BUSCOMM syllabus 2015

“OPERATING IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE”

COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor’s Name: G.C. Griffin Title of Course: Business Communications

Room No.: 415 E-mail Address:[email protected]

Tutorials/make-up work: Every morning from 7:30 – 8:00 and afternoons by appt.

UNITS/TOPICS TO BE STUDIED
 Proper Alphabetic and Numeric Keyboarding Technique
 Language Skills
 Reports, Letters, Memorandums, and Table Formatting
 Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Computer Literacy

TEXTBOOKS AND SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office, Window, Internet Explorer

DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the MMHS BCS Department is to prepare
students for college and/or a career by teaching a technologically relevant curriculum in specialized courses.

Course Description: What message are you sending when you speak, write, and listen? As one of the most
important skills for employers, students will explore the value of communication in their personal and
professional life. The digital presence and impact of written and visual communication in a technological
society will be addressed. Students will create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents
with clear and concise communication. Creative design, persuasive personal and professional communications
will be applied through research, evaluation, validation, written, and oral communication. Leadership
development and teamwork skills will be stressed as students work independently and collaboratively.
Presentation skills will be developed and modeled for students master presentation software in 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.

ARTICULATION: Clayton County has an articulation agreement with Clayton College and State University. A student
that successfully complete Computer Applications with a minimum grade of 85 may exempt the Introduction to Office
Computing (OFFC 1101) after the validation has been completed. The student must complete a two-year Program of
Study in the secondary plan, enter Clayton College and State University within 18 months of high school and meet all
admissions criteria of the university.

CAREER PATHWAY: Business Management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Manager
Vice-president Human Resources
Management Director of Training and Development
Personnel Recruiter

Trainer

“OPERATING IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE”

INTERNET USE: All students are required to have a signed Student Agreement Form on file. The internet
will ONLY be used when the teacher deems it necessary. Any other use will result in an automatic referral to
the office (no warnings). Internet use is not limited to just the internet; it includes music software (Media
Player, Real Player, etc) and games. Any use not instructed by the teacher will result in a referral. It is also
against school policy to log-on to a computer using any other screen name than the one assigned to you (this
means no using 311 student or another student’s log-on).

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. Every student is strongly encouraged to join FBLA.

GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Performance standards provide clear expectation for
assessment, instruction, and student work. They define the level of work that demonstrates achievement of the
standards. The performance standards isolate and identify the skills needed to use the knowledge and sills to
problem-solve, reason, communicate, and make connections with other information. Foundations skills and
course objectives can be found at http://www.gadoe.org/ci_cta.aspx?PageReq=CICTAEBCS

EOPA: 2010 PowerPoint certification. (Certiport)

STANDARDS COVERED IN THIS COURSE:
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Documents/Introduction-to-Business-
Technology.pdf

GRADING TECHNIQUES:
You will receive a grade for each assignment; therefore, you will have a large amount of grades for each
grading period. *Extra credit will be given when necessary. On every paper that you turn in you must have the
following: Your NAME, PERIOD, and ACTIVITY NAME.

Classwork = 40% Test/Quizzes/Projects = 25%
Participation/Work Ethics = 20% Final Exam =15%

Grading Scale: A(90-100) B(80-89) C(71-79) D(70) F(Below 70)

MAKE UP WORK: It is your responsibility to make up any work missed while you are out. Any work
assigned and due within a given 4-½ week grading period, will not be accepted beyond that grading period. If
you have missed tests and/or work and a grading period is about to end, you may have to make up your work
more quickly. It is YOUR responsibility to find out about work completed in class and to keep up. Remember
that EVERY day we learn something new, and it is important for you to learn each concept in order to be
successful in the next step.

LATE WORK: Every assignment is expected to be turned in on it’s due date and in the appropriate class
period. However any assignment you choose to turn in late will have points deducted.

1 day late 2 days late 3 days late 4+ days late

-10 points -20 points -30 points Zero for that assignment

“OPERATING IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE”
REQUIRED MATERIALS: You will always need a pen/pencil and paper handy everyday. Flash drives and
headphones/ear buds are strongly recommended.

Mundy’s Mill High School

Business and Computer Science Program
Classroom Expectations

Computer Lab Procedures & Rules

MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, ADULT BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED IN THIS CLASSROOM AT ALL TIMES. RESPECT
YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, AND RESPECT THIS ROOM.

