Resources for Current Students

Student Resources

This portion of the site contains resources for students enrolled in classes at the ROP Technology Center.  You will find assignment sheets, test preparation information and other resources for your class.  Enrolled students have two career areas they can study; please select your course from the options below:

Computer Basics and Microsoft Office includes Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and other popular software programs.

Web Design and Development includes HTML/XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, Coldfusion, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. All students are provided with free Web hosting accounts while enrolled in the program.

Web Design and Development Course Resources:

Job Search Resources

Extensive job search resources are available on our classroom Web site.  Please visit our job search/resume tips section for more information.  If you need assistance with your resume, interviewing tips, or tips on finding the perfect job please ask your instructor for help or to setup a meeting with one of our staff counselors.  Your instructor is more than happy to help you to write your resume or review your current resume.

Class Procedures

Please be sure to read the class procedures located here http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us/procedpm.htm

2008-2009 Session Dates

April 7, 2008 - June 12, 2008

Summer Session - June 23, 2008 - August 15, 2008 - See special Summer 2008 Schedule

Class Holidays

Schedule - New class times in bold

Course Days Times Total 
Weeks		 Cost Instructor
Computer Basics/Microsoft Office Mon. - Fri. 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. 9 weeks $45.00 Peterson
Computer Basics/Microsoft Office or Web Design Mon. - Fri. 12:15 - 4:15 p.m. 9 weeks $45.00 Wood
Computer Basics/Microsoft Office or Web Design Tuesday & Thursday 4:15-6:15 p.m. 9 weeks $20.00 Wood
Computer Basics/Microsoft Office or Web Design Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4:15-6:15 p.m. 9 weeks $25.00 Wood
Note:  Due to state funding requirements, classroom attendance is mandatory.
Summer 2008 Schedule - There will be no 4:15 p.m. class during the summer session

Attendance

Excessive absences, late arrivals/early departures, and/or excessive breaks will jeopardize your enrollment and will slow down your progress in the course. Time lost can not be made up, there are no course extensions.   You have a maximum of three absences per nine-week session.  It is also important to be on time to class; three tardies (more than 10 minutes late to class) equals one absence.  The attendance policy is available online, click here to view it. Be sure to call the class (925/609-7108) or email your instructor if you will be absent or late.

Morning Instructor:  Sue Peterson, speterson@cccoe.k12.ca.us
Afternoon Instructor:  Robin Wood, rwood@cccoe.k12.ca.us

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Breaks

Break times are typically 20 minutes for the full-time programs and 10 minutes for the part-time programs.  Your instructor will tell you the specific times when you start class. 

Course Extensions

Understand that there are no class extensions.  If a student misses class the time is lost. Students may attend class a maximum of 27 weeks for the Computer Basics and Microsoft Office course and 36 weeks for the Web Design and Development course.  Students must complete all of the required curriculum by their course ending date. Instructors will not review work or issue certificates after a student has completed the course.  

Class Supplies

Lectures and mini seminars will be infused throughout your training session.  While the instructor typically provides lecture notes, students should bring the following items to class on a daily basis:  Notepad or binder, pens, pencils, and highlighters.  For the Web page design course it is recommended that you bring a three ring binder to class with separators to store your course handouts, notes, and other relevant materials.

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File Management

When new students enter the course they will review Windows.  It is important to understand computer file management.  For additional tips on creating, deleting, moving, copying, and finding files and folders  in the classroom, open and print this handout.  There are also additional file management resources and tutorials at this link. 

Backing up Your Student Files

You should periodically back up your student files to CD.  Instructions for creating a data CD are here (Word document format).

Ordering Books

All required textbooks are available for purchase in the class.  Books must be ordered one day/class in advance. To order a book, complete a receipt form located in the student area in the front of the classroom and leave it in the basket labeled "Submit Projects Here".  Be sure to complete the entire form including price (a price list is available on the wall above the receipt forms) and total the form.  Use the current date for enrollment date.  Your book/books will be available the next class.  You must order your book one day in advance; we will not issue books on the same day they are ordered.  Please DO NOT  order your books more than one day in advance.

You may also want to check the following Web sites and stores for discounted course books (the ISBN numbers for the books that we use in class can be found on the assignment sheets):

An Amazon store has been created so you can find the required course books at a discount.

http://www.abebooks.com
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.half.com
http://www.overstock.com
http://www.bookpool.com

Half Price Books Records Magazines
(925) 288-9060
1935 Mount Diablo St
Concord, CA 94520

Assignment sheets contain book errors, special instructions, course assignments, and project information. Instructions for using the book in class are also included in the assignment sheet.  Students must print and read the assignment sheet for the application they are going to study before they begin the book.  Students in the Web design program should read this instructor letter. 

Assignment sheets for books can be found at the following locations: 

Web Design http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Webdes/asnsheet.htm
Microsoft Office  http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us/assignme.htm

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Software Discounts

All students who attend ROP classes are eligible for discounts on software.  Here are some sites that offer educational version of the software programs that we offer in our class.

http://www.sprysoft.com/shop/
http://www.journeyed.com
http://www.studentdiscounts.com/
http://www.campustech.com/
http://www.creationengine.com
http://www.academicsuperstore.com
http://www.gotrc.com/

11/26/06:  I have posted a more educational software sites on my blog.

You will need to send them a copy of your student id card; if you don't have a student ID card ask your instructor.   Adobe, Avid, Corel, Microsoft, Sony Media Software, and SwishZone also require photo ID's. You can either fax or e-mail a scanned copy of your ID.

Microsoft Office Specialist Exams

If you are currently enrolled in a class at the ROP Technology Center you are eligible to take any of the Microsoft Office Specialist exams.  Exams are $48.00 each.

For additional information on the Microsoft Office Specialist exams, visit:

http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mous/requirements.asp#office2000

Classroom Ergonomics

While we are limited in the amount of ergonomic adjustments we can make in the classroom, it is important to adjust your chair and monitor to suit your needs.  The following sites provide ergonomic setup tips:

Ergonomic Setup Tips - http://www.healthycomputing.com/office/setup/
UCLA Ergonomics Information - http://ergonomics.ucla.edu/
Exercises - http://ergonomics.ucla.edu/exercises.html
Tips for Computer Users - http://ergonomics.ucla.edu/Tips_Users.html
Safe Office Practice - http://www.openerg.com/dse/
Office Ergonomics Self-Help Site - http://www.3m.com/cws/selfhelp/

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