Business Education Syllabus for 2012-13
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome back to MOT Charter School! My name is Mrs. Mooney; I will be teaching the eighth
grade Business Education class this year. Please carefully review the classroom policies and
procedures below as they will maximize your success in this class. Once you and your parents
have reviewed the information, please sign this copy and return it to me. The signed copy will
be kept in your student notebook for reference throughout the school year. Additional
copies are available on Classnotes on the MOT Charter website.
Academic Expectations
I expect all students to give their best effort at all times. Students MUST be prepared for each
class meeting. Being prepared includes items such as having their agenda book, binder, a
pen/pencil with them at the start of class and a flash drive or Google Docs. Guidelines for
success are included below.
Attendance
Classes will begin promptly each day when the bell rings. Plan your schedule so you arrive on
time to each and every class, as important information will be discussed at the start of class.
Attendance will be taken. If you are absent due to illness, family emergency, a religious holiday,
it is your responsibility to notify the school and to contact me for make-up work. From the MOT
Handbook: If a student misses work due to an excused absence, the student will have additional
time equal to the number of days missed to complete assignments missed or due during the
absence. Work may be completed prior to the absence. If the student misses a test on the day of
absence, the student will take the test on the day the student returns. It is your job to catch up on
missed lessons, worksheets or project instructions. Please make note that the time frame is
measured in days, not Related Arts cycles. For example: you have Business Ed on A and B
days; you are absent for a test on B day, you must make up the test the day your return . . . not
the next A day! Class assignments/materials will be posted on the Business Ed section of the
MOT website when copyright laws permit. If you are absent, I strongly advise that you send me
an email: I will then make out a recess pass for you to meet with me to discuss the material
missed. Missed work will not be discussed during class time. We have a great deal of material
to cover and we work at a brisk pace.
Classroom Goals
By the end of this school year, you will be able to:
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Utilize systems and technology that record, analyze, interpret and communicate financial
data
Utilize basic management concepts to understand business organizations
Explore basic financial concepts and how they apply to the success or failure of a
business
Explore your personal strengths and interests to find a selection of appropriate careers
and plan an educational path leading to the careers.
Accomplishing this requires student cooperation. In business, you must work independently, but
you also must work effectively with others in order to succeed.
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Classroom Procedures:
In this class, we use the ACHIEVE approach to learning exactly what you have to do in each
type of classroom activity. Your ACHIEVE portfolio reminders include very specific
information for you about how to be successful in this class.
 Large group activities include teacher-directed instruction, student modeling and
presentations, class discussions
 Small group activities include Teen Entrepreneur brainstorming sessions, school store
prep, career cluster explorations and group centers
 Individual activities include technology assignments, career searches and assessments
Classroom Rules
 Come to class determined to achieve.
 Arrive on time with your agenda, binder, pen/pencil, flash drive and a willingness to give
your best.
 Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
 Follow directions the first time.
 Stay on task during all work times.
Contact Information
I communicate information via the student; Classnotes on the MOT website; eschool for graded
assignments; Progress Reports and Report Cards. The easiest way to reach me is by email:
patti.mooney@mot.k12.de.us I check my email several times throughout the school day. My
office number is (302) 376-5125 x1162.
Curriculum
 Intro to Business Professionals of America
 Communications
 Ethics
 School Store Operations
 Business Management
 Teen Entrepreneur business plan simulation
 iSafe
 Student Success Plans
 Project ALERT
Grades
Grades are available for viewing by accessing the Home Access Center via the school’s main
website. Grades for class work are available within 72 hours of the assignment; quiz grades are
available 72 hours after ALL students have completed the quiz; project grades are available the
cycle after the due date (aka 6 school days).
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Homework and warm-up activities
o Homework is due at the start of class.
o Most mornings begin with a warm up activity. You are given a specific amount
time to complete and turn in the assignment. Homework and projects are
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lowered by 10% for each day they are late. From the MOT Family Handbook:
Students will not receive credit for class work or homework missed due to an
unexcused absence. However, students are advised to complete work missed
during an unexcused absence as MOT Charter’s curriculum is cumulative and
missed information will likely impact future assignments and assessments.
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Participation and preparation
o Participation: communication is key in running a business. If the school store is
to be a success, student ideas must be shared! To ensure participation by all
students, classes will periodically include a Jump Start, Check Point and/or Exit
question.
o Preparation: each cycle, students are given 8 of the 10 points achievable; points
are added for work that goes above and beyond the requirements; points are
deducted for not bringing required materials; points are added for exemplary
problem solving; points are deducted for off task behavior.
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Classroom work
o Students are expected to complete class assignments within the timeframe of the
class schedule. Class work is NOT to be done at home. If work is not completed
during the allotted time, you have two options: you turn in the material you have
completed for partial credit or you may complete the assignment during your
recess period. Sign-up sheets for recess passes are available at the pick-up
station.
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Quizzes
o Students are given advanced notice of quizzes.
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Projects
o Students are given a number of projects throughout the school year. Students are
given sufficient time to complete the project during class time. If additional time
is required, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements to complete the
assignment during recess. Sign-up sheets for recess passes are available at the
pick-up station. If a student wishes to stay after school to complete assignments,
written permission from parents and advanced planning are necessary. Only with
specific, written consent may a student complete the work at home.
Guideline for Success: To be successful, it takes:
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Responsibility
Integrity
Dedication
Effort
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Signatures
After you, the student, have read this contract, please sign and date it stating you are aware of
and understand all of the classroom policies and academic expectations.
Please share this contract with your parents and have them read it. The signed contract is due
back to me on the first day of our next cycle. For section AB, it is due next A day; for section
CD, it is due on next C day; for section EF, it is due next E day.
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________
Parents, thank you for your support. By signing this contract, you’re acknowledging the
classroom policies and academic expectations stated above. My goal is to create a learning
environment with clear expectation and learning goals. Your signature helps support those
goals.
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________