Computer Lab
Computer Literacy RequirementsChampion's Computer Literacy Definition: The knowledge and skill to use a computer to accomplish tasks normally associated with computer use, i.e. keyboarding, basic word processing, spreadsheets, information storage and retrieval, internet use and desktop publishing. The Computer Literacy graduation requirement is met by completing the one year Computer Literacy course with a passing grade. Champion High School students are enabled to demonstrate basic competency in the following areas: Keyboarding, File Management, Operating System, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Multimedia Presentation, Desktop Publishing, Graphics Editing, Internet Use, Database Use in Information Storage and Retrieval, Web Page Construction, Local Area Network Use, Use of Peripherals (including Scanner, Digital Still & Video Cameras, CD Burner, Digital Projectors and Printer) Click the following link to view the Table of Contents for "Learning MS Office 2007". Click the following link to view the Computer Literacy Syllabus 2008-9. Click the following link to view the Study Guide for the Comprehensive Final for Computer Literacy. The student is introduced to and achieves basic competence in the use of Windows Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, FrontPage, Internet Explorer, Access, PhotoDraw, WinZip, and several other productivity software applications.. Keyboarding by touch is taught and weekly timed writings are conducted. The teaching/learning style is project and skills-based independent study with a resource person present to guide and answer questions. The curriculum is comprised of online projects and assignments, textbook exercises ("Learning MS Office"), videos and quizzes. Return Demonstrations and quizzes are required after each assignment. The required Semester final exams are comprehensive. The class is currently one semester in length. Elective technology courses available to high school students who have passed Computer Literacy with at least a "C", include Videography, Web Design and Yearbook Production. Minimum Computer Literacy Graduation Requirements for Transferring, ROP, and ISP Students
High
School
1st Semester
2nd Semester 1st QTR
2nd QTR
3rd QTR
4th QTR No 30+ A 35+ A 40+ A Speed 24-29 B 29-34 B 34-39 B Reqmt. 18-23 C 23-28 C 28-33 C Technique 12-17 D 17-22 D 22-27 D Junior High (Speed
not graded for 1st Quarter; grade based on Technique and Work Habits)
(1st Semester students use the appropriate scale
below; 2nd Semester
students find your first semester elective (2 days/week or 3 days/week) and then
use the NEXT scale for your 2nd semester.
For example: If you took
Computers for 2 days/week in your 1st semester, your 2nd
semester grading scale would be “Elective – 3 days/week”.) Elective – 2 days/week
20+ A 16-19 B 13-15 C 10-12 D Elective – 3 days/week
25+ A 21-24 B 15-20 C 10-14 D Elective – 5 days/week
28+ A 22-27 B 16-21 C 10-15 D
Advanced ApplicationsAdvanced Applications currently include Videography/Web Design Production (School Website Production & Video Productions), Graphics Design, Desktop Publishing (Yearbook Production & School Newsletter) and Database Design (FileMaker Pro and Access). Future offerings may include AutoCAD, Javascript, Perl and C++ Programming.
Champion
Christian School Technology Plan Champion Educational Purpose (quoted from the Champion Christian School Student
Handbook, 2008-2009) “Champion
Christian School adopts the historic, Christian view of life as presented in
the Bible: since God created and
sustains everything through His Son, Jesus Christ, the world and life are
God-centered and should glorify Him. Man
being a sinner by nature and choice, however, cannot in that condition glorify
or know God. He can do this only
by being recreated in God’s image through committing his life to Jesus
Christ as Lord and Savior. The
total process of education, therefore, must seek this restoration of the
student to the position of true knowledge, righteousness and holiness in
Christ by developing and relating the whole person to God spiritually,
mentally, socially and physically. It
must present all truth as God’s truth and must be interpreted and integrated
with God’s Word. Such education
is primarily the parents’ responsibility and the school should function as
an extension of the home to aid the parents in giving this education. ...From
this purpose stems certain educational objectives: ·
To promote high academic
standards that help the students gain a thorough comprehension and command of
the fundamental processes used in communication with others. ·
To teach and encourage the
formation of good study habits. ·
To teach the students how
to do research and to use the scientific method. ·
To develop creative and
critical thinking and the proper use of Biblical criteria for evaluation. ·
To promote good citizenship
through developing an understanding and appreciation of our Christian and
American heritage of freedom and human dignity, and ·
To impart knowledge of the
world and current affairs in all fields and relate them to God’s plan for
human kind.” School
Technology Vision Statement Champion
Christian School desires to help our students acquire real-life technology
skills that will allow them to achieve excellence in any work environment.
