This document provides information and rules for students in a computer technology class. It outlines procedures for fire drills and lockdowns, seating assignments, lab rules about respecting others and following directions, and rules about food, gum and candy not being allowed. It also details logging on procedures, caring for computer spaces, what topics will be covered like computer parts and programs, and consequences for repeated rule violations. The overall message is to provide a safe and productive learning environment for students to learn computer skills.

1. Welcome Back to SchoolAnd Welcome to Mrs. Holderbaum’sTechnology Class!I Am Glad That You Are Here

2. Meet The Teacher!!

3. My Family

4. In the Event of a Fire DrillDo not turn off the computers.Be sure to push your chairs in when you are leaving.Why?Leave quickly and carefully using the route your computer teacher has instructed you to use!No Talking

5. In the Event of a Lock Down.Proceed to the location designated by your computer teacher and sit quietly on the floor.Your teacher will be shutting the doors and covering the windows. It is important that you sit quietly and follow instructions at this time.

6. Seat AssignmentsEvery student will be allowed to choose their own seat.It is very important to remember the number of your computer.Your behavior determines if you can keep the seat you choose.12

7. Computer Lab RulesListen to and follow directions.Work quietly.Show respect.Keep yourself and others safe.Raise your hand and wait to be called.Put sticky note on screen.

8. Be Patient!Remember there is only one of me and over 20 of you, so please BE PATIENT with the lab teacher.When I am giving directions, raise your hand if you have a question.If you have a question during work time, put up your sticky note on your monitor and wait.Help!

9. Food—Gum—Candy Food, drinks or gum is NOT allowed in the labs. If you have candy given to you by a teacher, you will be asked to throw it in the trash.If it still in wrapper, keep it in a pocket. ONE WARNING ONLY, or will result in being grounded from the computer.

10. Clean Computers make Happy ComputersThis is a happy computer. All our computers are happy and clean. Please be kind to them.Wash hands after eating and using the restroom; before coming into the lab

11. Remember To….Keep heat and magnets away from all computer parts.

12. Restroom Break Your teacher should have given you time to use restroom before coming to the lab.You will not be allowed to use the bathroom during directions.You might miss something fun or important if you go and really do not have to.Raise your hand to get permission to go.

13. Hang in there, only a little more!Rules are Cool, When Everyone follows them…….

14. Logging OnYour ID is your initials plus your student id number

15. Your password is your student id number

16. When class ends you must log off.

17. It is important to log on in order to save your work.Care For Your SpaceDo not stack paper or books on the computer.Do not touch the internal parts of the computer or CDs and DVDs.Ask when not sure

18. What Will We Learn?How to Use a ComputerHow to Use Computer ProgramsThe Names of Computers PartsNew Computer Use WordsHow to Be Safe on the InternetThat Computers Help Us LearnThat Computers are Fun

19. Computer LearningSAVE, SAVE, SAVENetiquette and Safety Rules.Computer Terms