Rodriguez Prep Academy School of Engineering & Design

ICS1 Course Syllabus CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: Angelica.Boutwell@sbcusd.k12.ca.us Website: www.MrsBoutwellRPA @Wordpress.comPhone: (909) 884-6030 ext. 322343 Tutoring: Monday – Friday until about 3:30pm

CLASS DESCRIPTIONThis course is based on the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Gateway curriculum. ICS I offers an introduction to many computer science principals that will assist students who want to have a career in engineering or computer science. Students will incorporate aspects of sound editing, design, website creation, app creation and computer programming, in addition to various other principals of computer science including cyber safety, copyrights and ethical technology use. The aim of this course is to develop critical skills that students will use throughout their lives.

ASSIGNMENT LISTSEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

1. Logic2. Binary3. Digital Doodle4. Count Me In5. Representing Music6. Sound Decisions7. See Through8. Sprite Smash

9. Picture Pool10. Wikipedia That11. Your Turn12. Decomposition13. Components14. What’s Worth Making?15. Final Project

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSMATERIALS

You will need a 1-subject spiral notebook. We will be using this as our Engineering Notebook all year. It would also be beneficial to have a flash drive for this class.

WORK ETHICBe Prepared: Come to class prepared, focused and ready to learn something new in every class. Be Proactive: Engagement and participation in class is required. Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts and ideas. Nobody ever has ALL of the answers! Be Responsible: Ensure that all assignments are submitted according to the deadlines. Class attendance is crucial in order to fully understand the lessons. Be Respectful: Be respectful towards everyone in class. Encourage one another and work as a team.

BEHAVIORThis class will REQUIRE a large amount of discussion, communication, and interaction. However, it is my expectation that all students stay ON TASK at all times. If you are NOT on task with your partner, you will loose collaboration points for the assignment.

GRADING POLICYGRADING CATEGORIES GRADING SCALE

Classwork.......................................................25%Journal Entries ...............................................25%Projects ..........................................................25%Collaboration ..................................................25%

90-100+ ...........................................................A74-89 ...............................................................B58-73 ...............................................................C42-57 ...............................................................D0-41 ..................................................................F

Mrs. BoutwellICS 1 Partner Log

Keep track of the people you work with. For each assignment you will be required to work with a different person to gain different perspectives.

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Rodriguez Prep AcademySchool of Engineering & Design

Syllabus Signature Page YOUR SIGNATURE ON THIS SYLLABUS IS AN ASSIGNMENT to be turned in by Wednesday. Consider this syllabus as a contract for entering my classroom.

“I have read and understand the course syllabus for Mrs. Boutwells ICS1 Course.”

Student Name (print) ___________________________________ Signature _____________________

Date_________________ Per. ______________

“I have read and discussed this course syllabus with my student.”

Parent/Guardian Name (print) _____________________________ Signature _____________________

Telephone # _________________________ Best time to call __________________

Email address_______________________________________________________________________Please distinguish between Ø (zero), and o (letter), i (letter), L (letter), and 1 (number)

Questions/Comments/Concerns:I will email you the response to these questions as soon as possible.

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