Computer Science 20, 30 - Overview
Class overview
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Rules
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be on time
be prepared
follow the rules of the school and the school division
If you arrive late I require an email. (use the school email system – address to
wilf.lendrum@cornerstonesd.ca)
We will be using the computers every day – if you use them for non-school work you will
be warned, then loss of internet privileges and finally you will be put on probation.
Continued miss use of computers will result in removal from the class.
All assignments are located on the webpage at www.wlendrum.ca
This course has a final project but no final exam.
The last day for any project to be completed is January 15th, 2016.
The last day for final projects is January 20th, 2016.
If your final project is not completed by January 20th, 2016, you will be required to attend the
scheduled final exam date to complete your project and other clean up procedures.
COMPUTER POLICY:
It is the goal of the South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 and the Board of Education
to provide quality education to all students. The Internet is one of the many information
resources available to students as part of that process. Use of the Internet facilitates research
makes available unique resources, enable students to explore the riches of thousands of
libraries and databases, provides the means for interacting with others beyond the school
community, and encourages communication, collaboration and greater participation in the
global community.
The smooth operation and continued use of this resource requires that users adhere to
guidelines. In general, it requires the Internet connection be used ethically, legally and
efficiently.
The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. The intent of the South East Cornerstone
School Division No. 209 and the Board of Education is to set reasonable requirements for
acceptable and responsible use.
Cornerstone Network
Computers and related technology are in the school for staff and student school related use.
We are bound by the provincial Community-Net agreement to proactively manage our use the
provincially allocated Internet bandwidth.
Here is a summation of Do's and Don'ts as recommended by the "Acceptable use Policy"
Do's
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It is not recommended that students not use a teacher computers
Feel free to take advantage of any software on computers which align with curriculum
objectives
Email - students can access personal e-mail (Hotmail, G-mail, and Yahoo-mail etc.) with
teacher permission for the purpose of retrieving assignments.
All students have a Cornerstone Email account.
Use bandwidth appropriately.
Don'ts
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Play online or offline games.
Stream video or radio for personal use.
Download or install any software onto school computers.
Take pictures or video of any staff member of student without their permission.
Give out any personal information of staff members or students including first name,
last name, age, address, etc.
Access any peer-to-peer file sharing programs such as Kazaa, LimeWire, etc.
Users should never access someone else's account by logging in as them. Passwords
should be kept secret, as all teachers will at different points receive sensitive and
confidential school related communication including e-mail.
Attempt to change or modify any of the system setting.
Attendance Policy
Late Students:
All students who arrive after the bell has rung must submit an email describing the reason they
were late. This must be done on the school email system. It is your responsibility to send the
email. If an email is not sent a later reversal of absent to late may not be made.
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There are times when a student or group of students will be late for School related
reasons. Examples are but not limited to:
o phys. ed. class let out late or not back in time
o finishing a class exams
o band or choral back late from a performance
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For students who are late for reasons other than a school issues the following will occur:
o 5 lates - one hour make up time.
o 10 lates – another hour of make-up time, notification to parents and office
o 15 lates – another hour of make-up time, notification to parents, office and
student will be put on probation
o 20 lates – student will be removed from the class.
Un-notified Absence:
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Consequences for unexcused absences may involve
o Ist offense - Teacher issues a warning and time missed is made up on student's
time.
o 2nd offense - Teacher informs administration and an in-school suspension for
student may result.
o 3rd offense -Teacher communicates with parents to discuss the attendance
problem and that probation may follow.
o 4th - Administration meets with student to indicate that they now may be
removed from class at any time
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It is vital to your education that you attend regularly and punctually.
o If you miss, your parent or guardian has 24 hours to notify the miss. If the miss is
not notified within 24 hours it will be left as un-notified and consequences will
follow. Too many of these could result in a loss of your class or classes.
o Also, too many notified misses in a class could result in the loss of your class as
well. We encourage you not to miss for non-essential reasons. Try to limit the
number of misses for vacations, family outings, etc. as there are many times that
you miss that are not in your control.
Cellphone Policy
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No cell phones can be used within the classroom.
o 1st offence - taken for the day/parent picks up or contacts administration.
o 2nd offence - One day suspension
o Further offences - 2, 3, 4 day suspensions may be used.
Absolutely no cell phones, IPods/MP3 players will be allowed in Examination rooms
If you need music to listen bring it on a flash drive (aka. USB or thumb). Do not store files on
you allocate server space! It will be removed without your notification.