Syllabus

 

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your teachers and administrators with questions. Collectively, we will do our best to support you during this time of transition. 

 

• S - Stay Present (be engaged each period)
• T - Total Focus (use only one device at a time)
• H - Hands Up (raise hand to speak)
• G - Get to Class (be online and on time)
• I – Inquiry (ask clarifying questions)
• N - Netiquette Matters (use proper internet communication)
• K - Keep Mic Muted (be respectful of those speaking)

10. Remember, the norms:
9. If you have questions, use the Raise Your Hand feature.  Do not forget to lower your hand after a response has been provided.
8. Use the Chat feature for questions, comments, to access materials/resources.  Only course related conversations should be posted.  Inappropriate posts will not be tolerated.
7. Remember to exit the live session when it is over.
6. Communicate and collaborate respectfully with your classmates. Use respectful language, just like you would in the classroom. 
5. During live help sessions-mute your microphone when you aren’t speaking. You and your classmates need to be able to hear the teacher and each other.
4. During live help sessions - wait for the teacher to start the video call.
3. Be on time! Make sure you are logged in about 3 minutes before the start of the class. 
2. Be prepared! Just like in the classroom, you should be ready with any of the materials you’ll need and give your complete attention to the lesson.
1. Set aside a quiet place free of distractions (away from TV’s, toys, etc.) that you can focus on your instruction.

 

TEAMS NORMS:     To ensure that you are able to learn effectively during virtual lessons it is each student’s responsibility to abide by the following virtual learning norms:

 

 

 

 

FBLA:                               Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular student organization in Business and Computer Science that promotes leadership, career planning, community service, and social networking. FBLA activities will be incorporated into the daily/weekly instruction of this course for members and non-members alike. Additionally, FBLA is a co-curricular component of the course.  Membership is strongly encouraged for all students enrolled in this course. Membership requires paying annual FBLA dues and participating in FBLA sponsored social and competitive events. Dues are $30 for local, state, and national membership.  Anyone can join. T-shirt/Mask are included.  Online applications are at: Membership Form.

• • • • • Practice AP Exams
        • Any Move-On-When-Ready course
        • Courses that have a state mandated assessment (End of Course Test, for example)
      • Please note that for the following courses, final exams CANNOT be exempted:
      • Exemptions Allowed:  Freshmen (1); Sophomores (2); Junior (3); Seniors (All classes)
      • Student has submitted 80% of graded Formative assignments and 100% of graded Summative assignments, as recorded in Infinite Campus
      • Final semester average is an UNROUNDED 90% (Seniors 88) or above
      • No ISS, OSS, or Honor Code violations during the semester

 

EXAM GUIDELINES:    The Centennial Exam Exemption policy will be followed.  Please Note:

 

 

COMPUTER USE:          According to the Fulton County policy on computers, “students shall not alter or attempt to alter school or private property including technology hardware and software.”  This includes (a) changing desktop settings or control panels, (b) removing or damaging mouse tracking balls, keyboard keys, cables, connectors, network jacks, or any other hardware, (c) altering in any way computer software, (d) loading games from the Internet, or (e) damaging computer disks, CD-ROMs, or other hardware or media.  Flash drives are not to be used without permission. Downloading music is prohibited. Listening to music on computers is prohibited unless permission is granted for educational purposes.  *Note:  Based upon face-to-face instruction.

 

Excused or unexcused absence standards will remain the same as will any processes regarding make up work.

 

I will note absences or incomplete/missing assignments in Infinite Campus. 

 

ATTENDANCE:               Attendance will be taken during first 15 minutes of the live synchronous sessions. Students are considered in attendance by logging in to the live synchronous session. Students who are absent (meaning they did not sign in during live instruction) will follow the same process the school used prior to URL to excuse those absences. 

 

HONOR CODE:              Your full participation and observance of the Honor Code is expected. The Centennial policy will be followed.

 

INFORMATION:           

CONFERENCE                I can be available during sixth period or from 2:00-3:30. You must contact me for a conference. 

 

                                    Email:  robinsonmm@fultonschools.org

 

 HELP SESSIONS:   During sixth period or from 2:00-3:30.

 

 

 

The deadline to submit all missing formative assignments and to schedule any summative retakes is two weeks before the end of the semester. (Dec. 4 for Fall 2020) 

o    Students will be provided three opportunities to demonstrate their mastery of any summative assessment PROVIDED they have completed all formative assessments within the same unit. Students with missing formative assignments (indicated in Infinite Campus with an “I” for incomplete) will NOT be able to retake summative assessments. 

Recovery:   Per GADOE guidance, “students will be allowed to redo, resubmit, and/or retake assignments.”  

Plagiarism:  Academic Dishonesty is not tolerated and will result in an I for the assignment and a behavioral referral to the Principal or Assistant Principal for further action. Common forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, falsifying documents, forging signatures, submitting duplicate items, etc.