Toombs County High School
Business Communications
2015-2016 Course Syllabus
Teacher
Mrs. Peggy Snow
Email Address
snowp@toombs.k12.ga.us
912-526-6068
School Phone Number
Room #
812
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 used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of
communications. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and
the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career
ready. 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 the employability skills standard for this
course.
Business Communications is the third course in the Business and Technology pathway in the Business
Management and Administration cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed
Introduction to Business and Technology and Business and Technology. After mastery of the standards in this
course, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA)
FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components of the Business &
Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the
Business and Computer Science courses.
TEACHING METHODS
A variety of teaching methods will be utilized for optimal concept understanding based on student diversification
and learning types. These methods will include reading assignments, projects, group activities, educational
games, and tests. Positive reinforcements and incentives will be part of every lesson.
Business & Computer Science
BC Syllabus
Peggy Snow
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
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COURSE STANDARDS
BMA-BC-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
BMA-BC-2 Examine and practice grammar, mechanics, and process of composing
professionally written business communications.
BMA-BC-3 Apply effective oral communication by communicating in a clear, courteous,
concise, and professional manner.
BMA-BC-4 Use active and intentional listening skills to respond appropriately to oral
communication.
BMA-BC-5 Master word processing software at an expert level to create, edit, and publish
professional-appearing business documents.
BMA-BC-6 Integrate multiple forms of communication in the successful pursuit of a
career/employment.
BMA-BC-7 Apply skills and strategies for the delivery of effective oral communication and
presentations.
BMA-BC-8 Use digital technologies (computers, PDAs, media players, GPS, etc.),
communication/networking tools, and social networks appropriately to access, manage,
integrate, evaluate, and create information to successfully function in professional settings.
BMA-BC-9 Master presentation software to create, edit, publish, and deliver professional
appearing business presentations.
BMA-BC-10 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and
technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service
projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.
UNIT TOPICS
Semester 1:
1. Introduction to Technology
2. Word Processing Applications
3. Effective Communication Skills
4. Introduction to the World of Marketing
5. Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership
Semester 2:
1. Leadership and Management
2. Money Management Basics
3. Accounting 101
4. Managing Risks
5. Introduction to Human Resources
EXPECTATIONS
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 solving and accept challenges
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
Teacher Vision Statement
My purpose is to help you find yours.
Business & Computer Science
BC Syllabus
Peggy Snow
NOTE: KEEP THIS PAGE AT THE FRONT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK FOR REFERENCE.
EVALUATION AND GRADING PER SEMESTER
Assignment Categories
Unit Activities
Classwork
 Bellringers
 Ticket Out the Door
 Boggle Terminology
 Reading for Comprehension
Assignments
 Group Activities
FBLA Activities
Word Skill Assessments
Homework
Quizzes/Reinforcement Activities
Projects
Unit Tests
Final Exam
Grade Weights
Formative Assessments
50 %
 Unit Activities
 Daily Classwork
 FBLA Activities
 Word Skill Assessments
 Homework
 Quizzes/Reinforcement Activities
Summative Assessments
 Projects
 Unit Tests
50 %
Final Exam (SLO)
 ½ Performance
 ½ Objective
10 %
Grading Scale
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
F: less than 70
NOTE: ANY STUDENT FOUND COPYING ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK WILL FAIL THE
ASSIGNMENT AND BE SENT TO THE OFFICE FOR CHEATING.
RULES/CONSEQUENCES
Rules
Consequences
1) Be on time and seated by the tardy bell. Third tardy results in write-up. 1st Offense: Warning
2) Be prepared daily with ALL materials needed.
2nd Offense: Meeting with
3) Immediately begin class assignment for the day.
Student/Note to Parent
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4) Be respectful of teacher, students, and school and equipment.
3 Offense: After School
5) Assignments are expected on the due date.
Detention
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6) Keep work area clean.
4 and All Additional
7) No drinks or food are allowed in classroom.
Offenses: Referral to
8) Headphones are only allowed when teacher assigns or approves.
Office
CLASS MATERIALS NEEDED
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A notebook to put all notes, assignments, and handouts will be brought to class daily.
A pen or pencil.
A flash drive to be used for school work ONLY.
This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.