Business and Information Technology

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Course Title: Business Computers and Communications

 

Course Competencies:  Click here to find the competency list (VDOE) for this course

 

Course Description:  Students will study the principles, analysis and practices of communication in the workplace; produce a variety of personal and business documents using touch-typing skills; and practice skill building techniques for high levels of speed and accuracy.

 

Course Prerequisites:  Keyboarding with a grade of “C” or higher

 

Course Materials:  3-ring binder or spiral notebook, notebook paper, two-pocket folder, ream of paper, pens, and pencils

 

Course Objectives:

 

Students will be able to perform the following functions:

· Key information using a touch system and correct techniques

· Increase keyboarding speed and accuracy

· Use file and disk management techniques

· Identify a variety of word processing programs

· Create a database by defining fields and designing formats

· Identify a variety of spreadsheet programs

· Enhance spreadsheet documents by incorporating graphic elements

 

Grading Scale

 

A          94-100

B           86-93

C           78-85

D          70-77

F           Below 70

I            Incomplete, work must be made up

 

Grading Procedure

 

Tests                                            20%

Quizzes                                      15%

Production(Daily)                     65%

 

**Note:  Credit for any homework given will be incorporated into daily production.

 

Tutoring, Make-up assignments, and Lab work

I will be available for students in the computer lab Monday – Friday from 2:15 – 2:45. Only students that schedule lab time for these days ahead of time will be permitted to use the after school lab in my  classroom. 

 

Make-up work Policy:

Upon returning to school from an absence, it is the responsibility of the student(excused or unexcused absence) to complete any work missed during the absence.  The student will have 5 school days to complete all work that was missed during the absence. 

 

*Please see student handbook for attendance and tardy policies

 

Students will be required to report and present on current events on a weekly basis.  They will be provided resources to help them find their articles.  Also, if you receive any business publications or a daily newspaper, this would be very helpful for the student.  In addition, the student will receive five points extra credit on their assignment if they wear professional attire the when presenting the article.