Course Syllabus

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Joseph.dennis@ucps.k12.nc.us   704-292-7662 Ext. 7103

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Course Overview:

Students in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. In the first part, students will

learn to use the newest version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to create,

enhance, customize, share and create complex documents, and publish them. In the second

part, students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint interface, commands,

and features to create, enhance, customize, and deliver presentations. English language arts

are reinforced.

Content in this course aligns with the following industry credential: the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word and/or PowerPoint.

Grading Scale:

Your final grade will be made up of three six week grading periods worth 25% and a final exam worth 25%. 

A: 100-90         B:  89-80                      C: 79-70                       D: 69-60                      F: 59 and below

The final exam is a teacher made test

Each six-week period grade will be calculated as follows:

  Projects/Classwork:                                      100%

      Examples:

• Your visual design
• Tutorial Questions
• Certification Exam Attempts

Certification Exam

Each program we work in, we are preparing to pass the industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist Exam.  We will take each exam at least once.  If you do not pass on the first attempt, you will have an opportunity for a retake.  All tutorials and projects have been designed to help you pass the exam, you will also be provided with reviews and online practice materials.

The certification exams are the proof of learning for this course.  Your results on the certification does not impact your grade for this course.  Each programs certification exam will be administered during the class block.  Your results can be viewed on Certiport.com

The exams are taken through Certiport, a third-party test center.  If you qualify for accommodations, you can request to Certiport to take the certification with accommodations.   Please see me for the request form. 

Expectations:

My expectation is that students will be active participants in their own learning in person or remotely.  Your success is based on what you put into the course. 

• I expect you to learn the programs
• I expect you to be self-motivated
• I expect you to be aware of what you need to do each day and for it to be your priority.
• I expect you to attempt everything to the best of your ability.