Welcome to Microsoft Office Specialist Level II Expert Certification course!

Ms. Henning, Room 319

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What is the course about?

Brand new advanced course in Microsoft applications!
This Level II class applies Microsoft applications to a variety of professional and employment scenarios. Official Microsoft Certification Testing is done on site and is FREE to WH students. An opportunity to leave High School with official Microsoft Certifications and skills useful in all college and career paths!

• Microsoft ACCESS: Creating & managing databases; using db Web apps

• Microsoft EXCEL EXPERT: Managing and sharing Workbooks, creating advanced charts, tables and formulas

• Microsoft WORD EXPERT: Creating & designing advanced documents, references and custom Work elements; managing and sharing document

• Microsoft ONENOTE: Organizing & formatting notes, using text, pictures and graphics, and links; designing and using Web apps

• Microsoft SHAREPOINT: Organizing information, people, projects, sharing databases, etc.

…And much, much more!

Materials Needed for Class

These items must come to class with you every day!!

  1. Simple folder with notebook paper
  2. Pen or pencil
  3. Flash Drive (optional but very helpful)
  4. Class set of Textbooks will be here in the classroom for you to use

Course Requirements

  1. You are required to stay up with current work in class. If you miss a class, you will need to make up the work outside of class time at lunch or after school.
  2. A minimum of three Certification Exams will be given marking the end of each unit. The final exam will be a comprehensive review of the course. Quizzes, class assignments and projects will make up the remainder of the grade.
  3. You are expected to utilize teacher notes, tutorials, review questions and other class resources to prepare yourself for the official Microsoft Certification Exams.

Grading policy:

How will I be graded?

Daily Assignments, Quizzes, Class Participation, End of Lesson Review Q’s and Certification review will each be assigned a point value based on the amount of effort required to complete the assignment. The higher the point value, the more it will affect your overall Grade Average. Please be sure to complete all projects and assignments to get credit for the daily work you do.

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Marking Period Grade = Amount of points earned

Amount of point possible

Rules & Expectations

  1. Come to class prepared and motivated to learn each day. Bring a positive attitude.
  2. Be in seat and logging onto your computer when the bell rings. Check front board for daily agenda and any welcome work assigned.
  3. Show RESPECT for the rights and opinions of your fellow classmates and for the teacher at all times. Disrespect will not be tolerated.
  4. Use computers only as directed. Do not go into games or other sites on the computer unless directed. This will result in suspension of your computer privileges and/or alternate assignment.
  5. Listen carefully to and follow directions when they are given. Take responsibility for yourself and your work. The quality of work you do now DOES affect your future.
  6. Stay in seats until bell rings, do not log off early or crowd the door at the end of class or get up randomly during instruction. Raise your hand if you need something.
  7. No food, drinks or cell phones will be allowed in the computer lab.
  8. Listen for printing instructions. Do not print anything unless instructed
  9. Save all your computer work inside your network home folder, flash drive or both.
  10. Open your mind and participate in discussions and activities.

This is for YOUR FUTURE! I believe will learn a lot.