Business Law
Garinger High School
Ms.Tamara Thompson
Email: tamarao.thompson@cms.k12.nc.us (preferred method of contact)
Phone: 980-343-6450
Class website: ghsbusinesslaw.weebly.com
Tutoring: by appointment/group tutoring based on student availability
Course Prerequisite: Principles of Business
Course Description: This course will give students a more in depth understanding of the American legal system.
Students will become acquainted with legal principles common to business and personal activities. Curriculum topics
include ethics & law, sources of the law, structure of the courts, classification of procedural law/substantive law, evaluating
contracts, maximizing purchasing power through credit, purchasing appropriate insurance, employment laws, liability,
torts, bankruptcy, wills, marriage/divorce, renting/owning real estate and the Constitution.
Course Objectives:
Case law, debate and internet-based research are heavily employed throughout this course. Students will present ideas
in writing, orally, visually and using technology and multimedia tools. Effective written and oral communication skills are
emphasized.
Course Outline (Essential Standards):
1.0 Understand the U.S. legal system.
1.01
Understand ethics, sources of law, and legal systems.
1.02
Understand court systems and trial procedures.
1.03
Understand criminal and civil laws.
2.0 Understand contract law.
2.01
Understand elements and characteristics of a contract.
2.02
Understand terminating, transferring, and breaching a contract.
3.0 Understand employment, agency, environmental, energy, and intellectual property law.
3.01
Understand employment law.
3.02
Understand agency law.
3.03
Remember environmental and energy law.
3.03
Understand intellectual property law.
4.0 Understand financial, credit, and bankruptcy law and insurance.
4.01
Understand financial, credit, and bankruptcy law.
4.02 Understand types of insurance.
5.0 Understand domestic relations law and wills/estate planning.
5.01
Understand domestic relations law.
5.02
Understand wills/estate planning.
6.0 Understand sales, consumer, property, and cyber law.
6.01
Understand sales and consumer law.
6.02
Understand property law.
6.03
Understand cyber law.
Student Engagement: Whew! As you see, we will have a busy semester! Student engagement will be the key to making this a
fun-filled, informative, and successful class for our students. Businesses expect their employees to demonstrate good character, be on
time, and be productive. As we prepare our students for the world of work, I expect my students to follow guidelines similar to those
found in the workplace. Please encourage your child(ren) to be present, be on time, stay engaged, and stay focused. As we learn
about business, we will simulate various business settings. These may include courtroom, board room and business meetings, just to
name a few. I am excited to facilitate the learning process for our students as they learn about business, conduct themselves in a
business-like manner, dress business appropriate and be about business.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Respect for yourself
2. Respect for others
3. Respect for the classroom and the environment
4. Be present and engaged
Our class will adhere to CMS Code of Conduct / Attendance Policies and Garinger High School policies and procedures.
1. Attendance – Refer to, “Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Policy Handouts”
2. Technology – No cell phones and laptops during unauthorized times, PDAs, electronic games, or mp3 players. You are
not allowed to use any type of electronics during school hours.
3. Restroom Policy – No students will be allowed to exit the classroom during the first 15 or last 15 minutes of class.
4. Dress Code – No clothing with explicit imagery or wording. You are not allowed to wear hats, hoods, sunglasses,
scarves, or anything else that covers or partially covers the head. Please see, “Student Code of Conduct and Attendance
Policy Handouts” for dress code related to excessive, provocative, and gang related attire.
5. Plagiarism, Cheating, Academic Integrity – Students will receive a zero for the assignment. Parent(s) or legal guardian
will be contacted for a Parent Teacher Conference. See, “Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Policy Handouts” for
additional discipline.
Supplies Needed:
 Pencil/Pen (Blue or Black ink) each day! MANDATORY
 3-Ring binder (for organizing handouts)
 Composition Book/folder (for taking notes /study resource)
 Flash Drive 4GB minimum (8GB preferred) (Optional, but strongly suggested!)
 Headsets or ear buds (Some activities will have video & audio) These are the same as used with iPods, mP3
players, etc. These will ONLY be used as directed by instructor.
CMS Grading Scale
A:
B:
C:
D:
F:
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
< 59
Please complete the attached acknowledgement form.
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