Mr. Anthony Scales
Computer Applications/Keyboarding Teacher
Email: ascales@umasd.org
Phone: (610) 205-8947
Policies and Procedures
Computer Lab Expectations for Digital Citizenship:
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Follow directions for using computers, printers, and network
Follow Upper Merion Middle School Acceptable Use and Internet policies
Never interfere with the equipment or files of another student
Student Expectations:
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Arrive with a positive attitude and be prepared to start work right away
Work independently and quietly unless otherwise instructed
Student’s name must be included on all work turned in (in the file name, in the header, etc.)
Save all work frequently throughout an assignment
Arrive on time (Late arrivals will require a pass)
Stay seated at all times (unless you have permission)
Listen attentively to the instruction
Raise a hand when help is needed
Promote and demonstrate the Community of Caring Values
Ask to use the bathroom if necessary (being in the bathroom is not an excuse for being late to
class)
No food, drink, or gum permitted in class*
Grading Policy:
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Based on:
o The quality of work
o The timely completion of all work
o Classroom participation: Three (3) classroom participation points are earned each day.
o To earn classwork points, students must be actively working throughout class,
including extension activities if they finish their work. Points can be subtracted for not
following expectations listed above.
Grades will be issued as follows:
90% - 100% = O (Outstanding) **
65% - 89% = S (Satisfactory)
Less than 65% = U (Unsatisfactory)
* Under certain circumstances food and/or drink may be permitted in the classroom.
** Please Note: All required assignments must be complete to earn an outstanding grade.
Throughout the school, students and staff demonstrate our Community of
Caring Values. In the computer lab it is expected that:
We will show RESPECT by:
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Listening attentively to both the teacher and other students
Taking care of school property, computers, and class materials
Raising your hand during class and not calling out
Be patient with technology and other students within the classroom
Being mindful of other people’s belongings
We will show RESPONSIBILITY by:
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Being on time for class
Staying organized and getting started right away—using our time wisely
Following directions
Participate in all activities and assignments
Completing and turning in all assignments
Seek assistance before or after school (with prior arrangements) for further clarification
or extra help
See Mr. Scales if you are absent to make up work.
o Students will have six (6) days to make up any work missed. (Work
may be made up during their lunch period, before school, and after school).
Most importantly, do your very best everyday and you will be successful!
We will show TRUST by:
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Being a good digital citizen that follows the UMASD Acceptable Use Policy and other
classroom rules without having to be reminded
Keeping areas clean and returning classroom supplies
Making sure your computer and accessories are functioning properly and reporting any
issues to the teacher
Staying focused and on-task (especially when teacher is working with others)
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Encouraging others and staying positive (giving compliments, encouragement)
Quietly helping those in need
Keeping the computer lab a bully-free zone
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Treating others like we treat our families
Offering help when needed
Being a part of the Upper Merion Middle School family
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We will be CARING by:
We will act like a FAMILY by:
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Student’s Name (please print)
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Student’s Signature
Date
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Parent’s Contact Number
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Parent’s Signature
Date