Multimedia Classroom Rules, Policies

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Multimedia Classroom Rules, Policies
Guidelines

• Mrs. McPherson
• 2009-10

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• Goals
• By the end of the year, you will be able to
• Use a digital camera and digital imaging software
  to take manipulate photographs
• Use audio software to create digital music
  podcasts
• Use computer animation software to create
  computer animation
• Perform many other technology related activities
• Learn to work as a team with your classmates to
  accomplish a task.

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Programs You Will Learn This Year

• MOVIE MAKER
• AUDACITY
• DREAMWEAVER
• EXCEL

• POWERPOINT
• PHOTOSHOP
• FLASH
• FIREWORKS

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• Supply List
• Blue or black pens
• Kleenex
• 2 pocket folder (P1Red, P2 Yellow, P3Blue)
• BRING NEXT TIME! Scissors, glue, magazines,
  markers, Colored Pencils (will cut up) (Only for
  the first 2 weeks)
• Optional
• Digital Camera (just to use at home)
• Jump drive to save transport your work
• Headphones/ear buds (if you want your personal
  pair)

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• Grading system
• 80 Projects/Assignments/Tests
• 20 Attendance/Participation
• NO CLASSNO PASS
• (-3 pts.tardy -5 pts.ABS)
• Late Work is 10 points off a six weeks
• Tests will be given at the end of a unit (if
  applicable)
• The Semester Exam is 1/5 of the semester grade
• Citizenship grade will reflect classroom
  behavior.

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• RESPECT I expect all students to show respect
  for all teachers, speakers and students, as well
  as all school and private property, in this
  classroom. This includes...
• Following Boys Town principles
• Not interrupting others when they are speaking
• Keeping you hands, feet and objects to yourself
• Not damaging school property
• Working quietly
• Not disturbing others
• Using self-control
• Students may expect the same respect from the
  teacher, students and speakers. Disrespecttoward
  ANYONE or ANYTHINGwill not be tolerated in this
  class.
• You will be held accountable for the expectations
  given in this presentation.

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• Classroom Rules
• Respect your peers, your teacher, the classroom
  environment, and yourself
• Follow all school rules, classroom policies and
  instructionswithout comment or questionthe
  first time given.
• No Food, Candy or Drinks (only bottled water)
• Do not touch computers or other equipment or use
  the Internet without permission.
• Arrive to class on time with all required
  materials.
• No personal grooming during class time.
• Do not use vulgar or offensive language.
• Any disruption to the learning process is a
  violation of classroom and school rules.
• ALL SCHOOL RULES, DRESS CODE AND STUDENT
  HANDBOOK RULES APPLY

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ELECTRONICS!
Refusal to Give Up Referral
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• Consequences
• Rewards for model behavior include verbal
  recognition and notes or a phone call home.
• 1st Offense Warning/Seat change
• 2nd Offense Short Conference, Parent Contact,
  Loss of citizenship points
• 3rd Offense Parent Contact and/or Referral to
  AP, and/or Parent Conference
• Severe disruption will be referred to the
  Assistant Principal immediately.

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• Class Policies
• Sign-in on the attendance sheet everyday
• TARDY POLICY
• If you are not in the room when the bell rings,
  you must sign tardy sheet. (If you do not sign
  either sheet then you are absent!)
• If you are tardy 1st or 5th period, check in at
  the attendance office.
• For each tardy (2-5), I will assign lunch
  detention and submit the ticket to the school
  office (30 mins to be served the following day in
  room 203).
• After 3 tardies you cannot be exempt from the
  final.
• WOULDNT IT BE NICE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE FINAL?

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• BATHROOM PASSES
• I will give you the hall pass to leave the room.
• You will be issued one bathroom pass per six
  weeks. Use it wisely. It can be exchanged for
  extra credit at the end of a six weeks (I will
  automatically add 1 point to your final grade).
• FYI
• Everyday, everyone, will initial the attendance
  sheet (this is how I will check roll)
• Begin the posted assignment right away upon
  entering the classroom.
• I will be available Tues. Thurs. morning before
  school if anyone needs extra help or another time
  can be arranged.

