Course+Descriptions+and+Grading

= **Course Descriptions/Grading** = = =


 * = ** West Central Grading Scale ** ||
 * = __ Percentage __ ||= __ Grade __ ||
 * = 100 ||= A+ ||
 * = 95-99 ||= A ||
 * = 92-94 ||= A- ||
 * = 89-91 ||= B+ ||
 * = 86-88 ||= B ||
 * = 83-85 ||= B- ||
 * = 80-82 ||= C+ ||
 * = 77-79 ||= C ||
 * = 74-76 ||= C- ||
 * = 71-73 ||= D+ ||
 * = 68-70 ||= D ||
 * = 65-67 ||= D- ||
 * = 64 and below ||= F ||

__Class Objectives:__ --learn the key locations and operate the keyboard by touch --improve keyboarding speed and accuracy --increase knowledge of computer terminology --learn concepts in Word Processing and Excel --emphasis on improving proofreading skills __Grading__:
 * //7th Grade Computers//**
 * Typing Time Software Lessons (speed and accuracy) || 40% ||
 * Daily Assignments || 30% ||
 * Written Quizzes and Tests || 30% ||


 * //8th Grade Computers//**

__Class Objectives:__ --reinforce key locations and operate the keyboard by touch --improve keyboarding speed and accuracy --increase knowledge of computer terminology --learn advanced concepts in Word Processing and Excel --learn basic concepts in Access and Publisher --improve proofreading skills __Grading__:
 * Microtype Multimedia Software Lessons (speed and accuracy) || 30% ||
 * Daily Assignments || 35% ||
 * Written Quizzes and Tests || 35% ||

__Class Objectives:__ --improve fitness level __Class Goals__: Do I play everything:? --participation Am I trying my best? --effort Do I work well with others? --teamwork Do I play fair and follow the rules --honesty Am I fun to be around? --attitude Do I compete with respect to others? --sportsmanship __Grading__:
 * 6th Grade** **Physical Education**
 * Participation/Effort || 50% ||
 * Sportsmanship/Attitude/Honesty/Teamwork || 50% ||