Computer Lab Rules

1. Computer Lab Rules • Report to class on time • If you are not in class when the bell rings,report to counselor for pass/detention

2. Computer Lab Rules • Stay in assigned seats • You are accountable for the computer which is assigned to you • You are responsible for saving your work on your assigned computeryou must log on to assigned computer to complete keyboard lessons

3. Computer Lab Rules • NO Food or Drink

4. Computer Lab Rules • Maintain a quiet business-like setting • Stay on taskthis is not the time for socializing • Conversations should be limited totask at hand

5. Computer Lab Rules • Keep workstation area clean • Throw away trash at end of the hour

6. Computer Lab Rules • Report computer problems immediately • You are responsible for your workstation

7. Computer Lab Rules • No music, headphones, ipods, or other electronic devices. • This is a school wide rule • Cell phones are not to be seen or heard.

8. Consequences • Verbal reprimandIn class detention • Call to parent • In school detention • Referral to Dean’s office • Request for suspension

9. Lab Procedures • If you must leave the room for an emergency, you are required to report to the counselor and obtain a pass

10. Lab Procedures • No pencils or paper are required • No homework • All assignments will be completed in class, using your PC

11. Lab Procedures Always begin class by checking “mygradebook.com for up to date grades and missing assignments. Use your assigned “classword”password is your initials, followed by first 3 digits of your student ID

12. Lab Procedures • Always save your work to yourdesktop folder. • Label your folder with your “last” name

13. Lab Procedures- Printing • You may print “educational” materials as necessary. • Always do a “print preview”, before sending your request to the network printer.

14. Lab Procedures- Printing Include your name, date, and hour on daily classroom assignments You do not need to pick up your printed assignment- Mr. Watkins will pick it up.

15. Lab Procedures- Quizzes All quizzes are completed online at www.quizlab.com Quizzes should be completed on the day they are assigned, unless you are absent.

16. Lab Procedures- Keyboarding • Keyboarding tests must be done in the lab using “EMC” software.You must log in to your assigned computer to get test results.You should monitor your test scores daily using “Teachkey”

17. Lab Procedures-make up work Class work and quizzes can be made up within 2 weeks of the assigned date. If absent, you may email me for the work, or check my website.

18. Lab Procedures- Plagiarizing If a student turns in a paper that is not their own work, they will receive a “nc”- no credit, and will not be able to make up the assignment.

19. Lab Procedures-Email All students are required to create a g-mail account through Google

20. Lab Procedures-Email Send your address to Mr.Watkins-watkins.leo@gmail.com Check your mail regularly.If possible, use your name as the address.Ex: kiara.jones@gmail.com Some assignments are given throughg-mail

21. Lab Procedures- Dismissal • Do not shut down your computer • Close all programsLog out of your e-mail accountsWhen possible, save your work • Return papers to the front of the room

22. Computer Lab - Grading • Your grade is based on classroom assignments online quizzes keyboarding tests final test/ project

23. Computer Lab - Grading • Monitor your grades daily using mygradebook.com • Parents can also access your grades using your password.

24. Computer Lab – Grading (creative writing only) • Computer applications counts for 40% of your total grade • Your grade is averaged between the two classes