Richard Gesick’s

AP_® Computer Science  A

Policies

Texts:

 Big Java, 2^nd Edition, Cay Horstmann, Wiley, 2006  $89.95

 AP Computer Science review, 6^th Edition, Leon Schram, D&S Marketing, 2007, $17.95

Classroom expectations:

1.  Be on time to class ( in your seat before the bell rings).

2.  Do your work as assigned.

3.  Absolutely no food or drinks, of any kind, are allowed in the computer lab.

4.  Each student is responsible for making-up/turning in any work missed due to

     absences.

Class work/Homework: Class work/Homework will be checked and graded on the due date.  Late assignments will be accepted but will incur a late penalty of 10 points per day except for excused absences.

Tests:  Tests will be given on Mondays or Thursdays.  Missed tests must be made up.  A grade of 0 will be recorded until it is made up.  Arrange for make-up test with me.

Programs and the computer lab: Programming assignments will be issued far enough in advance to allow for sufficient computer time to complete the project.  Generally, 2-3 class days of each week will be allotted for computer time.  You are also encouraged to use the computer lab during WEB but only under my supervision. 

Late programs will be recorded as having a grade of zero until they are turned in.  Once they are turned in, the late penalty of 5 points per day will be applied to the grade.

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester.

Note:  AP Computer Science is considered to be a 1 year course.  As such, the fall semester final cannot be exempted. 

Grading:

            Programs        40%

Tests                30%

            Cw/Hw             15%

            Final                 15%