8th Grade Business & Computer Science III Syllabus

Mrs. Smith

Phone: (706) 737-7301

Course Syllabus 2016-2017

Course Description:

Welcome to the exciting World of Business & Computer Science! By using project based instruction students are introduced to the principles of business in the 21st century while refreshing their keyboarding skills. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a connection of computer science and business into their career goals. Introduction to Financial Literacy, 21st century skills, accounting basics, entrepreneurship and networking.

18 – Week Curriculum

Standards
Students will……….. / Weeks
MSBCS-BCSIII-2: demonstrate effective communication skills used to succeed in the business world. / 2-4
MSBCS-BCSIII-1:reinforce keyboarding techniques. / 1
CTAEMRC-1: enhance reading in all curriculum areas by:Reading a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books per year from a variety ofsubject disciplines. / 1-18
CTAEW-1:demonstrate competences in a variety of genres. Produce technical writing (business correspondence: memos, emails, letters of inquiry, letters of complaint, lab reports, slide presentations) / 1-18
MSBCS-BCSII-11: examine educational requirements, employment trends, and opportunities within different career pathways. / 2-4
17 & 18
MSBCS-BCSIII-6/7: examine basics of risk management & entrepreneurship. / 5-7
MSBCS-BCSIII-13: demonstrate an understanding of personal finance. / 8 & 9
MSBCS-BCSIII-12: demonstrate an understanding of economics. / 10
MSBCS-BCSIII-3: demonstrate the ability to problem solve. / 11, 17 & 18
MSBCS-BCSIII-4: exhibit critical thinking. / 11, 17 & 18
MSBCS-BCSIII-9: examine basics of business law. / 11-14
MSBCS-BCSIII-8: examine basics of networking. / 11-14
MSBCS-BCSIII-5/10: examine basics of accounting & marketing. / 11-14

Course Materials

  • Pen/Pencil, notebook (pockets), & paper.
  • 2 or 4 gb jump drive

GradingPolicy:

Classwork/Homework ------25%

Quizzes------35% Tests & Projects ------40%

If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you have missed and for making the work up.Students will have three school days to complete make-up work and tests. Assignments not made up will receive a grade of zero.

ClassroomRulesExpectations

Enter the room quietly and sit down atYour Assigned Computer.

Do not turn onthe computers until instructed to do so.

Raise your hand and wait for permission before speaking.

Come to class on time and follow all directions.

NO food or candy in the computer lab.

NO horseplay.

Complete assignments on time.

Consequences for misuse with the computers

1st offense: Verbal Warning & Dojo Consequence

2nd Offense: Parent Call & Dojo Consequence

3rd Offense: Removal from computer (alternate written assignment given) ANDDojo Consequence.

Clubs & Organizations

ALL 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students are eligible for FBLA membership. FBLA provides opportunities for students to strengthen their leadership skills and participate in school and community service activities. FBLA provides career and leadership development through peer interactions, adult mentoring, and competitions based on knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. The development of positive personal qualities and leadership is a vital component in career success. Students may also choose to compete for recognition as an individual or as teams during local, regional and state events. (More info to come).

Things to Know

  • MOST assignments will be submitted Electronically using Google Classroom
  • Sign up for REMIND to have assignment due dates text to a cellphone
  • Have your parents sign up for Class Dojo
  • Grades are posted in Infinite Campus

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