Piedmont Open IB Middle School
Mr. Hjortsberg
Fall Semester:
6th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I
7th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I & II
8th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I & II
Spring Semester:
6th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I
7th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I & II
8th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries II & III
Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries)
An introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Students will have an introduction to computer science, learning to "code", and show that anybody can learn the basics, to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It will help you expand your problem-solving skills, through logic and creativity. You will learn how to think and problem solve on your own. You will broaden your creativity while learning coding in computer science. Lastly, you appear to have “SUPERPOWERS” when you program.
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DISCIPLINE & PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT
We are going to have a great year at Piedmont Open IB Middle School where students are excited about learning with a truly caring and wonderful staff. Just as in any business, teamwork between parents and educators is the key to a successful year for our children. I believe in being proactive by calling parents on a regular basis for good behavior and for behavior that may need a little improvement. Should a discipline problem arise, parents/guardians will be contacted as soon as possible. The best way to contact me is via:
Email:
[email protected]
Website: http://hjortsberg.weebly.com/
for reminders and weekly updates on what we’re doing in class.
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R U L E S
***Cell Phones are to be kept in Bookbags at all times. ***
"RESPECT"
Consequences in the Classroom
1st Time student breaks a rule
Warning with Documentation
2nd Time
Warning with Documentation/Other Consequences – Silent Lunch
3rd Time
Documented Parent Contact/Other Consequences – Sent to another Classroom
4th Time
Referral to ISS.
5th Time
Parent Meeting.
For severe offences student will be sent directly to Administration
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Materials Needed
REQUIRED Personal Device – Chrome Book.
BYOH - Bring your own headphones for specific projects.
CMS GRADING POLICY
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 and below
WEIGHTS & CATEGORIES
PREPARE = 20%
(Homework, Warm-ups, Exit Tickets)
REHEARSE = 30%
(Quizzes, Classwork, Mini-Projects)
PERFORM – 50%
(Tests, Unit Assessments, Projects with Rubrics)
Each Quarter 40% of Final Grade
Each Quarter 40% of Final Grade
Final Exam 20% of the final Grade
(40% + 40% + 20% = 100% Final Overall Grade)
If you see below as a Grade:
0% = Missing Assignment
1% = Incorrect Google Doc Submission or Completely Blank Google Doc
25% = Incomplete Assignment
100% = Correct & Completed Google Doc
All Assignments can be corrected and turned in for FULL Credit. No late Points are taken off any assignment.
MISSED WORK & RE-TESTS
If a student is absent, he/she will have five (5) school days to make-up all missed assignments/work. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed upon return to class. Please see the teacher for updates on class assignments.
Re-tests are given when a student has not mastered the content and received a score that is not up to the standards Piedmont Middle School deems acceptable. Students will retake a failed test within two (2) days.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Student & Parent/Guardian is to read over and email teacher with any concerns.
REPORT CARD
All assignments are due within the quarter from which assigned.
Mr. Hjortsberg
Fall Semester:
6th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I
7th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I & II
8th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I & II
Spring Semester:
6th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I
7th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries I & II
8th Grade – Computer Science Discoveries II & III
Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries)
An introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Students will have an introduction to computer science, learning to "code", and show that anybody can learn the basics, to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It will help you expand your problem-solving skills, through logic and creativity. You will learn how to think and problem solve on your own. You will broaden your creativity while learning coding in computer science. Lastly, you appear to have “SUPERPOWERS” when you program.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DISCIPLINE & PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT
We are going to have a great year at Piedmont Open IB Middle School where students are excited about learning with a truly caring and wonderful staff. Just as in any business, teamwork between parents and educators is the key to a successful year for our children. I believe in being proactive by calling parents on a regular basis for good behavior and for behavior that may need a little improvement. Should a discipline problem arise, parents/guardians will be contacted as soon as possible. The best way to contact me is via:
Email:
[email protected]
Website: http://hjortsberg.weebly.com/
for reminders and weekly updates on what we’re doing in class.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
R U L E S
***Cell Phones are to be kept in Bookbags at all times. ***
"RESPECT"
Consequences in the Classroom
1st Time student breaks a rule
Warning with Documentation
2nd Time
Warning with Documentation/Other Consequences – Silent Lunch
3rd Time
Documented Parent Contact/Other Consequences – Sent to another Classroom
4th Time
Referral to ISS.
5th Time
Parent Meeting.
For severe offences student will be sent directly to Administration
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Materials Needed
REQUIRED Personal Device – Chrome Book.
BYOH - Bring your own headphones for specific projects.
CMS GRADING POLICY
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 and below
WEIGHTS & CATEGORIES
PREPARE = 20%
(Homework, Warm-ups, Exit Tickets)
REHEARSE = 30%
(Quizzes, Classwork, Mini-Projects)
PERFORM – 50%
(Tests, Unit Assessments, Projects with Rubrics)
Each Quarter 40% of Final Grade
Each Quarter 40% of Final Grade
Final Exam 20% of the final Grade
(40% + 40% + 20% = 100% Final Overall Grade)
If you see below as a Grade:
0% = Missing Assignment
1% = Incorrect Google Doc Submission or Completely Blank Google Doc
25% = Incomplete Assignment
100% = Correct & Completed Google Doc
All Assignments can be corrected and turned in for FULL Credit. No late Points are taken off any assignment.
MISSED WORK & RE-TESTS
If a student is absent, he/she will have five (5) school days to make-up all missed assignments/work. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed upon return to class. Please see the teacher for updates on class assignments.
Re-tests are given when a student has not mastered the content and received a score that is not up to the standards Piedmont Middle School deems acceptable. Students will retake a failed test within two (2) days.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Student & Parent/Guardian is to read over and email teacher with any concerns.
REPORT CARD
All assignments are due within the quarter from which assigned.