IBT Syllabus 16-17 and Pacing Guide

Course: Intro. To Business Tech. Teacher: Mr. Forrest Johnstone
School: Chapel Hill High School Room: E211
School Phone Number: (770) 651 - 6303 Date: 2016-2017
Email Address: [email protected]

I utilize Remind.com to keep parents and students up to date on project & test due dates please sign up either by text, email or both – your
personal information remains completely confidential. To receive messages via text, text @chhsibt to 81010.

Also please fill the online Parent Contact information at http://bit.ly/CHHSPARENTS (case sensitive) or by using the link in Schoology.

We will utilize an online learning platform (Schoology) please have your student show you this learning platform and the resources it
contains.

Course Description:
Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for Business and Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources
Management pathways. The course provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment.
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. 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.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/OBJECTIVES:
A copy of the course standards are available on both Schoology and The Georgia Department of Education link:
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Documents/Introduction-to-Business-Technology.pdf

Anticipated Classroom Format:
Teacher demonstration, power-point presentations, displays on overhead projector, hands-on assignments, worksheets, written reports and
oral presentations.

Related Careers for Intro to Business and Technology:
This course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop the entrepreneurial and management skills needed to own or
operate a business. Careers related to this course include: business owner/manager, corporate entrepreneur, social entrepreneur, franchise
owner, start-up operator, small business consultant, product manager, business development manager, computer operator. Plus many more!

Assessment/Evaluations/Required Student Products:
Student evaluations will be completed using a variety of formats including written examinations, oral presentations, inspection of electronic
files, and printed copies of completed work.

 Projects will be both group and individual.
 Students absent during a group project may be given an alternate assignment.
 All homework is due at the beginning of the class period. In class assignments are due at the end of the class period unless other

directions are given.
 If the student is absent on the day of a test/quiz, the student will be expected to take the test/quiz on the day of their return.
 Tests/CDAs will be announced in advance; quizzes may or may not be announced in advance.
 Late work: WILL NOT be accepted without a valid excuse note.

Make-Up Work:
If you are absent please check schoology.com for your missing assignments.
Students absent during the majority of a group project will be given an alternate assignment.

If the student is absent on the due date of an assignment or test, the student will be expected to turn in the assignment or take the quiz on the day of their
return.
Please keep in mind I will not pursue the student for missed and/or late assignments or class notes. It is the student’s responsibility to check
the assignment calendar, check with a fellow classmate, or check with me outside of class hours to find out what was missed.

Academic Honesty:
Students are expected to achieve and maintain the highest standards of academic honesty and excellence. Not only does academic honesty
preserve the integrity of both the student and the school, but it is also essential in gaining a true education. Students pledge that they will not
lie, cheat, plagiarize, or steal in the pursuit of his or her studies and are encouraged to report those who do. Students also pledge not to allow
others to copy their work. Failure to demonstrate academic honesty may result in a zero for all parties involved.

FBLA:

All students at CHHS who are interested in business and information technology are encouraged to join FBLA. Future Leaders of America
(FBLA) is a non-profit student organization that prepares students for careers in business and business technology. Its mission is to bring
business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Grading Plan: 50%
30%
Grading will occur on a variety of assignments, including: 20%
Summative Grades (CDAs, Tests, Projects, Etc.)
Formative Grades (class assignments, quizzes, homework)
Final Exam & SLO

It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of their grades. If the student has a concern about their grade, they must make an appointment
to meet with me to discuss outside of class (i.e. before or after school).

PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME ABOUT YOUR GRADE DURING CLASS TIME.

Some work completed is informal in nature or practice and may not require grading. Work being graded will be graded using the following

Douglas County Grading Scale:

A = 90 – 100 D = 70

B = 80 – 89 F = Below 70

C = 71 – 79

Classroom Rules:

1. Do not do ANYTHING that would detract from the learning environment. This is a LEARNING environment first and foremost.
Follow this one simple rule and you will learn a lot and enjoy the class. There is zero tolerance for any action(s) that would
diminish the chances for learning to take place for yourself or your peers.

2. Follow the Chapel Hill House Rules. (strictly enforced at all times)

3. Be prepared!! Bring your materials with you as well as any assignments that are due. You will NOT be allowed to leave to
retrieve forgotten materials under any circumstances!

4. Be RESPECTFUL of the teacher, other students, and yourself.

5. Follow the rules set forth in the student handbook.

Internet Usage Policy:
Computers are to be used as a learning aide not entertainment. If you are using a computer inappropriately, or you are on a website that is
not directly related to the assignment/project, you may receive appropriate disciplinary action and your log in ID could be disabled.

Supplies:
Notebook
Pens & Pencils
Flash Drive
Headphones

Lost Book Policy:
Board Policy Descriptive Code: IFAD
The student will be charged full replacement cost for any textbook lost, regardless of condition. The amount to be charged for a textbook
damaged by a student will be the responsibility of the principal.

Articulation Information:
The Douglas County School System has an articulation agreement with West Central Technical College in regard to some business and
information classes. Interested students can check with their guidance counselor for more information.

