Business Law Overview Evaluation

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Business Law
1 credit – Full year course
Fall 2014 & Spring 2015
2nd period 8:47 – 9:30 Room 148
Overview
Evaluation
Learn and apply the fundamental principles of law that involve an individual’s
personal and occupational life. Students will explore legal issues pertaining to
contract law, crimes, torts, warranties, agents, landlord/tenant, court
procedures, contract law, and corporate law. This course offers the opportunity
to earn three college credits through the ACE program at LIU CW Post
University.
Tests/Projects
Classroom Work
Goals
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At the end of the year, the student will achieve the following:
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Sources of Law and Ethics
Crimes and Tort Law
Court Systems and Trial Procedures
Contract Law
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Creation, termination and breach of contracts, elements of a contract,
Statute of Fraud, Damages and remedies of contracts, Legality and
capacity of minors and contracts.
Consumer Law
Commercial Paper
Agency and Employment Law
Business Entities.
Requirements
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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 10% of your grade!
Always do your own work.
Complete all weekly homework assignments neatly and on time.
Please stay seated until the bell rings.
No food or drinks in computer lab.
(Includes participation)
Quizzes
Student Signature: ________________________________________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________________________
10%
Materials
Labeled folder with pockets (any
color)
Pens/pencils
College Credit
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This college level course allows
you to earn up to 3 college credits
through Long Island University.
Credits are transferable to other
colleges.
Tuition is at a FRACTION of the
actual tuition cost, only $490 for a
3 credit course—you are getting a
discount here!
Deadline dates are online.
Students, this is a great
opportunity, and I encourage you
to be proactive and discuss this
opportunity with your parents.
Parents
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 H.F Carey’s Business Office at
516-539-9422 or reach me at
nrafiq@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Sincerely,
Ms. Rafiq
I have read the preceding information pertaining to the expectations and responsibilities of Ms. Rafiq’s class.
Print Student Name: ______________________________________________
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