Additionally, we want our students to become creative users of
technology to communicate God’s Word to the world and to build up His
church. Toward that end, Champion
will strive to continually provide excellent hardware, current software tools
and effective technology instruction. The
CCS Technology Plan has been developed in order to provide a set of guiding
principles for staff development, integration of technology into instructional
programs, acquisition of hardware and software, and access to outside
resources. Statement
of Existing Conditions Computer
Lab, School Offices, Library and Classrooms
At
the end of the 1999 school year, the Computer Lab was not networked, and the
majority of the lab computers contained 75 mhz processors, 32 mb RAM and 700
mb hard drives. Software tools
were limited. In
2001-2, there were 22 workstations connected across a peer-to-peer “Fast
Ethernet” (100mbs) network, with Cat 5 cabling and 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Switches. The School offices were
networked in a similar fashion. Both
networks were connected to the internet on a 1.5mbs (T-1 equivalent) line.
Four 800 mhz machines were purchased in 2001, three being installed in
the Computer Lab. The Lab
currently had 2 digital cameras, three scanners, 3 CD Burners, a MIDI Keyboard
and three networked printers installed. The
school office received a Canon ImageRunner 330 (and later, a model 600),
enabling remote printing across the network.
A Microsoft Office 2000 Suite site license was purchased and allowing
training in current productivity tools, including Word, Excel, Publisher,
FrontPage, PhotoDraw, Access and PowerPoint.
Three classrooms had non-networked computers for teacher and student
use. The school had a
student-developed and maintained website at http://championcs.org.
2002 was the first year that the school Yearbook was produced
digitally. The students were trained in the use of Photoshop/PhotoDraw,
PageMaker and YearTech, along with digital cameras, scanners and extensive
network use. In
the 2002-3 school year, 5 used computers (Dell 350mhz, 8gb HD, 256 RAM) were
purchased for the Computer Lab, which allowed lower end CPU’s to be placed
in each classroom along with printers. Classroom
computers were not wired for the internet.
MyGradebook.com was implemented for online grade keeping and
parent-teacher communication. Parents
and students were able to securely view their assignments, grades and
attendance online. Champion
installed a dedicated CPU that enabled various custom intranet and internet
applications. The first
application was a web-enabled database that allows online access to such
things as the Computer
Literacy Curriculum – Recipes For Computing Success. The
2003-4 school year saw the purchase of 3 new computers (2.1ghz Compaq
Presarios). A generous donation
allowed the purchase of a Digital Video Camera and associated software.
A scanner, DVD player and 2 CPU's were also donated.
2004-2009
has seen occasional purchases and donations to replace computers, upgrade RAM,
operating systems, software (Office 2007) and expand Audio/Visual capablities.
Digital Projectors were added to shared A/V carts. Wireless Access
Points were added to extend internet & LAN access to all classrooms.
The Library now has 6 laptops stored in a locked vault.
Four "netbooks" (miniature, fully functional laptops) have
expanded the Computer Lab. Video cameras and editing software were purchased
for classroom use. Audio-Visual Resources Champion
teachers currently utilize 4 portable audio/visual carts for
TV/VCR/DVD/Digital Projector/Laptop functionality. Technology Goals 1.
Students and teachers will become computer
literate. 2.
Students will be prepared for technology-related
careers 3.
Technology will be utilized to research and present
information 4.
Technology will be made available as ancillary
resources to achieve curriculum goals. 5.
Students will use
technology as a tool for research, learning, presentation and information
management. 6.
Technology will be
integrated into all courses. 7.
Teachers will use a variety
of technology tools in their classroom instruction. 8.
Students will master
technological skills in order to be productive immediately and in their future
education and careers. 9.
Students will use internet
tools (web, email, FTP, etc.) to have access and to interact with world-wide
information through technology. 10.