Non-Discriminatory Clause:
The Douglas County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and
activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAY
Intro to Business & Technology → Legal Environment of Business → Entrepreneurship
Intro to Business & Technology is the first course in the pathway in the Business Management & Administration Cluster. Students enrolled in
this course should continue on to the next two courses in the pathway: Legal Environment of Business and Entrepreneurship. After mastery
of the standards in this pathway, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area. The Exam Blueprint
can be found at http://www.nocti.org/PDFs/JobReady/1203_General_Management.pdf

STUDENT AND PARENT SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Intro. To Business & Technology

Teacher: Coach Johnstone– Room E211

Please return this sign-off sheet to Coach Johnstone with the appropriate signatures below no later than Friday, August
12th.

 I understand the course syllabus can be accessed through Schoology.
 I understand that I can receive general text message updates from Coach Johnstone by sending code @chhsibt

to 81010.
 I understand that I am asked to provide Coach Johnstone my contact information at http://bit.ly/CHHSPARENTS

(case sensitive) or by using the link in Schoology.
 I understand that if I request a parental code to Schoology I can routinely check classroom activities on Schoology

however the grade in the class will be reflected in Parent Portal not Schoology.

I have read and understood the guidelines, procedures, rules and consequences for Coach Johnstone’s Intro to Business
andl Technology course and have shared them with my parents and/or guardians.

Class Period: _________________________________________________
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Intro to Business & Tech – Cu

2016

1st Semester

August - December

Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

Introduction Word Effective Entrepreneurship
to Applications Communication & Business
Ownership
Technology Skills

* Pacing 2 Weeks 3 Weeks 2 Weeks 1 Week 
Concepts 
 Introduction  Intro to  Intro to  Entrepreneurship
Word & PowerPoint  Business
to Formatting
Technology  Business Ownership
 Business Presentations
 Intellectual Letters
 Résumé’s
Property

Standards BMA-IBT-2: BMA-IBT-3: BMA-IBT-6: Use BMA-IBT-7: B
Covered Apply technology Master word professional oral, Demonstrate an D
as a tool to processing written, and digital understanding of u
increase software to communication entrepreneurship o
productivity to create, edit, skills to create, through recognizing a o
create, edit, and and publish express, and business opportunity, a
publish industry professional- interpret how to start a im
appropriate appearing information and business based on the b
documents. business ideas. recognized o
documents. opportunity, and
basics of how to
CDAs CDA 1 operate and maintain
that business.

CDA 2

Projects  Goal Setting  Formatting  Social Media  Famous 
 Technology Flyer Etiquette Entrepreneur 
Project Project 
in Business  Menu
Academic  Fun with  Demonstration  Forms of
Paper Speech Activity Ownership
Tables Activity
 Plagiarism,  Autobiogra  Resume
Copyrights
and Fair Use phy
Brochure

FBLA TBL Business BAA Activity 12 BAA Activity 5 B
Activities Letter Career Service Learning
FBLA Poster
Awareness and
Exploration

urriculum Map / Pacing Guide

6-2017

2nd Semester

January - May

Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10

Marketing Leadership & Financial Money Risk Mgt. Human
Management Managemen Mgt. Resources &
1 Week
t Business
 Insurance Law
1 Week 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks
BMA-IBT-10: 2 Weeks
Intro to  Leadership  Intro to  Budgeting Research and
Access  Management Excel  Banking interpret the  Business
Marketing  Credit various risks Law
BMA-IBT-4:  Accounting involved in
BMA-IBT-5: Analyze and Basics BMA-IBT-9: operating a  Human
Demonstrate integrate Develop business while Resources
understanding leadership skills  Financial effective determining
of the concept and management Statements money the role of BMA-IBT-11:
of marketing functions within management insurance for Examine basic
and its the business BMA-IBT-8: strategies and a business. human
mportance to environment. Understand, understand resources and
business interpret, and the role and the legal
ownership. use accounting functions of aspects of a
principles to financial business while
make financial institutions. incorporating
decisions. the methods
into business
practices.

 Solving a CDA 3  Weekly CDA 4 CDA 5 CDA 6
Mystery Sales Project Project
Activity  Management Commissio  Budget  Risk Mgt
Functions n Activity Activities  Interview
 Social Activity  Business Assignment
Media  Spreadshee  Fixed and Insurance
Database  Decision t Concepts Variable Activity  Governmen
Making Case Expenses  Insurance t
 Functions Study  Teens Project Regulations
of Guide to  Types of Project
Marketing  Leadership Financial Financial FBLA
Flipbook PowerPoint Statements Institution Review
Activity s
BAA Activity FBLA/CTAE
10 Slogans BAA Activity 15 Week FBLA Budget
Worksheet Strengths Activity
Assessment Activities

Standards 1 and 10 are covere
BMA-LEB-1: Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
BMA-LEB-10: Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and

service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.
*1 Week equa

ed throughout the whole course
d technology education courses through leadership development, school and community
als 5 class days.