Required materials include a school-issued computer with all software updated as directed in our getting started guide.

Exam re-takes

I do not allow students to retake exams. Many students get the idea that they don't have to take a test seriously until the retake. Students and parents are reminded a grade is a single data point, not to be considered as a single point upon which all success and failure rests.

Extra-Credit

I want you to work hard and learn. There are times when you may want to earn extra credit. Extra credit does not automatically improve your grade. Here are some things to think about before you accept an assignment for extra credit:

1. The assignment will be graded with the same rigor as other assignments (extra credit isn't easy)
2. You must treat an extra credit assignment as a regular assignment. If you do not turn it in, or do not meet the standard, you may further harm your progress
3. You will have clear criteria (a rubric) for your extra credit
4. Extra credit is almost always service-oriented. Your teacher alone determines what qualifies for extra credit.
5. You must always ask for permission for extra credit prior to doing the work.

You are responsible for understanding and following these guidelines.

From the Student Handbook:

Academic integrity is an expected trait in all students of ASW and is afforded the utmost value by all members of the faculty. The academic reputation of our students and the school in the wider community depend on it. Academic integrity expectations extend to all assessed and non-assessed school work and to all documentation produced for university and college applications. It is the expectation at ASW that all work and documentation submitted by students is entirely their own.

To ensure that high school students understand what constitutes academic honesty, teachers explicitly address the issue with all students at the start of each academic course.

Academic integrity means:

1. Citing appropriately those whose work is used in the preparation of school work completing school work without the input of others whose knowledge of the task might advantage the student unfairly
2. submitting work for assessment that is representative of the student's own learning and not that of others
3. individually or collectively maintaining a level of confidentiality and personal ownership of one's own work, both assessed and non-assessed

Conversely, academic dishonesty means:

1. Presenting the work, ideas, words, images, data or arguments of others as one's own without citation (plagiarism)
2. copying or sharing work with others (unless specifically allowed) in any form (e.g. digitally sharing, downloading, in person) in a way that misrepresents a student's ability or is intended to mislead the intended audience
3. presenting work as one's own which has been completed with the assistance of others (such as parents, other students or tutors) in a way that misrepresents a student's ability
4. making up or altering references, quotations, statistics, etc. (fabrication or falsification)

When a faculty member determines that there has been a breach of academic integrity, the faculty member is required to inform the Principal of the incident.

1. Do not disrupt our learning environment
2. Work hard
3. Be curious
4. Be kind
5. There are no cell phones allowed in our class - they must be out of your zone of control

This an entry-level course. Students are not expected to know anything about programming prior to starting the course. This is an IB course, and is rigorous.

Under the following conditions, teachers will communicate with students and families about their academic progress:

• Trend (2 or more times) in Achievement Grades in Progress getting lower
• Trend (2 or more times) toward missing deadlines or unproductive work habits
• 3 or below on individual summative assessments
• Other academic concerns

Speak to me in person

• Advantages: You can gauge my reaction to an initial idea. This method is good for quick, yes/no questions. I'll tell you if your question isn't quick to answer.
• Disadvantages: Most problems are complex. It takes time to understand them and solve them.

Send me an email In-depth questions, with evidence that you have followed our guide to asking good questions will get replies.

• Advantages: Messages are private.
• Disadvantages: I don't respond to emails very quickly, and if your question is complex, it will take me more time to answer it. Also, if there is a lot of back-and-forth between us about your question, emails might make it hard to follow.

Ask a question in our ask-for-help system

• Advantage: Other people can learn from your question. You can see where you are in a queue of students. 
• Disadvantage: Answers to your questions might take a bit longer, especially if they are complex.