Mary Persons High School Introduction to Business & Technology 2014-2015 Course Syllabus Teacher Rosalyn Sparks Email Address [email protected] Room # 915 COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for the Administrative Support, Small Business Development, and Human Resources Management pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification. The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components of the Business & Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Science courses. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA (see attached application) to benefit from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer. For more information and benefits of joining FBLA, go to the National FBLA website at www.fbla.org. Syllabus, Introduction to Business & Technology Page 1 of 5 COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT COURSE STANDARDS BMA-IBT-1 COURSE STANDARDS Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry. BMA-IBT-2 Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity by creating, editing, and publishing industry-appropriate documents. BMA-IBT-3 Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professionalappearing business documents. BMA-IBT-4 Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business environment. BMA-IBT-5 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to business ownership. BMA-IBT-6 Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. BMA-IBT-7 Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship through recognizing a business opportunity, how to start a business based on the recognized opportunity, and basics of how to operate and maintain that business BMA-IBT-8 Understand, interpret and use accounting principles to make financial decisions. BMA-IBT-9 Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and functions of financial institutions. BMA-IBT-10 Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while determining the role of insurance for a business. BMA-IBT-11 Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while incorporating the methods into business practices. BMA-IBT-12 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events. Semester 1: UNITS/TOPICS Semester 2: 1. Word Processing Applications Introduction to Technology Effective Communication Skills 2. Entrepreneurship/Business Ownership 3. Intro to the World of Marketing 4. Culminating Project/Exams Syllabus, Introduction to Business & Technology 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Money Management Basics Managing Risk Accounting 101 Intro to Human Resources Leadership and Management Culminating Project/Exams Page 2 of 5 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 3-ring binder 1 ream copy paper Paper Pen or Pencil EVALUATION AND GRADING Assignment Categories Grade Weights Formative Assessment (daily grades, quizzes, homework) Summative Assessment (unit tests, major essays, projects) Georgia Milestones test or Final Exam 40% 40% 20% Grading Scale A: B: C: F: 90 -100 80 - 89 70 - 79 Below 70 OTHER INFORMATION CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to be a CHAMP in the business lab.  Courteous: Abide by all classroom rules. Be respectful to teacher and peers.  Honorable: Complete your own work.  Accountable: Only use technology for approved purposes related to schoolwork.  Motivated: Complete assignments on time.  Prepared: Come to class with all needed materials and be ready to learn. EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Complete daily classwork assignments Participate in discussions and ask questions Participate constructively as a team member Problem solve and accept challenges Challenge yourself to continuously improve TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are to be placed in the wire tray on my desk unless directed otherwise. Students need to pay close attention to assignment instructions as some assignments will be printed and turned in and some assignments will be saved in the appropriate folder, submitted through Edmodo, or e-mailed to me. MAKE-UP WORK/MISSED ASSIGNMENT Make-up work is the responsibility of the student and must be completed within three days upon return to class in accordance with the school policy (see Student Agenda). Syllabus, Introduction to Business & Technology Page 3 of 5 BEFORE LEAVING CLASS EACH DAY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log off computer and turn monitor facing the front of the classroom Make sure you have cleaned your area; no trash on floor or tables Make sure your book is put in the appropriate place (not left on the table) Stay seated until dismissed by the teacher, not the bell. Push your chair under the table. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT PRINTING POLICY Printers in the Business Department are for class assignments only. We do realize that there may be times that you may need to print an assignment for another class. If you need to print an assignment for another class, the following charges for printing will apply: Printing for business class assignments FREE Black & White pages for other classes or for personal use $ 0.25 per page Color pages for other classes or for personal use N/A Fine for printing without permission $ 1.00 per page POST-SECONDARY ARTICULATION Mary Persons High School has an articulation agreement with Central Georgia Technical College. Upon completion of articulated courses, students are eligible to receive college credit by passing the course in high school and passing Central Georgia Technical College’s exit test. INTERNET/ COMPUTER USAGE Students are expected to abide by the Monroe County School System computer use agreement at all times while in the business computer lab. Violation of this policy may result in loss of computer use privileges. Only teacher/system approved Internet sites are allowed during class time. This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester. Syllabus, Introduction to Business & Technology Page 4 of 5 Mary Persons High School Introduction to Business & Technology 2014-2015 Course Syllabus Student Contact Information Teacher Rosalyn Sparks Email Address [email protected] Room # 915 This form is to be completed and returned to Ms. Sparks by Friday, August 15, 2014. I have read the course syllabus and classroom expectations. I understand that I am expected to abide by classroom/school rules at all times. Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date Date Please complete the following information. (Please print) Parent/Guardian Name E-mail address Home Telephone Number Cell Phone Number(s): Name Number Name Number Other contact information: Syllabus, Introduction to Business & Technology Page 5 of 5