• Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School 

    Introduction to Business & Technology - Course Syllabus 

    Ms. Goodwin 

    goodwbr@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us 

     

    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.  

    Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. 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. The pre- requisite for this course is advisor approval.  

    Course Format: 

    This elective class is a blended class, combining classroom instruction with online learning.  Online learning will be delivered on Canvas. Both in class and home assignments are posted on Canvas. The class meets 2-3 times a week. 

     

    Course Objectives: 

    • Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry. 
    • Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. 
    • Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents. 
    • Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business environment. 
    • Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to business ownership. 
    • Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. 
    • 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. 
    • Understand, interpret, and use accounting principles to make financial decisions. 
    • Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and functions of financial institutions. 
    • Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while determining the role of insurance for a business. 
    • Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while incorporating the methods into business practices. 
    • 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. 

     

    Grading: Please refer to the school wide grading policy action plan. 

     

    Methods of Assessment 

    Methods will vary depending on the learning outcome(s) to be measured. A rubric will be provided for most assignments. 

     

    Tutoring/Remediation 

    Available by appointment after school.  

     

    Student Absence Policy 

    Students have three days after they return to make up any missed assignments or tests. After the third day, any assignments not submitted will be marked as missing. Students are responsible for getting any missed notes or assignments that were given during an absence. All assignments will be posted on Canvas. 

     

    Late Policy:

    Late work must be turned in as soon as possible after it has been deemed late. At semester end, no closed assignments will be reopened.

     

    Cell Policy 

    Cell phone use is prohibited in classrooms. Phones must remain off or silent and completely out of view. Unless verbal permission has been granted by teacher after the instructional period has ended.

     

    Academic Honesty Statement 

    Honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process.  Students are expected to be always honest and ethical in their pursuit of academic goals. Any student found in violation of the policy will ask to redo assignments. 

     

    Required Daily Supplies: 

    • Pencil or Pen 
    • Loose-Leaf Paper 
    • School-Issued Technology (With Power Cable) 
    • Corded Headphones 
    • Note Cards Optional 

     

    Classroom Expectations: 

    1. Be prepared for class daily.
    2. Be on time to class. Students will be marked tardy if late.
    3. Bookbags are to be stored beneath computer tables.
    4. Sit up and face forward in desk.
    5. Stay seated during instructional period.
    6. Use restroom during transition to class.
    7. No cellphone or headphone use during instructional period.
    8. No pictures or videos are to be taken of students in classroom, unless it is an approved project.
    9. No food, drinks, or gum. Clear water only may be kept in class hallway. Clear water may be used as needed in class hallway only.
    10. There will be zero-tolerance for foul language in the classroom.
    11. Students are expected to use proper etiquette when communicating with teachers and classmates online. 

     

    Classroom Goals: 

    1. Respect Ourselves
    2. Respect Others
    3. 100% Participation
    4. Collaboration
    5. Effort – All students must TRY. 

     

    Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior: 

     1st Offense – Students may receive a verbal warning. Second warning is in the form of a one-on-one conversation with student and parent contact.

     2nd Offense – Parent of Guardian will be contacted, and lunch detention will be served.

     3rd Offense – Office Referral 

     

    Subject to change disclaimer 

    The policies and regulations herein, are necessarily subject to change without notice at any time at the discretion of the teacher and administration.