Entrepreneurship – Mrs. Batts – (Perry)
John H. Reagan High School
713-861-5694
www.jhreagan.org
An International Baccalaureate World School
Entrepreneurship Course Syllabus 2013 – 2014
Instructor: Mrs. Batts – (Perry)
Room #: M324
Email: ebatts@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713 865-4440 (x371)
Welcome to Mrs. Batts’ (Perry) Entrepreneurship class!
Entrepreneurship Course Overview
Course Overview:
This course is design to provide the students with an understanding of how to start and operate a small
business. Topics include facts about small businesses, essential management skills, and creating a
marketing and business plan. Student will learn advertising, marketing, target markets, product mix,
promotions, and marketing mix. This is a dual credit course for those who are eligible. Students are
capable of receiving college and high school credit at one time.
Prerequisite: This is a Junior and Senior Class. This course may meet the requirements for the fourth year
mathematics credit. Recommended prerequisites: Accounting I and Algebra II. Student must meet TAKS,
STAR, PSAT or SAT standards to qualify and to receive HCC Credit.
Classroom and School Expectations
We will enjoy ourselves and accomplish more if we have an organized classroom environment in which
everyone feels welcome and respected. We can make this happen as long as we all follow our classroom
expectations:
1. Be respectful.
Be respectful of Mrs. Batts (Perry), your classmates, the classroom, and yourself through your language and actions.
2. Be on time.
Arrive on time; take out your class materials; start on the Warm up activity right away.
3. Be prepared.
Bring required materials; have your homework complete; be in the mindset to challenge yourself.
4. Be on task.
Listen carefully and follow directions; take ownership of your learning; always try your best.
Punctuality is important!
Getting to class on time allows students to take full advantage of their
education, and it shows respect for the teacher and classmates.
If a student is tardy, he or she must get a tardy pass from the main office and enter the classroom quietly
and respectfully. Then, without distracting classmates, the student will get his or her notebook, have a seat,
and participate in the lesson. Excessive tardiness will result in consequences.
Consequences:
1) Warning.
2) Classroom detention.
3) Parent contact.
4) Discipline referral.
5) Parent, teacher, student conference
Entrepreneurship – Mrs. Batts – (Perry)
Your Choices + Your Actions = Your Future. Choose Your Future.
I am confident that all of you can meet these expectations. If for any reason they are not met, I will first discuss the
problem with you and we will try to resolve it together. If the problem persists, we will seek the involvement of adults
who support you at Reagan High School (parents/guardians, coaches, principals).
Required Materials: DUE ASAP (Tuesday, September 03, 2013 at the latest)
Supplies:
 1-inch 3-ring binder
 5 tab dividers
 pencil and blue or black pen
 Classroom supplies: tissues/hand sanitizer and any other supplies you feel will be needed
Grading Policy:
Major Grades: 40%- tests and projects
Daily Grades: 40%- class work, bell work, quizzes and homework.
vocabulary, notes, unit questions, and discussion/participation grades
Class Participation: 10%
Quizzes may or may not be announced.
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IMPORTANT TOPICS
Timed Warm-ups:
Warm-ups are daily assignments that will be posted. When you enter the classroom, you will immediately
begin working on the warm-up activity. There are three pieces of information that should be recorded in
your warm-up each day:
1. date (e.g. 8/23/13)
2. warm-up question
3. answer
If you miss a warm-up, you are responsible for getting the warm-up from another student. Unless I tell you
otherwise, you may use your textbook or your notes to complete the warm-up. Periodically, you will have
pop quizzes over information from the warm-ups. You will be able to use your notebook during the quiz.
Agenda:
You are required to bring your binder to class every day. Upcoming assignments will be posted on the board. After
completing your warm-up, you should enter your assignments into the Agenda section of your notebook.
Instructions given in class take priority over lesson plans posted online.
Teacher Absences:
I will most likely tell you in advance if I know I will be absent from school. Usually, you will know the assignment
before you come to school that day. No matter what anyone tells you, you MUST turn in your completed work
before you leave the room that day. If the associate teacher tells you to take it home to finish it, politely tell them that
you are to turn it in today, and TURN IT IN. There are absolutely no hall passes when I am out, so please plan
accordingly. You know how this classroom runs; continue as though I were here. If I have an unexpected absence,
the same rules apply: turn your work in before you leave the room.
Student Absences:
If you must be absent, please notify me at the earliest possible time to receive your assignments ahead of time. If your
absence was not anticipated, it is your responsibility to gather the assignments that you missed. You can do this by
accessing my email or speaking to me personally before school or class begins. Additionally, I keep a copy of
handouts in a yellow file folder near the door. You should check it for missed handouts when you return to class. I
will not remind you of missed assignments. You will have three (3) weekdays to complete your missed assignments.
If you miss an exam, be prepared to take it when you return to class. Keep in mind that the format of the re-test is at
my discretion.
Missed assignments should be obtained outside of class hours only.
Late Work:
Classroom assignments and homework are expected to be completed on time. Late assignments will not be accepted
without penalties.
Headings:
All of your papers should be labeled with the proper heading. (typed or written) The upper left-hand corner should
include the following information: 1)full name, 2)subject and period, 3)date. See the example below. Five points will
be deducted from any paper that is turned in without a proper heading.
Terry Grier
Statistics – Period 1
August 26, 2013
Academic Integrity:
I take cheating very seriously. I have complete trust and faith in my students unless that trust is broken. If you are
caught cheating, you will face the full consequences of your actions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. In
addition to disciplinary action, you will receive a zero on the assignment.
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Detention:
If you fail to follow these procedures or are disrupting the classroom environment, you will be given a personal
detention with me. You will be required to spend 30 minutes before or after school or during lunch cleaning up the
classroom. If I hand you a Detention Notice, please hand me your ID. I will keep your ID card at my desk until you
have filled out and returned the Detention Notice. You will have one week to serve your detention. Failing to serve
detention will result in referral to your dean. In high school classes, it falls on the student to inform the parent of a
detention. Scheduling the detention in a timely manner so that it does not affect parent schedules is a student
responsibility.
PROCEDURES
1) Immediately begin working on the warm-up activity. The bell doesn’t start class, you do!
2) After finishing the warm-up, record any homework assignments or upcoming tests into the agenda section of your
binder.
3) Hall passes: Only one person may be out of the classroom at a time. If you must leave the classroom, (Do NOT
interrupt me if I am speaking)
1) Raise your hand and wait to be called upon
2) Fill out a hall pass form.
3) Immediately go and take care of your business and return
4) Record the time of your return on your pass.
5) Turn the completed hall pass in to the box assigned to your class period
*4) You will be expected to actively participate in all tasks and discussions in the classroom. This means asking
questions, contributing answers, and playing an active role in all activities.
5) You should always bring the appropriate materials to class. Every day, you will need your binder, paper, and a pen.
6) The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
7) Keep your desk, lab station and surrounding areas clean. Desks should be kept free of writing and trash. Our
custodial staff works hard to maintain a clean campus. Please support their efforts.
9) All work that is to be turned in must be completed in blue or black pen. If I can not read your work, I cannot
grade it. No balled up or wrinkle work
10) If there is something about you that I should know (e.g. poor vision) please tell me ASAP so that I can
accommodate your needs.
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STUDENTS
I have carefully read and understand these rules, procedures and guidelines for Mrs. Perry’s class. I will
honor them at all times.
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PARENTS
I have carefully read and discussed these guidelines with my child. I understand them and support them.
(Please write your email address legibly. I will never send out information that does not directly pertain to
my class.)
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Daytime Phone Number
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