Business Communications
½ credit – Semester course
Fall 2015
2nd period 8:42 – 9:25 Room 127
Overview
Evaluation
This half-year course emphasizes the understanding of the language of nonverbal and verbal communication. Through these modes of communication
students will learn to develop business skills that emphasize listening skills,
speaking skills, voice usage and presentational skills. Students will also
refine their problem solving skills in a business environment. Presentational
and team-building skills are reinforced throughout the curriculum.
Tests/Projects
Classroom Work
(Includes participation)
Quizzes & Homework
At the end of this course, you will have achieved the following:
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Labeled binder with pockets (any
color)
Pens/pencils
Standard 1:Understand basic mechanics of communications
Parents
Standard 2: Explore various tools of written and speaking
communication
It is a pleasure to serve as your child’s
teacher. If you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to contact me
through Floral Park Memorial’s Business
Office at 516-488-9322 or reach me at
nrafiq@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Standard 3: Prepare speeches and debates for verbal communication
exercises
Standard 4: Explore team building & problem solving methods
Sincerely,
Requirements
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15%
Materials
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Goals
65%
20%
Ms. Rafiq
Students are expected to be present, prepared and participate every day.
This entails having a pen or pencil, notebook/folder, and assignments due.
Cell phones should be away throughout the entire class period.
Attendance in this course is a must. Please familiarize yourself with the
district attendance policy. 3 lates = 1 absence; up to 24 absences in a full
year course, up to 12 absences in a semester course.
It is your responsibility upon returning from being absent to find out what
work they have missed and to make up the work within 2 days of your
return.
Respect the right of others, along with the equipment/furniture in the room.
Effort goes a long way-always try your best!
Participation is key…it is also 20% of your grade!
Always do your own work.
Complete all weekly homework assignments neatly and on time.
Homework averages will be counted as 1 test grade at the end of each
quarter.
Please stay seated until the bell rings.
I have read the preceding information pertaining to the expectations and responsibilities of Ms. Rafiq’s class.
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