Forest Park High SchoolIntroduction to Business & Technology Syllabus SY 2015-2016Course Name: Introduction to Business & Technology Syllabus – 844310Teacher Name: Mrs. Debra CollinsEmail Address: debra.collins@clayton.k12.ga.usTextbook: Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher) Pasework and Pasework (2005)

Introduction to Business (Glencoe); Business Communications (Thompson)

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.

Materials: REQUIRED: 3-Ring Binder; Loose leaf paper; 4-5 Dividers; USB flash drive; pen/pencil.

Grading Scale: Classwork/Homework – 20% Projects – 20%Professional Development – 20% Assessments – 20%Final Exam – 20%

Homework Policy: Due to the nature of this class, homework is restricted to study of terminology and concepts in preparation for performance and/or objective tests or quizzes.

Make-up Work:Students who miss class for ANY reason shall make up work after school. Prior notification must be given. Students shall report no later than 3:15; failure to arrive by 3:15 will be deemed a no-show. Work must be made up within 3 days after returning to school. Failure to make up work in the time allotted will result in the student receiving a 0% on the missed assignment.

Attendance:Attendance Policy is based on CCPS BOE policy. For more detailed information, refer to Student Code of Conduct. Please attend school every day, on time, and prepared.

Tutoring Students who desire extra work or require extra help may receive that assistance afterExtra Help: school on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm. Prior notification must be given.

RULES:*Be On Time *Be Prepared (bring materials) *No Eating/Drinking in Class *Raise Hand to Speak or Walk *Show Respect at ALL Times *No Lounging, Sleeping, or Grooming *Absolutely NO ELECTRONICS without permission *Comply with Student Internet Agreement  

EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: 1) Complete daily classwork assignments 2) Participate in discussions and ask questions 3) Participate constructively as a team member

4) Problem solve and accept challenges 5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve

 DISCIPLINE: Students will sign a contract that confirms that they are aware of the rules and responsibilities of the class and they agree to abide by them. Students are expected to follow the rules (dress code and tardies included) as posted in the classroom as well as the rules of conduct outlined by CCPS and FPHS. · 1st Offense: verbal warning/detention and teacher student conference · 2nd Offense: parental contact/detention · 3rd and subsequent Offenses: discipline referral

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT : Professional Development is 20% of the overall grade in your business course. Along with assignments in class, two opportunities exist for students to earn these points. One is to join Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and participate in the required activities or read four business related novels over the course year and presenting them to the class.

In-Class Assignments Complete one level of the FBLA Business Achievement Award Program; due by December 5, 2015 Complete the FBLA State Project Portfolio Project; due by May 1, 2016

FBLA Requirements Pay Dues of $12 Participate in 5 hours of community service; due by December 5, 2015 Compete in a skills, knowledge, or performance event at the Region Leadership Conference OR Participate in 5 additional hours of community service by May 1, 2016

Reading Requirements Must read 4 Business-Related Books. All the books on the list below are pre-approved. If a student wishes to read a book not on the list, it must be pre-approved by the teacher in order to receive credit.Some titles are available for check out in the media center; most titles are available at the Clayton County Public Library System. o 1 st Due Date – October 24, 2015 o 2 nd Due Date – December 5, 2015 o 3 rd Due Date – February 27, 2016 o 4 th Due Date – May 1, 2016 Write a MLA style book report – must be at least 3 pages in length Create a Presentation to be delivered to the class – PowerPoint, Prezis, or tri-boards are acceptable; No Posters!

Suggested Business- Related Titles1. Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life, by Johnson, Spencer and Kenneth Blanchard2. Fish!: A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results, by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, John Christensen3. Call of the Mall: The Geography of Shopping, by Paco Underhill4. Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great, by Jim Collins

5. Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life, by David D. Friedman6. Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World, by Jane McGonagall7. In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives, by Steven Levy8. Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell9. Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow by Tom Rath10. The Little Big Things: You, by Tom Peters

11. The Change Book, by Tricia Emerson12. EntreLeadership, by Dave Ramsey13. Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job, by Jon Acuff14. The One Minute Manager, by Kenneth H. Blanchard & Spencer Johnson15. Reviving Work Ethic: A Leader’s Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce, by Eric Chester16. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey17. It Starts with One, by J. Stewart Black & Hal Gregersen18. The Extraordinary Leader, by Jack Zenger19. The Speed of Trust, by Stephen M.R. Covey20. Smart Trust, by Stephen M.R. Covey21. StrengthsFinder 2.0, by Tom Rath

22. Go Pro – 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional, by Eric Worre23. Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson24. The New Digital Age, by Eric Schmidt & Jared Cohen25. Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work, by Jacqueline Whitmore26. Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know, by John C. Maxwell27. Attitude 101, by John C. Maxwell28. Relationship 101, by John C. Maxwell29. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg30. The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations Hardcover, by James M. Kouzes

STUDENT NAME: __________________________________PARENT NAME: ___________________________________PERIOD: ______________________DATE: ________________________

My student _________________________________________ will be participating in the following Professional Development Activity:

___ Future Business Leaders of America – a check or cash for $12 has been included to pay for dues or will be sent at a later date

OR

___ Reading 4 Business-Related Novels

PARENT SIGNATURE: __________________________________