Wired

Course Syllabus

Hartland High School

Course Length: Semester Course

Instructor: Mrs. Hasseld, Room 407

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School contact number: 810-626-2287

Course Description: This introductory computer course provides a context for solving real world problems and de-emphasizes the technical aspects of programming. You will solve problems using a variety of technology by developing Apps, designing and creating games, and investigating numerous user friendly programming languages. This course is part of the Computer Science program at Hartland High School. Students in this program may pursue careers in the computer science, web design and social media marketing fields.

Course Objectives:

  1. Identify problems in society that can be solved using technology.
  2. Gather and analyze data to identify customer requirements.
  3. Convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  4. Employ technology tools to solve problems.
  5. Evaluate technology tools for reliability and validity.
  6. Design and create apps, games and programs using multiple programming languages.

How will you be graded?

You will be assessed using two main categories, practice and performance.

Performance includes such items as: projects, programs created, formal quizzes, and presentations.

Practice includes in class activities, small assignments, draft technology tools, etc.

Practice = 15%

Performance = 85%

The combination of these two categories will account for 80% of your final course grade. The additional 20% will consist of your final exam.

4-Point Grading Scale Explanation

Rationale:

At Hartland High School we are bringing more consistency and accuracy to the academic marks that we provide for students. This year, teachers are engaging in a simple and easy to understand grading and reporting scale (the 4-point scale), which is consistent with GPA scales and what colleges use.

How it Works:

In class, students will be graded on the following scale:

4.0 – A

3.7 – A-

3.3 – B+

3.0 – B

2.7 – B-

2.3 – C+

2.0 – C

1.7 – C-

1.3 – D+

1.0 – D

0.7 – D-

0.3 – E

0.0 – No Attempt

In MiSTAR, you will notice that all grades in the gradebook are represented by a number as shown above. These numbers represent the grade that the student received on the assignment. If a student received a B+ on a paper, the gradebook will show a 3.3 for the mark.

Conclusion:

This standardized scale will help bring much-needed consistency and clarity to the marks that students are given in each course and on each assignment. Furthermore, you will be able to directly compare their classroom grades to their overall historic GPA marks. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact your student’s teacher.

Late Work Policy

It’s critical to make good use of your time in class – if you do, you will rarely, if ever, have homework. I expect work to be turned in on the due date. I recognize that every once in awhile students encounter an issue with a due date. Below is an outline of my policy for late work.

  1. Late work will be eligible for full credit up until a “drop dead” date. After that date the work will NOT be accepted.
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor grades. I will not provide reminders for work that has not been turned in.
  3. If a student regularly turns in late assignments, we will meet to determine the root cause of the issue and to develop a solution. I reserve the right to not allow late work if the circumstances warrant this decision.

Completion of Work and Incompletes

In order for grades to be accurate, all performance assignments must be completed before a grade can be issued. If not all performance assessments have been completed, an Incomplete (I) will be recorded.

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