ENT Syllabus Fall 2016

School Year 2017 – 2018 Fall

Course Entrepreneurship Course 06.41610
Name Redan High School Code
(678)676-3602 Mr. Casey Barnes
School Teacher [email protected]
Name http://redanhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Name
School Teacher
Phone Email
Number
School Teacher http://redanhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/caseybarnes.aspx
Website Website Mon. & Wed 3:30 – 4:00

Textbook N/A Tutorial

Course of Study: Business Management & Administration (BMA)
Pathway: Entrepreneurship
Courses: Introduction to Business and Technology (IBT)
Legal Environment of Business (LEB)
Entrepreneurship (ENT)

Redan High School’s Mission: Redan High School's mission is to provide an academic community that fosters
a student's social, ethical, and academic growth in a safe, encouraging environment that strives to connect the
classroom to real life experience.

DeKalb County School District CTAE’s Goals:
 Prepare DeKalb County Schools' students to compete in a global and technological society
 Prepare students to enter and meet the needs of a high demand and high skilled workforce
 Prepare students for post-secondary options without the need for remediation
 Prepare students to become self-directed and lifelong learners
 Develop socially conscious students
 Expose elementary and middle grade students to career awareness strategies for the 21st century in a
diversely global society

Department Philosophy: The Career Technology Education Department believes that education’s most important
function is to provide all students with the skills needed for post-secondary and careers. This is accomplished by
providing interest-based programs that meet industry standards.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Digital Technology is the foundational course for Web & Digital Communications, Programming,
Advanced Programming, Information Support & Services, and Network Systems pathways.

This course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts
their personal life, society, and the business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in hardware, software,
programming, web design, IT support, and networks are all taught in a computer lab with hands-on activities and project-

focused tasks. 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 digital
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. The knowledge and skills taught in this course build upon each other to form a comprehensive introduction
to digital world.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. The pre-
requisite for this course is advisor approval.

FBLA: The development of positive personal qualities and leadership is a vital component in career success. In this
course that development is achieved through a variety of methods, which include Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA). FBLA is a student organization that is designed to enhance this class. FBLA provides career and leadership
development through peer interactions, adult mentoring, and competitions based on knowledge and skills learned in the
classroom.

Career Pathways: Courses must be completed in the order listed below.

Interactive Media Course Abbreviation

Level 1 Introduction to Digital Technology IT-IDT

Level 2 Digital Design IT-DD

Level 3 Web Design IT-WD

*Required for Pathway Completion

Careers: The rapidly changing digital world of the Information Technology Career Pathway engages students in
the hands-on learning to prepare for careers that create, use, modify, and engage technology skills. Graphics,
multimedia animation, web design, game and application development, networking, and computer repair are all
possibilities.

Careers: Level of Education Salary
Occupation $39,775
Web Designer Technical College $50, 100
Animator/Cartoonist $65,510
Computer Programmers Technical/Specialty College $79, 270
Software Publisher Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree +

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

COURSE STANDARDS

BMA-ENT-1: Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
BMA-ENT-2: Relate concepts and processes associated with entrepreneurial success and the personal traits and
behaviors associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.
BMA-ENT-3: Use and model concepts, strategies, and systems needed to interact and present effectively to
others.
BMA-ENT-4: Apply fundamental business concepts that affect business decision making.

BMA-ENT-5: Explain and detail legal form of business ownership and the impact of government’s role on
business.
BMA-ENT-6: Understand and apply the basic economic principles and concepts fundamental to
entrepreneurship.
BMA-ENT-7: Develop a marketing plan to identify, reach, and retain customers in a specific target market.
BMA-ENT-8: Analyze financial issues relating to successful business ownership.
BMA-ENT-9: Manage and operate a business (or simulate the management and operation) through daily tasks
and activities of a small business.
BMA-ENT-10: Research, develop, and present a business plan.
BMA--ENT-11: Understand the concepts, systems, and strategies needed to acquire, motivate, develop, and
terminate employees.
BMA-ENT-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.

UNITS/TOPICS AND DURATION FOR INSTRUCTION

UNITS/TOPICS DURATION
Employability
2 weeks

Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1 week

Communication 2 weeks

Entrepreneurship and Economy 3 weeks

Market 1 week

Finances 1 week

Management 1 week

GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important

assessment of student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate

students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and
resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each student’s opportunity to
succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent the student’s

academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and parents in a

timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA.

GRADING CATEGORIES *GRADE PROTOCOL

Formative Assessment (Pre-Assessment) – A 90 – 100 ~P
~F (fail)
0% (pass)

Assessment During Learning – 25% B 80 – 89

Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – C 71 – 79

45% D 70

Summative Assessment or Assessment of F Below 70
Learning– 30%

Notes:
*English Learners (ELs) must not receive numerical or letter grades for the core content areas in elementary
and middle school during their first year of language development. A grade of CS or CU must be assigned.
This rule may be extended beyond the first year with approval from the EL Studies Program. English Learners
must receive a grade for ESOL courses.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

STUDENT Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and

PROGRESS thirteen and a half weeks into each semester. The progress of

students shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated

to remediate deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include

appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of the students.

