Mr. Harris  jeff.harris@sno.wednet.edu

 

Welcome to Visual Basic!  We will cover Visual Basic in this class.  Visual Basic is a fun and challenging class for most students.  Visual Basic is similar to Basic programming with an added visual component. Students who typically do well in the class are students with ability in math, and a desire to learn more about computer programming.  People with knowledge in Microsoft Access and Visual Basic are in demand in the Seattle area.  We will write many small programs in the class including a simple coin toss game and a simple slot machine.

 

Units & Skills Include:

§         Chapter 1, An introduction to computers and Visual Basic.NET and Program Design. §         Chapter 2, The Visual Basic.Net Integrated Development Environment §         Chapter 3, Building an Application in the Visual Basic.NET Environment §         Chapter 4, Working with Variables, Constants, Data Types, and Expressions §         Chapter 5, Decisions Making §         Chapter 6 Repetition and Multiple Forms §         Chapter 7 Using Menus, Common Dialogs, Procedures, Functions, and Arrays

 

 

+      Demonstrate a business-like attitude in class:

ü       Be in your seat when class begins

ü       Bring ALL appropriate materials to class EVERY day—pen or pencil, paper, notebook, and textbook

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ü       Check the board for daily instructions

ü       Make constructive use of class time.

 

+      No eating or drinking or electronic devices allowed in the classroom—bottled water is ok.

 

+                  Any abuse of a computer will result in your removal from class.  Report a defect in equipment or book immediately!

 

ü                   Leave computer stations how you found them.

ü                  If there is a problem with your computer when you arrive, tell me when you arrive.

 

 

Your grade will be broken down into three parts:  daily work, tests/quizzes, and Participation/Work Ethic.

 

1.       Daily Work—(20%  of grade)—This consists of daily assignments.

 

2.      Test/Quizzes—(70% of grade)—Quizzes will be given periodically.  Test will usually be given at the end of each unit.  Timed writings on the 10-key will also be included with this grade

 

3.      Participation/Work Ethic—(10% of grade)— I will take half of these points each time I send you out or feel I have to call your house due to discipline issues.

 

 

  First and Second Offense:       Rule reminder; participation points deducted

   Third Offense:                          30 minute detention/parent notified; participation points deducted

   Fourth Offense:                        One hour detention/Parent notified; loss of all participation points;

   Fifth Offense:                           Two hour detention; administrative referral; parent notified

   Sixth Offense:                          Referral to Administrator with Recommendation for Loss of Credit

 

 

You get 3 free trips per quarter, which I will keep track of.  If you use more than these, you will have a 30 minute detention.

           

 

90-100       A                                                 59.9 or less          F

80-89.9      B                           

70-89.9      C                           

60-69.9      D                           

 

 

Work Ethic Points are 10 percent of your grade.  I plan to give 180 points to everyone, and subtract points for the following:

 

10 points for having an electronic device in view, or food in the classroom.

10 points for being disruptive after being warned.

40 points for going to time-out.

60 points for a referral.

 

Turn in all work within two weeks of the work being assigned.  I like to be lenient because people work at different speeds, but if you can’t have the work in within two weeks, I can’t accept the work.  Ask me for a print out on Friday if you are concerned about what assignments are missing, I plan to update grades every Thursday night and give printouts on Friday (after the first 6 weeks).

 

 

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