This document provides information for students in Mr. Castro's computer lab class. It outlines the course curriculum goals, student behavior expectations, attendance and grading policies, and safety tips for internet use. Students are expected to be prompt, responsible, honest, productive, and respectful. They should check the assignment calendar daily and be sure to review their Career and College Readiness Plan. The document also provides an overview of the course and encourages students to get involved in programs like the Business Professionals of America club.

1. Welcome to the 2018-19
School Year!
Mr. Castro
Computer Lab W219

2. Curriculum Goals
• Business Information Management (HT2D00Y1)
• Banking & Financial Services (HT2F10SH)
• Money Matters (HT1F10Y1)

3. Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
 Be in assigned seat before the tardy bell.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.
 Computers, printers, desks & other equipment.
• Be a prepared, honest and positive participant
 Follow directions. Do not cheat. Be honest and
ethical.
• Be productive
 Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Follow Student Code of Conduct:
• www.episd.org/franklin (click Students tab)

4. Student Behavior (con’t)
• Treat all members of the school community and
all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Always keep in mind the School Motto (posted)
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Do not line up at the door. Remain seated until
the bell rings.

5. Attendance & Assignments
• After 3 tardies – Saturday School. 3 tardies=1
absence of exemption purposes.
• Absences
 Each absence has a one-day grace period to turn in
missed assignment(s).
• Assignments
 Check www.episd.schoology.com assignment
calendar on a daily basis for the day’s
assignments (objectives and agenda).

6. Grading
Grades are weighted.
• Points are based on:
 Labs/Projects/Quizes/Exit Tickets (40%)
 Exams (30%)
 Classwork (30%)
• Grades are posted online. Be sure to check
Student Portal on a daily basis.
Our Grading Scale
• 90-100% = A
• 80-89% = B
• 70-79% = C
• 60-69% = D
• Below 60% = F

7. Course Overview & Policy
• Computer lab rules
• Campus policies
• Course overview (Scope & Sequence;
MindTap; E-mail; Schoology Assignment
Calendar)
• CCRP
• Parent Portal

8. Internet Use
Safety Issues

9. When you and your family surf
the Web it’s important to keep the
following in mind:
• Online information is usually
not private.
• People online are not always
who they say they are.
• Anyone can put information
online.
• You can’t trust everything you
read online.

10. Are you
addicted to the
Internet?
Look for symptoms
of Internet
dependency.
Ask yourself if
your Internet use is
affecting your
school
performance,
health, and
relationships with
family and friends.

11. Using Internet communication tools such as social
media, e-mail, and instant messaging can put you at
potential risk of encountering online predators.
Certain sites have been blocked by the district. Do not
attempt to override these blocks
Online predators try to gradually
seduce their targets through attention,
affection, kindness, and even gifts,
and often devote considerable time,
money, and energy to this effort.

12. Get Involved!
• Many opportunities for students to become
involved in school programs.
• Club list
www.episd.org (Programs tab, Clubs)
• BPA – Business Professionals of America

13. Questions?
• Questions from students.

14. In-Class Activity
Activity
 Review your CCRP
 Log on to www.episd.schoology.com and check
the assignment for today in the calendar icon in
upper right corner.