See Board Policy IH.

ACADEMIC Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including,

INTEGRITY but not limited to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying

school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized

computer user ID or password. See the Code of Student Conduct -

Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development

Handbook.

HOMEWORK Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an

application or adaptation of a classroom experience. Homework is at

all times an extension of the teaching/learning experience. It should

be considered the possession of the student and should be collected,

evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB.

MAKE-UP WORK When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by

DUE TO ABSENCES Georgia law or when the absence is apparently beyond the control of

the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn

grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must be completed

within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA.

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

MISSED WORK When a student is missing an assignment from a class, the student

has the responsibility to initiate the retrieval and submission of the

missed assignment within a minimum of 5 school days from the

assigned date.

CLASSROOM 1. The BELL DOES NOT DISMISS YOU.

EXPECTATIONS 2. All students are expected to arrive to class promptly and

prepared. At the sound of the bell, all students are in assigned

seats working. Failure to do so will result in a tardy.

3. Each student is responsible for bringing their materials to

class. Borrowing supplies from the teacher is not permitted.

4. Every student is expected to clean up in and around his or her

seat before leaving the classroom each day. Keep the room

clean and respect the equipment and furnishing

5. Talking during testing or instructional time could result in a

ZERO.

6. Notify your teacher if you lose your book. You must pay for

your lost book before you can get a new one.

7. If a student is absent the day before the test, that student is

expected to take the test the following day. Major test dates

are always given in advance.

8. You will not be allowed to go to your locker for any reason

once the tardy bell has rung.

9. Each student is expected to respect the rights and privacy of

their fellow student.

10. Raise your hand if you want to be acknowledged.

11. Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, or inappropriate

language in the classroom. Any disrespectful behavior will not

be TOLERATED.

12. Cheating will not be tolerated! If you cheat or allow/assist

someone to cheat, all parties involved will receive a zero and

your parents will be notified immediately.

13. Be kind and be courteous

CONSEQUENCES 1st Warning/Call Home/Email Parent

MATERIALS AND 2nd Detention
SUPPLIES
3rd Parent Conference

4th Disciplinary referral

Severe cases Taken to the office

 Five subject spiral notebook or 3-ring binder with lined paper

for note-taking

 Writing utensils (pencil, pen (black or blue ink only))

 Highlighters and colored pencils or markers

 glue sticks and small scissors

 Flash Drive

 scientific calculator (or app on a phone)

 Access to the internet Note: Computer access is available in
the school’s library and the public libraries

Throughout the semester, students may be asked to provide

additional items for labs.

Wish list - Clorox wipes, paper towels, tissues, hand sanitizer.

EXTRA HELP Tutorial Day: Monday @ 3:20 PM; Subject to change; Additional

PARENTS AS times available by appointment.
PARTNERS Parents are encouraged to monitor their child’s progress. Progress

reports are issued at the end of 4.5, 9, and 13.5 weeks. Also, parents

are urged to encourage their student to read his/her textbook daily. A

parent may request in writing a printout of grades at any time.

EOPA Statement

Students are encouraged to select a pathway beginning in the ninth grade that is connected to their college and career
goals. This course is one of three courses in the _______________________________ pathway in the CTAE department.
At the conclusion of the third pathway course, students will be required to take an End of Pathway Assessment. This
assessment provides students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned by completing an on-line, nationally
recognized exam. Students who complete a pathway and earn an industry credential by passing the assessment will
receive a graduation medallion to signify their achievement.

End-of-Pathway Assessment:

After completing the three courses in the pathway, students will be prepared to take an End-of-Pathway exam to certify
knowledge, skill and understanding. Completing the assessment successfully, allows the student to earn certification in
Web and Digital Design under the Informational Technology Cluster. This mandate for end of pathway assessment, set
forth in the new Perkins IV Legislation, requires states to implement a mechanism to ascertain the level of technical skill
attainment on behalf of the CTAE students.

Note:
THE TEACHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ADJUST ANY SECTION OF THE
COURSE SYALLBUS AT ANY TIME DURING THE SEMESTER TO ADEQUATELY MEET THE
NEEDS, ABILITIES, AND INTEREST OF THE STUDENTS.

Parent Conference Dates Important Dates to Remember:
October 4, 2016 Progress Report Dates
November 17, 216 September 15, 2016
February 23, 2017 October 20, 16
April 25, 2017 November 17, 2016
January 10, 2017
February 15, 2017
March 17, 2017

Please complete the requested information below and return by August 12, 2016.
It is imperative that contact numbers are current and legible in case of emergencies.

___________________________________
Student’s Name (Print)

___________________________________ _______________
Student Signature Date

___________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name (Print)

____________________________________ _______________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Address: _________________________________________
Street

_________________________________________

City State Zip

Current phone numbers:

Home: ______________________________

Work: ______________________________

Emergency Number: ______________________________

E-mail Address: ______________________________
(Please print legible)

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