1. Computer Science 1
2011-2012 School Year
Full Year Course Cheryl Claussen
Grades 9-12 Recommended Home: 269-671-4213 Cell: 269-414-8178
1 Computer Science credit or 1 Elective credit tlckalamazoomrsclaussen@gmail.com
Course Description: This is a one-year hands-on computer class. It is geared toward the
high school student who has basic computer skills. All lessons in class are hands-on. The intent of the
class is to give the students the skills they will need to effectively use the Microsoft Office tools throughout
their education and even into the job market.
It is expected that each student have a laptop computer with Windows XP or above and Microsoft Office
2007. In our class, we will be using Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2007. Because of significant
differences in the user interface between Office 2007 and previous versions, it is required that the student
has Office 2007 installed on his/her laptop.
Required Supplies:
o Availability of a laptop running either Windows XP or Windows Vista Operating System, and the
Microsoft Office 2007 applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Because of the
significant differences in user interface between Office 2007 and previous versions, you
MUST have Office 2007 available.
o Each student will be responsible for bringing their 3 ring notebook and writing tools (pen, pencil),
as well as a USB flash drive to class each week.
Grading: Students will be expected to take notes and practice at home with the concepts learned
each week. Tests, quizzes, handouts, and projects receive a percentage from the tutor. These
percentages are averaged at the end of each semester and parents can then give a letter grade according
to their grading scale. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of the academic year .
Course Tuition: Tuition is $125.00 per semester or $250.00 for the year. $225.00 if paid in full by
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June 1. Payment for each semester due in full: Sept 7 and December 7 . I will work with families that are
interested in a monthly payment plan. **5% discount if you refer a family and they enroll for at least one
Claussen tutored class. (Only through June 1st)
Copy Fee: A $10.00 material copy fee is due on the first day of class. Checks payable to: Cheryl
Claussen.
About the Tutor: My husband and I live in Hickory Corners with our three children and 2 cats. We
love the Lord and do our best to serve Him wherever and whenever we can. I hold a Bachelor of Science
Degree with majors in both Mathematics and Computer Science from Alma College and a Master of Science
Degree in Computer Science from Western Michigan University. Before our homeschooling journey began, I
was a software engineer and database administrator for Eaton Corporation. I also travelled throughout west
Michigan as a database consultant. I have taught Computer Science and Mathematics at professional,
collegiate, and high school levels in both private and public settings. The majority of my time is spent
schooling my children and developing our small homestead. When I have free time, I love long walks with
friends.