Computer Science - Syllabus
Mrs. Wolhart
Grading:
Homework and Participation: 20%
Projects: 30%
Tests and Quizzes: 35%
Final (1st semester only): 15%
Grading Scale:
90-92, 93-96, 97-100% A-, A, A+
80-82, 83-86, 87-89% B-, B, B+
70-72, 73-76, 77-79% C-, C, C+
60-62, 63-66, 67-69% D-, D, D
I do NOT round up grades, per department policy.
Please check posted lists in the classroom for your updated grades, weekly.
If you miss a quiz or test, it must be made up promptly. You will receive zero points for ungraded exams.
Homework:
Per district policy, 25-45 minutes of homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday and is expected to be completed the next day. Homework will be checked weekly.
Text and Materials:
The textbook we will be using is: Building Java Programs: A Back to Basic Approach. 3rd edition by Reges and Stepp.
We will begin programming with a basic text editor and command-line prompts. Students must provide their own laptop. Minimum system requirements are 2 GB RAM and 1 GB hard drive space. I support Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. A scientific calculator is also permitted.
A Java JDK is required for this class and can be downloaded from the official Adobe webpage.
Citizenship:
Be prepared! Avoid being disruptive and disrespectful in class. Do not interrupt the learning of others. Keep cell phones off and turned away.
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