Computer

TEACHER: Joanne Hall ( joanne@stbartholomew.org or Ext 17)

In computer class, students learn many new concepts and applications. They learn typing, word processing, Internet usage, history of computers, spreadsheets, kid pix, power point and many more fun and exciting concepts. In addition to learning these new application and concepts, the subjects taught in the classes will be reinforced here in the lab.

PRE–KINDERGARTEN
This is the first year that Pre-K will be attending the computer lab. They will be learning, mouse control, numbers and letters. They will also work with educational software to reinforce skills they are learning in the classroom. I am looking forward to a very successful and exciting year.

KINDERGARTEN

This year in the Computer Lab, your child will be learning new and exciting things. Your child will be learning their numbers, letters and mouse coordination. I will be reinforcing their skills learned from other subjects like math and reading. Your child will be coming to the Computer Lab once a week. Their grade will be based on behavior and participation in the Computer Lab. I am looking forward to a successful and exciting year.

1st GRADE - Your child will be learning the basics of Microsoft Word, by typing poems and stories into their own files. They will learn to save and retrieve their poems and stories from their files. I will be reinforcing their skills learned in other subjects like, math and reading. Your child will be coming to the Computer Lab twice a week. Their grade will be based on attendance, behavior and participation in the Computer Lab. I am looking forward to a successful and exciting year.

2nd & 3rd GRADES - Your child will be learning more of the keyboard, symbols, characters, numbers, and letters. They will be writing short stories using Microsoft Word and creating their own files. I will be reinforcing their skills learned from other subjects like math and reading. Your child will be coming to the Computer Lab twice a week. Their grade will be based on attendance, behavior and participation in the Computer Lab. I am looking forward to a successful and exciting year.

4th GRADE - During the weeks and months to come, your child will be learning:

Microsoft Word *Computer Languages
Typing *Story Writing
Windows XP *Math & Reading Skills
Office 2003 *Slide Shows
Internet usage

We will be doing projects and scavenger hunts on the Internet. The Internet can be a fun place but it can also be a dangerous place. Know what your child is looking at and for on the Internet. Who are they chatting with? Who and what are they emailing? I am trying to emphasize the fun of the Internet and also the dangers that are out there. Please reinforce these at home.

5th – 8th GRADES - During the weeks and months to come, your child will be learning

Microsoft Word *Computer Languages
Typing *Office 2003
Windows 2003*Spread Sheets *History of Computers *Graphics
Networking *Internet & Surfing the net
Binary Number System
Your child will have homework and class assignments to do for computer class. HOMEWORK IS DUE ON TIME. I do not accept any late assignments.

We will continue to surf the Internet doing projects and scavenger hunts. The Internet can be a fun place but it can also be a dangerous place. Know what your child is looking at and for on the Internet. Who are they chatting with? Who and what are they emailing? I am trying to emphasize the fun of the Internet and also the dangers that are out there. Please reinforce these at home.

Computer Lab Grading System:

For GradesK-4th the Computer grade is averaged in the students Language Art grade.

For graders 5-8th the computer grade is averaged in the subject that we have be working on. (English, Social Studies, Science, Math or Reading)