Standard 1D - Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
School Year: 2013-2014
School Name: Greenup Co. ATC
KY Tech Course Name: Word Processing
H.S. Credits: 1
Program: Office Systems Technology
Teacher: Cheryl Wellman
KCTCS
Course Number(s)
KCTCS Course Name(s)
OST 110
Word Processing & Document Formatting
College Credits
3
Prerequisite(s): Keyboarding
Course Description
This course provides experience in word processing using industry standard software. Applications include the
preparation of business documents using advanced word processing features. Concepts, capabilities, procedures,
and legal responsibilities of word and information processing are applied. Simulated and real projects may be
used for problem solving and business document preparation.
Materials Used
Shelly, Cashman Series (2010). Microsoft Office 2010 Introductory Concepts. Thomson.
Objectives
See Task List at http://www.kytechcurriculum.org/functions.asp.
Grading
Final grade will be tabulated by adding up the total points received divided by the total points possible.
Percentage grades as follows:
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
A
B
C
D
F
*Courses with grades of less than a “C” will not count toward a certificate or be eligible for dual credit.
Procedures for Makeup Work/Tests
Regular attendance and participation is required. Any work missed is the responsibility of the student. Students
shall be granted the number of days missed plus one (1) to make up any work missed for an excused absence.
Attendance Policy/Withdrawal Policy
Students are required to attend regularly and punctually.
policies.
See high school student handbook for attendance
Course Syllabus
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Supplies
Students are required to bring pen/pencil and paper. A notebook is required for bellwork.
Class expectations/Rules
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Show respect to instructor and fellow students at all times.
Students who desire to use the Internet must read and sign an Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
Do not use email during instructional time.
No games may be played on computers.
Students MUST ask permission before using the printer.
Daily clean up of “office area” is required.
Practice safe work habits at all times.
NO food or drink allowed in classroom.
Course Outline
I. Getting started with Word 2010
II. Basic editing skills
a. Read-only features
b. Deleting text
c. Cut and paste
d. Internet basics
III. Formatting basics
a. Align text
b. Font sizes
c. Symbols
d. Bullets and numbering
IV. Creating tables
a. Cell alignment
b. Draw table
c. Borders and shading
d. Simple calculations
V. Creating documents with merge
a. Main and source documents
b. Envelopes and labels
VI. Document enhancements and automations
a. Newspaper columns
b. Graphics
c. Wizards & templates
d. Macros
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Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities and Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)
The Education Cabinet, the Department for Workforce Investment and the Office of Career and Technical
Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in
educational services and/or employment. The Education Cabinet provides, upon request, reasonable
accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an
equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs and activities. To request materials in an alternative
format, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator in OCTE or Norb Ryan at NorbJ.Ryan@ky.gov.
Persons with hearing-and speech- impairments can contact the agency by sing the Kentucky Relay Service, a
toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 1-800—648-6057. For TDD to
voice, call 1-800-648-6056.
The Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, marital status, or religion in admission to education programs, activities, and employment
practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992),
and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and shall provide, upon request by a qualified disabled
individual, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals
with a disability an equal opportunity to participate.
For more information, contact Mr. William Denton, Office of Career and Technical Education, 20th Floor CPT,
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-4286. Mr. Denton can also be reached through his e-mail address:
WilliamJ.Denton@ky.gov.
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Student Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D