Senior Communications Syllabus Page 2
Senior Communications
Syllabus
2012-13
Instructor Information
Teresa Smith Jennifer Turner
Room B-Hall Computer Lab Room A401
678-684-2945 678-684-2936
http://lhs.walton.k12.ga.us/users/tbsmith http://.lhs.walton.k12.ga.us/users/jturner
Course Description
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of communication skills and current and upcoming technology and its impact personally and professionally. Competency will be developed in the areas of oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and the use of current technology. Special emphasis of these skills will be used to explore and prepare students for the college search and admission process. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skill standards.
Course Standards
At the end of this course, students should:
· BCS-BCP-1 Students will understand the nature of and practice written communication by planning and writing documents that are appropriate for the situation, purpose, and audience.
· BCS-BCP-2 Students will understand the nature of and practice oral communication by communicating in a clear, courteous, concise, and appropriate manner.
· BCS-BCP-3 Students will listen discriminately and respond appropriately to oral communication.
· BCS-BCP-4 Students will locate, assess, and use information from a variety of print and online sources.
· BCS-BCP-5 Students will read and analyze for content, interpretation, and inference.
· BCS-BCP-6 Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using a variety of written techniques in business and personal environments.
· BCS-BCP-7 Students will effectively demonstrate the ability to communicate using a variety of oral and listening techniques in business and personal environments.
· BCS-BCP-8 Students will demonstrate a variety of written and oral skills in the pursuit of employment in the communication and multimedia fields.
· BCS-BCP-9 Students will understand the laws and licenses involved in multimedia production.
· BCS-BCP-10 Students will understand hardware, software, and the preparation needed to create a multimedia presentation for business or personal use.
· BCS-BCP-11 Students will use multimedia software to effectively produce a variety of personal and business media-rich projects.
Materials Needed
One 3-ring binder
Paper
Pen/Pencil
Headphones
Jump Drive (Suggested)
Grading Policy
Grading Scale
Portfolio Assignments / 60%Daily Assignments and Discussion Board / 30%
Final Exam / 10%
Total / 100%
Work will be due on the assigned due date. If your work is late, you will not receive full credit for the assignment. All cases will be handled on an individual basis.
*Exemption Policy:
A student must have no more than 3 absences (including ISS and OSS) and maintain a grade of 80 or higher to exempt the exam to be given on the published exam day. Students with more than four (4) tardies may not exempt the exam.
Work Ethics/Class Participation: All business education classes incorporate positive work ethics into the curriculum. This includes attendance, punctuality, time management, integrity, cooperative work, and pride. All students are expected to participate in ALL assignments.
Tardy Policy: Students are expected to be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings. Students who are tardy will be disciplined according to school tardy policy.
*Refer to Student Handbook for LHS Tardy Policy and Attendance Incentive.
Class Discussion Board
This class will include a message board in which students will be able to learn to efficiently communicate with others online using proper writing mechanics and tones. Each week students will respond to at least one discussion question via a message board for 70 points and respond to two other classmates’ responses for 30 points. This will count for at least 100 points each week. Participation is NOT optional.
Classroom Rules: Refer to Business Education Rules and Procedures
Communication
I believe it is extremely important for parents, teachers, and students to communicate regularly. Students should feel free to stay after class or come by after school to discuss difficulties, concerns or get extra assistance. I want to help, let me know when it is needed.
I have found that the most efficient means for communication with my student’s parents is through email. I encourage you to email me with your questions, concerns, or comments. Please refer to my email address at the top of the syllabus. Likewise, if you have an email account, I would like to have it so that I can notify you immediately of any news regarding your child.
Note
This syllabus should be considered a work in progress. Any changes made to the syllabus will be given to each student in writing in a timely manner.