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Business Technology Department
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND MARKETING SYLLABUS School: Christiana High School Teacher: Mr. Tuohy Title: Business, Finance and Marketing Phone: (302) 631-2400 ext. 12317 Credit: 1 credit E-Mail: [email protected] Course Number: 7300 Room #: E-102 Website: www.mrtuohy.weebly.com Course Description This is the core class component for the Finance, Management and Administration, and Marketing Pathways. Topics will include: business law, customer relations, economics, human resource management, marketing, finance, career development, communication skills and information management. PATHWAY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (what students should know and be able to do):
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Recognize appropriate software for task Ethics play a large part of business communications Familiarity with professional organizations Available career opportunities Strategies for disseminating information to
assist in business decision-making
Use appropriate software for various tasks Active listening Effective verbal communication Effective written communication Follow directions through reading
Course Objectives At the end of the course students will:
Understand the importance of business activities and how they relate to the overall structure of the economy
Explain the current trends surrounding the business environment Demonstrate appropriate job acquisition skills beginning with self-assessment and continuing through
successful employment
Student Expectations Students are required to attend class, arrive on time, and not miss more than 9 days during the year.
(Christina School District Attendance Policy) Students must adhere to the Christina School District Student Manual. Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during the first or last fifteen minutes of class. Students may be videotaped or photographed during group activities or presentations. Even though most work will be done on the computer, it is recommended to have a three-ring binder
and a writing utensil (pencil or blue/black ink pen only) to be used in class everyday. Students will keep all warm-ups, assignments, & projects in their binder.
Students are expected to complete all weekly/marking period assignments on time unless special permission is given by Mr. Tuohy. All assignments not turned in on time may be penalized. Late assignments must be given directly to the teacher.
When assignments (class work or homework) are given, it is the student’s responsibility to place it in the in-box or upload the assignment to Edmodo/Schoology when finished. This policy will also be in effect when a substitute is present instead of Mr. Tuohy.
Students who destroy or lose books/materials will be financially responsible. Students are responsible for all missed work during absences. The responsibility for initiating make-up
work, due to an excused absence, and turning in assignments rests with the student immediately upon returning to school. It is the student’s responsibility to prove the absence with a yellow excused absence note issued by Christiana High School. All work missed will be given to the student at that time. Failure to provide an excused note for an absence will cause the student to receive a zero on the assignments missed as well as a deduction in weekly participation points.
Students are not permitted to consume food or drinks (except water) in the classroom. The instructor, not the bell, dismisses students. Students are to remain in their seat until the bell rings. Please keep all book bags and other personal items underneath the desks and not in the isle ways. Cell phones, iPods, and other electrical devices are not permitted to be used in the classroom. All
electrical devices are to be turned off and placed in an enclosed container. Students are encouraged to participate in DECA. This club is designed to help students learn leadership
and cooperative work skills. National dues and activity fees for this club are $10.00. More information can be found on the following pages.
Behavioral Expectations
Students are expected to begin work when the late bell rings. Students must raise hands to speak or ask questions during lectures and class discussions unless
otherwise stated. Students are free to speak quietly during group work about the materials being presented. Students may not speak during individual work unless otherwise instructed.
Students are expected to remain in their assigned seats at all times unless otherwise stated. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a businesslike and positive manner. Students are expected to follow all class rules and regulations. Students are expected to follow the teacher’s instructions at all times. Students are expected to treat each other and the teacher with respect including using appropriate
language at all times. Students must complete their own work. If you cheat or attempt to cheat on an assignment, you will
be given a zero (0) and this grade can not be made-up. Your parent/guardian will be notified of any violation.
Academic dishonesty is not acceptable. Academic dishonesty includes sharing your school work with another student, copying another students’ school work, copying from the internet, etc.
Some assignments will require research from the internet. The internet is for school use only and not to be used for personal use.
Student Notebooks It is recommended that all students maintain a well-organized binder that will contain passwords, warm-ups, notes, classwork and all projects assigned. All papers in the binder must have their name; block number and date across the top of each paper. It is the student’s responsibility to keep all work assigned. The binder may be graded at the end of each marking period and may count towards extra credit of their overall grade.
