Dear Parents:

Hello and welcome to the new school year! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your child this
year. To let you know a little about myself, I graduated from Nicholls State University in Business
Education in May 2008. I completed my student teaching at Thibodaux High School where I taught a
semester of keyboarding. This will be my first year teaching Keyboarding at Lutcher High School, but my
seventh year at LHS. I also teach Journey to Careers, and Im very excited to continue being a bulldog.
Before coming to Lutcher, I taught 7th grade keyboarding at the Science and Math Academy. It is very
exciting to continue my career, and I am honored to have your child in my class.
Attached is a class syllabus that includes all policies and procedures. This Keyboarding class that your
child is taking in seventh grade is for high school credit. The grade they make in my class will be on
their high school transcript, and they will not have to take this class once they are in high school unless
they do not pass. Keyboarding is a graduation requirement for all pathways under the the career
diploma track. The syllabus outlines what is expected in my classroom. It is important to make a mental
note of the grading scale for quizzes, tests, homework, and nine-week exams. All assignments, grades,
class announcements, class handouts, etc. will be available at all times online through Moodle. Your son or
daughter will know how to log in to Moodle and access all of the class content.
Please feel free to call anytime to set up an appointment to meet with me. My planning periods are 1st
and 2nd (7:25-8:55). My phone number at school is (225) 258-5364. It should go straight to voice mail
where you can leave a message, and I will call you back at my earliest convenience. My email address is
mlejeune@stjames.k12.la.us so feel free to email me at any time. Email works best. I am looking forward
to having contact with you soon.
Sincerely,

Mrs. Meagan LeJeune
8th Grade Journey to Careers
HOPE Lead Teacher
Lutcher High School
 Lutcher High School
Keyboarding Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Meagan LeJeune Email: mlejeune@stjames.k12.la.us
Room Number: LHS Room 206 Phone Number: (225) 258-5364
Planning Period: 1st and 2nd Period

Course Description:
This course will give students the keyboarding and computer skills that will enable them to perform throughout their
school years, in their personal lives, and in their occupations. By the end of the school year, the students will be able to
type the entire keyboard using the seven techniques of typing and format professional documents.

Course Objectives:
Louisiana Business Education Related Content Standards Keyboarding
Students will be able to apply proper keyboarding techniques to input data and produce personal and business
documents.
Students will be able to produce various business documents using word processing concepts and procedures.
Students will be able to research careers and apply skills needed for initial and continued employment.
Students will be able to utilize current technology and information processing concepts for personal and business
applications.

Supply List:
Daily Requirements:
o Pens and pencils with erasers
o Small binder with Loose Leaf Paper ***Will need to keep handouts organized.
o Laptop fully charged in proper case with charger
o USB Drive

Course Outline: Text Keyboarding with Computer Applications by Glencoe

1. Unit 1: Keyboarding (Letters and Symbols)

2. Unit 2: Keyboarding (Numbers and Symbols)
3. Unit 3: Word Processing
4. Unit 4: Word Processing
5. Unit 5: Word Processing
6. Unit 6: Desktop Publishing
7. Unit 7: Spreadsheets
8. Unit 8: Databases

Course Assignments/Grading Policies Per Quarter:

Minor 30%
o Homework will be given weekly as needed. Students are responsible for copying his/her homework, and
changes in assignments, in their planners daily. Homework will also be posted on my website weekly.
Homework grades will be calculated based on the number of completed assignments divided by the
number of assignments given.
o Students will be given bellwork to complete. Students should immediately begin working on their bellwork
when they walk into class.
o Students are required to participate in class on a daily basis (i.e. ask questions, complete assignments,
participate in discussions, etc.)
o Classwork items such as notes may be picked up at any time to be graded for a participation grade.
o Each lesson will require notes. Quizzes will be given on notes from class.
o Students will also be graded on their correct typing technique with learning the keyboard.
 Major 50%
o Students will be graded during the year on their typing speed and accuracy.
o Test will be given at the end of each unit covering material from the unit.
o Once we get into keyboarding applications, students will be graded on many formatted documents as well
as written test on how to format those business documents.

Exams 20%
o A comprehensive exam will be given at the end of each quarter. Material will be based primarily on units
covered during that quarter. However, material from previous quarters may be included. Students should
keep all notes and handouts throughout the year so that they can refer to them as needed.

Grading Scale:

Percent Letter Grade

93-100% A
85-92% B
75%-84% C
67-74% D
0-66% F

Cheating Policy:
According to district policy, any student caught cheating will receive a 0% for that assignment. Cheating on a test is
considered a Category C offense and will result in a referral. Students will also receive a 0% on the test. Talking
during a test/quiz for any reason (i.e. asking your neighbor a question) will be considered cheating. Students must
keep their eyes on their own papers at ALL times. This means no looking over the test folders to look around the
room or see what your teacher, neighbor, or friend is doing or digging in your purse, backpack, etc. if you are
caught doing so it will be considered cheating. As per the district student policy manual, if a student cheats on a
test/assignment or plagiarizes he/she will receive one after school detention, no credit on the test/assignment, and
an administrative conference.
Sharing files with other students or using another students file as your own is also considered cheating and will
result in a 0% and an office referral for both the cheater and person sharing the file.

