Beaverton High School
2014 - 2015
Computer Applications
Teacher: Ms. Yost
Email: casi_yost@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: Yostca.weebly.com
Computer Applications 1
PCC Course: CAS 133 - Basic Computer Skills (3)
Room MD31 - 0.5 AA Credit
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Computer Applications 1 introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Office,
Windows basics, and file management and develops familiarity with Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, email, and Internet basics. This course will challenge you to work
independently toward the goal of improving your computer literacy. PCC credits are
available for this course.
EXPECTATIONS
You are expected to:
● arrive to class on time; ● work effectively and efficiently;
● share when necessary; and ● respect each other and the equipment.
Any violation of these expectations will result in a reduced grade and/or loss of
classroom and computer privileges for the remainder of the semester.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
You will be required to complete three or four projects for each program, one per week,
independently and by a predetermined due date. Once your project for the week is
finished, you may pursue and complete extra credit exercises (see below) until we
continue to the next project.
Make sure your name, class period, and assignment ID (ex. Word #1) appear in the
upper-right corner of the paper. If an exercise has multiple sheets, staple them together in
the correct order. If there are multiple sheets to be handed in, sequence them according to
the order you were told to print them in the exercise.
ASSESSMENT - All on the standard point scale.
You will be evaluated in three areas:
1. Project Assessments (60% of total grade),
2. Professional Behavior (20% of total grade),
3. Final Assessment (20% of total grade).
PROJECT ASSESSMENTS
*You will receive full credit – based on accomplishment of learning targets – if you
complete the assignment accurately, honestly, and on time.
*Assessments will be due at the end of the final class of each week.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
*You will receive full credit if you arrive to class on time, work independently and
efficiently, and respect each other and the rules of the classroom.
FINAL ASSESSMENT
The grading scale is as follows:
A >=90% B >=80% C >=70% D >=60% F <60%
EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit will be accepted only when all other assignments have been completed and
must be turned in with the weekly project on the final day of class each week.
NOTE
If you miss class because of an excused absence, you are responsible for making up the
missed activities by the following class period. No additional extensions will be granted
except under extreme circumstances that are immediately discussed with the teacher.
Flexibility Statement: The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or
substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class
situations.
PCC LEARNING OUTCOMES
http://www.pcc.edu/ccog/default.cfm?fa=ccog&subject=CAS&course=133
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week
1
2-5
Topic
Project & Text page numbers
Introduction eAccess Password
Pre-Assessment
MS Word
1. Found Dog Flyer (pp. WD2-WD53)
2. Can You Find Me Now? Research
paper (pp. WD65- WD125)
3. Heartland Tractor Club Business
Letter (pp. WD137-WD 190)
4. Personal Resume & Cover Letter
6-9
MS
PowerPoint
1. It is Easy Being Green presentation
(PPT1-PPT54)
2. Yoga and Meditation presentation
(PPT73-PPT122)
3. Birds of a Feather presentation
(PPT137-PPT190)
4. Personal Top 10 List
10-13
MS Excel
1. Save Sable River Foundation
worksheet (EX1-EX53)
2. The Mobile Masses Store worksheet
(EX65-EX121)
3. Modern Music Shops worksheet
(EX137-EX203)
4. Personal Portfolio
14-17 MS Access
18-19
Review
1. Client Financial Report (AC1-AC63)
2. Analyst-Client Query (AC73AC129)
3. Updated Client Table (AC137AC196)
4. Personal Database
Final Exam
COURSE POLICIES
Student Conduct In-Class Policy
As a reminder, professional behavior is an important part of the grading in the course.
Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question
and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be
tolerated, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct described in the Student
Handbook.
Cheating Policy
Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic
honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic
work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's
submitted work, examinations, and projects must be that of the student's own work.
Students shall be guilty of cheating if they:
1. Represent the work of others as their own.
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
4. Modify, without teacher approval, an examination, paper, record, or report to obtain
additional credit.
1. Misrepresent the content of submitted work.
Any student caught cheating is subject to receive a failing grade for the project and/or the
course and will be referred to the office for further disciplinary action. If a student is
unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute cheating, the student should
meet with the teacher to discuss the situation. In this class, general advice and interaction
are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the
assigned projects. Those who do not will receive NO CREDIT and a written referral.
PCC Grading Guidelines Statement: For specific information related to PCC grading
guidelines, please refer to the PCC Dual Credit Student Handbook accessible through
your high school instructor and located at: http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dualcredit/documents/student-handbook.pdf.
TEXTBOOK
Shelly Cashman Series, Microsoft Office 2010 Introductory, Cengage Learning, 2011.
Please sign and return this portion of the paper to show you agree to the terms and
conditions above.
Student Name: ________________________________
Student Signature:______________________________
Parent Name: _________________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________
Date: ___________________________