{notes} Welcome to Mrs. Hall's Computer Classroom Below, you will find a summary of class expectations and procedures. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 636-464-4486 or dhall@windsor.k12.mo.us . School Supplies for 2008-2009 · Pencil or pen · One box tissues Computer Operations students can expect to: · Build Keyboarding Skills · Develop Speed · Learn how to format letters, memos, reports, tables and miscellaneous business documents Successful Typist Techniques:       Posture: Back straight with hips to the back of the chair. Body centered. Elbows naturally by side.       Hand Position and Fingering: Fingers slightly curved and "anchored" on homerow. Palms and wrists low, but not touching the keyboard. Steady typing rhythm. Thumb strikes the space-bar with a quick down and in motion. Right little finger strikes the enter key, while at least the right index finger remains anchored on the "J" Appropriate little finger used for the shift key.        Technique: Eyes on "copy" not on hands. (The copy is sometimes on the monitor and sometimes on paper/textbook located beside the monitor.) MOST IMPORTANT TECHNIQUE: Use the correct fingering at ALL times. This is a touch-typing keyboarding class. Using incorrect fingering is called "hunt and peck," even if you are not looking at your hands! "Hunt and Peck" typing will result in great point deductions! {dog} Classroom Guidelines: 1.Be responsible (bring materials) 2.Be respectful to me, each other, and equipment 2. Eat only in the cafeteria (unless I provide it) Leave all electronic games, radios, CD players, MP3 players, or cell phones outside the classroom (leave cell phones off) The classroom computers will not be used to access or print any content, including pictures, which are sexually suggestive in nature or contain vulgar or profane references. The teacher retains the right to determine acceptable content. Remember that four minutes are given for passing time. Use the time wisely. Get to class on time. Disruptive behavior, insubordination, and disrespect for the equipment, other students, or the instructor will not be tolerated. Discipline may take the form of after-school detention, parent calls, conferences, referral to the principal, or permanent removal from class. Timed Writing Grading Scales: 8TH GRADE 1st And 3rd Quarter Timed Writing Grading Scale GWAM GRADE 26 or more 100 24-25 98 22-23 95 21 92 20 91 16-19 88 14-15 84 12-13 82 10-11 79 8-9 75 6-7 70 0-5 60       8TH GRADE 2nd And 4th Quarter Timed Writing Grading Scale GWAM GRADE 30 or more 100 28-29 98 26-27 95 25 92 24 91 20-23 88 18-19 84 16-17 82 14-15 79 12-13 75 10-11 70 0-9 60       Computer Operations I Grades: Unit Assessments (timings, projects, summatives) 75% Daily Practice 25%   {Site Meter}