Course Syllabus

Debra - Floral-1.jpg                    Business Essentials

Mrs. Debra Wyatt, CTE Business Teacher, B.S., MSA

debra_wyatt@dpsnc.net  / 919-560-3956 Ext. 56303

Office Hours:  Appointment only

Course Description

This course will introduce students to realistic business and finance principles by examining fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. Through workplace scenarios and problem-based learning, students will explore business ethics, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and business technology.  

 Course Objectives:

1.00

Understand ethics.

8% 

2.00

Understand the business environment.

26% 

3.00

Understand business management.

14% 

4.00

Understand business operations.

19% 

5.00

Understand business technology.

16% 

6.00

Understand the job search process.

17% 

 

Course Materials

  • 1/2 inch binder or folder w/prongs & pockets
  • Charged Chromebook daily
  • Paper, pen, pencils, highlighter, markers, basic calculator, glue sticks

Grading Policy    

Classwork                                                      30%

Knight's Charge                                             10

Quiz                                                               10%

Major Assignments/Projects                       30%

Tests                                                              20%     

PowerSchool will be updated on Wednesdays, and at other times at teacher discretion.  One-point late fee per day will be applied for missing work unless you provide documentation of an excused absence (Ex. parent note,  medical, court, etc.).

Participation

Part of your success is determined by your attitude and the degree of effort and involvement you put towards learning and completing assignments in class.  

 Class Expectations

  • Exemplify mutual respect for yourself, others and DPS property.
  • Be at the appropriate place at the appropriate time with the appropriate materials.
  • Always do your best.
    Follow all classroom and school rules.
  • Cell phones and other electronic devices must be used for instructional purposes only unless authorized otherwise by the teacher.
  • Be open to others opinions; be positive.

Workplace Reminders and Expectations

  • Arrive to work (class) on time. 
  • Open all platforms necessary for work Canvas, PowerSchool, etc.)
  • Read any announcements.
  • Complete daily Knight Charges as assigned.
  • Make sure you are up to date on all tasks.  If not, utilize any free time to catch up.
  • Understand we will uphold the 'no leaving class the first and last 15 minutes of the class period' school rule.
  • Attend any one or more of the job/career/information sessions, show proof of attendance and receive 5 points per session on your next test.

Absences

Attendance is crucial to your success in this course.   Making up work that you missed is your responsibility.  Assignments and notes can be found in Canvas.  Please see me to schedule a time for make-up tests. 

Tardy Policy

If you are in the room before the Tardy bell rings you are not late. If you are in the hall when the tardy bell rings you are tardy.

Students arriving to school after 9:15am should report to the Main Office to sign in.  Students must also sign in when arriving to class.

Tardy #1 

Parent/Guardian Communication 

Tardy #2 

Parent/Guardian Communication and Teacher assigned consequences

Tardy #3 

Parent/Guardian Communication and Teacher assigned consequences

Tardy #4

Parent/Guardian Communication and Teacher assigned consequences

Tardy #5 

Referral to Administration 

Bell Schedule

       

Regular Schedule

NSTEP Schedule (30 Min.)

9:10

First Bell

9:10

First Bell

9:15-10:30

1st Period

9:15-10:40

1st Period

10:36-11:51

2nd Period

10:45-12:10

2nd Period

11:57-12:37

1st Lunch and 3rd Period for 2nd and 3rd floors

12:10-1:05

Lunch

12:43-1:52

3rd Period for 1st floor

1:10-2:45

3rd Period

  1:18-1:58

2nd Lunch 

 

 

2:04-2:54

CHARGE UP1

 

 

3:00-4:15

4th Period

2:50-4:15

4th Period

 

Late Work

You will receive a one-point deduction per day (including weekends) for late work due to an unexcused absence.

Bathroom Policy 

Please try to meet this need before class. There will no restroom usage during the first or last 15 minutes of the class period. Once that time passes you may use the restroom in our designated class location.  Please limit bathroom usage to emergencies.) 

Cell Phones/Ear Bugs/Headsets/Other electronic devices

Cell phones must be turned off and put away during instruction. Headphones or any other electronic devices are not to be used in the classroom at any time during instruction unless they are used for instructional purposes.  If these items are being used or seen on the desk, plugged into the computer, etc., I will ask you to put them away.  If you do you not follow this directive, parent contact and or a discipline referral will be implemented. 

Food and Drinks

Food and drinks, other than water are not to be brought in the room.  Please put them away before entering the classroom. 

Integrity

Copying someone else’s work is not the path to success.  All work that you do for this class is expected to be your own and academic dishonesty (including, but not limited to plagiarism on papers, cheating on tests/exams) will not be tolerated. 

Follow all rules found in the Student Handbook.