Entrepreneurship Classroom Expectations

Mrs. Morris -

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Introduction, Safety, and Orientation
  2. Entrepreneurial Skills
  3. Business Foundations and Communication Skills
  4. Economics
  5. Financial Literacy
  6. Professional Development
  7. Financial Management
  8. Human Resources Management
  9. Marketing
  10. Operations and Strategic Management
  11. Business Plans

Daily Agenda:

 Enter the room with needed materials

 Sit in assigned seat and be prepared for CNN Student News

 Read the board for important information and announcements

 Take out materials and be ready for class to begin

 Remain seated unless I give you permission to get up

 Raise your hand, wait to be acknowledged, then ask your question or make a comment

 Ask permission to leave the room - NO MATTER WHAT!

 Dismissal from class happens with ME, not the bell

Materials Needed:

The student will need the following in class each day

•Pencil/Pen

•Notebook paper

•3-ring binder or folder to keep important learning materials

Classroom Rules:

1. Food and drinks are permitted in my classroom. BUT they are NOT permitted anywhere near the computer!!!

2. Use of vulgar or offensive language, gestures, or websites are prohibited.

3. Refrain from talking or keying while the teacher or another student is giving instructions to the class.

4. Be on time, be prepared, and ready to learn each day.

5. Treat yourself, the teacher, and other students with respect.

  1. Use the computer equipment as instructed and ONLY when instructed.
  2. DO NOT change the background/screen saver on the computer. Doing so will result in an automatic write up.

Behavior Consequences:

FIRST OFFENSE - student is given a verbal warning

SECOND OFFENSE - student is given silent lunch

THIRD OFFENSE - student goes to the office or written up

Procedures:

•BE ON TIME - You must be in the classroom when the bell rings. Being writing down the CNN bellwork for the day and be ready for CNN Student News. Do NOT go to the computer when you first come into the classroom.

•BE PREPARED - Come to class every day with paper and pencil/pen for taking notes. You will not be allowed to leave class to get any forgotten materials. Your textbooks will remain in the classroom for daily use. Be prepared to participate in any classroom discussions and activities each day (this will be a part of your overall grade).

•BE HONEST - Cheating will not be tolerated for ANY reason! If you attempt to cheat on daily work, tests, or quiz you and anyone who assisted you will receive a grade of ‘0’ on the exercise.

•HALL PASSES - Your Lewisburg agenda is your hall pass! If you do not have your hall pass, do not ask to go anywhere.

•ABSENCES and MISSED ASSIGNMENTS -

•Late work will not be accepted if you are IN class. You are expected to turn in your work.

•If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain the notes from the teacher/your classmates and any missed assignments, including tests. Please check the makeup work folder by the window.

•All make-up assignments, including tests, must be turned in a week after given the assignment. Failure to do so will result in a ‘0’ grade on that assignment.

•If a student knows in advance that they will miss a scheduled test, they should make arrangements BEFORE they are absent.

•EQUIPMENT USE - Students must have permission to use a school computer. Students are NOT allowed to get on the computers when the teacher is out of the room. Students are assigned to a computer for use during the class. Students are not allowed to travel around the classroom or use computers they are not assigned to.

•DEMONSTRATE PROPER CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES!

•No setting should be changed on lab computers.

•You are financially responsible for any damaged computers, printer, and furniture due to misuse or vandalism. Any deliberate destruction of property will result in a visit to the office.

•Students caught using any outside software in the lab will be referred to the disciplinary action.

•Teacher approval must be obtained prior to printing ANY documents or materials from the computer.

Classroom Help:

If your computer should fail to operate, or you need help with an assignment, please remain in your assigned seat. Once attendance has been taken, raise your hand and let me know your issue.

Grading:

100-90A

Tests/Projects50% 89-80B

Classwork30% 79-70C

9 weeks test/exam20% 69-65D

64 & belowF

*Participation = in-class work, quizzes, discussion in class, audience behavior, etc.

SUPPLY LIST

Notebook paper

3 ring binder/folder

Colored Pens (last names A-H)

Hand Sanitizer (last names I-M)

3 x 5 Index Cards (last names N-Q)

Colored Paper/Construction Paper (last name R-U)

Glue Sticks (last name W-Z)

**These are items that I would like for our classroom. Please feel free to get something off this list.

Colored paper

Colored card stock

Construction paper

#2 pencils

Clorox wipes

Scotch Tape or Duck Tape

Crayons

Markers

Manila Folders

Any old magazines

Any other school supplies are appreciated!

Dear Parents and Students,

I am excited to meet everyone and start off this semester on a good note. The most important things in my classroom are to be involved and to stay on top of school work. I have several ways for parents and students to stay connected with our class. First is my teacher website ( Check there for PowerPoint presentations, class notes, and important dates. I also have a Twitter account (@LHS_mrsmorris). Please feel free to follow me for tweets about tests, quizzes and upcoming assignments. I also have the ability to record my voice and actions on Twitter for students who have questions after class (all students would benefit from posting the content in question). Lastly, you can sign up for classroom text messages. This is a good option for those of you who do not have a Twitter account. I will place the same information on Twitter that goes out on text messages. Here’s how you sign up: text @morrisentrto (442)333-4277. This text message system will only send messages, it will not allow the students or parents to reply to the message (it’s secure... I will not know your phone numbers and you will not know mine).

I hope this keeps everyone in the education loop for personal finance. Please glance at the supply list. I appreciate any and all items that you are able to donate to our classroom. Please feel free to email me with any concerns.

Go Patriots!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Alison Morris

(662)890-6708

MORRIS 2014-2015