Back to School Night

Thursday, September 2nd
Quiz

Computer Repair is a two semester course. In the first semester students are introduced to the hardware components of a PC. They learn to install, troubleshoot and upgrade a PC. What is learned in class is reinforced in the lab as students put to use what they just learned in class. Small mini-labs are also performed in class so students can put to use what they have learned.

The second semester shifts from hardware to software with a focus on the Windows operating system. We start the semester with an introduction to computer networking. We then begin the introduction to operating sytems. The computers in this class are triple boot systems, the run Windows 7, Vista and XP and students will make use of all three OSs during the year. Students will install and configure Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. At the end of the year there will also be an introduction to Linux.

The following links will provide you with more information regarding the course.

Course Syllabus - This will provide you with the basic information about the class

Grades - You may view your student's grade at any time from this web site. Click on the grades button and then enter your student's last name and then their student number. If you do not know their student number ask your student, they will know it. If students fall behind they must come in before school (I usually arrive by 7:30 am), during lunch or after school to catch up. Making up assignments is not a problem but students must come into the lab to make up the work.

Attendance - Attendance is one of the main factors affecting a student's grade in this class. You may check your student's attendance at any time using the district's web site. You will need to register at the district site in order to check you student's attendance.

Books - Please browse through the computer repair books that are available to get a feel for the type of material we cover in the course.

Calendar - The calendar will also give you and idea of the type of things that we do in class. We typically spend one day a week in the lab putting into practice what has been learned in the classroom. If students forget what the homework was for the class they can always check the web site.

Sequoia High School Web Site - check this site for the yearly calendar, bell schedule, daily announcements, teacher contact information and much more.

Thanks again for coming to Back to School Night. If this web page did not answer your specific questions regarding the class please email me at cdodge@seq.org.