North Seattle Community College
Class:
Times:
Place:
SPRING
2009
ESL 037.02 (1387) Beginning Computer Literacy
Saturday
9:30 pm – 12:20 pm
(NO BREAK )
CC 3305
Teacher:
Sherry Tuinstra (You may call me “Sherry”)
Office:
IB 2423C #7: 2nd floor of the Instruction Building.
Office Hours:
Please make an appointment
Voice mail: 527-3741, extension 4.
Please leave a message with your name and phone number.
Email:
Website:
grimace36@yahoo.com Please write your name in the subject line.
http://facweb.northseattle.edu/stuinstr
Materials you need to bring to class every day:
- A 3-ring binder in which to keep all of your papers and my instructions for the class.
-A CD-RW or a USB drive (optional)
- Paper and a pencil.
There are 10 class days (30 hours of instruction):
First day of class:
Saturday, April 11
Last day of class:
Saturday, June 13
 Saturday, April 18
**Class Cancelled**
THESE THINGS ARE IMPORTANT TO THIS CLASS:
Computer Room Rules:


NO FOOD or DRINK.
 TURN OFF cell phones.
Use class time for computer practice, NO CHAT!
Homework:
It is your responsibility to prepare for class and do your homework.
When you miss class, ask a classmate for the homework. If it is a worksheet, be
sure to ask for it.
Attendance:
Please be on time and stay for the whole class. If you are sick or have
an emergency please call and leave a message. Come to class regularly.
Participation:
Every day I watch and listen to see how well you are learning. SPEAK ONLY
ENGLISH IN CLASS. Listen when other students or the teacher is talking. Use
class time for computer practice. Work politely and respectfully with your
classmates.
The Loft:
Go to the Loft to practice or get help with your class assignments.
(It is on the 2nd floor of the Library.)
Spring Hours:
Mon-Thurs, 8:30am - 6:30pm
Fri, 8:30am - 1:30pm
Sat, Closed
Sun, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
LINK: http://www.northseattle.edu/services/loft/h_esl.htm
 Typing:
You may use IB 3305 to practice typing when there is not a class.
Go to student lab IB 3303 and ask someone in the office to open IB 3305 for you.
Performance Tasks:
There will be several “performance tasks”, also called “PTs”. These help us see your progress in
English. You will show how well you can use a computer by completing an activity.
The grades for PTs are : 4= Excellent, 3= Good, 2= Developing, 1= Beginning
Tests and quizzes will be announced in class. Please do your best to come to class on test
days!
* How your final grade will be calculated:
For a passing grade, you must have an average of at least 75% overall.
Attendance and Participation
=
Performance Tasks, Vocabulary Quizzes and Tests
50%
=
50%
In this class we will become comfortable using computers to do many things. We will
learn computer vocabulary and practice keyboarding skills. We will learn to use software programs
such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, and email. We will learn how to organize
documents and manage our email folders. There will be lots of time to practice new skills in class.
As you learn about computers, you will also practice and get better at listening, speaking, reading
and writing English.
VERY IMPORTANT !!
Tuition: You must pay your $25.00 fee before the 10th Day of the Quarter: Friday, April
17th. If you do not pay, you will be dropped from this class. If you are dropped you can go to the
Advising Office to enroll again. If you do not pay for a quarter you can not register for the next
quarter until your bill is paid. (Advising Office, 527-7303)
Supplemental Class Policy: If you register for a class and do not go to class, you must call
and tell the teacher why. If you do not call and do not go to class, you may not be allowed to
register for that class again. Please be very sure that you want a class before you register.
Repeat Policy: Washington State says students cannot take the same class more than
three (3) times. This means that you must work to pass this class. You must attend class, do
your homework, study for tests and quizzes, and participate in class.
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General College Policies and Rules

Smoking is allowed ONLY where there are signs saying it is OK. Please do not smoke in
stairwells or near classroom doors.

Perfumes make some people very sick. The college asks everyone (teachers and students)
not to wear perfume or cologne to class. Please be kind and follow this policy so that
everyone will be able to study.
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