Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Two computer magnet courses.

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Instructor: Michael Marmolejo

School: Carl Hayden HS

Department: Computer Studies magnet program

Contact: mister.marmolejo@gmail.com

Course Description:

Students in Networking & Operating Systems 1-2H study current network software as well as hardware and network designs. Popular operating systems are introduced and compared. Students successfully completing this course are prepared to pursue advanced certification through CompTIA.

Students will benefit from taking this course by learning how to set up and manage computer networks and working with a variety of operating systems.

Computer Lab Rules:

• Come to class on time and prepared to learn with the appropriate materials.
• Respect yourself and others, and be responsible for your actions.
• Be considerate and follow the directions of the teacher the first time they are given.
• Electronic devices that cause a disruption in the computer lab per school policy will be confiscated and handed over to the APS office.

Computer Lab and Internet Usage Policy:

1. Misuse of the network: An individual may only use accounts, files, and software and computer resources authorized by the teacher. Users may not engage in activities that could compromise the security of the network. No excessive printing is allowed.
2. Copying Software: Copying of any software, network or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. It is against the law and is punishable. Any storage media, such as flash drives, a student uses needs to be approved by the teacher.
3. Software Privacy & Vandalism: Students will not access, read, delete, or tamper with any file that is not theirs.
4. Care of Equipment: Students are responsible for proper care and maintenance of all equipment and furniture. Students are also responsible for immediately reporting any problems with the equipment. Students are not allowed to alter or reconfigure hardware (including the computer screen’s desktop or screen saver) without teacher permission. Students will be required to pay for any willful destruction or vandalism of equipment and/or furniture.
5. Food and Drinks: No food or drinks are allowed in any computer labs at any time, except at designated areas.
6. Internet Guidelines: Students are required to receive training in Internet use and etiquette. A student must always receive permission to use the Internet, and must have a specific reason to use the Internet. Any information downloaded (text or pictures) must be placed in the student drive, not on the hard drive. No software (music, games, programs, etc.) may be downloaded from the Internet. Students are not to access social media or personal e-mail accounts at school. Any site that is visited should have educational value. No pornographic sites, gang-related sites, or sites that contain illegal or degrading information or vulgar language are allowed.

Grade Scale/System:

Grades are determined by the following weight system:

80% Assignments and projects
20% Tests and assessments, including the final exam

Grades are assigned on the following scale:

90-100% = A
80-89%  = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
below 60% = F

Assignments and projects are assigned a grade based on meeting the requirements, and reflecting time, effort and mastery of specified objectives.

Extra credit is not available. However, assignments and projects can be redone and submitted for a higher grade.

Accommodations and modifications will be made per IEP and 504 Plans.

Make-up Policy:  

The deadline for all assignments and projects is the Thursday before the end of the current semester. There is no penalty for late work, but all work should be submitted before the Thursday deadline . Students can complete any work or redo an assignment for a better grade in the computer room during advisory, lunch or before/after school, and possibly during Saturday school.

Students and parents can check their grade at any time by going to StudentVUE/ParentVUE. You can download the app for your phone or go to the website from the link at www.carlhaydenhs.org.

Attendance Policy:

“Absent” is defined as nonattendance in an assigned class or activity for more than one-half of the period. (PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR) “Tardy” is defined as not being in the assigned class or activity when the tardy bell has finished ringing. (PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR)

Coming to school every day is extremely important for every student. Every effort should be made by the student to be in class on time every day. The importance of student attendance in Computer Science classes is enhanced by the project-based and computer-lab dependent nature of the classwork. Students with poor attendance stand a very low chance of success in Computer Science classes.

Contact the teacher before or after school to get help with assignments missed due to an absence. All assignments and activities are posted on the class website at https://netop.mistermarmolejo.com as they are issued. In the event of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to stay current with class assignments and activities.

District and school guidelines for attendance will be strictly enforced. To report an absence, call 602-764-3300

Google Classroom Information:

All written assignments for Networking and Operating Systems 1-2 are delivered and submitted through the Google Classroom classroom management system. When they are enrolled in the Center for Computer Studies Magnet Program, all students are provided with a Google account in the following format:

Username: <student number>@haydenmagnet.org

The password is the same as the student’s assigned password for all campus resources (the password that begins with “1Pu”).

The student’s Haydenmagnet.org account provides access to all Google resources, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, YouTube, and all Google Classroom sites for the Magnet course they are currently enrolled in.

To Access the Google Classroom for your Course:

• Open a Chrome browser window and navigate to https://classroom.google.com.
• If prompted, click the blue SIGN IN button in the center of the page.

• Sign in with the Haydenmagnet.org account provided to you. If you are having difficulties with your Haydenmagnet.org account, please see Mister Marmolejo.
• Once you are logged in, click on the “+” in the upper right corner with the arrow pointing to it that says “Create or join your first class!”.

• You should be able to join the Classroom using the code provided in class. If you did not receive the code, please see Mr. Marmolejo.
• Look over the introduction post and any assignments currently posted.  This is where you will receive new assignments and turn in completed work.
• If you have any questions, my email address is mi.marmolejo@haydenmagnet.org.