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Intro to Business Syllabus

Intro to Business-2017-2018 SYLLABUS

Introduction to Business Syllabus Instructor: Mr. Alex Crawford
Lumpkin County High School Room: E-02
2016-2017 Email: [email protected]

Course Description:
Introduction to Business is the foundational course for the Business and Technology, Digital Marketing and
Professional 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 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.

Course Goals:
The Introduction to Business course is comprised of the 12 course standards as outlined by the Georgia
Department of Education. These 12 standards will be integrated throughout the entire course and reinforced
through lecture, independent study, classroom discussions and participation, individual presentations and
assignments, group project work and competency exams. The standards and objectives covered in the course
include how to:

1. Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
2. Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity to create, edit, and publish industry-appropriate

documents.
3. Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business

documents.
4. Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business environment.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to business ownership.
6. Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and interpret

information and ideas.
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.
8. Understand, interpret, and use accounting principles to make financial decisions.
9. Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and functions of financial
institutions.
10. Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while determining the role
of insurance for a business.
11. Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while incorporating the
methods into business practices.
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.

Prerequisites:
None

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Supply List: - Pencil
Required: - Notebook Paper
- Blue or Black Pen (papers must be in ink or typed) - Tabs/page dividers
- 3-ring binder/notebook (1 inch) - Agenda
- Access to Google Classroom (will cover in class) - Ear buds or headphones (highly recommended)
- Email account
- Jump drive (highly recommended)

Students are required to keep a notebook. The notebook should be ready to submit randomly on any given
day during the semester. It should be divided into 5 sections as follows:

a. Notes
b. Journal
c. Study Guides and Tests
d. Projects
e. Current Events

Text: A variety of online resources will be used including EverFi, CTAE Resource Network
(http://gactaern.org/) and text Intro to Business (2006) by Dlabay,Burrow, and Eggland. Students are not
allowed to remove a book from the classroom unless them formally check-out the book from the Media Center.

Availability for extra help: Mr. Crawford is available before school from 7:20 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. and after
school from 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. most days. Notify in advance to ensure availability.

Student Responsibilities, Rules and Expectations:
The amount of material covered in this class is extensive and each student comes to class with different levels
of knowledge and experience. It is the responsibility of the student to routinely check for their understanding of
the material and to ask questions on unclear material. A mark of a successful student is the ability to be aware
of your opportunity areas and to frequently assess where you are in order to perform well. Suggestions on
how to meet this expectation are as follows:

1. Students are expected to be on time, prepared, and ready to work every day. This means you must
bring to class everyday the following: Binder, paper, and writing utensil.

2. Students will be expected to treat the classroom like a workplace. Be professional, respectful of
peers, and school property.

3. Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom.
4. Cell Phone usage during instruction is prohibited. Cell phones can only be used when Mr. Crawford

verbally approves it.
5. Always sit in your assigned seat.
6. Always show respect for teacher, students, and school property.
7. Every student is responsible for their lab area, which includes proper disposal of trash, straightening

the area, closing any open computer applications and putting away materials as applicable.
8. Restroom breaks and other errands must be taken care of between classes. Should you have an

emergency, then your agenda book will be used as a hall pass. Try to avoid being out of the
classroom.
9. Being prepared - completing assigned material BEFORE coming to class
10. Frequent, meaningful contributions to discussions
11. Willingness to try something new
12. Willingness to work with other students
13. Complete and thoughtful written and oral assignments
14. A positive attitude

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Grading Policy/Distribution:
1. Late work will not be accepted in most cases. This is at teacher discretion.
2. If a student is going to miss class for any reason, it is the student’s responsibility to let the teacher
know as soon as possible. It is better for you to have the work ahead of time. If you are sick, then
email the teacher so that you can at least know what you missed and can think of a plan on how to
catch up.
3. Any student caught cheating will receive a 0 on that assignment.
4. Grades will be configured based on the following:
- Daily Grades (Classroom participation, Current Events, Homework, Labs, Quizzes, Work Ethic):
50%
- Exams/Presentations (Exams, Projects, Presentations): 50%

Quarter 1: 40%
Quarter 2: 40%
Final Exam or Presentation: 20%

Exams/Presentations: Exams will be administered at the end of each major unit of study. Students will be
given a minimum of 1 week notice of exams.

Homework: Homework will be assigned as needed. Students should be able to complete the majority of
class and project work in class. In the event a student cannot finish or is absent, work will be assigned as
homework.

