Course Syllabus Intro To Business

Islands High School

Introduction To Business and Technology

Course Syllabus 2022-23
Teacher Ms. Kimberly Herrington Room # 202

Personal Pronouns She/her/hers
Email Address [email protected] Telephone 912-395-2000
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for CTAE pathway courses. The course is
designed for high school students as a prerequisite for all CTAE career pathway courses offered at Islands High
School and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's career environment.
Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by
business & industry 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 & industrial environment. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects
throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business & industry.
Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting
the future careers. 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.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, FBLA are integral components of the employability
skills standard for this course. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the
Business and Computer Science courses. Students are strongly encouraged to join FBLA ($20) to benefit from
the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

COURSE STANDARDS
IBT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
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 professional-appearing 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

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*Note: Subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor.
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.
UNITS/TOPICS
First Semester: Second Semester:
1. Introduction to Technology 1. Leadership and Management
2. Word Processing Applications 2. Accounting 101
3. Effective Communication Skills 3. Money Management Basics
4. Introduction to the World of Marketing 4. Managing Risks
5. Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership 5. Introduction to Human Resources
Instructional Supplies
Grading Scale
Paper, Pen, and Pencil A: 90-100
Earbuds B: 80-89
Flash Drive C: 70-79
F: 69 and below
EVALUATION AND GRADING

Assignment Categories Grade Weights
Classwork Formative Assessments 40%
Projects  Class Work—40%
Unit Tests
Summative Assessments 60%
Late work will not be accepted.  Projects—30%
Make-up work from excused absences is due 3 days  Unit Tests—30%
after return to school.
Credit recovery will ONLY be offered on a case-

by-case basis and is available to anyone in regular
attendance with a 69 or below or who has a
documented long-term absence in the attendance
office. Credit recovery will not be accepted without
a signed agreement. All credit recovery must be
completed and submitted by assigned due date.
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

Students will have the opportunity to take the MOS Certification Examination in Microsoft Word provided
they pass ALL three (3) practice exams with a score of 700 or above.
Tutorial
Weekly tutorials will be held on Tuesdays from 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Classroom Expectations
1) Adhere to all district and school policies in the student handbook.
2) Be RESPECTFUL:
a. Respect others: Your teacher and your classmates. This includes not talking while the teacher
is talking.
b. Respect all equipment, furniture, and materials that are provided for your use.
c. Keep your hands to yourself and to your work area.
d. Use appropriate language and always hold appropriate conversations. All protected classes of
people (i.e. race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and
reprisal) must ALWAYS be respected in conversation.
3) Computers are only to be used for school-related work and research.
4) The student will be recorded tardy for arrival in the classroom after the signal
bell has sounded.
5) Conversations must be conducted at a volume no louder than may be heard
by a classmate seated next to you. Conversing across the room is
never allowable.
6) Remain SEATED in your assigned seat during class time unless otherwise authorized.
7) The student will leave the classroom only with the permission of the
instructor.
8) Unplugging cables, playing with another students’ computer, or damaging any equipment is
Unacceptable. Violation of the computer use policy may result up to a loss of computer access.
9) Personal electronic devices may be used only with instructor permission. Electronic devices must
ALWAYS remain in backpacks.
10) Students will be dismissed by the instructor, and not the signal bell.
11) Clean-up your work area: log-off, push chair under the table, and remove all trash from the work area.
Please notify the instructor quietly, privately, and politely of concerns that arise, and they will be
addressed and resolved with you.
CONSEQUENCES FOR VOLATIONS OF RULES/PROCEDURES MAY INCLUDE:

1. Verbal warning
2. Documented warning/Parent contact
3. Loss of privileges
4. Referral to administration
*The order and type of consequences depends on the severity and nature of a violation.

Please select the link below and complete the parent information form then you and your parent/guardian
sign to acknowledge receipt of the syllabus. Return this page when finished.
This is your first required homework assignment for IBT.
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We acknowledge that we have read and understand the course syllabus criteria and classroom expectations
provided by Ms. Herrington for the course Introduction to Business and Technology.
Date____________________
Student Signature____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________
DUE AUGUST 8, 2022
CLASSWORK GRADE
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Islands High School

Introduction To Business and Technology

Teacher Ms. Kimberly Herrington Room # 202

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

IBT-7 Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship through recognizing a business opportunity, how to

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Credit recovery will ONLY be offered on a case-

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

CONSEQUENCES FOR VOLATIONS OF RULES/PROCEDURES MAY INCLUDE:

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Click here to complete the Parent Info Form.

DUE AUGUST 8, 2022

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