BASIC PROGRAMMING
Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is structured to give an introduction to computer programming.  Students will learn fundamental and advanced programming techniques to assist them in creating basic programs and computer games.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
~Basic operations and concepts
~Social, ethical, and human issues
~Technology productivity tools
~Technology communications tools
~Technology research tools
~Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

EXPECTATIONS
Student:
~Respect your peers, technology, and teacher.
~Be prepared for class. You will need a folder, pen, pencil, and planner.
~Treat others as you with to be treated.
~Follow the district's Acceptable Use Policy.
~Use the recycle cans when throwing away paper.
~Keep book bags under the tables and out of the walking area.
~Push chairs in at the end of the class.
~Keep the work area around your computer clean.
~Place books back where they belong. 
Teacher:
~Respect all students and technology.
~Provide an atmosphere where students can succeed.
~Be prepared for class with active learning.

ATTENDANCE

~When returning to class, check with the instructor to receive assignment(s) for day(s) missed.

~Students that are in class the days prior to a test will be required to take the test. If you miss the day before a test and we did not cover any new material, you will be required to take the test.

TARDY

~Students must be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings.  If you are with another teacher, please have a pass from the teacher you were with.

COMPUTER RULES

~There will be no food, candy, or drink in the classroom.  Please respect the equipment.

~Do not download any programs, games, etc. from the Internet.

~No outside disks will be allowed in the classroom.

CHEATING
~Severity of punishment determined by teacher and administrator.

EVALUATION
~All assignments will be given a due date.  If an assignment has not been turned in after being graded, the student will be given an extended due date.  Not turning the assignment in by the extended due date results in a zero for that assignment.  The District grading scale is used.

SEMESTER TEST
~Test will consist of questions on both languages used during semester.

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