Attendance Policy/Make-Up Work:

The student is responsible for collecting and turning in his/her makeup work. They should come and get their make
up lab slip from me upon returning to school.
By school and parish policy, if a student has an unexcused absence or tardy, he/she earns a 0% for each missed
graded activityNo Exceptions. Students will be allowed to make up the missed assignment for a 60%.
Students have 5 school days to get an absence excused.
In the case of excused absences, the student has the same number of days he or she missed to complete makeup
work. Completed makeup work must be returned in the appropriate Block Tray marked Completed work.
If a student is absent the day the test is given only, he or she is responsible for taking the test the day he or she
returns (if the absence is excused).
EVERYTHING we do in class can be located on Moodle, so students should keep up with class work even when
they are not present. It is their own responsibility to come to me to find out what was missed or make up quizzes.
Please see me at lunch. Anything that is not asked about will result in a 0%.
Because I teach so many students, it is impossible to keep track of who is out on what day, so please do your best
to keep up with Moodle and come to me at lunch for work!
Incomplete Assignment/Late Work Policy
As stated in the St. James Parish Pupil Progression Plan: A grade of I shall be given to a student on the report
card for incomplete work.
The academic grade assigned to late work shall be lowered 10 percentage points for every day that the project is
late up to -40 points. (Excluding a student with an extenuating circumstance.)
Any project that is scored lower than a 60% can be redone to get the 60%.
All late work/redone work will be due two days prior to exam day for that particular quarter.

Emergency Procedures:
In case of emergencies, such as a hurricane, please check the St. James Parish Schools homepage for information
www.stjames.k12.la.us, call Lutcher High School, or call the SJP Central Office.

Class Rules and Procedures:

Follow directions you are responsible for all directions given in the written, verbal or electronic form.
Raise hand to speak.
o Do not talk while others are talking.
o You must wait until a person is done asking their question or speaking to the class before raising your
hand.
o If there are many students needing attention at one time, tickets will be administered and the teacher will go
in order of the ticket numbers. Do not wave your arms and call out repeatedly.
Stay in your seat.
o Ask before leaving your seat.
o Stay at your desk at all times.
Speak appropriately to adults and peers.
o No Profanity.
o Use only given name.
o No name calling or teasing (this includes laughing while others are speaking).
o Respect your teacher and your classmates!
o No verbal abuse or threats of any kind to anyone.
Behave Appropriately
o Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
o No flying objects.
o No physical or verbal disruption.
Absolutely no bullying behavior is tolerated.
o No physical, verbal, or sexual harassment.
o No hurtful, teasing, gossip, or isolation.
Be Respectful.
o There is a zero tolerance policy for disrespect and aggressive behavior towards the teacher and towards
fellow students.
o Do not touch or take another students belongings at any time without their knowledge and permission.
Come to Class on Time.
o Tardies will be recorded daily.
Do not pack up to leave before being dismissed by Ms. LeJeune.
Follow all school and parish rules as outlined in your handbooks.
Follow all laptop rules and procedures.
Since this course is preparing you for your future and for choosing and keeping a career you will be held
responsible for all actions in the classroom. When you have a job you are required to follow all rules and
procedures. If you do not, your pay will be deducted or you will be fired. The same applies in the Journey to Careers
course. Failure to follow rules or procedures will result in loss of participation points or students will follow steps on
their consequences.
Online Communications Policy
The word netiquette is short for Internet etiquette. You should be aware of the common rules of netiquette for the
Web and employ a communication style that follows these guidelines.
Blog topics should be treated as serious classroom discussion only, unless noted by the teacher.
All electronic communication between the student and teacher shall be limited to the sanctioned sources, (i.e.,
SchoolFusion and Moodle accounts) created for the students.
Any electronic communication through any non-sanctioned means (i.e., texting, Facebook) is prohibited, per the
district policy manual.

Consequences and Rewards:

Consequences:
o Category A office referral/dismissal
o Category B Office Referral
o Category C Conference with administration, office referral
o Category D Consequence ladder warning, punish work, call home, office referral
Rewards:
o Verbal Praise
o Candy
o Bonus Points
o Snack passes, homework passes, or other rewards

Changes to Syllabus:
The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances!
 Mrs. LeJeune
Keyboarding
Lutcher High School
Course Contract

Student name (please print):______________________________ Class Period: _______

***If you cannot view the syllabus online, please do not check the boxes and sign. Instead, initial the line at
the bottom of the page, and I will send home a copy of the syllabus.
I have read, reviewed, and I understand the classroom policies and procedures.
I have read, reviewed, and I understand the course grading system.
I have read, review, and I understand course expectations outline.

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Students Signature Date

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Parents Signature Date

_______________________________________________August 8, 2016_
Teachers Signature Date
This form and the contact information card need to be signed and returned no later than Friday, August 12.

___ Please initial here if you were not able to view the syllabus online, and you need a hard copy.

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