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• Inappropriate work
• Turned in or found in your possession will be
  counted as a zero . Inappropriate work is defined
  as something that is unacceptable classroom
  material or behavior captured on film, video or
  computer as defined by the student code of
  conduct. This work will be turned in along with a
  referral to your AP.
• Cheating/Stealing or turning in anothers work as
  your own will earn the student a zero for the
  assignment.

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Internet Usage

• The computer lab is not your personal computer
• therefore do not
• Chat on-line/Blogging
• Check/Write E-mail
• Listen to CDs/music
• View obscene material
• Use for your personal web surfing
• Download material
• Print from the Internet
• Play games
• Disciplinary action will be taken/referrals will
  be written
• If you are in doubt about whether something is
  inappropriate ask Mrs. McPherson before
  attempting.

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• EVERYDAY LAB PROCEDURES-(fill in your worksheet)
• At the beginning of class
• 1. Sign the attendance sheet.
• 2. Pick up your folder.
• 3. Pick up cone.
• 4. Begin assignment right away.
• When you are tardy SIGN the book!
• During class
• Work quickly quietly.
• When you need to ask a question USE YOUR CONE!
• Work the ENTIRE time.
• When working with a partner use Teamwork

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School Announcements (2nd Period)

• Pledging Allegiance
• Everyone must be silent not disrupt
• Please stand (optional)
• Place hand over your heart (optional)
• Moment of Silence
• Remain standing (optional)
• Everyone must be silent
• During Announcements
• Everyone must be silent (Do class assignments or
  listen to announcements)

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• WHEN YOU HAVE A QUESTION
• Place the cone on top of the computer hard drive
  when you have a question and wait patiently.
• It will do you no good to call my name.
• I will only come when the appropriate signal is
  given.
• Continue working even if your cone is up until I
  can get around to you.
• This will help our learning process go more
  quickly.

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At the end of class

• DO NOT shutdown early!
• I will give the call for clean up.
• All tools must be put away stations must be
  clean.
• Return all equipment cameras, cones, folders,
  headphones, turn in folders to holder.
• Sit at computer stations
• Once I check the room- Class will be dismissed

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• TROUBLESHOOTING
• WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
• If you cant figure out a program on the first
  try DONT GIVE UP or call for help!
• This is a problem-solving class, that means that
  you will have to read the instructions 2 to 3
  times slowly, step-by-step to figure it out.
• Use the knowledge you have from other programs to
  help you.
• Remember you must concentrate!
• When all else fails put up your cone and wait
  patiently.

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REMEMBER THIS WORD PATIENCE

• Each assignment will require your full
  concentration.
• When you have a question you must be PATIENT. I
  will be working as fast as I can to help you.

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To call the class to attention

• Give Me 5
• That stands for
• 1. Listen
• 2. Be ready for instruction
• 3. Pay attention
• 4. Quiet
• 5. Eyes on Speaker

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EXPECTATIONS

• Using the equipment in this class is a privilege,
  not a right.
• You may be prohibited from using equipment if
  goofing off, using for inappropriate purpose,
  stealing equipment, being careless, wasting time,
  being late, or leaving equipment unattended.
• You are expected to have adult maturity around
  the equipment.
• Do not take advantage of being able to take
  pictures outside of class.
• Do what you say you are going to do and be back
  ON TIME!
• Your equipment privilege may be revoked at any
  time.

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EQUIPMENT SECURITYDigital Cameras, Video
Cameras, ComputersBE ALERT!

• You will sign out for all equipment
• Never hand your equipment to a stranger
• Never leave equipment unattended
• Never take your eyes off your equipment
• TRUST NO ONE BUT YOURSELF
• If a camera in your possession is missing you
  will be held responsible and will not be issued
  another one BUT you will still be responsible for
  the assignment.
• Treat school equipment better than your own.
• Report stolen equipment to Mrs. McPherson right
  away.

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• LETS PRACTICE
• What to do when we enter_____________
• What to do when tardy________________
• How to ask a question________________
• How to use the Internet_______________
• How to leave_______________________
• How to treat equipment_______________
• Equipment security__________________

Sign-in, Start Assignment
Sign-in TARDY ?, Start Assignment
Use your CONE!
Only for class projects
Return equipment, sit in main room
Better than your own
Be Alert, TRUST NO ONE!
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This concludes the rules, policies and guidelines
for Multimedia Questions?