North Hunterdon Regional High School Course Description This course provides students with the knowledge and techniques that will be used throughout their high school career and beyond to present ideas to others using various forms of media. Exciting hands on activities are used to promote creative and critical thinking skills. This is an introductory course to the software, techniques, and theory of building a web site for school, personal use, or for employment opportunities. Students also learn several basic methods used to animate graphics. Hands-on experience will involve using cutting-edge software such as MS Expressions, Adobe Photoshop, and other related products. Web Page Design and Animation are skills that will benefit any student going to college or starting their own business. Grading Policy Grades will be determined by the use of an accumulative point system, which will be converted to a percentage and letter grade. All assignments will have a point value assigned to them. Point values to be discussed in class. At the end of each marking period, the possible points will be tallied and grades will be assigned in the method outlined in the North Hunterdon grading policy. Writing Utensil – Pen or pencil are the only acceptable utensils for assignments Book – Will be left in class Notebook – A spiral or hardcover notebook with a folder, or a 3-ringed binder is required. Please keep them neat and organized. A notebook quiz/test may be given at any time so have it with you each day and keep it up to date and organized. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Homework 2. Individual in-class assignments 3. Quizzes 4. Tests 5. Written reports – Oral Presentations 6. Notebooks 7. Participation/Preparation Make-up Policy: 1. Student must show note to teacher signed by parent or guardian. 2. Student is responsible for all missed work due to an absence. 3. Test or quiz missed due to an excused absence must be made up. Date of make-up is at teacher’s discretion. Contact: E-mail: cstone@nhvweb.net Phone: 713-4199 ext. 4374 North Hunterdon Regional High School Contact: E-mail: cstone@nhvweb.net Phone: 713-4199 ext. 4374