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Both BCIS Part A and B are required for the full 1 credit Recommendation: …Keyboarding - Office 2007 is required Students will learn and apply business ethics, computer theory, computer operations, and new emergent technology skills by mastering a software package that integrates word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and desktop publishing. Students will also learn to responsibly utilize the Internet. Students complete the course with an intermediate level skill in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications. The online version of this course will be taught in two parts: Part A and Part B - each over 1 semester (18 weeks). Student must enroll in both to receive 1 full credit. Students can, however, take one part online and the second part in the regular seat class. A computer, internet access, and Microsoft Office 2007 is required. Note: Students can download a 60 day trial from the Microsoft website |
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| Number of Units/Duration | Taught in Part A and Part B - each over 1 semester. Student must enroll in both A and B to receive 1 full credit. Students may, however, take one part online and the second part in the regular seat class. | |
| Required Materials | Computer and internet access. | |
| Essential Knowledge and Skills | This course has been evaulated by the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Services department specialists to insure all Essential knowledge and skills requirements under Subchapter A, Chapter 28 have been met. | |
| Course Minimum Requirements and Student placement | A computer, internet access, and Microsoft Office 2007 is required.
Students will begin coursework the first day of each semester. Students will have 15 days to drop, thereafter, a grade will be issued. |
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| Program Policies | For detailed information on the LISD eSchool Online policies, see the eSchool Online Course Standards document. | |
| Parent Role | Helpful suggestions for student success in an online course are to:
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| Student Role | Helpful suggestions for student success in an online course Time management is key! |
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| Course Assessment | Course grades are determined based on: |
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| Daily assignments (all are required and will be graded) | ||
| Tests (the final must be passed to receive credit for the course) | ||
| Parents and students may review grades in eSembler. | ||
| Course Calendar | Click to here view course calendars. | |
| Teacher Information | All teachers who participate in an eSchool online course must:
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| Student/Teacher ratios | A maximum student to teacher ratio will be 25 to 1. | |
| Teacher Responsibillities | See the Teacher agreement | |
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The Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) will provide additional opportunities and options for Texas students through online courses. TxVSN was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 2007 to provide online courses to students in Texas. Classes are currently offered for student in grades 9-12 only. Contact your campus counselor for more information or the Virtual Learning Academy Office at 972-350-1870 |
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