TAMISCAL HIGH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE AGREEMENT

STUDENT ____________________________ COURSE 70112: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS  - fall section

I. Student Learning Outcomes
All Tamiscal courses share the purpose of helping the student read, write, speak, and solve problems effectively. Computer Applications is designed to expand the students competency in the use of technology as a tool to access information, analyze/solve problems, and communicate ideas. This one-semester course (may be repeated for credit) gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to complete a variety of projects using computer software applications. It prepares studentsí for collegiate level computer science studies and/or entry level work in the computer industry.

Students will create projects demonstrating their knowledge of and competency in some of the following:

II Activities
Use manuals and online tutorials/resources to learn software applications.
A significant amount of time is doing hands-on work on the computer.
Students will work independently with individualized instruction as appropriate.

III. Resources
Students will use current software, hardware, textbooks and tutorials (both in print and online). In addition to the textbook, students are expected to utilize the internet, email, and other relevant media.

IV. Assessment
Students work will be assessed on a project by project basis.

V. Duration
The agreement is effective until the end of the current semester.

VI. Progress Monitoring
Progress will be monitored at weekly classes; therefore, attendance is required.

Grades and credits will be reported at the quarter and end of the semester.
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I accept the terms of this agreement

Student __________________________________________ Date Started _________________

Supervising Teacher ________________________________ Date Completed _______________

Other Staff _______________________________________

Parent __________________________________________

Credits Attempted _____________ Credits Earned _______________ Final Grade_____________