Students will develop
Biblical values and demonstrate discipline and self-control with regard to the
use of technology. 11.
Technology will be used to
motivate students to learn. 12.
Students will use
technology to create imaginative and innovative solutions to problems. 13.
Students will appreciate
the value of technology. 14.
High School students will
demonstrate computer literacy as a graduation requirement, either by
completion of coursework or by examination. Teacher Technology Resources and Training ·
Curriculum, software and
online tools for Teacher productivity, training and classroom
instruction: o
e.g. RenWeb School
Management Software, Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, FrontPage,
PhotoDraw, Access, PowerPoint) PageMaker, Adobe InDesign, FileMaker Pro, etc.
·
Equipment for
networking, internet research, class projects, class presentations, etc. o
Computers
(desktops/laptops/PDA’s), peripherals (cameras, scanners, large screen
projectors, digital document cameras, printers, etc.), DSL access, intranet
switching/cabling, portable computer audio/video carts, classroom
TV’s/VCR’s/DVD’s, wireless network carts with laptops and internet
access. Permanent classroom
installations are planned for our new campus with the goal of creating
“Smart Classrooms” for each teacher, providing permanent computerized
Audio/Video/Internet teaching-learning tools. Student Technology Resources and Training ·
Curriculum and
software for Jr. Hi. Introduction to Computing, High School Computer
Literacy, Advanced Applications: including
Graphics and Digital Video Design (for web/print/class/chapel presentation),
Website design (for school website, Yearbook production, Database Design and
Publishing, Introduction to Java Programming, Introduction to Computer
Assisted Drafting o
e.g. Photoshop, Office
Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, FrontPage, PhotoDraw, Access, PowerPoint)
PageMaker, FileMaker Pro, AutoCAD ·
Equipment for
networking, internet research, class projects, class presentations, etc. o
Computers
(desktops/laptops/PDA’s), peripherals (CD-ROM servers, cameras, scanners,
digital projectors, printers, DVD, etc.), DSL access, LAN switching/cabling,
portable audio/video carts, wireless network carts with laptops and internet
access. School
Intranet and Community Communication ·
Interoffice and staff
communication ·
Internet access o
i.e. web-based Intranet
tools (calendars, etc.), School website, Parent/Teacher communication Equipment & Software Acquisition Strategy ·
Regular upgrade of Computer
Lab computers with some computers equipped for
Advanced Applications use, i.e. Adobe Premier, After Effects,
Photoshop, PageMaker, FileMaker Pro, AutoCad, Java Programming, etc.
CLASS
EXPECTATIONS – Technology Program – Mr. Doney
“Be
Prompt, Prepared, Polite and Productive.”
1.
Come to each class with your Textbook, Skills Binder, pencil/pen, paper
and any Homework assignment. (Coming to class unprepared is the same as an
unexcused tardy. Textbook and
Skills Binder may be left at your workstation.) 2.
Be at your workstation before the tardy bell rings. (2 unexcused tardies
per quarter = 30 minutes detention, to be served during lunch or after school
within one day of being assigned.) 3. Raise your hand if you need assistance. IF you remain productive and on task, quiet talking is allowed and you may bring your own headphones and listen to music CD's (preferably Christian artists but definitely music that passes the Philippians 4:8 standard). 4.
Since not all students have access to a computer at home, there normally
will be no homework assigned, except occasional reading assignments from the
textbook. 5.
Each student will be graded on their diligence and their ability to follow the instructions
and perform the tasks included in “Recipes For Computing Success”.
These “Recipes” are comprised of 40 detailed assignments and
instructions in Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Multimedia Presentation, Desktop
Publishing, Database, Graphics Editing, Internet Use, Information Storage and Retrieval,
Web Page Construction, Network Use, Electronic Music and Peripheral Use (including Scanner, Digital
Camera, CD Burner and Printer). 6.
Treat all school property with the utmost care and respect. (No food or
drinks at workstations, except a water bottle.) 7.
Ask permission before using a computer not assigned to you. 8.
At the end of each class, clean your area, slide in the keyboard and
replace your chair.
