Business Computer Applications

Course Description:

This course will focus on three aspects of Microsoft Office- Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Certification in these three areas emphasizes a global understanding of three of the most popular workplace products.

Course Overview:

The focus of the course will be on three products:

(1) Microsoft Word - Editing, Formatting, Tables, Illustrations & Graphics, Mail Merge

(2) Microsoft PowerPoint - Basics, Adding Tables & SmartArt Graphics, Animation, Custom Slides

(3) Microsoft Excel – Create Formulas, Link Worksheets, Graphs

Materials:

Paper, pen or pencil

THERE IS A $10 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT FEE!

Make up Work:

Students with an excused absence have 5 days to make up a test. Students with an unexcused absence have 3 days to make up a test. All makeup tests are given before school, during lunch, or immediately after school. Makeup tests will be different from regular tests. It is the student's responsibility to schedule the makeup test with me.

Class Expectations:

Come to class on time

Sit in your assigned seat

Promptly begin your bellringer

Do not get up from your seat without permission

Do not take out your cell phone

Do not line up at the door waiting for the bell to ring

No eating or drinking in class

Be prepared to work

***Disrespect towards other students or teacher, as well as students who do not come to school ready to work, will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

Grading Scale: 100-93 A

92-85 B

84-75 C

74-67 D

66-0 F

Grades will be based on bellringers, tests, classwork, and assigned homework.

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Please sign and return this bottom section to serve as receipt of requirements, expectations, and classroom rules.

Student Signature: _______________________________

Parent Signature: ________________________________