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The skills and topics covered during computer class follow curriculum guidelines that are grade/age appropriate and reinforce the skills leaned at a previous level. Topics covered include: Familiarization with the keyboard and operation of a mouse Learning and using correct finger positions while typing at the keyboard Entering, editing, formatting and printing text Drawing Using a database to organize and sort collections of data Using a spreadsheet to organize numerical data and create graphs from this data Combine text and pictures for publication Discussing and practicing ways of being a responsible computer citizen Discussing and practicing rules for Internet Safety When possible activities reinforce or contribute to classroom themes or projects. Many of the stories or exercises done by students are sent home. Other work is collected in a folder each student (grades 3-5) keeps in the computer lab. Updates of what the students are doing will be included as part of this web site under Student Activities. The Scholastic Publishing Company sponsors a Software Club. Several times throughout the year an order form will be sent home. Families wanting to order computer programs should return the form to school along with a check (made out to Scholastic Software Club). Computer Lab Infomedia St. Charles School |
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Most students at St. Charles School visit the computer lab at a regularly scheduled time once each week. Kindergarten through 5th grade students have 30 minutes of instruction time. Grade 6 meets for 40 minutes for 2 grading periods. Grades 7 and 8 also have 40 minutes. The 7th and 8th grade students meet for a 12 week period during the year. |