Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How do I know what is expected of my child in computer?
2. What does my K-grade 1 child do in computer class?
3. What does my 2nd grade child do in computer class?
4. What does my 3rd grade child do in computer class?
5. What does my 4th grade child do in computer class?
6. What does my 5th grade child do in computer class?
7. How can I get the keyboarding software that is used in school?

How do I know what is expected of my child in computer?

A handout is given to all parents on curriculum night briefly explaining what 
students will be doing in computer. The handout directs parents to this 
website where they can find assignment schedules and grading scales for 
computer and behavior.

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What does my K-grade 1 child do in computer class?

K-grade 1 students learn Kid Pix. Kid Pix is a multimedia program in which 
students can draw and insert backgrounds, pictures, and sounds as they create 
slides. Slides can then be combined with transactions to make slideshows. 
Classroom teachers work together with the computer teacher to plan activities 
that are integrated with the curriculum. Some teachers bring students to the 
computer lab to work on educational Internet sites.

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What does my 2nd grade child do in computer class?

Second grade students continue to do Kid Pix activities, but after the first 
quarter of school, keyboarding is emphasized. Students are graded on 
Technique and Following Directions (80% of grade) and Keyboarding Speed and 
Accuracy (20% of grade). Go to the Schedules/Grading Page and click on "2nd 
Grade Schedule/Grading Policy" for more information.

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What does my 3rd grade child do in computer class?

Third grade students continue to use Kid Pix. During the unit on oceans and 
whales, students will be collecting information from previewed web sites and 
making a Power Point Presentation. Students are graded mostly on Keyboarding. 
Go to the Schedules/Grading Page and click on "3rd Grade Computer Schedule/ 
Grading Policy" for more information.

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What does my 4th grade child do in computer class?

Fourth grade students continue to work on keyboarding skills. They will also 
be doing activities in Microsoft Word and Power Point. They will begin to 
learn to use the Internet to gather information needed for the classroom. 
Most of their grades 
will come from keyboarding. Go to the Schedules/Grading Page and click 
on "4th Grade Schedule/Grading Policy" OR "4th Grade New Student 
Schedule/Grading Policy" for more information.

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What does my 5th grade child do in computer class?

Fifth grade students will continue to improve in keyboarding. They will also 
be doing activities in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. They will use 
the Internet to gather information needed for the classroom. Most of their 
grades will come from keyboarding. Go the the Schedules/Grading Page and 
click on "5th Grade Schedule/Grading Policy" OR "5th Grade New Student 
Schedule/Grading Policy" for more information.

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How can I get the keyboarding software that is used in school?

Go to the "Keyboarding Software" page on this site where you will find 
instructions for the online purchase of "All The Right Type 3" OR a toll free 
number to order by phone.

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