Class Info

Welcome to Mr. Solomon's Computer Science Class

Goals

To prepare each of us to use the tools necessary in the ever-changing world of technology and to have a sense of responsibility and ethics when using computers and technology.

Curriculum

  • Computer Ethics
  • Basic Computer Operations
  • Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Keyboarding
  • Online research methods
  • Communication (Internet, E-mail)
  • Programming
  • Desktop Publishing (HTML, Web pages)
  • Digital imaging / Photography
  • Video production (Media Blender, Image Blender)
  • Personal Finance

Textbooks

Growing With Technology (Shelly, Cashman, & Bunin)

Microsoft Office 2003 - Introductory (Beskeen, Cram, Duffy, et. al.)

Microsoft Office 2003 - Advanced (Beskeen, Cram, Duffy, et. al)

 

Assignments and Assessment

* Students are required to bring a notebook\folder and pen to class each day

* Grading will be based on the following:

30% - Quizzes

30% - Daily homework and classwork

40% - Projects and tests

* Tutoring and Make-Up work is available on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.