KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Organization—Students receive a lot of handouts and information.  They must have a 3-ring binder exclusively for their computer course.  In this binder, they should keep all of the handouts, their notes on loose-leaf paper, and all completed assignments.  They should study the material in their binder when preparing for tests (rather than the textbook). 

• Attendance—Students need to attend class regularly and arrive on time ready to learn.  They should always have their binders open and ready to take notes for the day.  If students are absent, they need to get a copy of the notes from a fellow student and then come in during ISH for help with understanding the material.  

• Textbook—The textbook is used as a supplemental resource, not for the main content of the course.  Students are asked to read sections from the text prior to class discussions and/or to do various exercises in the text.  They do not have to bring the text to class.

• Lab Work—Students need to use their time efficiently when working in the lab.  They need to have their binder with them which should contain all of the information that they need to complete the assignments.  Students are encouraged to help each other in the lab, but each student is responsible for understanding all of the material.  

• ISH—If students fall behind, they must come in during ISH to get caught up with the material.