1. Seating Area – Seats are assigned. Keep your feet on the floor, not on the chairs.
2. Attendance – Attendance is taken each period from the seating chart. If you’re not in your assigned

seat, you’re not here. Attendance is taken as soon as the bell rings.
3. Tardiness – You are tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.
4. Announcements – They are important. Immediately stop all conversation when announcements come

over the intercom. Listen until they are completed.
5. On Task – Keep movement and noise to a minimum. Remain at your seat unless there is a legitimate

reason to be elsewhere. This also means no sleeping/putting your head down at anytime, whether you
are finished with your work or not.
6. Computers – Each computer is set up for a specific task and multiple users. You may not change any
settings!!!! Leave all files and settings as they are. Do only the task that is assigned.
7. Misuse/abuse – The equipment in this lab is state and school property. Any attempt to alter, copy,
misuse, or abuse the equipment will result in serious punishment both by the school and county.
8. Internet use – The Clayton County School System requires each student to complete an Internet
Agreement Form and have it on file prior to his/her use of the internet. Even though you have this form
signed it does not mean you can use the internet whenever you please.
9. Food and drink - ABSOLUTELY NOT ALLOWED.
10. Chairs – Place your chair under the table at the end of class. .
11. Clean-up – You are expected to clean up your workstation and/or the area around your assigned seat
each day before you leave. Place trash and litter in the trashcans. Do not throw paper at the trashcan or
toss it to another person.
12. Safety – Everyone is responsible for safety in the lab. Horseplay is not allowed.
13. Office/storage cabinet – They are off limits, unless specifically sent by me.
14. Dismissal – Approximately three to five minutes before the end of class, you will be directed to clean up
and put things away. After cleaning up your area, stay seated and wait for the bell. Remember that I
dismiss you, not the bell.
15. Electronic Devices - Absolutely NO cell phones, MP3 Players, IPods, headsets, headphones, etc are to
be visible in the classroom. A warning will be given the first time and any offense there after will result
in the device being taken up.

16. DRESS CODE/UNIFORM POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED

NOTE: This list may not address every situation in this class. The teacher is the ultimate authority here, and
any questions should be directed to her. You are expected to exhibit mature, responsible, adult behavior at all
time in this room.

“OPERATING IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE”
Since this is a Business class and the end goal is to prepare you for the business world, my aim is for us to be
very business like in the class. You must remember that certain behaviors are not acceptable on the job,
therefore, they will not be acceptable in this class. Along with your normal participation grade in class, a work
ethics grade will also be incorporated. The following is a break down of how you will be graded.

The Work Ethic Grade Rubrics
Punctuality

Time Management

Cooperative Work

Integrity

Pride in Work

Honesty

Deductions
Unexcused Tardiness ....................................................................................................... -5
Insufficient use of time (ex. sleeping/putting head down) ............................................ -5
Excessive talking .............................................................................................................. -5
Disturbing others ............................................................................................................. -5
Eating/Drinking in class ................................................................................................ -10
Cheating (Zero on assignment)..................................................................................... -20
Disrespectful/Uncooperative ......................................................................................... -20
Unauthorized Computer Use .......................................................................................... -5
Other inappropriate behavior ........................................................................................ -5

***Each student will start with 100 points for professionalism
The violation of any rules will result in the indicative point deduction.

CONSEQUENCES
Failure to abide by the classroom rules/procedures and the work ethics criteria will result in the following
consequences**:

1st Violation –Verbal Warning
2nd Violation –Parental Contact and Detention (Detention is schedule on the student’s time schedule. If the
student misses detention, it is there by doubled. If the student does not serve the double detention, they will
receive violation 3)
3rd Violation – Discipline Referral

**The first two consequences will be skipped when a student uses the internet or any other program when not
instructed to do so. Fighting or any other behavior that puts another student or themselves in danger will also
result in an immediate referral (no warnings).

“OPERATING IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE”
SAFETY CONTRACT FOR MRS. KINCHEN
MUNDY’S MILL HIGH SCHOOL

I will:
 Follow all safety rules given by the teacher.
 Perform processes exactly as instructed by my teacher.
 Not help other students, or allow them to help me, if they have not received safety training.
 Not operate any tools or equipment unless instructed to do so.
 Use all protective equipment as instructed.
 Carry out good housekeeping practices.
 Know where to get help fast.
 Know the location of first aid, fire fighting, and other safety equipment.
 Conduct myself in a responsible manner at all times in a laboratory situation.

INTERNET PERMISSION

I hereby give my consent for my child’s to use the Internet in this course based upon the classroom instruction
and TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR INTERNET USE provide by Clayton County Public Schools.

In addition, I hereby give my consent for my child to use websites for educational learning purposes that require
students to create online accounts which may require creating a username and/or password for individual sites.
Sites will vary based upon technology updates. Some sites require using an existing email address; however,
students will not be allowed to send/receive email at school, but must create an online account for creating,
saving, and retrieving class work from online storage devices. One example site includes but not limited to
http://www.gacollege411.org.

By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledges that they
have read and agree to safety regulations, classroom syllabus, grading
procedure, internet permission and rules and responsibilities for Mr. Griffin’s
class (i.e. everything in this packet). I further agree to follow all other written
and verbal instructions given in class.

Students Name (PRINT):____________________________________

Student’s Signature: _______________________________________

Parent’s Name (PRINT): ___________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________

Parent’s E-mail Address: ___________________________________