Computer Repair Technician Class

 

Web Site

http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/teachers/lolps/

 

This is a two-year training program and therefore the student is making a commitment to the career of his/her choosing by enrolling in this class.

 

Year One

 

Hands-on and lecture class with an emphasis on troubleshooting hardware and software problems.

 

Semester One

Semester Two

q       History

q       Magnetic Storage

q       System Boards

q       Networking

q       Form Factors

q       Modems/ Network Interface Cards

q       Operating Systems

q       Monitors/Video/Audio

q       Memory

q       Input/Output Devices

q       Processors

q       Ethics and Job Skills

q       Safe computing

q       Viruses

 

 

q       Cornell Notes

q       Goal Setting

 

 

 

Year Two:

            Internship (which may qualify for work experience credit), and will include employer required expectations review.  Fall Semester of senior year spent on campus at PHS as Titan Tech Team Student Technician.  Spring Semester student is placed as an intern  at PHS or with a local company.

 

Upon satisfactorily completing this course, students will receive or acquire practical hands-on employability skills and a Certificate of Completion.

 

Supplies provided by PHS

 

Books -             A+ Certification Training Kit by Microsoft Press

 

Enhanced A+ guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC by Jean Andrews

 

Enhanced A+ Lab Manual

 

Computer Repair Tool Kit 

 

Supplies needed by Student:

 

Must Have:            3 ring binder with subject dividers.             Optional:                 Sticky notes, index cards

                        Notebook paper for notes

Floppy disc and holder

Hi-Liter, pen, pencil

Day Planner provided by PHS

 

(Please see me if there is a problem obtaining these supplies)


Assignments:  Please see grading rubric.  Extra Credit is always accepted.  Students are expected to come to class prepared every day having completed homework and bringing proper supplies and books.

 

Make-up work: Students are responsible to make up all work.  Two days are given for each day missed.  Students will be encouraged to have a “study-buddy” from whom they can get the missing assignments.

 

Attendance:  In adherence to the policies of Poway High School, a student is considered late if he/she is not ready to learn when the tardy bell rings.  Detentions will be assigned for any unexcused tardy. 

 

Internet and e-mail access: Students will need to have their own e-mail addresses and access the web frequently.

 

Tutorial: Mandatory if student receives a D or F on an exam and/or if he/she has a D or F in the class.

 

Students and parents will be able to access information about the class and student grades from LearningPoint.org

Instructor:            Lynn A. Olps

lolps@powayusd.com

           

 


 

Computer Repair Technician Class

 

I have read the course syllabus for the Computer Repair Technician 1-2 class and understand the policies and procedures for this class. By signing the following form you are indicating that you have read and understand the information contained therein.

 

Student signature______________________________________ Date________

 

Student e-mail address___________________________________ (please print legibly)

 

Parent signature ______________________________________ Date________

 

Parent e-mail address ____________________________________ (please print legibly)   

 

Parent Work Number _________________________________________________

 

Best time to call_________________________________________________________

 

Please return to Lynn Olps by the end of the first week of the semester.