Southwest Middle School 2025-2026
8th Computer Science Discoveries 2
Mrs. Angela Sanders, CTE Business Education/Computer ScienceTeacher
Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Room 209

Dear Parents,

I wanted to let you know that your child is in one of our Career and Technical Education courses. Listed below are the areas the student will master. Your 8th grade student will remain in the course for the entire semester. Students will use the problem solving process to identify problems and find solutions.

We will be using Canvas, which is a free and secure learning network for teachers, students, and schools. It provides a safe way for us to connect, share content, access homework, participate in discussions and receive class information.

All school rules and consequences related to student interactions apply to online collaboration.

Course Description:

Major Curricular Topics:
Students will create and share the content on their own web pages. After deciding what content you want to share with the world, you’ll learn how to structure and style your pages using HTML and CSS. You’ll also practice valuable programming skills such as debugging and commenting. By the end of the unit, you’ll have a personal website that you can publish to the Internet.

Students Will:

• create and share the content on their own web pages
• structure and style your pages using HTML and CSS.
• develop valuable programming skills such as debugging and commenting.
• create a personal website that can be published

Grading Policy:

Student grades are based on the following:

• 40% Tests (major projects, papers and performances)
• 30% Independent Work - (quizzes, classwork, common assessments, etc.)
• 20% Guided Work - (group activities, teacher led activities, etc)
• 10% Homework

The letter grade scale is:

• A = 90 -100
• B = 80 - 89
• C = 70 - 79
• D = 60 - 69
• F = 60 and below

Attendance/Make up work policy:

• Following any absence(s), it is required that a written document or e-mail be presented from the parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence.
• All absences will be coded unexcused in the computer until a written note or e-mail is received from the parent or guardian.
• Written documentation must be presented within three school days after the student returns to school; otherwise, the absence(s) will be recorded as unexcused.
• In the case of excused absences, the student will be permitted to make up his or her work.
• The teacher will determine when work is to be made up.
• The student is responsible for finding out what assignments are due and completing them within the specified time period.
• For K-8 students, only 12 absences, including excused and unexcused absences, are permitted each school year.
• For additional information, please see
• GCS Student Code of Conduct.

Technology:
Students are expected to use school technology responsibly and follow rules included in the Acceptable Use Agreement. Students should not use devices assigned to other students. Teachers will clearly indicate when students may use and not use mobile devices. Students are responsible for their own devices and should keep them secured at school and off campus.

Communication: **The best way to reach Mrs. Sanders is by email. Teacher will respond within 24 hours: [email protected]

Syllabus Acknowledgement and Information Sheet:
Attached is a student information sheet. Please take time to read and discuss the syllabus and discipline plan with your child, then sign and return the appropriate form which is attached.

Students may bring their own headsets.

If you would like to donate items for the classroom the following things are needed:

• Hand sanitizer
• Kleenex