John H. Reagan High School
Enabling our students to realize great heights
713-865-4400
www.jhreagan.org
Global Business
Course Syllabus 2014 – 2015
Instructor: Eretta Batts
ebatts@houstonisd.org
Room# M324
Tutorials: As needed
Conference: 2nd Period Phone: (713) 865-4400 ext. 371
Course Overview
DESCRIPTION:
In Global Business students gain knowledge and skills in economic and private enterprise
systems, the impact of global business, cultural influences on business, trade relations and
agreements, foreign exchange and global marketing. This course allows students to reinforce,
apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant
activities, problems and settings in business and marketing.
Required Materials
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Professional dress attire for class presentations
Black or blue ink pens
Composition Book or tablet for note taking
Flash drive 16GB minimum (preferred for computer use)
3 x 5 Index cards (pkg. of 100)
Grading
EVALUATION:
Grades will be based from the following:
10% Class Participation
30% Daily Work/Homework
20% Quizzes
40% Tests/Projects
5 % Extra Credit
TUTORING
Students, who need individual assistance and tutoring, may come in for extra help before school
starts and by appointment only. Oh, and perhaps some Saturdays.
General Expectations and Procedures
Students are expected to be prompt to class, present in class, prepared with materials,
participate in class, and polite with everyone in class.
 RESPECT – It is expected that you will respect each other and his/her property. Good
employees respect each other’s opinion and personal items. Take good care of computer
equipment in the classroom. Keep your workstation clean and neat. You must return all
materials/books to their proper place.
 PREPARATION – It is expected that you will bring all necessary materials to class to
be an active, participating member of the class. Good employees are always ready with all
required materials and ready to work.
TARDIES – It is expected that you will be in your seat when the bell rings. Also remain in 
your seat until the bell rings at the end of the period. If a tardy is excused by another
teacher, it is your responsibility to bring a pass with you to class. You will not be allowed
to leave class 15 minutes after the bells rings or 15 minutes before the bell rings.
PLEASE DON’T ASK. Good employees are usually early and are rarely late for work;
you will be not be allowed into class without a tardy pass NO EXCEPTIONS. You will be
given four restroom passes per semester. If you have passes remaining at the end of the
semester they can be used for extra credit (1 point per pass) on the final exam.
 TESTS/QUIZZES - It is expected that you take all tests when scheduled. If you are
absent on the day of a test, you will be required to make up the test within five days after
you return.
 ABSENCES - If an absence is planned, it is your responsibility to get assignments
BEFORE you are gone or to make arrangements with the instructor. Make-up work for
unplanned absences will be accepted for full credit if it is turned in within five days from
date of absence.
COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENTS - It is expected that you will attend class
regularly and participate in all class activities and assignments. It is your responsibility to
get ALL work turned in when due. Class period trays are provided and all assignments
should be put in these trays. In order to pass the class each six weeks, ALL assignments
must be completed and turned in, even if they are late. Cheating will not be tolerated. First
offense will result in a "0" for all parties involved. Second offense will result in referral to
the principal.
 LATE ASSIGNMENTS - For each class day an assignment is late, 10 points will be
deducted. Students who need extra help should attend tutorials. Students can receive full
credit on an assignment if they seek help at tutorials and turn the assignment in no later
than one class day after it is due.
 RETEST PROCEDURES-If you earn below a 70% on any test in this class, you have
the opportunity to come to tutorials to receive extra help and retest. The highest grade
you will be able to receive is a 75%. If you are absent on testing day, you will come in for
tutorials in order to make up the test. Students have a week for test retakes.
 COMMUNICATION - Communication is the key to a productive and enjoyable school
year. If you have any questions or need additional help, please ask!! I will gladly meet
you at school if you want additional help. If unexpected problems arise which may
cause you to have problems with my class, come talk to me. I will work with you on
these, but you must contact me as soon as you see a problem. Don't wait until class
time. This may be too late!
Remember: Grades are NOT given, Grades are EARNED by YOU!
Rules for Computers
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Downloading music or other programs to the hard drive is not permitted.
Do not bring in personal disks or CD’s for use in these computers.
Modifying any settings on the computer is not permitted.
Opening another student’s document or copying from his/her files is not permitted.
No food or drinks are allowed into the computer lab
Do not visit unacceptable internet web sites or use the internet unless permitted by the
teacher.
DO NOT PRINT without permission. Proofread documents from the screen before
printing
Computers may not be used to play music or watch music videos –No warning, you will
be written up the first and every time.
Do not bring any electronic devices to the classroom. Electronic devices such as iPods,
Mp3 players, personal radios, headphones or personal music devices may not be used or
visible during the school day. These electronic devices will be confiscated by school
staff if used or visible during the school day.
Do not download any ring tones on the cell phones. Cell phones used or visible at any
time during class will be confiscated. Parents will be required to pay a $15 fee and
make an appointment with the administrator, in order to pick up confiscated cell phones.
Most Important Class Rule!!!!!: #1 Respect……Teacher, Others, Self and School Property.
The classroom rules are subject to change. A discussion concerning the infraction will take place
prior to any punishment.
This signed copy is to be filed in your notebook.
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Student Signature
Date
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Parent Signature
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