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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE ...........Fundamentals of Web Design
TERM .........................Year-long
TEACHER ...................Linda Parris
ROOM #.......................BT102
Email Address
Teacher Web Page
Teacher Support
(Help sessions etc.)
[email protected]
http://www.norcrosshigh.org
Help sessions are available before and after school in Room BT102.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Fundamentals of Web Design includes an overview of the basic principles of designing web pages. Students will use the
planning process to create web pages. They will learn HTML and Java programming techniques. Students will use industrystandard software to create and maintain websites. They will design, build, manage and deploy high-quality, lowmaintenance web pages, with animation, interactive content, and photo editing. This course may offer initial Certified
Internet Webmaster exam.
Prerequisites: Ability to type and familiar with computer
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the
district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
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AKS STRANDS
Basic Website Construction & Techniques
Languages
Graphical Elements & Layouts
GUI Editors
E-Commerce
CTAE Foundation Skills
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UNITS/TOPICS
Planning, Testing & Maintenance
E-Commerce
XHTML
CSS
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Published Materials
Web Design, Introductory Concepts and Techniques by
Shelly, Cashman, and Kosteba, Course Technology, a
division of Thomson Learning, Inc., 2006.
HTML: Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, 3rd
Edition, by Shelly, Cashman, Woods, and Dorin, Course
Technology, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc., 2005.
HTML & JavaScript Programming Concepts, by Shane
Turner & Karl Barksdale, South-Western Educational
Publishing, 2000.
A Guide to Web Development Using Adobe
Dreamweaver CS5 with Fireworks and Flash, by Marrelli.
Lawrenceville Press, 2005.
Note: Textbooks for this course will be provided and will
not leave the classroom
Instructional Supplies
1) Paper
2) Pen or Pencil
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EVALUATION AND GRADING
Assignments
Classwork & Homework
Projects
Unit Tests
Quizzes
Final Exam
Grade Weights
Class Assessments
Daily Work, Quizzes
Summative Assessment
Projects, Unit Tests
Final Exam
Performance-10%
Objective-10%
35%
45%
20%
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B:
C:
D:
F:
Grading Scale
90 and above
80 – 89
74 – 79
70 – 73
69 or below
Late work will be accepted at the discretion of the teacher, but will result in a lower grade.
OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success
1) Complete daily classwork assignments
2) Participate in class discussions and ask questions
3) Participate constructively as a team member
4) Problem solve and accept challenges
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
Additional Requirements/Resources
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Acceptable Computer Use Policy
Tutoring Available
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Expectations for Academic Success
1) Adhere to all Gwinnett County Public School rules.
2) Respect teachers, staff, students, and school property.
3) Disruptions of instruction and learning will result in
disciplinary action.
4) No Cell Phones or Electronic Devices. All electronic
devices must be off and out of sight from the time the
student enters the classroom.
5) No Grooming during class. Grooming includes,
but is not limited to, brushing hair and applying makeup.
6) No food, drinks, gum, or candy allowed
in Computer Lab.
7) Internet Usage: Students may use the Internet to visit
approved websites, only after receiving permission from
the teacher. Violators will first receive a verbal warning.
Repeated offenses will result in loss of computer
privileges and/or a referral to the appropriate grade level
administrator.
8) Absences - Make-up Work Policy: A student
returning from an excused absence has two school days
to make up work or take a test. If a student is absent for
three or more consecutive days, then he/she must meet
with the teacher and create a plan to make up work.
When a student is absent, he/she will receive an ABS in
the grade book until the work is completed. (ABS has a
value of zero.)
9) Teacher Grading Policy: If a student does not turn in
an assignment when due, it will be entered into the grade
book as NTI (not turned in.). NTI has a value of zero.
Missed assignments must be turned in prior to taking the
unit test in order to receive full credit. Points will be
deducted for late work; 50% maximum credit will be
given when work is turned in after the unit test. No
make up work will be accepted the week of exams.
Additional Requirements/Resources
**See Agenda Book
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10) Daily Classroom Assignments: When work is done in
class and collected for a grade and the student is present,
make up work is NOT allowed. The work is expected to
be completed during class unless there are extenuating
circumstances (sickness, etc.). The grade in the grade
book will be a 5 and cannot be made up.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
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