GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

6^th Grade Standards

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS:

MSBCS-BCSI-1: Students will identify computer system components.

MSBCS-BCSI-2: Students will identify and demonstrate computer maintenance and safety.

CAREERS:

MSBCS-BCSI-3: Students will develop an individual career plan reflecting their personal traits and values.

KEYBOARDING:

MSBCS-BCSI-4: Students will develop keyboarding skills by touch with speed and accuracy.

INTERNET:

MSBCS-BCSI-5: Students will discuss Internet safety and security issues.

MSBCS-BCSI-6: Students will utilize the Internet as a resource.

21^ST CENTURY SKILLS:

MSBCS-BCSI-7: Students will develop and model employability skills.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

MSBCS-BCSI-8: Students will utilize word processing software.

MSBCS-BCSI-9: Students will develop and apply basic spreadsheet skills.

MSBCS-BCSI-10: Students will develop and apply basic database skills.

MSBCS-BCSI-11: Students will develop and apply basic desktop publishing skills.

READING:

CTAEMRC-1: Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas by, reading in all curriculum areas, discussing books, building vocabulary knowledge, and establishing context.

WRITING:

CTAEW-1: The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres.

CTAEW-2: The student uses research and technology to support writing.

CTAEW-3: The student consistently uses the writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MKT-EN-1: Understands concepts and processes associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.

MKT-EN-2: Explain the fundamental concepts of business ownership.

7th Grade Standards

KEYBOARDING AND ERGONOMICS:

MSBCS-BCSII-1: Students will reinforce keyboarding techniques.

21^ST CENTURY SKILLS:

MSBCS-BCSII-2: The student participates in a variety of activities that demonstrate 21^st Century employability skills.

CAREERS/PATHWAYS:

MSBCS-BCSII-3: The students will examine education requirements, job responsibilities, employment trends, and opportunities in the different pathways in Business and Computer Science.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

MSBCS-BCSII-4: The student will utilize word processing software.

MSBCS-BCSII-5: The student will utilize spreadsheet software.

MSBCS-BCSII-6: The student will utilize database software.

MSBCS-BCSII-7: The student will utilize presentation/multimedia software.

MSBCS-BCSII-8: The student will utilize web page design software.

MSBCS-BCSII-9: The student will utilize desktop publishing software.

MSBCS-BCSII-10: The student will demonstrate an understanding of ethics and potential dangers related to the use of the Internet.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS:

MSBCS-BCSII-11: The student will examine career requirements, job responsibility, employments trends, and opportunities for careers in business.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS:

MSBCS-BCSII-12: The student will examine career requirements, job responsibility, employment trends, and opportunities for careers in networking, programming, and computer science.

READING:

CTAEMRC-1: Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas by, reading in all curriculum areas, discussing books, building vocabulary knowledge, and establishing context.

WRITING:

CTAEW-1: The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres.

CTAEW-2: The student uses research and technology to support writing.

CTAEW-3: The student consistently uses the writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MKT-EN-1: Understands concepts and processes associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.

MKT-EN-2: Explain the fundamental concepts of business ownership.

8th Grade Standards

KEYBOARDING:

MSBCS-BCSIII-1: Students will reinforce keyboarding techniques.

21^ST CENTURY SKILLS:

MSBCS-BCSIII-2: The students will demonstrate effective communication skills used to succeed in the business world.

MSBCS-BCSIII-3: The students will demonstrate the ability to problem solve.

MSBCS-BCSIII-4: The students will exhibit critical thinking.

BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS:

MSBCS-BCSIII-5: The students will examine basics of accounting.

MSBCS-BCSIII-6: The students will examine basics of risk management.

MSBCS-BCSIII-7: The students will examine basics of entrepreneurship.

MSBCS-BCSIII-8: The students will examine basics of networking.

MSBCS-BCSIII-9: The students will examine basics of business law.

MSBCS-BCSIII-10: The students will examine basics of marketing.

EXPLORATIONS OF 21^ST CENTURY CAREERS-PATHWAYS:

MSBCS-BCSIII-11: The students will examine educational requirements, job responsibilities, employment trends, and opportunities within different career pathways.

FINANCIAL LITERACY:

MSBCS-BCSIII-12: The students will demonstrate an understanding of economies.

MSBCS-BCSIII-13: The students will demonstrate an understanding of personal finance.

READING:

CTAEMRC-1: Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas by, reading in all curriculum areas, discussing books, building vocabulary knowledge, and establishing context.

WRITING:

CTAEW-1: The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres.

CTAEW-2: The student uses research and technology to support writing.

CTAEW-3: The student consistently uses the writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MKT-EN-1: Understands concepts and processes associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.

MKT-EN-2: Explain the fundamental concepts of business ownership.

Welcome to Keyboarding and Computer Applications!

The skills you will learn in this class are essential for your
success as you further your education and enter the workforce.

Materials Needed:

· Bring your agenda and a pen or pencil EVERYDAY.

Rules:

1. No food or drink permitted in the classroom.
2. Respect your teachers, school, and classmates.
3. DO NOT TAMPER WITH COMPUTERS!
4. Do not get on the Internet without permission.
5. Leave your workstation clean.
6. Do not cheat on any assignments.
7. Bring your agenda to class everyday.

Possible Consequences Include:
· Isolation in classroom or another room
· Phone call to parent
· Parent/Teacher Conference
· Referral to the office
· After School Detention

Covered Topics:
Keyboarding
Internet
Computer Fundamentals
Employability Skills
Careers
Desktop Publishing
Word Processing
Database
Multimedia
Entrepreneurship
Business Foundations
Information Systems
Financial Literacy (8th only)

Grade Make-Up:
Keyboarding Grades
Notebook Grade
Daily Grades
Project Grades
Quiz Grades
Test Grades