Make-up Work: Students will be allowed to make-up work from an excused absence according to the LCHS
policy.

Current Events:
Students are expected to be familiar with current business issues – locally, nationally and internationally.
Students will be required to submit a RECENT (no older than 2 weeks) current event weekly from well-
respected and reliable resources such as: The Dahlonega Nugget, Atlanta Journal Constitution
(www.ajc.com), Business Week (www.businessweek.com), Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com ) Yahoo
News (http://news.yahoo.com/us or http://news.yahoo.com/world ), Washington Post
(www.washingtonpost.com/business), or Google News (http://news.google.com ). Each article must be of
suitable length (a minimum of 4 paragraphs) and should be submitted in PRINT form in combination with your
TYPED analysis. The analysis should be at least 3 paragraphs in length including the following:

1. Business name(s) involved in the article.
2. Business issue – what is it and how does the article relate to the business world?
3. Who is impacted and how? (customer, employee, management, environment, supplier,

government, local economy, etc.)
4. How was the issue resolved or what are the next steps towards resolution (if applicable)?
5. What do you think could have been done differently (if applicable)?
6. What is your opinion? (Why do you think the situation happened?)

Individual Project/Presentations:
Students will be required to participate in individual project and presentations throughout the course. Details
for these assignments will be announced as they are given throughout the semester.

Group Project Work:
Students will be required to participate in a minimum of 2 major group projects throughout the course. Details
for these assignments will be announced as they are given throughout the semester.

Competition Eligibility Requirement:
For a student to participate in CTAE-associated competition and represent Lumpkin County High School,
he/she must be passing at least three of the four classes for that semester. Additionally, the student must

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have passed at least three of the four classes in the previous semester. One week prior to the competition,
students’ grades will be reviewed in light of this requirement.

Technology Guidelines: Students are expected to follow LCHS technology usage guidelines at all
times.

Student Honor Code:
As a Lumpkin County High School student, I accept both the responsibilities and the consequences for the
freedom to make choices, and I understand I am accountable for the following code:

1. I will refuse to tolerate dishonesty. I will not participate in, encourage, or condone cheating, lying,
plagiarism or stealing.

2. I will exhibit the desire and effort necessary to achieve academically, and I understand that no other
activity takes priority over learning at Lumpkin County High School.

3. I will show respect to other students, teachers and staff through my behavior, speech and
sportsmanship.

4. I will be a proud representative of my school both on and off campus.

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Membership: FBLA is part of the Introduction to Business
and Technology Course Standards. As such, there are assignments directly aligned to support FBLA activities
and events. Students are strongly encouraged to join FBLA. FBLA is the premier organization for students
preparing for careers in business and the largest student business organization in the world with a quarter of
a million members. FBLA prepares students for "real-world" professional experiences. Members gain the
competitive edge for college and career success. While completion of FBLA assignments are required for the
class, membership in FBLA is not a requirement. Please see the attached information/registration form for
further information.

Work Ethic Assessment for Business Development Classroom
CTAE teachers are charged with getting students ready to face the demands and expectations of the world of
work and higher education. Each day, students should approach the classroom ready to learn and consider
themselves in training for future careers. Proper behavior and etiquette are a part of this training. Therefore,
students will earn a weekly Work Ethics grade, which is a reflection of their willingness to cooperate and
participate in a productive learning environment. The work-ethic grade is based upon their participation and
behavior during class time. Please review the following work-ethic infractions list to review the points deducted
for each item. The teacher enforces these rules of conduct in preparation for the world of work where superiors
will expect these baseline behaviors and responsibilities. One warning will be given before deduction in most
cases.

Work Ethic Violation Point Deduction
No binder or writing instrument 5
Inefficient use of class time (off task) 5
Use of electronic devices without permission 10
10
Cell Phone (visible/usage) 10
Uncooperative attitude with peers 15
Disrespect/insubordination toward teacher 5
10
Tardy/Absent per instance 10
Mistreatment of school property 10
5
Sharing/copying work
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Failure to listen and follow directions

Introduction to Business and Technology Syllabus Agreement Form
I have read and understand the classroom policies and procedures, Student Honor Code, as well as the Work-
Ethic assessment and have reviewed them with my child for this Introduction to Business and Technology
class.
Student name (print): ____________________________________________ Period: ________
Student signature: _____________________________________________ Date: __________
Parent/Guardian name (print): _____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian email: __________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian phone: __________________________________________________________
Other contact phone: ____________________________________________________________
Other information you wish to provide:

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