Fallon Middle School

Computer Technology6th Grade Elective Wheel

Ms. Stacey Stein2013-2014

L6 Computer Lab

Contact Information

• 875-9376 ext 6367 Room F1

• steinstacey@dublinusd.net

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Ms. Stein’s Schedule• 1st period -  Computer Technology, 6th

grade wheel, room L6 (computer lab) • 2nd & 3rd periods - ELD Read 180 core,

room F1• 4th period - lunch• 5th period - ELD tutorial, room F1• Academic Prep room F1• 6th period - ELD Newcomer class, F1• 7th period - Prep

6th Grade Elective Wheel

• Character Counts: Melissa Fisher

• Life Skills: Mary LeCheminant

• Computer Technology: Stacey Stein

• Intro to World Languages: Lorrin Harris

• Social Dance: Natalie Young

• Performing Arts: Michelle Tomilloso

• Go Green: Jenna Megalizzi

• College & Career Exploration: Michael Vino

Class Schedule

• Students rotate through 5 classes

• The students will rotate together and stay together all year.

• Each class will be about 8 weeks long or 36 class periods

• All Classes are Pass – Fail

• Do Your Best and you will succeed!

Technology Curriculum• Equipment• Campus Portal – accessing grades• Internet – safety, cyber bullying• District Google E-mail• Google Docs• Microsoft Office

• Paint• Word• Power Point• Excel• Publisher

• Keyboarding - Mavis Beacon• File Management• Career Exploration

Grading Scales(if you were to receive a standard grade)

Assignments:

A+ 100%

A 93 – 99%

A- 90 – 92%

B+ 88 - 89%

B 83 – 87%

B- 80 – 82%

C+ 78 – 79%

C 73 – 77%

C- 70 – 72%

D+ 68 - 69%

D 63 – 67%

D- 60 – 62%

F 59% ↓

Participation

1 point per school day

100% Outstanding Calculated on number of days in a week

85% Good

70% Satisfactory

59% NeedsImprovement

CLASS RULES• THE CLASS RULES WILL BE ESTABLISHED USING A SOCIAL

CONTRACT THAT THEY CREATE BASED ON THESE 4 QUESTIONS: How do you want to be treated by the teacher? How do you want to be treated by each other? How do you think the teachers wants to be treated? How do we want to treat each other when there is a conflict?

 • STUDENTS WHO VIOLATE THE SOCIAL CONTRACT BE ASKED:

What are you doing? What are you suppose to be doing? Are you doing it? What are you going to do about it?

 • STUDENTS WHO VIOLATE THE SOCIAL CONTRACT WILL FACE

THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES: Verbal Warning Student/Teacher Conference Detention & Note or Phone Call to Parents Referral to the Assistant Principal with possible school detention

1. Students are to follow the school rules and behaviors that are found in the front of the Minder Binder. Violations have consequences. See School Discipline Plan (also in the Minder Binder).

2. No student may interfere with others’ rights to learn or to teach.Behave respectfully.

3. Strive to do your best! Attitude over ability - we choose our attitude and a positive attitude can AT TIMES make up for our ability.

4. Students are expected to be present and on time, remain quiet,seated and follow all directions during class. Be prepared to learn!Bring a pencil or pen and Minder Binder everyday.

5. Students are to treat technology equipment with respect.YOU WILL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES

6. No food or gum allowed in the lab. Students may excusethemselves to the back door to drink a beverage.

7. Clean up after yourself, and leave room neat for the next class, i.e.push chairs in, straighten keyboard, mouse.

8. Take ownership! Fallon Pride!

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

24 Years of Teaching• 19 years in the District• Fallon:

– 6th grade wheel Computer Technology– 4 periods ELD (English Language Development)– Band Assistant

Credentials• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

with Supplementary Authorization PE• CLAD (CrossCulture Language and Academic Development) Certificate• Masters in Education – Educational Technology Leadership• Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential

Background• Native Californian: have lived only in Alameda or Contra Costa County• Have lived in Dublin since 1979 (34 years)• Both my sons attended DUSD K-12 (Frederiksen, Wells, DHS)• Was a preschool teacher for 5 years

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