Business & Computer ScienceBC SyllabusPeggy Snow

Toombs CountyHigh School

Business Communications
2015-2016 Course Syllabus

Teacher

/ Mrs. Peggy Snow / Room # / 812

Email Address

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School Phone Number

/ 912-526-6068

Course Description

What message are you sending when you speak, write, and listen? As one of the most important skills for employers, students will explore the value of communication in their personal and professional life. The digital presence and impact of written and visual communication in a technological society will be addressed. Students will create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents with clear and concise communication. Creative design, persuasive personal and professional communications will be applied through research, evaluation, validation, written, and oral communication. Leadership development and teamwork skills will be stressed as students work independently and collaboratively. Presentation skills will be developed and modeled for students master presentation software in this course.

Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of communications. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready. 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 the employability skills standard for this course.

Business Communications is the third course in the Business and Technology pathway in the Business Management and Administration cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed Introduction to Business and Technology and Business and Technology. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components of the Business & Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Science courses.

Teaching Methods

A variety of teaching methods will be utilized for optimal concept understanding based on student diversification and learning types. These methods will include reading assignments, projects, group activities, educational games, and tests. Positive reinforcements and incentives will be part of every lesson.

Course Curriculum Content

Course Standards / Check
BMA-BC-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
BMA-BC-2 Examine and practice grammar, mechanics, and process of composing professionally written business communications.
BMA-BC-3 Apply effective oral communication by communicating in a clear, courteous, concise, and professional manner.
BMA-BC-4 Use active and intentional listening skills to respond appropriately to oral communication.
BMA-BC-5 Master word processing software at an expert level to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents.
BMA-BC-6 Integrate multiple forms of communication in the successful pursuit of a career/employment.
BMA-BC-7 Apply skills and strategies for the delivery of effective oral communication and presentations.
BMA-BC-8 Use digital technologies (computers, PDAs, media players, GPS, etc.), communication/networking tools, and social networks appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information to successfully function in professional settings.
BMA-BC-9 Master presentation software to create, edit, publish, and deliver professionalappearing business presentations.
BMA-BC-10 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.
Unit Topics
Semester 1:
  1. Introduction to Technology
  2. Word Processing Applications
  3. Effective Communication Skills
  4. Introduction to the World of Marketing
  5. Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership
/ Semester 2:
  1. Leadership and Management
  2. Money Management Basics
  3. Accounting 101
  4. Managing Risks
  5. Introduction to Human Resources

Expectations

Expectations for Academic Success / Teacher Vision Statement
1)Complete daily classwork assignments
2)Participate in discussions and ask questions
3)Participate constructively as a team member
4)Problem solving and accept challenges
5)Challenge yourself to continuously improve / My purpose is to help you find yours.

NOTE: Keep this Page at the Front of Your Notebook for Reference.

Evaluation and Grading Per Semester

Assignment Categories / Grade Weights / Grading Scale
Unit Activities
Classwork
  • Bellringers
  • Ticket Out the Door
  • Boggle Terminology
  • Reading for Comprehension Assignments
  • Group Activities
FBLA Activities
Word Skill Assessments
Homework
Quizzes/Reinforcement Activities
Projects
Unit Tests
Final Exam / Formative Assessments 50 %
  • Unit Activities
  • Daily Classwork
  • FBLA Activities
  • Word Skill Assessments
  • Homework
  • Quizzes/Reinforcement Activities
Summative Assessments 50 %
  • Projects
  • Unit Tests
Final Exam (SLO) 10 %
  • ½ Performance
  • ½ Objective
/ A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
F: less than 70
NOTE: ANY STUDENT FOUND COPYING ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK WILL FAIL THE ASSIGNMENT AND BE SENT TO THE OFFICE FOR CHEATING.

Rules/Consequences

Rules / Consequences
1)Be on time and seated by the tardy bell.Third tardy results in write-up.
2)Be prepared daily with ALL materials needed.
3)Immediately begin class assignment for the day.
4)Be respectful of teacher, students, and school and equipment.
5)Assignments are expected on the due date.
6)Keep work area clean.
7)No drinks or food are allowed in classroom.
8)Headphones are only allowed when teacher assigns or approves. / 1st Offense: Warning
2nd Offense: Meeting with Student/Note to Parent
3rd Offense: After School Detention
4th and All Additional Offenses: Referral to Office

Class Materials Needed

  • A notebook to put all notes, assignments, and handouts will be brought to class daily.
  • A pen or pencil.
  • A flash drive to be used for school work ONLY.

This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.