Instructional Materials Textbooks Brown, B. J., & Clow, J. E. (n.d.). Introduction to Business. Other Handouts, activities, guest speakers, and reference books will supplement the textbook. Instructional Methods A variety of methods, including lectures, discussions, student projects, individual assistance, cooperative learning groups, guest speakers, field trips, inventory testing will be utilized in the classroom setting. Instructor flexibility and student input will be exercised whenever appropriate and/or expedient. Evaluation and Grade Determination Tests, projects, quizzes, homework, classwork, daily participation, and business work skills will be used for evaluating student performance. Students will receive weekly participation points for following school/classroom rules and procedures.
Marking Period Grades will be determined by adding all possible points earned for the marking period. Any unexcused absence will result in a zero for missed work. Any student who comes to class late without a valid excuse will be given whatever time remains to
complete that quiz, test, or assignment. If a quiz is given and completed by the time the student arrives, a grade of zero will be recorded.
GRADING EVALUATION:
EVALUATED AREAS AND % WEIGHT
Projects and Tests (Assessments) 40%
Quizzes 20%
Daily Classwork and Homework 30%
Warm-ups 10%
Grade Value: Please see the Christina School District High School Grade Scale of (60-100) numeric
scale for grade assessment/determination. Extra Credit Extra Credit assignments will be given at the teacher’s discretion. Extra Credit will not be given to any student who has missing assignments. It is highly recommended that students participate in all activities throughout the marking period. Technology Component Students will be utilizing multiple software programs and websites to complete and upload assignments. Some examples are listed below. Please check the class website for weekly updates and assignments. www.mrtuohy.weebly.com www.financeintheclassroom.com www.edmodo.com www.surveymonkey.com
www.knowledgematters.com www.schoology.com www.glencoe.com
Business Work Skills
Name: ______________________________________ Block: ____________ Date: ____________________
Skill Beginning
1 Developing
2 Accomplished
3 Exemplary
4 Score
Comes to work (class) on time
Is frequently tardy
Tardy 2 times Tardy 1 time On time each
day
Comes to work
(class) when scheduled
Missed over 2 days
Missed 2 days Missed 1 day Missed no days
Is prepared for
work (class)
Not frequently prepared
Prepared frequently
Prepared most of the time
Always prepared
Self-Directed & On-task
Frequently needs to be reminded to
focus
Occasionally needs to be reminded to
focus
Rarely needs to be reminded to
focus
Always on task. Does not need
reminders
Respectful to co-workers
(classmates) and employer (teacher)
Talks out of turn, rude,
disrespectful, disrupts
Occasionally talks out of
turn, disrupts
Rarely talks out of turn, disrupts
Always respectful to co-
workers and employer
Follows work (school) rules Responsible
worker
Often does not follow rules
Occasionally does not follow
rules
Rarely does not follow rules
Always follows rules
Pride and Completion of
Work
Frequently tasks are not
complete or correct
Occasionally tasks are not complete or
correct
Tasks are almost always complete and
correct
Tasks are always complete
and correct
Work with others
Disrespects others, not open to feedback, nor
diversity
Mostly works well with others
Works well with others
Always flexible, respects
diversity, manages
conflict, open to feedback
Participates Frequently does not participate
in class
Participates but not consistently
Participates most of the time
Always first to volunteer,
always engaged, on task and
helpful
Would I hire this student
Never Maybe Most likely Absolutely!
Total Score
Please detach this form, sign it, and return it for Business, Finance & Marketing Class.
This information has been reviewed in class with students. The student and parent/guardian must sign this page and return it to the teacher. It is worth 20 points.
Verification and Contact Information Sheet (PLEASE PRINT CAREFULLY) Due Date: ___________ Student Information –
Name: ____________________________________________________________ Grade: _____________
Block: _________ Course: _______________________________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Information –
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Preferred E-mail: ________________________________________________________________________
Preferred Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________
_______ - I have verified that all information above is accurate. ___________________________________ (Initial) (Parent/Guardian Signature) Please place a check mark next the following pieces of technology to verify that the student has access to them at home. ______ Computer _____ Internet ______ Printer
Please sign and date below to verify that you have received, reviewed and understand all information contained in the course syllabus. Student Parent ______________________________ ________________________________ ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR TEACHER (space below):