Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
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Ridge Point High School
500 Waters Lake Blvd.
Missouri City, TX 77459
Periods: 3rd & 4th
Mrs. Tolkinen
Conference Pd: 1st
christina.tolkinen@fortbendisd.com
Course Overview:
In this course, students gain knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of
global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising and product pricing. Students analyze the sales
process and financial management principles. This course allows student to reinforce, apply, and transfer
academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and settings in
business, marketing and finance.
Knowledge and Skills:
The Student:
explains the economic process and relates the process to the development of an economic
system.
differentiates between the types of economic systems with emphasis on the private enterprise
system and the United States economy.
researches consumer issues and determines financial implications for the individual
analyzes employment characteristics necessary for the workplace
analyzes career opportunities and formulates a career plan
engages in the employment process
describes the characteristics of business
relates the impact of international business on the United States economy
identifies the role and impact of government, the legal system, and organized labor in business
Text Book: Introduction to Business, 5th Edition
Supplies: Blue or black pen, spiral notebook
Test days: Test days will vary, but all tests will be announced at least 2 class periods prior to test day, and
occur Monday –Thursday.
Make-Up Work: Students will be informed of specific time lines and due dates on assignments. ***Students
are responsible for asking for missed work when they have been absent.*** Late Work: refer to the student
handbook regarding FBISD late work policy.
This class will be run in a professional manner. All school rules will be strictly enforced in addition to
below:
Behavior Expectations:
Students should be on time and in their seats when the tardy bell rings.
Students should not sleep or eat/drink in the classroom.
Student should not leave class without permission from the teacher. Permission will be given only
in case of an emergency. Failure to adhere to this will result in disciplinary action.
Students are to respect school property. Do not write on or mutilate computer/lab equipment, books, or
desks/tables.
Litter should be disposed of properly. Please keep a clean work area.
Students should remain seated and on task unless instructed to do otherwise.
Students should respect others’ opinions.
Any disruptive behavior will be handled according to school guidelines. In some cases, parents
will be notified,
The teacher will dismiss the class-not the bell-stay in your seat until you are dismissed.
Any cell phone that is visible or that rings during class will be taken up and turned in to an administrator.
Miscellaneous: Cheating is not allowed – do your own work! A zero will be earned if you are caught cheating.
Cheating will also be documented and sent to the appropriate assistant principal.
HELPFUL LINKS
• Student and Parent Handbook
http://www.fortbendisd.com/docs/dosa/StudentParentHandbook.pdf
• Ridge Point Student Supplement
http://campuses.fortbendisd.com/campuses/documents/about/about_20120824_1210.pdf