCIS Course Description
BCIS I prepares students to apply technology skills to personal and
workplace business situations focused on word processing, spreadsheet,
database,
telecommunications,
desktop
publishing,
presentation
management, networking, operating systems, and emerging technologies.
***********Students are required to complete the course with a
certification in the Microsoft Office Skills Suite.
Supplies Required
 Folder (Portfolio with notes Every DAY
 1 Flash Drive
 Pen/Black or Blue (NO colored ink on assignment to be turned in)
 Access to internet OUTSIDE OF CLASS
 ****SCHOOL LAB IS OPEN AFTER SCHOOL*******
Grading
All objectives and tasks are weighted as follows:
Assessments/Exams
25%
Projects/Portfolio
20%
Quizzes
20%
Home learning
15%
Application Labs
10%
Class work/Class participation
10%
Total
100%
Active Participation
Students must complete Home Learning assignments in order to
participation and be successful in the class. Students are expected to
complete the video training at home writing notes as they go so that they
gain a clear understanding. Videos are discussed during class collaborations
and all students are expected to participate.
Feedback
 All students are expected to visit Grade Speed to inquire about
anything related to their class or grades.
 Students can discuss with me their grades AFTER they have visited
Grade speed.
 Students who are ABSENT on the day an assignment is due will be
required to submit assignment the following class.
 All students are allowed to view their students class folders (work is
kept here)
 Calls will be made to parents as needed if work is continuously not
completed.
Communication and Contact Information
Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s), please feel free to contact me at
anytime. I am looking forward to our journey together through the Business
Computer Information Systems 1 (BCIS I) course. Have a PRODUCTIVE
year!
Contact Information
Ms. E. White
Email
Work – East Early College High School
ewhite3@houstonisd.org
(713) 847-4809