Welcome to Mr.Boorman's landing web page for classes at Mount Douglas Secondary School.
Notices:
ALL QUARTER 4 CLASSES:
- It is easiest that you use a school (@sd61learn.ca) Google 'S-Suite' account.
- If you are new to School District #61, you can request one here: Request a G-Suite Account
- Renew/Consent use of a school G-Suite account (and other school accounts): studentconnect.sd61.bc.ca
- More info: G-Suite & Online Accounts
- We will be using Google Classroom this term.
- The half-way-point in Quarter 4 is approximately May 19th, when schedules/cohorts change (Between half-class groups and full-classes.
ICT 9/10 ( ICT 9 & Web Development 10 ) ( Afternoons Q4 in Room 114 ):
- First ~4.5 weeks: class is split into two groups: Group 1 attends in-person Mon/Wed afternoons, Group 2 attends in-person Tues/Thurs afternoons. At-Home Homework & Assignments 2-3 days/week.
- See the Course Outline
- Take the ICT Course Survey
- Join our Google Classroom --> class code is 5tauecb
- File & Folder Management: Set up your H:\ Drive AND Google Drive with THESE FOLDERS
- If you do not have access to Google Classroom on the first day of class: Assignment #1: Worksheet ... go to the link, then: File > Download > Microsoft Word .docx. Edit in MS Word on your computer. When finished, email your .docx file (and downloaded picture file) to: cboorman@sd61learn.ca.
Computer Science 11 ( Mornings in Room 113 ):
- First ~4.5 weeks: full-class, Mon-Fri.
- See the Course Outline
- Take the CS11 Course Survey
- Join our Google Classroom --> class code is ymohesx
- File & Folder Management: Set up your H:\ Drive AND Google Drive with THESE FOLDERS
Contact & Courses:
Resources & Tools:
Photos & Stock Graphics:
- Pexels.com //Royalty-Free Stock Photographs
- Pixabay.com //Royalty-Free Stock Photographs
Programming:
- OnlineGDB.com//Program Online (C#, Java, etc.)
- Direct Download: JDK//Windows Java development Kit
- Direct Download: Eclipse IDE (Windows)//Eclipse Java IDE
- Godot //Game Engine & IDE
Graphics:
Web Design:
- Notepad++ //Text Editor for Windows. (We use for web design)
- Visual Studio Code //Text Editor (cross-platform: Windows, Mac)
- W3C HTML Validator //Check your HTML code!
- W3C CSS Validator //Check your CSS code!
- W3Schools HTML Reference//HTML Reference
- W3Schools CSS Reference//CSS Reference
Class/Lab Rules:
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COVID, Health & Safety:
- Have clean hands. Use provided hand sanitizer.
- Don't be a space invader!
- Wear a mask.
- Log washroom trips on the provided sheet.
- Class-leaving procedure: Log off, then wipe down your station (keyboard, mouse, and all contacted hard surfaces) before you are dismissed.
- Know your school in-and-out doors. Don't linger in hallways.
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General Conduct:
- Students are expected to conduct themselves in a cordial, respectful manner that is conducive to their own and all members of the school community's well-being, functioning, and learning. This includes in-person and while using technology at school, home, and all other places.
- Respect the people, the room, and the equipment in the lab.
- Be on time, and be logged in.
- When your attention is asked for, give your full attention.
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Technology/Lab Use:
- Avoid drinks and food near computers.
- Check daily if all equipment at your station is working properly and clean.
- Cell phones and electronics are to be OFF AND AWAY according to school policy.
- Lab computers are for school work ONLY.
- Save your files regularly on your H:\ drive.
- Log off your computer before you leave.
- Conversations about marks are to be face-to-face only, *not* digitally (email, classroom comments or otherwise).
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Attendance, Absences, Material Covered & Assignment Due Dates:
- In-class attendance is mandatory.
- A lot of material is covered each day. You are responsible for learning the material covered in this class. Use Google classroom postings as a starting point.
- Miss a class? rule-of-thumb: Bring a parent/guardian note the next day.
- Assignments have expected due dates, but Mr. Boorman is generally very flexible. Most assignments can be handed in late without penalty, EXCEPT: time-sensitive quizzes, tests, presentations, group participation, etc.
- Students with a mark of less than 50% at the end of the term/quarter will recieve an F. Mr. Boorman will notify parents/guardians of students who are missing several assignments before an F is assigned.