Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to often asked
questions of students and parents.
- Is it necessary to have a pencil or pen in class every day?
- Should we log on?
- May we take our folders home?
- If the folders stay in the classroom, how do we study for the test?
- When am I permitted to come in to use the computer lab?
- How do I get sound from my computer?
- If my password does not work, what do I do?
- Why are we getting fewer instructions with each new assignment?
- What do I do if I missed a test or did not complete the test?
- How can I send something home through my school email?
- Which buttons should we have on the WORD Quick Access Toolbar?
- Did we do anything important while I was absent?
- How do we identify our work so that we get credit?
- Where do we put our papers?
- How do we type the accents on the letters in French and Spanish?
- If Ms Kraemer is going too fast for me, what may I do?
- What is the history of the WINDOWS operating system?
Is it necessary to have a pencil or pen in class every day?
Absolutely! Taking down important information or specific
directions are necessary to do your best work.
Should we log on?
Most classes you will log on as soon as you come in. If there
is a change in that procedure, it will be announced before class
begins. If you come early to class, you may practice changing
the desktop color.
May we take our folders home?
No, your class folders stay in the room until the end of the
semester.
If the folders stay in the classroom, how do we study for the test?
The notes may go home whenever you need to prepare for a test.
However, notes should be returned to your folder on test day.
If they are not, your test grade may be lowered by 5 points.
When am I permitted to come in to use the computer lab?
Students may use the computer lab during their study periods
and/or after school. If you plan to come in during a study
period, you must get a pass from Mrs. Trezza and bring it back
signed by your study hall teacher. As long as there is an empty
seat in the room you are welcome to use the computer. Just
remember no talking will be tolerated. If you disturb the class,
you will be sent back to your study.
Mrs. Trezza stays after school Monday through Thursday. If
Friday is the only afternoon you can stay, something may be
arranged. No pass is needed to stay after school, but parents
should be notified if that is going to happen.
How do I get sound from my computer?
Follow these steps: Start> Programs> Accessories>
Entertainment> Volume Control. Make sure none of the mute
buttons are pressed if you want sound. Remember these computers
do not have additional speakers, so the sound may be lower than
you are used to.
If my password does not work, what do I do?
Be sure you entered your username and password correctly.
Remember not to use the backspace key when entering your
username. Sometimes it is necessary to reboot (power off and on)
your computer. If that does not work and you still cannot logon
then go to the library, and the librarian will be able to give
you a new password. It is your responsibility to remember your
password. Do not share it with anyone. You are responsible for
any activity in your account.
Why are we getting fewer instructions with each new assignment?
When you enter the second half of the semester, you should be
applying what you have learned to your projects. Most answers
to how something is done can be found on a previous handout.
This is an excellent time for you to show me how much you have
learned and how well you can complete work independently.
What do I do if I missed a test or did not complete the test?
You are to make up or finish the test as soon as possible after
your return to school. Within a week is the allotted time.
After that, the grade may be averaged in as a zero, which will
certainly have a negative effect your grade in this class.
How can I send something home through my school email?
MS Outlook is uour email program. Just as you open any MS Office
application, you can open Outlook. If you are in another Office
application, just go Office button> Send. It may take several
seconds, but a screen will open that you should recognize as an
email screen. You can send from that screen. I would suggest
that you send a document as an attachment.
Which buttons should we have on the WORD Quick Access Toolbar?
There are 14 buttons that I suggest you keep on your WORD
Quick Access Toolbar. They are: New, Open, Save,Email,
Quick Print, Print Preview, Spelling and Grammar, Undo,
Redo,Page Setup,Paragraph,Show/Hide, Edit Header, Edit Footer.
Did we do anything important while I was absent?
Yes, every day we do something important. Therefore, when you
return, you should be ready to work hard to catch up. Absence
is not an excuse for not having work handed in on time. I
suggest you listen to what is going on in class so you do not
continue to fall behind. It is important that you do the
project that the class is doing. Catch-up work may be done
during study periods or after school. However, if you do have
time during class to work on something, use the time wisely.
How do we identify our work so that we get credit?
Each student gets a Student number and a class name. Every paper
you hand it should have this information in the Header. This
will be explained clearly during early classes. It is always
modeled for you on your assignment sheets.
Where do we put our papers?
When you take your paper from the printer, put it in the sorter
in the front of the room under your student number. Sometimes, I
will ask the class to leave their papers in printer and will
collect them myself. If you are handing in late work,please put
it in the basket to the right side of my computer.
How do we type the accents on the letters in French and Spanish?
TYPING ACCENTS USING THE NUMBER PAD
Be sure your NumLock button is on so that the number pad only
types the numbers. Hold down the Alt Key, then strike each
number one at a time. The accented letter should appear on your
document.
FRENCH
ALT + 133 à
ALT + 137 ë
ALT + 151 ù
ALT + 144 É
ALT + 235 Ù
ALT + 131 â
ALT + 216 Ï
ALT + 150 û
ALT + 210 Ê
ALT + 234 Û
ALT + 135 ç
ALT + 140 î
ALT + 183 À
ALT + 211 Ë
ALT + 174 «
ALT + 130 é
ALT + 139 ï
ALT + 182 Â
ALT + 215 Î
ALT + 175 »
ALT + 138 è
ALT + 128 Ç
ALT + 226 Ô
ALT + 136 ê
ALT + 147 ô
ALT + 212 È
SPANISH
ALT + 160 á
ALT + 162 ó
ALT + 144 É
ALT + 233 Ú
ALT + 130 é
ALT + 163 ú
ALT + 214 Í
ALT + 154 Ü
ALT + 161 í
ALT + 129 ü
ALT + 165 Ñ
ALT + 168 ¿
ALT + 164 ñ
ALT + 181 Á
ALT + 224 Ó
ALT + 173 ¡
If Ms Kraemer is going too fast for me, what may I do?
The best way to put the brakes on Mrs. Trezza is to raise your
hand. When no hands are raised, she believes that everyone is
with her. Very often, Mrs. Trezza will go faster so as not to
waste class time. Remember Mrs. Trezza cannot read minds. If
there are no questions, Mrs. Trezza thinks everyone is on track.
It is your responsibility as an active learner to self
advocate.
What is the history of the WINDOWS operating system?
1981 - MS-DOS - Technically not an OS.
1985 - Windows 1.0 - Not an OS, but an add on to MS-DOS.
1987 - Windows 2.0 - Still an add on, but becoming more popular.
1988 - Windows 2.03 - First to be able to overlap windows.
1990 - Windows 3.0 - Very successful. Multitasking abilities. Becoming more like an OS
1992 - Windows 3.1 - Minor changes.
1993 - Windows NT - Geared towards business, and networking.
1995 - Windows 95 - DOS history.
1998 - Windows 98 - Heavily criticized. Major compatibility issues.
1999 - Windows 98 Second Edition - Fixed predecessors bugs.
2000 - Windows 2000 - Geared towards networks, and IT Professionals.
2000 - Windows Me - Rated worst OS. Stability and compatibility issues.
2001 - Windows XP - Came in Home, and Professional.
2002 - Windows XP Media Center - XP version geared towards media management.
2003 - Windows Server 2003 - To replace Windows 2000 Server products.
2005 - Windows Server 2003 R2 - Second release.
2007 - Windows Vista - Totally redesigned XP
2008 - Windows Server 2008
2010 - Windows 7 (Completely upgraded Vista AND XP!
