Professional Documents
Culture Documents
COURSE DESCRIPTION
D.I.T. is a high school credit course. This course is designed to provide basic overview of current business
and information systems and trends and to introduce students to the basics and foundations required for
todays business environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with fundamental computer
applications, so that they may be used as communication tools for enhancing personal and work place
proficiency in an information-based society. This also includes proficiency with computers using word
processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
This course relies heavily on using the computers. Consistent daily attendance is essential to master
computer applications. Absences should be avoided when possible. Announced work, such as homework,
quizzes/tests, and major assignments (including projects) are due the day the student returns. If a student
is absent under extenuating circumstances, special arrangements can be made to make up work (if more
than one week, student grace period will be extended). Course curriculum is built upon 21st Century Skills
and the Florida Department of Education benchmarks.
Please note: This course has a required end of course of exam. DIT students may be selected to sit for
additional exam to earn certification(s).
OFFICE CONCEPT
ELITE Inc. (Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence) is a lab that simulates a computerized electronic
office. Employees (students) have the opportunity to experience what it is like to work in a real business
office and be treated as employees. The employees work is self-directed (within parameters) and the goal is
to successfully complete each competency/skill.
PHILOSOPHY
ELITE Inc. is preparing employees for employment. It is our desire to enhance and develop the skills needed
to enter todays work force. New concept and skills will be presented and daily training is needed, especially
where high technical computer equipment is involved. Employee accountability is a requirement, and
consistent attendance and dedicated effort are necessary to master these skills and concepts. Employees
will also learn leadership skills/traits and apply those skills in ELITE Inc.
ELITE Inc. vision of success is to follow the 5 Ps
BE PREPARED
BE PROMPT
BE POLITE
BE PRODUCTIVE
BE POSITIVE
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Valle-Digital Information Technology
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
You will need the following supplies:
Binder/Folder with paper
Blue/black pens
Pencils
Earphones/earbuds
Donation is greatly appreciated. It helps the school to purchase consumable materials/activities.
Please make a donation on-line at schoolpay.ocps.net. Donation is tax deductible.
DIGITAL RESOURCES
Create opportunities for employees to choose the direction of their business training through
integrated curriculum training.
Allow employees the opportunity to earn industry certification in Microsoft Office.
Employees are expected to assist fellow employees that need assistance to learn the required
concepts.
Before you are allowed to leave the office, your station must be in proper order.
No food or drink will be allowed at your computer at any time.
Cheating is not tolerated! The student will earn a grade of zero and parent/guardian will be
notified.
Absolutely no tampering with any of the equipment or changing of software, desktop,
background, etc. (appropriate disciplinary action will be taken).
Cell phones are not allowed in the classroom.
SALARY (GRADES)
ITEM
$$$
Department Modules/Projects
Department Tests
Professional Development (PD) Modules
Varies
$100 X 2
$50
Students will work toward the attainment of employability competencies in their chosen specialization area
(course). You determine what you will achieve. Students will work at their own pace (within parameters)meaning that they decide what they accomplish on any particular day. There will be little (if any) homework
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Valle-Digital Information Technology
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
for this course. Work must be completed in the ELITE Inc. Office. Please note: Class time is given to
complete all assignments in class. Its imperative to use class time wisely and diligently.
Department modules are usually completed within one week. The module directions and reviews will be
available as needed. Exceptions will only be made for extended excused absences.
You must turn in QUALITY work! Therefore, modules not completed correctly may be returned to you for a
redo with $$$ deducted. Turn in your best work every week! All modules build upon each other, so you
must successfully complete each module and test.
Modules:
Tests:
Most units will have corresponding test(s). Employees may take a quiz/test up to three times;
however, you must score above 80% to receive credit for the test or the highest score will be taken.
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Valle-Digital Information Technology
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
OFFICE PROCEDURES
DAILY PROCEDURES
A Professional Atmosphere is
Accomplished Through
Professional Employees
This is what your day will look like in Company:
1. Sign in at the designated area for your
attendance each day. You may only sign
in for yourself, and you must do so before
the bell rings. You are also not permitted
to clock in and leave the office and then
return after the bell and expect to be on
time.
EMERGENCIES
Remember:
The director does not have to be
present to tell you to begin
working.
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Valle-Digital Information Technology
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
OFFICE ETHICS
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is taking someone elses ideas, words,
or images and submitting them as your own work.
Plagiarism is cheating.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
An employee should always be at work (in class)
unless he/she has an extreme illness or a family
emergency. ELITE Inc. is a company, and each
employee has daily responsibilities which make
attendance important. Appointments and
personal commitments should not be scheduled
during company time. Employees will be
expected to be at work daily in order to keep up
with assignments.
Employees are encouraged to spend alternative
time in the lab to make up for absences and to
keep up with the work if they fall behind. The
employee must make arrangements with the
director, Ms. Valle.
TARDY POLICY
Punctuality as well as attendance is important. It
is imperative, therefore, that employees develop
the habit of arriving to work on time and being
prepared to start work immediately.
FOOD/DRINKS
No food or drink is allowed.
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
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Valle-Digital Information Technology
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
TURNING IN MODULES
Every student will receive individualize instruction with realistic goals. It is important to keep up with your
work and not fall behind!
Each module has a checklist and a module handout (for guided notes) that you will need to open and
complete each day you complete a task. This handout should be left open on your desktop as you work
through the module. It is important that you carefully read each checklist, as the directions may change
from each module. The checklist is like a GPS, it will tell you what you need to do, what you need to turn in
and what needs to be printed, if applicable. Answer questions on the module handout as you are
completing the assignments on-line. Please note: ALWAYS turn in the checklist and the module handout
before or on the due date.
Once you have completed each step of the module. Double check everything for completeness points will
be deducted for resubmission! Be sure that you have the checklist completely filled out; including signing
your name to verify it is your work! Turn your checklist and module handout into your departments inbox.
Any modules that are not correct will be returned to you for correction. Make sure you always turn in your
best work as time that is needed to correct modules is time lost on your current weeks work! THUS, USE
CLASS TIME WISELY.
Employees must stay at their workstation until the teacher/director dismisses the
class.
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER TIME
If you feel you are falling behind or do not understand any new material, speak with your director
immediately. Your Director (Ms. Valle) will arrange after school tutoring for anyone needing
additional help.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
Professional behavior will be expected from all employees at all times. Since a companys
success depends on the ethical behavior of its employees, any unprofessional/unethical behavior
cannot and will not be tolerated. Examples of unwarranted behavior include:
Cheating/Plagiarism Stealing Disrespect toward director and other employees
Inappropriate language Sexual harassment Misuse of technology Misuse of company
resources Wasting company time Any breech of ethical behavior in this company will result in
an employee conference with the director, parental contact, and/or administrative referral.
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Valle-Digital Information Technology
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Acknowledgement
Digital Information Technology (DIT)
Ms. Valle
We acknowledge that we have read and support Ms. Valle and her DIT
course syllabus, Ms. Valles welcome letter, the OCPS Code of Conduct, and
the student information and tardy policy. We will also agree with our
responsibility as a student and as parent(s) with respect to: classroom
procedure & expectations; subject area practice & mastery; and fostering a
positive learning environment at school and at home.
Students name:______________________
Parents/guardians name:_________________________________________________________
Parents/guardians signature _____________________________________________________
Fathers name/Guardian:__________________________________
Work phone #________________________________________ Can I call you at work? ____yes
____no
Mothers name/Guardian:__________________________________
Work phone #________________________________________ Can I call you at work? ____yes
____no
ELITE INCORPORATED
Empowering Leaders Into Todays Excellence
2016-2017
The contents of this syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.