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Adv Web Design Syllabus

Term:             2009-2010
Teacher:         Charles Andersen
Department:   Computer Science
Location:        Building G, Room 109
Phone:           (951) 789-5690 Ext. 62002
Email:            candersen@rusd.k12.ca.us

Software:  This class teaches Web Design using HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and the various editors for designing web pages.  There main software titles used for this course are NotePad, Fireworks, MS Paint, and Expression Web.  The students will spend approximately 6-8 weeks on each concept, gradually increasing their knowledge and skill with web design.

Materials:  The basic materials include writing utensils such as pencils and pens, writing paper, and a 3-ring binder.  Other materials may include a calculator, math reference charts or tables, graph paper and any other item which a student may feel they need to make their learning experience more pleasurable.

Homework:  Assigned homework will be minimal; however, students are expected to take advantage of opportunities to learn course material while outside of class.  Students are also expected to study for tests and quizzes outside of class time.  These opportunities will help students reinforce the material and be ready for the quizzes and tests.

Projects:  Students can expect to complete many projects during the grading period.  The projects are the greatest portion of a student’s grade in the class.  The projects should consist of their own work, although assistance can be received from the teacher or their neighbor in class.  Most projects are small in scale and can be completed in a day or two.  All completed projects will receive full credit, although late projects will not receive the extra On-Time points given to work that is turned in, in a timely manner.

On-Time Points:  All projects completed in a timely manner will receive 2 extra points for being completed on-time.  This may not seem like much, but can add up to about 40 points by the end of the quarter since each quarter the class will complete about 20 projects.  Forty points is equivalent to four projects.  A “timely manner” is generally defined as completing the project within the week it is assigned, although this period of time could range from a few days to two weeks depending on the size of the project.   

Extra Credit:  No extra credit will be given in class, although students are encouraged to complete any and all work they are missing.  Extra credit projects or substitute assignments will not be given in lieu of regularly scheduled projects that all students must complete.  Students are encouraged to make up any work there are missing to obtain the highest grade possible in the class.

Pop Quizzes:  Occasionally an unannounced pop quiz will be administered in class.  These quizzes will be scored, and included in the final grade in the class.  These quizzes are designed to give the instructor a snapshot as to where each student is in relation to the course material, and serve as a guide in determining when to move on to the next topic area.  These quizzes will not test students on new material, only on material that has been amply reviewed and which students have used for the previous three to four projects.

Tests:  Generally, two tests will be given each quarter.  The first test will be given after the first 5 weeks of the quarter; the second test is given after the next 5 weeks of the quarter.  These tests will reflect the material cover during 5 weeks of study and may require students to recall material covered from previous units.  The tests may consist of multiple-choice, true/false, matching or free response (coding) type questions.

Exams:  At the end of each semester a final exam will be administered.  The final exam will cover material that has been reviewed throughout the semester.  The exam format may be multiple-choice, true/false, matching or free response (coding) type questions.  Exams are usually made up of questions that have been given throughout the semester on previous quizzes, tests and projects.  Students are responsible for preparing for these exams which comprise of a large portion of their grade in the class. 

Attendance:  Students are expected to attend class regularly.  Students are expected to show up on time and remain in the class for the entire class period.  On occasion, a student may miss school due to illness, a doctor’s appointment or other family matters.  Students should know that they are responsible to make up all missed work in a timely manner.  The student should check with the teacher as soon as they return from an absence to discuss the missed work and agree on a due date as to when the work is to be completed.  A student is considered tardy if they are not in their seat and logged on to their computer when the tardy bell rings.  Excessive tardies and unexcused absences may adversely affect a student’s grade in the class.  For more information on tardies and absences, please refer to the Student Handbook.

Tutoring:  Tutoring is available for students who need extra help or assistance.  Tutoring is generally held after school by arrangement between the student and teacher.  Students should make arrangements with the teacher at least one day prior to the day of tutoring to make sure the teacher will be available to tutor.  Tutoring will not be available during the first and last week of each quarter, during final examinations, or when make tests and projects are due.

Cheating:  Students who are caught cheating will receive “0” points for the assignment or test without the opportunity to make up the assignment or test.  Students may also receive a referral to the discipline office, and may receive disciplinary action from the school.  Cheating violations can result in students losing the privilege of receiving student awards and academic honors while attending King High School.

Food and Drinks:  Students are not allowed to consume food or drink of any type in the classroom.  All food and drink items, including water, must be placed in the backpack before entering the room and must remain there the duration of the class period.

Class and School Rules:  Students are expected to follow the rules of the class and of the school.  In general, students should come to class ready to learn.  Students are responsible for their own behavior and should avoid all activities that disrupt other students and the lesson being taught.  Students should not engage in activities or other course work that is not directly related to the class.  Students should not bring food, drinks or other items for consumption into the classroom area.  The students should not wonder around the class or stand at the doorways before the passing bell rings.  MP3 players are not allowed on campus for any reason.  Cell phones should be turned off and put away before entering the classroom.  For a more complete listing of classroom rules, please refer to the Student Handbook.

Grading Criteria: 

• Projects – The projects will account for a major portion of the grade in the class.  Each project is worth 10 points, and the students will complete about 20 projects per quarter.   The students should take their time and make the projects look good.  At times, I will tell the students to fix or redo work that is not of high quality.
• Worksheets – The students will be given worksheets that coincide with the material learned in class.  These worksheets may be assigned as homework or class work, but must be completed by the due date.
• Pop Quizzes – The students should expect occasional pop quizzes during the grading period.  These quizzes will come up, unannounced and the students should be ready for them.  They will NOT test the students on new material, only on material that has been covered, reviewed and used on previous projects.  These quizzes will account for a portion of the grade in the class and will also serve as a tool to know which material to review before unit tests.
• Unit Tests – Unit tests will be given twice a quarter, after the first five weeks of the quarter and after the last 5 weeks of the quarter.  Students will be given a study guide about a week before the test date.  Students should review their notes, projects, worksheets and textbooks before these tests which account for a major portion of the grade in the class.
• Final Examination – The final examination occurs at the end of each semester.  These are 2-hours comprehensive tests which cover all the material learned during the semester.  A study guide will be give to the students about a week before the exam, and students should review all their materials before the exam date.

Grading System:  The total accumulation of total points in the class is used to compute the final grade.  The traditional percentile system is used for grade assignments where 90 percent of the points (or higher) is an “A”, 80-percent or higher is a “B”, 70-percent or higher is a “C”, 60-percent or higher is a “D”, and any accumulation of points lower than 60-percent is an “F”.

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