COMPUTER/STUDY SKILLS SYLLABUS
A. Study Skills - Introduction to the fundamentals and tools necessary to
make study efforts effective and beneficial.
1. Learning and using available resources
2. Time Management
3. Improving Concentration/Critical Thinking
4. Memory
5. Learning Styles
6. Reading Comprehension and Studying Textbooks and information
7. Note Taking/Outlining
8. Test Taking
B. Computer Skills
1. Microsoft Office. (The student is introduced to a wide array of
Microsoft Products used for Word Processing, Presentation Creations, Data
Collection and Analysis) Basic typing and word processing skills will also
be addressed.
2. Introduction to the World Wide Web. (The student learns to browse
websites and search for organized information.)
3. Introduction to Windows (The student is exposed to the various
functionalities of the Windows Operating System)
4. Computer safety and protection. (Anti-Virus Software, Secure
Servers and Sites)
5. Basic computer maintenance. (Essentials to keeping your computer
safe and clean)
II. Homework Expectations: Your daily homework will consist of keeping an
organized and detailed log of your other classes assignments. Homework pads
will be checked once a week at the beginning of the class and will count as
10% of the student�s grade.
III. Grading Procedure
A. Quarterly marking periods:
1. Exams/Projects 70%
2. Homework Pad 10%
3. Class participation 20%
IV. Behavior: Nothing but courteous behavior, as outlined in the
Student/Parent Handbook, toward teachers and classmates will be tolerated.
V. Communication/Contact information:
Ms. Raschella, Spanish & Computer/Study Skills Teacher
RaschellaD@aol.com or DRaschella@cathedralprepseminary.com
718.592.6800, x. 604
