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 * Cold Lake High School**
 * COMPUTER STUDIES**
 * Mrs. Lara Ripkens**
 * Email Inquiries**: lara.ripkens@nlsd.ab.ca
 * Assignment Email: mrsripkens@gmail.com**

Computer studies is a part of the career and technology (CTS) curriculum and provides students with technology skills that can be applied to personal or business use of computers.

**__Supplies needed for the course:__**

 * Pencil/Pen
 * It is recommended that students have a USB key so they can back up their files.
 * It is not mandatory, but it is **strongly recommended**, that students have a pair of headphones so they can listen to assigned media without disrupting others. Students who do not have headphones will not be allowed to listen to media in class.

**__Modules:__**
Students will select a minimum of four modules from the offerings (located on the left hand side of the website). These modules must be successfully completed by the end of the course in order to obtain a passing mark.

If a student completes four modules, and there is enough time left, he or she will be expected to complete an additional module.

Each module is worth one credit which can be applied to CTS requirements for high school diploma or certificate.

For students who feel they are advanced, additional modules are available. Please speak to Mrs. Ripkens to determine what additional modules you may complete.

**__Course Evaluation__**
Module Assignments..........80% Workstation Practices........20%

The curriculum for all modules requires students to demonstrate good workstation practices by:
 * Demonstrating good health and safety practices (E.g. Posture, positioning of computer, etc.)
 * Demonstrating security for your computer, software, and personal data.(E.g. Preventing others from accessing you data, turning computer off when completed, etc.)
 * Demonstrating personal management skills (E.g. Responsibility, positivity, remaining on task, problem solving, using numbers.)
 * Recognizing possible careers and activities that relate to the module being studied.

**Citizenship:**

 * Good behavior is expected at all times. This includes, but is not limited to staying seated, speaking in turn, raising your hand, following directions, caring for school property, and showing respect for others. As a priority, __respect__ will be our biggest asset in this class. We all need to look out for each other and respect each other’s right to learn.
 * Derogatory and discriminatory remarks will not be tolerated.
 * Attendance:**
 * Students are expected to be on time and attend all classes as scheduled.
 * Upon return from an absence, it is the responsibility of the student to complete and hand in all work that was missed. Failure to do so will result in a mark of zero on any missed assignments even if the absence was excused.


 * Computer Guidelines:**
 * NO food or drink is permitted around the computers __at any time__.
 * Headphones are encouraged, however the volume must be kept low enough that you can still hear me if I need to make an announcement.
 * Students who are not working on their computing modules, will be first given a warning, and then disciplinary action will follow. You are in this course to learn more about computing, not to play around. As such, digital games, messenging and/or social emailing is not permitted in class.
 * ** Information taken from the internet must be PROPERLY referenced for all assignments **.
 * Book bags are to be left at the front (on the counter) of the room upon entering.
 * A zero-tolerance policy is in place with any student who tampers with or vandalizes the equipment. This means that any student found damaging the equipment will be expected to pay repair/replacement costs and will no longer be permitted in the class.
 * Students will submit completed assignments via email to me at mrsripkens@gmail.com. Depending on availabilty, students may be provided with server space at the school. It is recommended that students back up their files on a USB key regularly.