9. Internet use is allowed before school, between classes and after school. If found to be on the net for activities unrelated to your current assignment, you will lose your internet privileges for that day and the next. Each
Student will: Students
will be graded on good work habits, including enthusiastic participation, neat
work areas, proper care of equipment and good use of time. DO’S AND DON’TS:
(Non-compliance with the following could result in the student’s loss
of Internet privileges and/or Computer Lab access.)
Help For Parents
Steps to Take for a Safer Internet Experience:
Check Out These Web Sites:
Champion Christian SchoolTechnology Acceptable Use PolicyLetter to Parents or GuardiansChampion Christian School is working hard to provide students with the modern tools and skills required to be successful in this digital age. While grateful for the very few problems we've experienced thus far, we are also aware that the tools of technology can be used or abused. So with caution we will utilize technology only to honor God and serve His purposes. Internet access for all students is currently available in our campuswide. Electronic devices are increasingly powerful and mobile, which introduces both advantages and risks. This letter describes the Internet services offered to our students, as well as the Acceptable Use Policy which every student and their parent or guardian must sign. Through the use of a content filtering tool and the Champion Christian School Acceptable Use Policy, access to inappropriate material is restricted to the best of our ability and that of current technology. Although staff will supervise your student’s use of the Internet with CCS equipment, we cannot absolutely guarantee that your child will not gain access to inappropriate material. No filter can be 100% effective and students may stumble upon inappropriate material. There may be additional kinds of material on the Internet that are not in accord with your family values. Good judgment and self-control will always be the best filtering device. We would like to encourage you to discuss with your child your family values and your expectations about how your values should guide their use of the internet. In order to protect students, staff and the school, CCS reserves the right to monitor all on-campus communication, wireless or wired, via personal or school devices, via any current or future medium, including: IM (Instant Messaging), Text Messaging, Chat, Blogs, Personal Web Pages, Email, Newsgroups, Guestbooks, Forums, Email Lists, Forms, etc. Students and parents should not expect absolute privacy of their electronic communications through the CCS Network or on the CCS campus. Students are not allowed to encrypt their communications with the specific purpose of concealing activities that are disallowed by CCS. Students not abiding by these guidelines will have all electronic privileges removed. Our primary responsibility is to protect the student and school from all threats that may arise via electronic means. Please contact the Technology Advisor if you have any questions or concerns and see our Help For Parents section for information and resources. Click Here to Print the following application
Acceptable Use Policy: Student Use
Champion Christian School offers both wired and wireless Internet access for student use. Some students may have personal wireless internet accounts through their cell phone, PDA or other device. This document contains the Acceptable Use Policy for student use of those resources. A. Educational Purpose1. Champion Christian School network provides for Internet access, established for purposes of education (i.e. research, class assignments, career development and training). Internet access is provided as an additional tool for the purposes of better preparing its youth to be educated, effective Christian young people in the today’s world. All usage of the Champion Christian School Network is to be directed with the premise of building positive Christian character. 2. The Champion Christian School network has not been established as a public access service or a public forum for personal expression. Champion Christian School has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material accessed or posted through the network. 3. Champion Christian School network should not be used for personal commercial purposes. No products or services may be offered, provided, or purchased through the CCS network.
B. Student Internet Access1. Students will have access to Internet World Wide Web information resources through their classroom, library (future), and school computer lab. Access to POP3 email accounts and Newsgroups is not provided. Students are expected to follow the rules set forth in Champion Christian School’ Handbook as well as all local, state and federal laws governing use of the Internet, even if using personal equipment and internet access accounts. 2. No unauthorized files may be downloaded from the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to any freeware, shareware and/or demo programs. Any video streaming through such applications as QuickTime, RealAudioVideo, Windows Media Player, etc. may be viewed only as part of a current class assignment or research project, and not strictly for entertainment purposes. No peer-to-peer file sharing services (Kazaa, Napster, Morpheus, etc.) may be used via CCS Network resources. Students may not use the CSS Network to download unauthorized copyrighted material, even while using their own devices (laptops, PDA’s, cell phones, etc.). CCS reserves the right to monitor all network activity and limit or deny student access or confiscate student devices. C. Unacceptable Uses
(*The CCS Student Handbook also contains guidelines for various electronic devices under “Prohibited Materials”: Radios, pagers, tape recorders, CD players, and cell/camera phones must be turned off between 7:45a.m. and 3:15 p.m. while student is on campus unless specific permission has been given from the supervising adult. Unauthorized items will be confiscated and may be reclaimed by the parent.) The following uses of Champion Christian School Network are considered unacceptable: 1. Personal Safety b. You will not agree to meet with someone you have met online without your parent's approval. c. You will promptly disclose to your teacher or other school employee any communication you receive that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.
