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Cisco Networking Academy **//CNA One//** Mr.Dan Meyer 312-5857 dmeyer@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us Office Hours: By appointment.

//New Fairfield High School//
Mission: New Fairfield High School strives to provide a safe educational environment in which all students acquire the knowledge and skills to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens within a diverse society and changing world.

__Course overview__ CCNA 1: Networking Basics is the first of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. CCNA 1 introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program students to the networking field. In addition, the course provides instruction and training in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment. The course focuses on the following:


 * Network terminology
 * Network protocols
 * Local-area networks (LANs)
 * Wide-area networks (WANs)
 * Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
 * Cabling
 * Cabling tools
 * Routers
 * Router programming
 * Ethernet
 * Internet Protocol (IP) addressing
 * Network standards


 * __Grading criteria__**: Student grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter determined by multiple measurements for evaluation, including chapter tests, labs, skills demonstration, and a final exam.
 * **Skills Based Activities 50%**
 * labs
 * Packet Tracer activities
 * **Participation / Classwork 30%**
 * Group work
 * study guides
 * Weekly Grades /use of class time
 * Chapter Quiz
 * **Chapter Exams 20%**


 * __Required materials__:**
 * Computer with Internet access
 * USB w/ 1 gig of storage
 * 3 Ring Binder


 * Textbook / Method of Instruction:**
 * Cisco web-based course materials (__[|http://cisco.netacad.net]__ )
 * In-class labs with the instructor's guidance and assistance
 * Lecture / Demonstrations


 * __Make-up work__****:** Students have 5 days to make up class work on any 2 assignments per marking period. Work considered late will be marked as pass/fail with 75% being the highest grade attainable.


 * Expectations of an active learner:**
 * uses class time effectively to complete assignments (Computer Usage)
 * attends every class and on time
 * comes prepared daily with all required materials
 * takes class notes
 * participates in class discussions
 * seeks extra help when necessary
 * uses the ten-minute break appropriately to take care of personal needs
 * adheres to the make-up policy