Course Syllabus
Keyboarding 2014-2015
Welcome to Class
Welcome to Keyboarding at HighMark Charter School. This course has been created by the Utah State Office of Education. All of the information you need about class expectations, objectives, and major actives and topics is included in this syllabus. I am available each day after school for help or communication. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or comments.
About the Instructor
Hello! I am excited to be with you this year as you begin your journey into Keyboarding. I am originally from Eagle River, Alaska. I graduated with a Bachelors of Education from BYU-Idaho in 2010 and a Master in Education from Boise State University in 2014. I have recently spent the last four years in the Alaskan bush (wilderness) teaching teachers and Native Alaskan Yupik Eskimo students. My wife and I were married in 2006 and we adopted a little girl in 2012. I look forward to a wonderful year with you here at HighMark!
Class Description
In the beginning semester keyboarding course, the student will master touch operation on a computer keyboard. Correct fingering by touch and good techniques will receive primary emphasis; speed and accuracy will be given secondary emphasis. The fourth row numbers and symbols and 10‐key pad will also be taught. The student will use basic word processing functions on a variety of document types.
Classroom Expectations
- Respect Yourself
- Respect Others
- Respect Your Environment
- Deal Above the Line
Deal Above the Line
There are many things that happen to us in life, most of which are not always fair or happen according to plan. It is how we handle these challenges that determine our character or what kind of person we become. In our class we will be following the principle of dealing above the line. Whatever happens it is the individual’s responsibility to be responsible and accountable for their own actions. Blaming, justifying, or shaming yourself for not thinking ahead are areas we want to avoid. When we deal above the line, we are more productive and happier with ourselves and with others. Let’s Deal Above the Line!
Make Up Policy
- Excused absences only
- Assignments due within 5 days after returning to school
- 5% Late Fee each day late after 5 days
Grading Policy
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Final score calculated based upon raw scores
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Tests and Quizzes will be scored heavier than assignments
Grading Scale
WPM |
Percentage |
Points per lesson |
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WPM |
Percentage |
Points per lesson |
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Grading Scale |
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| 41+ | 100% | 10.0 | 19 | 59% | 5.9 | 100%-94% = A | |||
| 40 | 99% | 9.9 | 18 | 56% | 5.6 | 93%-90% =A- | |||
| 39 | 98% | 9.8 | 17 | 53% | 5.3 | 89%-87% =B+ | |||
| 38 | 97% | 9.7 | 16 | 50% | 5.0 | 86%-83% =B | |||
| 37 | 96% | 9.6 | 15 | 47% | 4.7 | 82%-80% =B- | |||
| 36 | 95% | 9.5 | 14 | 44% | 4.4 | 79%-77% =C+ | |||
| 35 | 94% | 9.4 | 13 | 42% | 4.2 | 76%-73% =C | |||
| 34 | 92% | 9.2 | 12 | 38% | 3.8 | 72%-70% =C- | |||
| 33 | 90% | 9.0 | 11 | 35% | 3.5 | 69%-67% =D+ | |||
| 32 | 88% | 8.8 | 10 | 32% | 3.2 | 66%-63% =D | |||
| 31 | 86% | 8.6 | 9 | 29% | 2.9 | 62%-60% =D- | |||
| 30 | 83% | 8.3 | 8 | 26% | 2.6 | 59%-0% = F | |||
| 29 | 81% | 8.1 | 7 | 23% | 2.3 | ||||
| 28 | 79% | 7.9 | 6 | 19% | 1.9 | ||||
| 27 | 77% | 7.7 | 5 | 16% | 1.6 | ||||
| 26 | 75% | 7.5 | 4 | 13% | 1.3 | ||||
| 25 | 73% | 7.3 | 3 | 10% | 1.0 | ||||
| 24 | 71% | 7.1 | 2 | 7% | 0.7 | ||||
| 23 | 69% | 6.9 | 1 | 4% | 0.4 | ||||
| 22 | 67% | 6.7 | 0 | 0% | 0.0 | ||||
| 21 | 65% | 6.5 | |||||||
| 20 | 63% | 6.3 | |||||||
Course Summary:
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