Mr. Pennell

Fundamentals of Computing

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Communication

with the teacher

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1. dpennell@bmcchs.org
2. Remind app chat
3. (864) 757-1800

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Sending a text once you are in Remind will alert me via email.

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Class materials

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Preparation

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Come prepared to class with your

binder, notebook paper, chromebook

and pencil.

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Start working on assignments immediately so class can start within a few minutes of the bell.

�Work / Videos should be turned in on its due date. Late work will lose 10 points on a per-day-late basis.

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Grades

60%

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Tests/

Projects

30%

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10%

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Classwork and Participation

Quizzes

Grades will be updated in PowerSchool a

minimum of once per week. Please check

grades regularly, and feel free to ask me any

questions that you might have about a

particular grade.�

If you are absent, you are responsible for

completing your make-up work within 1 class

day (2 school days) for each day absent.

Make-up work will be in Google Classroom,

and any handouts will be given to you.

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Responsibility

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Extra Help

AA for Web Design is held each

Wednesday from 2:55-3:45.

I am available for help at

other times by advance

appointment.

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Academic Assistance

Other Times

Text Message and Alerts

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Headphones for Chromebooks

Pens and Pencil

Notebook paper

3-ring Binder

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Food and drink policy

Generally, my class permits food and drinks, provided they do not disrupt the learning environment and as long as students demonstrate responsible behavior. However, please note that this policy is subject to my discretion and may be modified at any given time.

Retesting is allowed after any major unit

assessment for any student who scores 79 or

lower. Retesting must be completed prior to

the next major assessment. The original score

will count as 1/4, and the retest score will

count as 3/4 of the final score.

In order to retest, a student must:�

1. Notify the teacher in person or via email that you would like to retest.
2. Complete all missing assignments from the unit.
3. Complete test corrections on separate

paper attached to the original test.

1. Complete all quiz corrections on separate papers attached to the original quiz(es).
2. Turn in missing assignments, test corrections, and quiz corrections in

person. At that time, schedule your retest. This must be done by Wednesday prior to the Friday you are wishing to retest.

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Retesting

Refer to Google Classroom for the instructional sequence.

Google Classroom contains all the information you need for the entire year, including subject material, study sequence, quizzes, and tests. Please use it as your guide to follow the order of topics throughout the year.

Expectations

1. Be on time.
2. Be prepared.
3. Be respectful.
4. Be polite.
5. Be responsible.

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Brashier Middle College cell phone policy likely aligns with the South Carolina Department of Education's model policy, which prohibits student access to personal electronic devices during the school day. This

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means phones and other devices must be turned off or silenced and stored out of sight during instructional time. Exceptions may exist for specific situations like emergency communication with parent/guardian permission or for students with disabilities who need the devices for learning.

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Chromebooks will be used frequently in class. Students should bring Chromebooks fully charged to school each day and use the device ONLY for the instructional purpose assigned by the teacher.

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Phones