Mrs. Ramage's Business Apps Blog

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Welcome to Business Applications

It is my intention to use this blog as a gathering place for my class after school hours. I know teenagers spend tons of time on the internet! Take time to check this blog weekly.
Today I would like to know what you wish to learn this year in Business Apps.

Course Syllabus

This course establishes basic foundations for further study in business and marketing courses and provides essential information for making financial and economic decisions. Students learn about the fundamentals of the American free enterprise system and world economies: application of sound money management for personal and family finances; credit management; consumer rights and responsibilities; forms or business ownership; risk and insurance; and the importance of international trade.

Content/Process

Students will:

-explain characteristics of the free enterprise system
-identify and analyze the rights of U.S. citizens
-discuss business ethics
-compare capitalism, socialism, and communism
-compare sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and cooperative business
-identify major types of financial institutions and banking services
-explore credit, savings, and insurance
-research careers in business and marketing
-analyze the role, rights, and responsibilities of the consumer
-explain budgeting and record keeping
-explain government and labor’s role in business
-identify the nine functions of marketing
-demonstrate employability and social skills
-prepare a process writing at the apprentice level or above
-observe all school and classroom rules

Grading Criteria

Students must complete class work and tests with a 60% average in order to receive credit for the course. Homework and class work count as 50% with tests counting for 50% of the grade.

Materials
Student Handbook-Agenda
Folder/Notebook
Textbook
Writing utensil
Policies
1. Obey all school rules.
2. Bring all necessary materials to class.
3. Show respect for others.
4. Properly handle classroom equipment.
5. Conduct yourself properly at ALL times.
Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Conference with teacher and/or time after class for evaluation of one’s own actions
3. Conference with teacher and detention assigned
4. Notification of parents (phone or mail) and a possible conference
5. Trip to Assistant Principal’s office for disciplinary action

EXPECTATIONS FOR CLASS
1. Be in class and ready to begin work when the bell rings.
2. The Student Handbook-Agenda must be brought to class each day.
3. Clean up your work area at the end of each class period. No paper is to be left on the workstations, desks, or floor. Chairs are to be placed under the stations.
4. Remain seated until dismissed by the teacher. You will be dismissed when the room is in order and everyone is quiet and seated.
5. Do not play with the equipment in the room. You will be responsible for any damage done to any equipment, while being used by you. Computers may only be used for educational purposes (no surfing).
6. Raise your hand and be recognized before speaking.
7. Do not roll around the room in chairs or sit on desks.
8. You will only leave class with a signed agenda and permission from the teacher.
9. You will not use any type of vulgarity in class.
10. Food, drink, candy and gum are not allowed in class. Please discard any of these items in the appropriate place upon entering the classroom.
11. All other guidelines of appropriate, courteous, and responsible behavior are implied and are expected to be followed.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Welcome to Business Applications

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