COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Grafton High School

 

 

Instructor:  Mr. Haigh

 

What is C I S?

 

Computer information systems is designed to teach computer fundamentals and the basics of windows as well as how to solve a variety of personal computer-related problems through the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and data base software.  We will be using MS Office 2003 in this course.

 

Course Content

 

We will begin with windows fundamentals using Windows XP.  We will move on to Microsoft Word (word processing); Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets); Microsoft Access (data base); and Microsoft Power Point (presentations)

 

Textbook, Supplies, Materials

 

The textbook for this class is Microsoft Office ’XP Windows XP Edition.  This textbook will only be used in the classroom because it is a spiral bound book that must be handled carefully if it is to last.  A fee of $10 is required of students enrolled in this class.  I will need to check your fee sheet before additional materials can be issued.

 

A loose-leaf notebook with pockets should be kept with notes from each chapter, vocabulary words, and questions.  Notebooks should be organized and written in ink.  Questions and chapter content will be covered in class using a variety of methods.  Notebooks may be checked at any time by the teacher.  You are expected to keep your notebook up to date at all times.  All handouts and study guides should also be kept in the pockets of the notebook or sequentially arranged with other chapter materials.

 

Future Business Leaders of America - FBLA

 

Each accounting student should join FBLA.  This organization will benefit you in several ways:  (1) joining shows a prospective employer or college official that you care enough to join an organization to supplement your classroom skills, (2)  joining shows your willingness to do a little something extra which helps you work most effectively with fellow business students,  (3)  joining allows you to participate in a wide variety of activities (social, financial, education, and service) outside the business classroom as well as develop your leadership capabilities. 

 

Business Behavior and Attitude and Classroom Policies

 

As a business student, training to be successful in the business world, you are expected to come to class prepared with all materials, properly attired, and ready to begin work when the bell rings.  My expectations are as follows:

1.   Respect your teacher and classmates. 

2.      Come to class prepared with all materials necessary.

3.   Be on time!  (Tardy policy will be followed)

4.      Sit in your assigned seat. 

5.      Clean up your area before leaving class.

6.      Wait for teacher to dismiss the class.

 

 

 

Evaluation

 

A list of competencies, areas of mastery for the course, will be given to you.  Grades may be based on the following:  Class participation, class work and homework, quizzes, written and objective tests, projects, reports, business behavior and attitude.  The number system of grading is used according to the established York County grading scale.  Interim reports will be sent home as required by York County School System.  A list of competencies - areas of mastery for the course – will be electronically distributed.