Course Syllabus

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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. Students will explore business ethics, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and business technology through workplace scenarios and problem-based learning.  

 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
  • Business attire

Grading Policy    

Classwork                                                      20%

Knight's Charge                                             10%

Quiz                                                               10%

Major Assignments/Projects                         30%

Tests                                                              30%     

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

This course has a State Post Assessment at the end of the semester.  It will count 20% of your grade. 

Participation

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

Workplace Reminders and Expectations

  • Exemplify mutual respect for yourself, others, and DPS property.
  • Be where you are supposed to be, doing what you are supposed to be doing, when you are supposed to be, and with the appropriate materials.
  • Always do your best.
  • Follow all classroom and school rules.
  • Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off or on silent and put away during instructional time unless authorized otherwise by the teacher.
  • Be open to others' opinions; be positive.

Daily Routines

  1. Arrive to work (class) on time. 
  2. Open all platforms necessary for work, such as Canvas, PowerSchool, etc.)
  3. Read any announcements.
  4. Complete daily Knight Charges as assigned.
  5. Make sure you are up to date on all tasks.  If not, utilize any free time to catch up.
  6. Understand that we will uphold the 'no leaving class in the first and last 15 minutes of the class period' school rule.

Absences

Attendance is crucial to your success in this course.   Making up the 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

You are late if you are not in the classroom before the Tardy bell rings. If you are in the hall when the tardy bell rings, you are tardy, and you must sign in when entering class.

Students arriving late must report to the Main Office to get a pass to class unless they have an NHS yellow pass from a teacher or administrator.

Late Penalty

The penalty for late work 2nd and 4th quarter is 3 points per day including non-business days and takes effect the first day of the quarter.

Bathroom Policy 

Please try to meet this need before class. There will be no restroom usage during the class period's first or last 15 minutes. Once that time passes, you may use the restroom only in our designated class location (Located outside the classroom on Integrity Hall). Please limit bathroom usage to emergencies.

Cell Phones/Ear Bugs/Headsets/Other electronic devices

Cell phones, headphones, and other personal devices must be on silent or turned off and put away during instruction unless approved otherwise by the teacher.  DO NOT UNPLUG THE CLASSROOM DESKTOP PCs, and DO NOT PLUG PERSONAL DEVICES INTO THE DESKTOP PCs.  You must see the teacher to determine the best location to charge your personal device.  Failure to follow classroom rules may result in further disciplinary action.  

Food and Drinks

Food and drinks other than water are not permitted in the classroom.  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 and cheating on tests/exams) will not be tolerated. 

You are expected to follow all policies and rules outlined in the DPS and NHS Handbook.