Page 001: Technology and Leadership:

S y l l a b u s
[Mr. Aguda] - School Year 2009-2010

Welcome to Technology and Leadership!

Can you imagine you life without computers? Probably not. How about the Internet
(also known as the World Wide Web)? Thats because technology is all around you.
You live in a media-oriented, internet-community. This class is designed to help you
discover the world of technology as well as your potential as a leader. This course
will challenge you to become professional, tech-savvy individuals.

Class Expectations and Rules To p i c s t o b e c o ve r e d

Expectations:: Microsoft Office Suite
As a student at Animo Jefferson Charter HS, you are ex- Word, Excel, Publisher, FrontPage, PowerPoint
pected to live the 5 Mantras. Every student will be: Keyboarding
Internet Research
Prompt Tech in Your Community
Prepared How the Computer Works (Computer Guts
Participatory Graphic Design & Advertising
Polite
Proactive M a t e r i a l s n e e d e d
Classroom Rules:: 1 Large College Ruled Notebook
In addition, students are expected to adhere to Mr. at least 150 pages, college ruled.
Agudas class rules: Pen
Glue Stick or Stapler
Be on time Flash Drive/Data Stick (At least 128MB)
(Purchase at Staples or Best Buy)
Respect the teacher, your peers, and yourself
Bring all necessary materials to class daily. C l a s s R o u t i n e
Follow directions the first time they are given
W h a t y o u c a n e x p e ct o n a n o r m a l d a y
No electronics or food allowed during regular class 1. The Warm-up is designed to get you ready to learn. You
time. will find it on the board or on my blog. You must complete
it silently during the 10 Minutes of Digital Zen.
Grading Scale and breakdown 2. The 411 is a time for class announcements, a review of the
School wide grading scale at Animo JCHS is as follows: class calendar, and to review the warm-up.
3. Tutorial (AKA We-do) is used to teach you a new skill or
100% - 93% A program. During tutorials, Mr. Aguda will show you step-
92% - 90% A- by-step procedures in completing a task. Its important to
89% - 83% B listen carefully and do what I do.
82% - 80% B- 4. Independent Learning (AKA You-do) is a time used to
79% - 73% C practice the skills you learned during the tutorial. Here, Mr.
Aguda can help each of you individually complete the task
72% - 70% C-
and create the finished product.
69% - 63% D 5. The clean-up is usually 5 minutes before the end of class.
62% - 60% D- Upon Mr. Agudas signal, you should begin to pack-up and
59% and below F prepare to leave.
6. The exit slip is a short review and writing assignment re-
Mr. Agudas Grading breakdown is as follows
quired before you leave.
Homework 10%
Classwork 40% Projects are designed to increase your skill in computer applica-
tion(s) and to help you discover your talents and interests as a
Projects, Quizzes, Tests 40%
responsible, computer savvy individual. These will be individual
Final Project / Exams 10%
or group based and will be completed during class time or at
home.

Technology and Leadership: Animo Justice Charter High School [Mr. Aguda] Syllabus
C l a s s P r o c e d u r e s a n d P r o to co l s
This is how our classroom is run. You are expected to know and com-
ply with all class procedures and protocols.
Entering the Classroom::
LINE UP: Students line up outside (single file) with
shirts tucked in, no gum, electronics put away
GREET: Students must greet Mr. Aguda at the door
with a handshake and smile. : - )
MATERIALS: Students get notebooks from shelf.
10MOS: Students will enter quietly, find their seat,
and begin the 10 minutes of Silence (see below).
Any homework will be due at this moment. After 10 minutes,
students may talk quietly as Mr. Aguda checks for completion.
(10MOS)The 10 Minutes of Silence
Quiet, not silence. If you must speak, talk extremely
quietly and only to the person next to you.
Visit my tech blog (http://mraguda.animojustice.com)
Log-on to your blog and begin a new post. You may
title the post as todays date
Copy and Paste ALL information from my blog onto
yours.
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
During the Class Period::
When Mr. Aguda needs your attention:
The countdown: Mr. Aguda will begin counting down
from 5 to 1. You are responsible to make sure that
you and people around you are silent and that your
attention is directed to Mr. Aguda.
The countup: Counting up means extra homework
time and/or holding the class in for the amount of
time counted up this may also be in addition the
homework being given during the day. This will be
issued in the form of standards or bookwork.
(example: countup to 3 = 30 standards). Uncompleted
standards from count-up will result in detention.
When you need help:
Raise your hand. Put it down when Mr. Aguda ac-
knowledges you. Continue working something else
until he is done helping others.
Dismissal::
The Bell is the SIGNAL for Mr. Aguda to dismiss the
class. In order for this to happen:
The classroom has been reset and cleaned. (6 mins
before class ends)
All students are in their seats.
The class is quiet
D a i l y A t t e n d a n c e
It is crucial that you attend class everyday. But...
What do I do if Im absent?
You are responsible for any make-up work in this class.
1. Go to the Printer station, logon to the blog, download
and print all handouts that you missed.
2. Complete the assignments during Office Hours NOT
during the class period.
When is make-up work due?
Make-up work is due at the following notebook check
(usually a Friday or a Monday). All work can be made-up.
What about work that is late?
Abosolutely NO work will be accepted after the Notebook
Check cutoff day with the exception of special circum-
stances (please see me for more information).
How do I make-up an exam, practical, or project?
If you miss the entire project, you will have 1 week to
schedule a time to make up an quiz, exam, or practi-
cal.
If you miss part of the assignment, the due date will
be pushed back the # of days you were absent.
All of these arrangements need to be made with me.
C o n s e q u e n c e s
The following systems of intervention are in place to chal-
lenge you to succeed:
Progressive Discipline:
If you choose to break a class or school rule, the follow-
ing progressive consequences may apply:
Verbal Warning, Student-Teacher Conference, Deten-
tion, Parent Conference, In-House (in school) suspen-
sion, Parent Conference (with Administrator), etc.
Please consult handbook.
Office Hours and Communication
Should you require one-on-one help and tutoring, I have office ours on:
Office Hours:
3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Email:
Per 1: mragudap1@animojustice.com Per 5: mragudap5@animojustice.com
Per 3: mragudap3@animojustice.com Per 6: mragudap6@animojustice.com
Per 4: mragudap4@animojustice.com Per 7: mragudap7@animojustice.com
The instructor reserves the right to make additions, changes, and deletions
to the syllabus during the course of the year.
By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have read and understand every-
thing in the Course Expectations and will be subject to the procedures, rules
and consequences outlined above.

OOPS...I FORGOT MY MATERIALS! Student Name: Parent/Guardian Name:

Purchase forgotten materials from Mr. Agudas stu- __________________________ __________________________
dent store. Prices subject to change without notice.
FORGOTTEN MATERIALS IS NOT AN EXCUSE TO BE Student Signature: Parent Signature:
__________________________ __________________________
LAZY! YOU ARE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT!

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