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Teacher:  

Mrs. Bounds

E-Mail:

tawnee.bounds@ucps.k12.nc.us

Room: 

118

Web Page:

https://ucps.instructure.com/courses/101005

Planning:

3rd  Block

Tutoring:

Mon 3:30 – 4:00

Phone:

704-296-3088

 

Thu  8:15 – 8:45 by Appointment

Welcome to Mrs. Bounds’ Python Programming I Class. I have high expectations for each student. I will demand hard work and positive attitudes from you every day. I will provide a safe and challenging environment so you have the opportunity to cultivate a working knowledge of the Python 3.0 programming language. This course is project-based and requires students to work individually as well as in teams, and to meet deadlines. My goal is to prepare students for life after high school armed with 21st century skills.

 Description

Python Programming I is a beginning course (not intended for experienced programmers) in which students can learn and practice coding in an online environment that requires only a modern web browser and Internet connection. No special software is required to complete this course. The course includes video content, practice labs, and coding projects. Communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills are reinforced through the completion of course activities.

This course is a NC Pilot Course this semester and may culminate with a Teacher Made Exam.

The concepts you will be expected to master in this course are as follows:

A

PYTHON COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I 

1.00

Understand Python Language Basics  (42%)

 

1.01 Python and Jupyter Basics (10%)

1.02 Functions (10%)

1.03 Conditionals (10%)

1.04 Nesting and Loops (12%)

2.00

Understand Python Data Structures  (29%)

 

2.01 Sequence Indexes (7%)

2.02 Sequence Manipulation (7%)

2.03 Sequence Iteration  (7%)

2.04 Working with Files  (8%)

3.00

Understand variables and naming conventions.  (29%)

 

3.01 Python Modules (7%)

3.02 More-Powerful Statements (7%)

3.03 Methods and Structures for Robust Code  (7%)

3.04 Proper Functions  (8%)

 Expectations

  1. Show respect and courtesy for teacher and all classmates.
  2. Conduct yourself in a manner which respects all students’ right to learn.
  3. Follow all UCPS, CATA and Classroom Rules and Procedures as outlined in the student handbooks and course syllabus.
  4. Stay on task at all times and put forth your best effort.
  5. Have a positive attitude!

Internet Policy

Students will use the school network and Internet on a daily basis to access instructional websites and project resources. All students are expected to abide by the UCPS Acceptable Use policy when using the school network. The streaming of audio and/or video, playing games on the computer without permission, the use of chat rooms, Facebook, YouTube, instant messenger, email, twitter, proxy servers or using the Internet for non-educational purposes is prohibited. Violations will result in disciplinary action.

Honor Code

The work that you submit represents your learning, and so it represents you.  Therefore, your work must demonstrate both your integrity and honor.  Anyone caught cheating or plagiarizing on any assignment, from homework to exams, will face strict penalties.            –J.Kasler

 Mrs. Bounds’ Classroom Procedures

Entering Classroom

1.     Sit at your assigned student desk/computer. 

2.     Begin the warm-up activity or classwork as soon as the bell rings.

Questions/Help

1.     Always read instructions before asking for help.

2.     Ask your neighbor or team leader if the teacher is with another student.

Equipment

1.     Use only the equipment assigned to you.

2.     Leave computer settings alone, they are not to be changed.

3.     Handle equipment with extreme care, you may be held responsible for repairs.

4.     Check your computer at the beginning of class and let me know immediately if something is missing or not working.

5.     Intentionally damaging or causing disruptions with equipment will result in disciplinary actions. 

Out of Seat

1.     Remain in your seat when the teacher or another student is teaching, presenting or giving instructions. Raise your hand if there is an immediate need.

2.     You may quietly sharpen pencils, throw away trash, get needed materials, etc. during independent work.

Talking

1.     Remain quiet when the teacher or another student is teaching, presenting or giving instructions.

2.     Raise your hand when you are answering questions or asking questions.

Leaving the Classroom

1.     You must always get permission from the teacher before leaving the classroom.

2.     Take a hall pass and sign-out on the clipboard when you leave the classroom.

Cheating

1.     Students cheating will receive a 0 on the assignment(s) with no option to redo.

Missed Work

1.     Each student is responsible for getting missed assignments when absent.

2.     Missed assignments must be made up within 2 school days of returning to class.

3.     Missed Test/Quiz must be rescheduled within 2 school days of returning to class.

4.     Daily assignments are posted on the class Canvas page and in the classroom.

End of Class

1.     You may logout during the last 3 minutes of class or when instructed, not earlier.

2.     Remain at your desk until the bell rings. Remember I dismiss you, not the bell.

Grading

1.     45%  Unit Tests and Final Project

2.     20%  Quizzes and File Organization

3.     35%  Program Activities and Unit Projects

4.     All assignments may not appear in gradebook

5.     Students are expected to submit assignments timely, late work MAY NOT be accepted.

6.     A zero (0) grade represents work the student may NOT makeup

7.     A one (1) grade represents work the student MAY makeup (late points may be taken)

8.     Report Cards every 6 weeks and Progress Reports around week 3, 9, 15

9.     FINAL EXAM is 25% of course grade

10.   Access Parent Portal to view gradebook showing students grade

Fire Drills, Tornado Drills, Lockdowns

1.     Follow the teacher’s instructions and take all safety drills seriously.

2.     Fire drill - exit to the front of the school, follow the sidewalk to the right and go to the far side of teacher parking lot and remain with your class.