2. Illegal Activities a. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the CCS Network or to any other computer network using CCS Network resources or attempt to elevate current authorized access. This includes attempting to log in through another person's account or access another person's files. These actions are not only against school policy, but they are illegal (see appendix C- United States Code TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - PART I - CHAPTER 47 - Sec. 1030). If you find yourself in an area off-limits to students (e.g. Office computers), immediately inform the Computer Science instructor so the problem can be addressed. b. You will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer network or destroy data by spreading computer viruses, deleting system files or by any other means. These actions are not only against school policy, but they are illegal (see appendix C- United States Code TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - PART I - CHAPTER 47 - Sec. 1030). c. You will not use Champion Christian School Network to engage in any illegal act, such as arranging for a drug sale or the purchase of alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of persons, harassing another person, etc. d. You must not willfully cause damage to CCS computing equipment (i.e. CPU, monitors, printers, scanners, digital cameras, disks, keyboards, mice, network equipment, etc.). Engaging in activities that directly or indirectly cause damage to CCS computing equipment may result in your expulsion from school, fines and/or cost of repair, or both.
3. Network Security a. You are responsible for your individual accounts (Email, Online Gradebook, etc.) and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account. Under no conditions should you provide your passwords to another person. If another person gains access to your account and uses it in violation of the Acceptable Use Policy, both you and the offending student can lose all access to the network. b. You will immediately notify a teacher or the Computer Science teacher if you have identified a possible security problem, including someone gaining access to your account. Do not go looking for security problems, because this may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access. c. You will avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by following common sense virus protection procedures, such as scanning removable and internal storage devices (jump drives, CD’s, floppies, external hard drives, internal hard drives, etc.) for viruses before connecting to the CCS Network and not opening file attachments that arrive via email, etc. d. In order to gain access to the CCS Network using your personal device (laptop, PDA, etc.), each user MUST obtain a permit by completing the “Network Use” application, available from the Technology Advisor. Anyone found using the Network with a personal device without a permit will lose all network privileges and will not be allowed to bring their device on campus. e. Each device has a MAC address which identifies it uniquely, and this MAC address must be provided to the Technology Advisor (who will help you find this information). Each device name must be the User’s real name, so that it is clear to the Network Administrator who is using the Network. Again, under no conditions should you provide your passwords to another person. f. All devices that are able to browse the internet must have web filtering software installed. All laptops using Champion's internet access must have the free web filtering program, We-Blocker, installed by the Computer Science instructor.
4. Inappropriate Language a. Restrictions against inappropriate language apply to public messages, personal messages (IM, Chat, etc.), Screen Names, Online Games and material posted on Web pages. b. You will not use obscene, profane, suggestive, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language. c. You will not post information that could cause damage or a danger of disruption. d. You will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks. e. You will not harass others. Harassment is persistently acting in a manner that distresses or annoys another person. If you are told by a person to stop sending them messages, you must stop. f. You will not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.
5. Respect for Privacy
6. Respecting Resource Limits. a. You will use the network only for educational and/or career development activities as indicated in the Acceptable Use Policy. b. Users will not download files unrelated to coursework, class assignments, etc. Files may only be downloaded by approval of the CCS Computer Science teacher. No file sharing programs may be used via CCS Network resources. Students may not use the CSS Network to download unauthorized copyrighted material, even while using their own devices (laptops, PDA’s, etc.). CCS reserves the right to monitor all network activity and limit or deny student access.
7. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement a. You will not plagiarize works that you find on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as though you created them. b. You will not copy CD’s or DVD’s of programs that you have not purchased. c. You will respect the rights of copyright owners. If you are unsure whether you can use a work, you should request permission from the copyright owner.
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