Web Design: Students will learn the basics of Web Design. Attention will be paid to creating web sites that best reach a target audience (graphics, layout, material, etc.). Because it is unlikely that a majority of students posess a professional web development tool such as Dreamweaver, and the fundamental importance of creating a firm knowledge base, we will learn how to create a site using actual code more often than a web design tool.

Course Rationale

In helping students learn to effectively use computer technology in academic, professional, and personal contexts, Web Design will enable engaged students to:

Evaluate the impact of computer technology in our local/global society, business, and health.
Comprehend the proper use of computers and the Internet.
Become familiar with common PC features in hardware and software.
Understand the basics of the World Wide Web (WWW), HTML, XML, XHTML, Graphic creation, and Professional web development tools such as Dreamweaver.
Efficiently use the Internet to retrieve reliable information.
Group development and maintenance.

Grade Rationale

Students will be graded on class projects, open book tests/quizzes 40%, class use (participation, technology use, and attendance) 40%, and their final 20%. ANY involvement in plagiarism (including someone using your work) results in an irreversible 0% on the assignment. Late work will lose value overtime:

Days late	Credit lost
1	10%
2	20%
3	25%
4+	Not accepted

The only exception to this is students with previously excused absences; in which case they will have days equal to their days absent to makeup work. Students should make every effort to use the Internet/email during an absence to keep up with the work.

Late tests must be made up no later than 3 school days after it was administered. The student is responsible for scheduling a day with his/her parents and Mr. Butka. After 3 days the test is graded as a 0%.

Student Supplies

Students will need the following supplies:

Storage disk (preferably a flash/USB drive)
Notebook
Home computer and Internet acecess would be helpful but not necessary if the student uses class time appropriately.
Folder (keep all work until you see that it has been properly entered in Zangle)

Extra Credit

Extra credit is not possible for any student looking to make-up/replace an assignment or who is currently failing. Any extra credit that will be allowed must be handed in 3 weeks prior to any marking period. Students are encouraged to find an area of interest and propose thier own extra credit assignment. (Please do not come to me and ask, "What can I do for extra credit?")

Classroom Procedures

Classroom policies conform to the school policies. Students are allowed to have water in class but are expected to leave their containers closed at all times and store them on the floor unless they step away from the computer and take a drink. Any inappropriate behaviors (any behavior which disrupts the learning of the class) will be dealt with in this order:

1	Verbal warning
2	Student/Teacher Meeting
3	Teacher/Parent Meeting
4	Office Referral

Classroom Help

Classroom/Study help is available for your student! I am willing to offer assistance in ANY class after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (after school to 6 PM.). Other days may be available on request. Academic success is a matter of effort no one is born with it. I want to help all students succeed!

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