Classroom Weekly Meeting Times Microsoft Teams

Notes on Classroom

1. If you are unable to make the scheduled time, message Mr. Simmons during Office hours.

2. Tuesday-Thursday Mr. Simmons is available to Students & Parents with concerns or questions.

Rules for the Class Chat, Voice, Video

1. Each weekly meeting, you must sign on face to face (video ON to show it is you, then you may turn off the video during the chat) within the classroom with the Teacher

2. NO inappropriate language, video, or otherwise distracting acts/actions during online sessions

3. All online interactions are recorded and reviewed by VISD for attendance purposes and accountability for class credit

Problems & Troubleshooting

1. If you have not downloaded Microsoft Teams to your desktop, please do so

2. Sluggish or lagging computer- try restarting

3. If you have conflicts between meeting times with classes, a recording of the video will be posted for further review

Welcome to

Touch System Data Entry

Victoria West High School

Course Syllabus: 2019-2020       

Instructional Goals

Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students will need to apply touch system data entry for production of business documents.

At the end of this course, students will be able to

• Apply the proper keyboarding techniques to input data when using the computer.

• Format and print documents such as personal and business letters, short reports, outlines, and compositions.

• Apply correct techniques for the touch-system of operating the keyboard to develop speed and accuracy.

• Prepare business documents using effective communication.

• Produce complex word-processing business documents.

• Solve problems using document processing skills.

• Develop advanced word-processing skills.

• Develop the technology and social skills necessary to work in an office environment.

Required Materials:

• Pen (Black or Blue)

• Optional: A box of Kleenex and/or Germ-X is appreciated to share with the class.
  
  

Grading Policy:

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be employed and to submit copies of all Paycheck Stubs from your employer. Participation and mastery of content on Daily Assignments and Tests/Projects is required. Grading will be for the following three categories:

Daily Assignments: 60%                                            Tests/Projects: 40%

Contact Information:

     Teacher: Clifton Simmons, MBA                                   Room #: A144

     Email: clifton.simmons@visd.net                                  Phone: 361-788-2830 ext. 39144

     Conference Period: 6th Period: By appointment

     School Website: http://cms.visd.net/vwhs/

Classroom Weekly Meeting Times Microsoft Teams