L.P.

Untalan Middle School

Computer Science Course Syllabus
School Year 2019-2020

Mrs. Melinda Rolinski Approved by: Mrs. Beth N. Perez

Room B109
Phone: 300-2727/26
Email: mbrolinski@gdoe.net
School website: www.gdoe.net/ums

GDOE Vision Statement:

Every Student: Responsible, Respectful, and Ready for Life.

LPUMS Mission Statement:

Luis. P. Untalan Middle School community will empower students with the Knowledge that will enable them to
be Competent, Productive, and Responsible Citizens in our society.

Length of Course:
One Semester (1st/2nd quarters & 3rd/4th quarters)

Course Description:
The Computer Science course at LPUMS is a class in which 7th and/or 8th graders will enroll in. This course
will provide both a classroom and project-based learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to use
technology to solve problems, complete projects, and creatively and effectively express themselves. They will
develop and apply skills to use throughout their lives, with an emphasis on Basic Computer Operations &
Concepts, Internet Searching & Online Databases, Acceptable Use, Copyright & Plagiarism, and Organizational
& Project Tools. Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Forms will be used as tools to
master these skills.

Course Objectives:
1. Students will develop and apply skills in basic computer operations & concepts.
2. Students will develop and apply skills in internet searching & online databases.
3. Students will develop and apply skills in acceptable use, copyright, & plagiarism.
4. Students will develop and apply skills in organizational & project tools.

Course Outline (1 Semester):

1st half of semester - 1st or 3rd Quarter
Lesson 1: Basic Computer Operations & Concepts
Lesson 2: Internet Searching & Online Databases

2nd half of semester - 2nd or 4th Quarter

Lesson 3: Acceptable Use, Copyright, & Plagiarism
Lesson 4: Organizational & Project Tools

Grading:
 Student achievement will be assessed and reported using a four-point proficiency scale instead of the
current percentage grade on specific standard, skills or topics. The simplified scale gives students,
teachers, and parents a quicker and clearer reference to easily determine which standards have been
mastered and which need further study. These levels of proficiency will then be translated or converted
to an easily recognizable letter grade.

How will Standards-Based Grading improve student learning?

The foundation of Standards-Based Grading is in the practice of Formative Assessment, namely the
process of regularly assessing and monitoring student achievement and modifying instructional
strategies and approaches to support student learning. SBG encourages a shift in focus away from the
accumulation of points needed to earn a certain grade to instead an awareness of what students know
and are able to do in reference to each specific Standard, Skill or Topic. Couse expectations are more
 specific and clear, assessed and monitored closely, and will now be directly reflected in the grades
students earn.

Make-Up Work Policy:

Any student who has been absent with a valid excuse has the responsibility to make-up all missed schoolwork.
Make-up for unexcused absences will be at the discretion of the teacher. Students suspended have the right to
receive make-up work. It will be the student’s responsibility to obtain from his/her teacher any assignments
missed due to absences. Students will have two weeks from the time they return to submit any missed
assignments.

Quizzes/Tests/Final Exam Policy:

Students should expect a variety of assessments (paper/oral/online) during and after each lesson, and a final
exam at the end of the semester.

Required Materials:
Optional - 1 USB Flash Drive (Thumb Drive) or SD card - Assignments will not be printed.
1 pack of college ruled filler paper
Black or blue pens

Rules & Consequences:

1. Be prompt. Students should be waiting outside the classroom by the tardy bell. (Consequence for
unexcused tardiness = classroom beautification/detail (3+ days-call to parent/guardian))
2. Be prepared. Students should be ready to begin the lesson with all required materials and assignments
due. (Consequence for repeatedly being unprepared (3+ days-call to parent/guardian))
3. Be respectful. Students should respect each other, the teacher, & guests. (Consequence for being
disrespectful = 1st-warning, 2nd-call to parent/guardian, 3rd-counseling, 4th-referral to SSO)
4. No chewing gum, eating, or drinking in the classroom. (Consequence for gum, food, or drinks =
classroom beautification/detail)

Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to: 1. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn; 2. Complete all assignments; 3.
Attend school daily and be on time; 4. Follow the school and classroom rules; 5. Be reasonably quiet and
orderly in the classroom; 6. Speak and act respectfully; 7. Participate in class activities.

Parent Responsibilities:
Parents are expected to: 1. Insist on regular attendance; 2. Support and be involved in your child’s studies and
school activities; 3. Teach your child to speak and act respectfully; 4. Know and understand the rules your child
is expected to observe in the classroom and school; 5. Instill in your child a desire to learn and respect honest
work; 6. Provide a home environment for study.

Citizenship Grading Procedures:

E = exemplary behavior; no disciplinary action needed
S = good behavior; few to no disciplinary action needed
N = inappropriate behavior; occasional disciplinary action needed
U = unacceptable behavior; frequent disciplinary action

COMPUTER/NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

UMS offers students access to computer technology and the internet. Students must agree to abide by the rules of
this policy in order to use the school’s computers and network.

The educational use of UMS computers and network should be geared towards classroom activities,
assignments, communication, and career development. All students should have access to the internet
through their classrooms, library, or school computer lab. Appropriate online etiquette should be conducted
 when you use UMS computers. (Please refer to the school’s website www.gdoe.net/ums for the detailed
policy)

TEXTBOOK POLICY

Students will be issued a numbered textbook (whether it be issued to be taken home or to be used in class). Students
will be responsible for their issued textbook should it be damaged or lost. If a class set is provided, students must
immediately report to the teacher any visible damages seen so the teacher may investigate. Parents will be charged
should it be determined that the student was negligent with the book causing damage or resulting in it being lost.
(Please refer to www.gdoe.net to Board Policy 601 for the detailed policy.)

DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Directory Information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if
released can be disclosed to outside organization without a parent’s prior written consent. If you do not want DOE to
disclose directory information from your child’s educational records without your consent, you must notify the
school principal in writing within 2 weeks when the school year begins of this request.

MEDIA RELEASE

To promote positive school wide events at UMS, student photographs and interviews may be forwarded to various
news media and/or posted on our school website. Should you opt not to have your child’ photograph taken, please
provide in writing to the school principal within 2 weeks when the school year begins of this request.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER.

Student’s Name: _________________________ SY 19-20

Teacher: Mrs. Melinda Rolinski

I, ___________________________ have received, read and understand my child’s course

(Print Parent Name)

syllabus for Computer Science. In addition, I have received information regarding the
(Subject)

Computer/Network, Textbook, Directory of Information and Media Release Policy and I

am aware and acknowledge the requirements of each.

____________________________ ___________________________
Parent’s Signature Date

_____________________________ ___________________________
Contact No. Email Address

**Teachers Must Retain this Portion in File for Future Reference.