EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
2013-2014 Course Syllabus
Course: Introduction to Information Technology
Instructor: Mr. Rees
Location: Room 2-219
Text: Microsoft Office 2013
Iris Blanc and Cathy Vento
Program: SAM 2013 & Microsoft Office 2013 & MicroType
Required Materials:
 $10.00 Lab Fee due by Aug. 30th 2013.
 Spiral Notebook
 Flash Drive – 1 GB or larger.
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and
careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and
basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research;
operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and
Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; emerging
technologies, and Web page design.
If taken as part of the Information Technology program (8207300), after successful completion
of this course, students will have met Occupational Completion Point A, Information
Technology Assistant, SOC Code 15-1041.
Course Objectives
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Enhancing Keyboarding skills (Necessary to keep up with course pace).
Introduction to Computer components and emerging technology.
To introduce the students to Microsoft Office products.
1. To develop the student’s ability to use word-processing software.
2. To develop the student’s ability to use spreadsheets.
3. To develop the student’s ability to use databases.
4. To develop the student’s ability to use presentation graphics.
Introduction to Cyber Security and network infrastructure and related careers.
Course Standards:
This course will uphold the National, Sunshine State, and Lake County Public Schools standards.
These will be available upon request.
Attendance/Tardy Policy:
Please refer to the student code of conduct for all attendance and tardy policies and procedures.
The student code of conduct will govern all decisions concerning these policies. I will uphold
the tardy Policy. DO NOT BE LATE!
Make-up Work:
The student must complete all make-up work within five days after the student returns to school.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up all work missed, and it is the responsibility of the
student to go to the teacher to obtain it at an appropriate time. It is recommended that students
check with the teacher about any upcoming assignments before leaving school for a known or
expected absence. The instructor reserves the right to give more time in cases of extenuating
circumstances. Tutoring provided 2:40-3:30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school.
Academic Integrity 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. Any student found to be in violation of the honor code is subject to a failing grade along
with the parent contacted.
School Grading Scale:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%
Typing Scale:
A = 40 WPM / 2 errors
B = 30 WPM / 2 errors
C = 25 WPM / 1 error
D = 20 WPM / 1 error
F = 15 WPM / 0 errors
Course Grading Scale
15% - Keyboarding (1st semester)
20% - Quiz
25% - Test
25% - Projects
15% -Assignment/Lab/homework
Course Schedule:
Note: The following schedule is subject to change at the teacher’s discretion.
Week8
Enhanced
Keyboarding,
computer
basics,
Intro to IT
Enhanced
Keyboarding
computer
basics,
Intro to IT
Computer
basics,
Keyboarding
PowerPoint (PP)
Lesson1 & 2
Presentations
Keyboarding,
PowerPoint
Lesson 3
Presentations
Word Lesson 1
(create a flyer)
Word Lesson2
(essay format)
Word Lesson 3
(create
Resume)
Word Lesson 4
Newsletters
Microsoft
Publisher/Web
Design
Week9
Review for
Semester
Exams
Week1
Week2
Week3
Week4
Week5
Week6
Week7
Week10
Excel Lesson 1
(simple budget)
Week11
Excel Lesson 2
(Tracking investments)
Week12
Excel Lesson 3
Algorithms
Week13
Excel Project
Week14
Access Lesson 1 (What are
Databases)
Week15
Access Lesson 2 (Search a
database)
Week16
Access Lesson 3
Week 17
Access Project/Final Project
Week 18
Review for final Exam
Students Expectations:
1. Be Punctual 2. Be Polite 3. Be Prepared 4. Be Productive 5. Be Professional.
Please complete and return the following form, including the $10 lab fee, and
return to Mr. Rees by Aug. 30th . This form will be used as one of the grades for
the grading period. A zero will be given if not returned by the above date.
STUDENT
I, _____________________________ Have read and understand the Introduction
to Technology syllabus for Mr. Rees’s course. I will refer to this syllabus
regarding any questions I may have about the course before asking.
Student Signature: ___________________________
Date:_________
PARENT/GUARDIAN
I have read and understand the Introduction to Technology syllabus for Mr. Rees’s
course. I will refer to this syllabus regarding any questions I may have about the
course or policies before contacting.
Parent Signature: ____________________________
Date:___________
Contact Number: ____________________________
Student Email: ______________________________ (needed for SAM Office
program)