3.     Tornado drill – kneel down facing the wall in the hallway just outside the classroom.

4.     Lockdown – sit in the front of the classroom and remain completely silent.

CANVAS Classroom Online-Learning Platform & Resources

1.     Warm-ups, assignments, quizzes and uploading files will be done through Canvas: https://ucps.instructure.com/courses/101005.

2.     Check due dates. It is the responsibility of each student to submit work on time.

3.     Canvas logs every student submission with a date and time.

4.     Grades in canvas reflect only the specific assignment grade and are NOT the teacher’s gradebook. Check the Parent Portal on PowerSchool for student’s true average grade for each course.

5.     Link to Student Guide for Canvas questions: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4212

6.     Link to EmpowerEd Family Portal:  https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/page/6333

7.     Students will use the curriculum published by NC Department of Public Instruction for this course which was created by Microsoft Imagine Academy. Each lesson includes short video’s students are expected to view prior to coding.

8.     Students will use the Notebooks.Azure.com platform to complete all coding. This site may be accessed from anywhere with Internet access. All assignments are on the class Canvas site, and completed work should be submitted through Canvas. No special software is required for this course.

Required Supplies

           *Pencil or Pen              * Flashdrive                *Headphones/ear buds for video/audio assignments

 Canvas:

     The majority of assignments will be submitted on our "learning platform," Canvas.  Assignments can be submitted a variety of ways including, uploading files, typing into text boxes, and sharing Google documents/presentations.  Students not having used Canvas before should alert the teacher and they will be shown how to submit assignments on Canvas.  Individual assignments will indicate which method of submission on Canvas is expected.  If students need a refresher or have questions, they can access the Canvas Student Guide for specific instructions.  It is the student's responsibility to ensure assignments are submitted on time and to contact the instructor if there is a problem.  The Canvas Learning Platform logs every student log-in on Canvas which provides teachers with a list of when students log-in to Canvas using their user id. 

     Canvas is used to grade assignments as well, however, the grades in Canvas, while accurate to that assignment, are NOT the teacher’s gradebook.  The teacher’s gradebook includes categories of assignments that may be weighted differently and may include grades for assignments that did not use the Canvas Learning Platform.  Therefore, students and parents should always check their child’s true average on the Parent Portal on

PowerSchool.

 New Tardy Policy:

At CATA, instruction is very important. All students are expected to be in their classrooms and ready to receive instruction before the tardy bell rings for each class. Following the tardy bell, students who are not in class must report to the front office for a tardy pass if they are tardy to first period.  During the rest of the day teachers will mark students tardy in the PowerSchool Attendance System. Only students with a Tardy Pass will be admitted after the tardy bell rings for first period. 

There is absolutely no food allowed in the classrooms. Students may not bring in food. 

Tardies will be recorded as unexcused unless an excuse can be verified by staff.

All students must report to the office when tardy to first period and to class the rest of the day.  Teachers will mark students tardy who are late to 2nd period, 3rd period, and 4th period. If a student is tardy twice in third period on Cougar Time days (Once before class and once after lunch), then the teacher will  mark them tardy one time in Power School and write it up as a minor incident in Educator Handbook for the second tardy of the period.  

Tardies will result in the following penalties:

1st/2nd Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods)

3rd Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods).  The teacher will contact the parent on the third tardy by phone.  

4th/5th Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods). The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 1 day ASD with administration.  The administration will contact the parent.  

6th/7th Tardy:  Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods).  The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 2 days ASD with administration.  The administration will contact the parent.  

8th Tardy: Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all periods).  The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 3 days ASD.  The administration will set up a parent conference, create a written plan, and possible additional consequences. 

Please note that administrator warnings will only come from an administrator in the office for first period tardies. Please be sure to give warnings to students in all other periods. 

The administration reserves the right to modify consequences on a case-by-case basis whenever appropriate. This may include loss of parking privileges. Students arriving on late buses will not be considered tardy.

The administration reserves the right to modify consequences on a case-by-case basis whenever appropriate. This may include loss of parking privileges. Students arriving on late buses will not be considered tardy.

Course Summary:

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