Grading Snapshot & Key Policies
A simple overview of grading, deadlines, attendance, and expectations.
High-level breakdown
Grading overview
Grading weights will be published once the official syllabus is finalized and posted by NLC.
| Category | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Labs & Hands-on Activities | Step-by-step tasks working directly with client OS features. | [TBD] |
| Quizzes | Short checks on key concepts and terminology. | [TBD] |
| Projects / Exams | Larger assessments where you apply skills to realistic scenarios. | [TBD] |
| Participation / Professionalism | Engagement in class, discussions, and in-class work as assigned. | [TBD] |
Grades & guided feedback: I will provide grades and any applicable feedback within about one
week of the assignment due date, unless otherwise indicated. Most true/false or multiple-choice quizzes will
provide an immediate grade unless short-answer items need to be reviewed. Most submissions should receive
feedback and a final grade within 5 days after the assignment deadline.
Key policies
What you need to know up front
- Assignment deadlines: All coursework is due on Thursday unless otherwise specified. Deadlines stay the same even if a class is missed, so be sure to check Canvas each week and plan ahead. If you're unsure about an upcoming due date, just ask, that’s what we’re here for.
- Deadline extensions: Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis. To be considered, you must contact me no later than Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. prior to the assignment’s due date.
- Late work penalties: Point reductions for late work are listed on each assignment rubric in Canvas. Always check the rubric before submitting late.
- Attendance: Most class sessions include hands-on activities that must be completed on your assigned classroom computer. Attendance is important for your success. If you miss class for any reason, plan to come during tutoring/open lab hours to complete the missed work.
- Academic integrity: It’s always okay to ask for help from your colleagues understanding a concept, that’s encouraged. But complete your own work on graded assignments unless collaboration is explicitly allowed. Do not share files, copy work, or submit anything that isn’t yours.
- Accessibility & accommodations: If you’re already using accommodations — or even just wondering whether you might need them — NLC Disability Support Services (SAS) is the best place to start. After you connect with them, let me know so I can support you and make the course work well for you.
Support & Resources
You are not alone in this course. There is academic, technical, and accessibility support available to you.
Academic support
Where to get help with the course
- Open Lab / Tutoring: See the tutoring hours listed in the Course Info page (CATE-208, Medina Building).
- Instructor office hours: Use Canvas Inbox or ACES email to request an appointment outside of regular open lab times.
- Class discussion boards: Use Canvas discussions for non-grade-sensitive questions so others can benefit from the answers.
- Study groups: You are welcome to study and review concepts with classmates, as long as you submit your own work on graded assignments.
Remember: Asking for help early is a sign that you’re taking your learning seriously,
not that you’re failing.
Technical & accessibility support
Help Desk & Accessibility
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Technical support:
Contact Alamo Colleges Help Desk at (210) 485-0555, option 4 for Canvas login issues, ACES access, or other technical support problems. -
Accessibility / Disability Services (NLC SAS):
Visit NLC Disability Support Services (SAS) to learn about accommodations and how to request them.
“It’s okay to be new” applies here too. It’s okay to ask for support and use the resources
available to you, you deserve to be here.
Full Official Syllabus
For complete course details, policies, and schedules.
The complete, official syllabus for ITNW-1308 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems will be available once NLC has published it.
- Log into Canvas.
- Open your ITNW-1308 course shell (004, 005, or 012).
- Look for the Syllabus link or module.
You can also link directly to a PDF copy here once it’s available online:
View PDF Syllabus (Updated version coming soon)
If any information on this site ever conflicts with the official syllabus, the official syllabus in Canvas is the final version.