Course Syllabus

Introduction to Computer Information Systems

 2016-2017

ROCK TSANG

Room D6

                    Email: rock.tsang@cnusd.k12.ca.us                          

 

COURSE DESCRIPITION AND OBJECTIVES

Introduction to Computer Information Systems is designed to introduce students to the breadth of

the field of computer science . The course is designed to explore the conceptual ideas of 

computing and to introduce students to a variety of tools and languages that might be utilized 

to solve particular problems. 

This course is designed to be more collaborative. I believe that each of you is a source of knowledge and expertise and thus you will be working with each other frequently. You will explore various topics in computer science such as privacy, data, algorithms and artificial intelligence, etc.  

DAILY MATERIALS  

-1 SUBJECT Notebook (200 pages MINIMUM)

- Pencil, eraser, pens

-Your best effort and good attitude

DUE: ______________________

GRADING

100%-90%= A

89%-80%= B

79%-70%=C

69%-60%=D

59%-0%=F

CELLPHONE AND COMPUTER USE POLICY

Cellphones are allowed at certain times during class called “Active Cellphone Moment”

If cellphone is being used inappropriately during this time it will be taken and given back at end of class.

If cellphone is used outside of “Active Cellphone Moment”

1^st time=given back at end of class

2^nd time= taken away and parents will be notified to come get it afterschool.

3^rd time=parents will be notified to come get cellphone after school and that the student will serve an hour of community service after school

Inappropriate use of computers

1^st time=back on task or forfeit computer privilege

2^nd time=phone call to parent and appropriate alternative assignment maybe given depending on if it’s a group activity

3^rd = all of the above and parent conference          4^th time= sent to administration  

 

CHEATING & PLAGARISM

1^st time= 0 on a test or assignment & phone call phone

2^nd time= above & detention

3^rd time= above & parent conference

GRADE BREAKDOWN

Assessments: 50%

Tests (including Midterm) can be re-taken by taking concept tests focusing only on the problem(s) that a student got wrong on the original test. In some units, projects may be used in place of standard tests in which case a significant part of the grade is determined by team evaluation.

Classwork: 40%

This includes your DO NOW’s and Exit Tickets! Notebook will be checked for these items as well as notes.

Homework: 10%

Late work is 10% off every day past the due date.

If you are absent, it is your responsibility, as a young adult, to find out what you missed and make up for all of it according the number of days you were absent.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATOINS AND NORMS 

Students will follow the Code of Conduct and dress code outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook:

1. You are lined up in a quiet line along the wall before the bell rings.
2. You begin the “do now” activity independently and quietly in your seat immediately after you enter.
3. You have all of your materials you need in class each day.
4. You treat everyone within the classroom, both adults and students, with respect.
5. You give your best effort in completing assignments and you make up any assignments you may have missed as soon as you return to school and allowed the exact amount of days you were missing
6. You do not eat, chew gum, or drink (except water) in class.
7. You will follow the norms established in the classroom.

GENERAL CONSQUENCES

1^st time= Warning                                                      2^nd time=Warning

3^rd time = 1 on 1 talk when appropriate                 4^th time= detention & phone call home

5^th time = Sent out                                        

ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TEACHER ASSESSMENT AND DISCUSSION WITH STUDENTS.