COURSE STANDARDS:
IBT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy
1775 Williamson Road
Macon, GA 31206
Introduction to Business and
Mrs. Shayla Young
Technology
Phone: 478-779-4500
Course Syllabus
shayla.young@bcsdk12.net
Room: 2013
http://www.bcsdk12.net/Page/29974
2015-2016
Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration
Pathway: Entrepreneurship
Department Philosophy: The Career Technology Education Department believes that
education’s most important function is to provide all students with the skills needed for postsecondary and careers. This is accomplished by providing interest-based programs that meet
industry standards.
Course Description: Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for
Business and Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources Management pathways.
The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above,
and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business
environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and
technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this
course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for
all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment,
managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students
to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society.
Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and
defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this
course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the
course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in
the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral
components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course.
After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry
recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification.
Articulation: This course is Bibb County approved and articulated with Central Georgia
Technical College’s Introductions to Microcomputers* & Advanced Word Processing &
Desktop Publishing Techniques**.
Course Prerequisites: None, this course is the pre-requisite to all other career pathways.
Business & Technology
Level 1 Introduction to Business Technology
Level 2 Business and Technology
Level 3 Business Communications
Entrepreneurship
Level 1 Introduction to Business Technology
Level 2 Legal Environment of Business
Level 3 Entrepreneurship
IBT-2 Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity by creating, editing, and
publishing industry-appropriate documents.
IBT-3 Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professionalappearing business documents.
IBT-4 Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the
business environment.
IBT-5 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to
business ownership.
IBT-6 Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express,
and interpret information and ideas.
IBT-7 Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship through recognizing a
business opportunity, how to start a business based on the recognized opportunity, and
basics of how to operate and maintain that business
IBT-8 Understand, interpret and use accounting principles to make financial decisions.
IBT-9 Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and
functions of financial institutions.
IBT-10 Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while
determining the role of insurance for a business.
IBT-11 Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while
incorporating the methods into business practices.
IBT-12 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and
technology education courses through leadership development, school and
community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.
Certifications: This pathway culminates with an opportunity for students to earn industry
recognized credentials in the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) area.
Course of Study Topic Outline
Semester 1
Introduction to Technology/ Employability Skills
Word Processing Applications
Effective Communication Skills
Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership
Semester 2
Introduction to the World of Marketing
Accounting 101
Money Management Basics
Managing Risks
Introduction to Human Resources
Course Standards:
IBT-1, IBT-2
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-6, IBT-12
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-4, IBT-12
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-7, IBT-12
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-5, IBT-12
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-8, IBT-12
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-9, IBT-12
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-10, IBT-12
IBT-1, IBT-2, IBT-3, IBT-11, IBT-12
Internet Acceptable Use: Use of the Internet must be in support of education and
research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Bibb County School
System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result
in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not complying with the Bibb County
School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet privileges for a
period of not less than one week
FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular national student
organization designed to offer students the opportunity to participate in leadership
activities both in and out of the classroom. Members have the opportunity to go on field
trips, participate in competitive events, perform community service, interact with the
business community, and attend state and national conferences. FBLA is an integral
component of this class. FBLA dues are $15 if you should decide to join.
GRADING SCALE:*
Area
Assessment for Learning (Projects
and quizzes)
Assessments During Learning (Classwork,
Homework, Group Projects)
Assessments of Learning ( Test,
Projects)
Total
Assignments/Projects, Assessments,
and Homework comprise 80% of your
final grade.
Percentage
35%
Area
Final Exam
Percentage
100%
15%
50%
100%
Total
Final Exam comprises 20% of
your final grade.
100%
Required Material:
1. Writing utensil (pencil or pen – blue or black ink ONLY)
2. Notebook Paper
(Students will use internet resources such as Schoology, to help organize and save files.)
Late Assignments: Most assignments are done in class. Occasional homework
assignments will be necessary to ensure you are prepared for classroom discussions.
You are responsible for maintaining the pace of the class. I will more than happy to
help you if you are falling behind including staying after school. Please do not feel
embarrassed to ask for help.
Make-up Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve make-up assignments for
absences from the teacher. An ABSENCE is any time that you are not physically present
in class. This includes, but is not limited to, field trips, suspension, tardy, etc. Students
have five (5) school days to make up missed work. After-school work can be done via
appointment.
Re-do Policy: Students are encouraged to re-do substandard (below 70) work. I will
work with you to help you pass this course. YOU must be a partner with this and be
willing to put in 100% effort.
* This course does not have an End of Course Test (EOCT).** All rules included in the Bibb
County Code of Conduct book and Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy
Student Handbook will be enforced.
Classroom Rules:
P.R.I.D.E and see additional below:
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Be respectful to yourself and others
Be on time to class
Come prepared to class with needed materials
No electronic devices allowed
Keep food and drink in cafeteria, not in classroom
All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct Book and Southwest Magnet
High School & Law Academy Student Handbook will be enforced.** Additionally,
students will abide by the expectations of the classroom. These rules include:
- Students will respect the teacher, their fellow students, and their environment.
- All students are expected to arrive to class promptly and prepared. As soon as
the last bell rings, students are expected to be in their seats, otherwise a student
is considered tardy.
- It is the student’s responsibility to bring all required materials to class every day.
- Cheating will not be tolerated!
- NO gum, candy, food, or drinks are allowed in this classroom.
- Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language in the classroom
- Students are not to groom in class, this includes hair, make-up, nails, etc…
- Cellular phones should be left in lockers per school policy. CD players, MP3
players, hand-held games, and other personal electronic devices are not
allowed in class at any time. Devices will be confiscated and given to
Administration. Cards or dice are prohibited and will be confiscated and
destroyed.
- Students may talk quietly during designated time-frames. Under no
circumstances should students talk while the teacher is instructing.
- Students will sit in their assigned seat (if applicable) each day. The teacher
reserves the right to redesign the classroom seating chart at any time.
- Students may not leave the class during the first 10 minutes nor the last 10
minutes of class.
- Students should come to class prepared with notebook paper, and writing utensil
every day.
Positive reinforcement: Praise, Email, Phone Calls, Good News Cards, Incentives,
Awards, and/or etc. are issued to the student as means of positive reinforcement.
Consequences for not adhering to classroom rules, procedures, and expectations: If the
student chooses NOT to follow the classroom rules, procedures, and expectations, a
ZERO will be given for any assignments missed and the following steps will be taken
(depending on the severity of the infraction):
1st offense
2nd offense
3rd offense
Severe clause
Verbal warning/student conference
Teacher & student discussion; parent notification:
Administrative referral
Immediately referred to Administrator