Preparing Students to be Career and College Ready
Entrepreneurship Course Syllabi
Career and Technical Department – Pendleton County High School
Instructor: Mr. Hoess
Tony.Hoess@pendleton.kyschools.us
School Year: 2014 – 2015
Course Description: This course is designed to provide students the skills needed to effectively organize, develop,
create and manage their own business. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes
communication skills, economics, financial analysis, operations, promotion and selling. The culminating project of
the course is the development of a comprehensive business plan. Cooperative education or shadowing
experiences may be used to enhance course instruction. Leadership development will be provided through DECA
and/or FBLA.
Required Materials:
1 Three-ring Binder (2 inch with inside pockets)
1 Pack of Loose-leaf Notebook paper
1 Set of Tab Dividers (10 tabs)
2 Glue Sticks
2 Dark Blue or Black Pens
2 Sharpened #2 Pencils
1 Pack Assorted Colored Pencils
1 Ruler
1 Hand Held Pencil Sharpener
1 Binder Pencil Pouch
1 Highlighter
Content/Process
Students will:
1. Use computers/electronic equipment whenever possible, utilize business software, appropriate web
software and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.
2. Explain career strategies associated with entrepreneurship.
3. Conduct self-assessment to determine entrepreneurial potential.
4. Explain the factors and personality traits that contribute to the success of a small business entrepreneur.
5. Explain the importance of customer service to an entrepreneur.
6. Describe the financial statements needed for a business plan and the purposes in financial planning.
7. Investigate the role of international trade, opportunities of global markets, and the potential of
international trade.
8. Describe the legal considerations for starting a business.
9. Formulate a business plan and describe its components, recognizing the many roles of a small business
owner.
10. Identify sources of business start-up information.
11. Discuss market analysis to determine target market.
12. Examine the role of management in a successful business, specific management techniques for small
business, and management strategies.
13. Analyze the risks and rewards of starting a business.
14. Analyze pricing in the marketing mix, pricing strategies, and the establishment of a pricing strategy.
15. Evaluate types of business ownership.
16. Determine cost of product (breakeven, markup).
17. Explain the nature of overhead/operating expenses.
18. Identify, evaluate, and select sources for financing a business venture.
19. Identify training procedures, hiring policies, and rights and responsibilities of small business employees.
20. Explain the types of promotion.
21. Prepare a promotional budget.
22. Select and analyze computer software/hardware options for small business; examine benefits of
organizational membership.
23. Demonstrate technology skills needed in the workplace.
24. Utilize activities of DECA and/or FBLA as an integral component of course content and leadership
development.
25. Exemplify entrepreneurship decision making through projects and simulations.
26. Apply math and communication skills within the technical content.
27. Identify individual work habits/ethics (individual/team skills, confidentiality, problem solving,
punctuality, self-discipline, communication skills) and explain their importance in the work place.
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Grading: Each assignment will be given a point value. Your grade will be determined based on the number
of points you have earned divided by the total points possible for each grading period. You will be
evaluated based on class participation, attendance, binder grade, class presentations, writing assignments,
projects, daily opening and exit slip, assignments quizzes and unit tests, semester exam and final exam.
It is your responsibility to get missed work from the teacher if you are absent from class. If the absences is
excused you must make the work up within the school policy. An unexcused absence will result in a zero
for any missed assignment, including tests.
Class Rules:
1. Be in your ASSIGNED seat and begin working when the bell rings.
2. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Only bottled water is permitted in the classroom. No other drinks, food, or candy are allowed.
4. Use appropriate language for the classroom.
5. Show respect when others are speaking.
6. Keep all four legs of the chair on the floor.
7. Students will be given two hall passes per nine weeks.
8. Cell phones, IPODS, and any other electronic device are not to be USED in the classroom at any
time. EVEN before class starts or if you are finished with your work.
9. School Agenda Book Rules will be strictly enforced.
Consequences – Rule of 3:
1. 1st Offense – Warning/Classroom consequence/Stay after class for discussion with
teacher.
2. 2nd Offence – Phone Call home/Classroom Consequence
3. 3rd Offence – Referral
Positives:
1. School-wide KCID Rewards Program
2. Positive Classroom Learning Environment (Daily)
3. Fair Treatment and Respect for ALL concerned. (Daily)
Preparing Students to be Career and College Ready
Entrepreneurship Course Syllabi
Career and Technical Department – Pendleton County High School
Instructor: Mr. Hoess
Tony.Hoess@pendleton.kyschools.us
School Year: 2014 – 2015
Class Rules:
1. Be in your ASSIGNED seat and begin working when the bell rings.
2. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Only bottled water is permitted in the classroom. No other drinks, food, or candy are allowed.
4. Use appropriate language for the classroom.
5. Show respect when others are speaking.
6. Keep all four legs of the chair on the floor.
7. Students will be given two hall passes per nine weeks.
8. Cell phones, IPODS, and any other electronic device are not to be USED in the classroom at any
time. EVEN before class starts or if you are finished with your work.
9. School Agenda Book Rules will be strictly enforced.
Consequences – Rule of 3:
1. 1st Offense – Warning/Classroom consequence/Stay after class for discussion with
teacher.
2. 2nd Offence – Phone Call home/Classroom Consequence
3. 3rd Offence – Referral
Positives:
School-wide KCID Rewards Program
Positive Classroom Learning Environment (Daily)
Fair Treatment and Respect for ALL concerned. (Daily)
Students: I have read the classroom rules and understand it. I will follow it in class.
Signature _________________________________________________________ Date _________________
Parent Guardian: I have read the classroom rules. I understand and support it.
Signature _________________________________________________________ Date _________________
Teacher: I will be fair, firm and consistent in enforcing the classroom rules.