Business Enterprise

Course Syllabus SY 2013-2014 Course Content

This semester course is designed to introduce students to the world of workits expectations, demand for skills, flow-of-activity, performance standards and need for interpersonal skills. The first weeks concentrate on developing these capabilities; the following weeks set up a business. Students will explore the roles they will assume as adults and acquire skills needed in life. Included will be critical thinking, problem solving skills, information & communication skills, the basics of food selection, and nutrition. Also included will be activities on business management, math skills, and improving reading comprehension.

Class Activities Hands-on exploratory experiences will be emphasized. Students will plan and construct projects in a cooperative learning setting. Students will host events and set up a business of restaurant management and culinary arts. Expected Class Behavior Follow directions first time given Listen carefully On time--prepared with binder & pencil Work together in a team Enter to learn & share Respect yourself, others, & property Student Assessment Assignments20% Notebook20% Labs20% Projects20% Quiz/Test20%

Homework/Classwork Policy Assignments are given ample time for their completion in and out of class. The expectation is that all assignments will be turned in on time. The student is expected to track all assignments made during an absence. For excused absences, the same number of days for make up will be given as days absent. For a planned absence such as a family emergency or outing, make up assignments/projects may be assigned for completion while absent from the classroom. Late assignments will be docked 10% for each day late. Teacher Contact Mrs. Margaret Bruce, teacher, is available for conference during plan periods, before and after school. Appointments may be made through the school office. Conferencing is also available by email at margaret.bruce@eu.dodea.edu. _________________________________________ Parent Signature ____________________________________ Student Name