Education 548: Effective College Teaching

							                                    Computer Maintenance and Repair
                                        Hendrickson High School 2011-2012

Instructor(s):
Mr. Mallon
David Mallon, 594-1100 x48084 vm
David.mallon@pflugervilleisd.net

Best Time for Calls/Conferences:
8:00-8:45 a.m., after 4:10 by pre-arrangement
Tutoring Hours:
By prearrangement
Grading:

               Hendrickson High School Grading Protocols for 2011-2012
                  Assessment Grades                                          Practice Grades
             4 or more per grading period                              6 or more per grading period

                 Category Weight 60%                                       Category Weight 40%

        Tests/Exams                                              Independent practice
        Projects                                                 Quizzes
        Portfolios                                               Warm-ups
        Performances                                             Reviews
        Products                                                 Progress checks
        Final Process Writing Pieces                             Journals
        Major Lab Experiences                                    Components of Writing Process
        Presentations                                            Lab Experience, Participation
                                                                  Spelling tests
                                                                  Daily work


Assignment of Grades
   The teacher has the discretion to drop grades as long as minimums above are maintained.

Timeliness of posting
 Teacher will refresh on-line grade books weekly, by start of school day each Tuesday.

Retesting or Redoing
   Students scoring below “70” on a Assessment Grade shall be allowed (or may be required) to redo the
    assignment/test (or similar) after completing prerequisite work. The higher grade, with a maximum of “70”, shall be
    recorded.
   Retesting/redoing should be completed within five school days (unless the teacher makes alternative provision for
    extenuating circumstances).

Late Work
   Students will be afforded opportunity to submit late work for Formative Assignments during each grading period.
   Late work submissions in this regard must be submitted within two school days of the original submission date.
    Teachers may extend the deadline for legitimate student absences.

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   Late work submissions in this regard must be good-faith efforts at the assignment; trivial attempts at assignments will
    not be accepted or graded. The teacher will determine the worthiness of the late assignment submitted.
   Extra credit assignments are NOT subject to this Late Work provision.

Transfer Grades
   Transfer grades shall be assigned proportionally to the time spent in each school/class.

Teacher-Specific Stipulations

Name of Course: Computer Maintenance and Repair A+

Course Objectives:
This course will give students “hands-on, real-world” skills and knowledge of basic computer maintenance and repair and
customer service. Students also will be prepared to take the industry based skills certification assessment, A+. The course
provides an opportunity for preparation to transitioning to both the workplace and postsecondary transitions.

Format and Procedures:
This course requires a high level of student participation. There will be multiple projects, both individual and team; as
will as lecture and student presentations. Students should be highly motivated and willing to do more outside reading and
research as part of the learning process. Being prompt in attendance in addition to bringing needed materials are
expected behaviors. Active participation in the class discussions and group activities is required.

Expectations:   Be Polite/Respectful – to each other, teachers, administrators, substitutes, etc.
                Be Prompt – seated and ready before the tardy bell rings.
                Be Prepared – have all materials with you.
Supplies:
                Pen (black ink), #2 standard pencils
                Bound Composition Book, wide or college ruled

Course Requirements:
1. Class attendance and participation policy: Active participation in the class discussions and group activities is required.
2. Course readings:
        (a) Required text: Managing & Troubleshooting PC’s – Meyers classroom book set to be used
        (b) Background readings, course packet? Others as assigned.

Academic Integrity
Each student in this course is expected to abide by the Pflugerville ISD Code of Conduct and Student Handbook with
regard to Academic Integrity. Any work submitted by a student in this course for academic credit will be the student's
own work unless otherwise specifically directed by the teacher.

Mr. David Mallon
Hendrickson High School, 594-1100 ext. 48084 vm
Email: david.mallon@pflugervilleisd.net

I have read and understood the information outlined on this sheet.

Student Signature____________________                     Parent’s Signature _____________________________


Parent’s Phone ________________                           Parent’s email ________________________________




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