Mount Carmel High School ACAS
Instructor Information
Instructor: Tom Scanlan Room: M200 Email: [email protected]
Course Overview
ACAS is a year long elective offering students the best of computer science and computer arts in one class. Students have the option to choose which course is most interesting to them and then complete the tasks associated with that path. A variety of programming languages and applications will be used in class.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to give students a taste of complex computer work. The goal is to maximize student productivity and education while minimizing lost interest. This will be achieved through self ownership of learning and thorough incentives that match the work needed to be done. By the end a student should have a deep understanding of at least one topic in computing and a strong interest in the subject as a whole.
Required Supplies
Gmail email address Reddit Account Headphone or earbuds Personal Computer for class (Recommended but not required)
Grading Scale
A+ (98 – higher) A (97-95) A- (94-93) B+ (92-90) B (89-87) B- (86-85) C+ (84-82) C- (78-77) D+ (76-75) D- (71-70) F (69-0)
Grading Evaluation
On a scale of 100%. Excludes Final (20%). Listing Posts (30%) - Participation of online discussions and review of materials through the class forum.
Homework (0%) - Recommended time outside of class spent working on projects.
Participation (20%) - Staying on task and being an active learner in the class will preserve points. Causing a distraction or straying from responsibilities will result in a loss of grade.
Projects (50%) - End of chapter projects in each subject area and self guided assignments at the end of each milestone.
Other grading guidelines
Late Assignments - There are no late assignments, but there is a lack of posts.
Cheating/Plagiarism - It's cheating if you claim open source projects as your own work.
Policies
Use appropriate language at all times. Racism, sexism, insults, and other bigotry is not tolerated. In some extreme cases, there will be no warning. Keep your hands to yourself. Playing around with friends can be fun, but we are in a computer lab and quick or violent actions can be damaging. You also must keep a level of respect for your peers. Give attention to whomever is speaking. Whether it is me or one of your fellow students, do not speak over anyone else. Wait your turn to speak or raise your hand. Follow the rules the first time I give them.
Discipline
First Offense: Verbal Warning. Second Offense: Wait in the hall until I speak with you. Third Offense: Dean's office.