BUSINESS

AND

Name: ___________________
-LEVEL2

TECHNOLOGY

Kelly Macaw
Kelly.Macawl@barrow.k12.ga.us

PATHWAY:
Business, Management & Technology
SOFTWARE: Microsoft office 2010, Internet explorer/Google Chrome, and other business related software.
TEXTBOOK: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS. Betty J. Brown and John E. Clow. McGraw-Hill Glencoe, 2008,
California; MICROSOFT OFFICIAL ACADEMIC COURSE. Word 2010 John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2012, USA.
Integrated Business Projects; Teacher Resource Files; Supplemental Magazines, Publications and other Online Resources.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: How is technology used to solve business problems and communicate solutions? Business
and Technology is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to be an asset to the collaborative, global, and
innovative business world of today and tomorrow. Mastery use of spreadsheets and the ability to apply leadership skills to
make informed business decisions will be a highlight of this course for students. Publishing industry appropriate documents
to model effective communication and leadership will be demonstrated through project based learning. Students will use
spreadsheet and database software to manage data while analyzing, organizing and sharing data through visually appealing
presentation. Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of
business practices.
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 and Technology is the second 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.

MATERIALS NEEDED:
One ream (500 sheets) of computer paper and a pen (or pencil). Periodically, students will need headphones/ear buds to view
interactive materials on the Internet. To reduce the transmission of germs and improve student attendance, a donation of hand
sanitizer or tissues would be greatly appreciated.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA):
FBLA is the co-curricular student organization that plays an integral role in the components of Business and Technology
Course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Science
courses. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA to benefit from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.
CAREERS:
Business professionals may be entrepreneurs, accountants, economists, managers, administrators, or analysts. Those
considering a career in small business or accounting should be analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, and decisive.
BMA-BT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
BMA-BT-2 Create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents using technology as a tool to increase productivity.
BMA-BT-3 Develop organizational communication skills through professional leadership, personal ethics, and customer/business
relationships.
BMA-BT-4 Manage data in spreadsheet software for effective use in a business environment.
BMA-BT-5 Master use of spreadsheet software to analyze, organize and share data from a spreadsheet while presenting the data
visually in a business environment.
BMA-BT-6 Develop creditable research skills to use information from a variety of sources.
BMA-BT-7 Acquire database skills to manage data in a business environment.
BMA-BT-8 Develop personal leadership skills to work on teams, teach others, serve customers, lead, negotiate, and work effectively
and efficiently in a business environment.
BMA-BT-9 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 .

END-OF-PATHWAY ASSESSMENT:
After completing the three courses in a pathway, students will be prepared to take an End-of-Pathway exam to certify
knowledge, skill and understanding. Completing the assessment successfully, allows the student to earn certification in
Business and Technology and/or Entrepreneurship under the Business Management & Administration Career Cluster. The
Microsoft Office User Specialist exam is used as the EOPA test. This mandate for end of pathway assessment, set forth in the
new Perkins IV Legislation, requires states to implement a mechanism to ascertain the level of the technical skill attainment
on behalf of its CTAE students. Students also have the opportunity to take MOUS certifications in Excel and Access through
this course.

WORKLOAD EXPECTATIONS:
Students are expected to complete all class work in the classroom. No homework unless a project is assigned since there is
only one set of textbooks that are kept in the classroom. Our goal at Winder Barrow High School is to promote the academic
success of each student. Students are expected to take advantage of all opportunities for success, which are made available to
them by all teachers.
GRADING:
Progress reports will be issued at 4 weeks and 13 weeks; a parent/guardians signature is required on the progress
reports. Report cards will be sent out at 9 weeks and 18 weeks. A midterm exam and a final exam will be given.
A reflection of student progress should be evident every 2 weeks in Infinite Campus. Teachers, students and parents should be
able to monitor student progress with evidence in/through parent portal. It is the responsibility of the teacher, student and
parent to discuss student progress. This communication should be collaborative and transparent.
Grading Policy
Final Assessment Exemption
90 100 average in the class
No administrative referrals including but not limited to
Daily Work
30%
the following: ISS, OSS, or alternative school
Worksheets, production,
No referral for academic dishonesty
demonstration,
A student may exempt the final assessment in
Journal
5%
this course if you have at least a 90 class average
Tests
35%
with 3 or fewer excused or unexcused absences.
Projects, Portfolio pieces
Students may not exempt the Final Exam/SLO
Midterm
10%
School-approved field trips do not count towards
Final Exam/SLO
20%
a students absence count.
EXEMPTION INFORMATION:
There will be a mid-term exam valued at 10% of the grade and a final exam valued at 20% of the final grade. The FINAL
EXAM may not be exempted. There will be a final assessment during the last week of the semester that may be exempted
based on grades and absences. Exemption status is based on administrative guidelines as noted in the student agenda. Work at
home is discouraged.
REMEDIATION:
Students will have the opportunity to receive additional assistance to complete assignments. They should arrange that time
with the teacher.

MAKE-UP WORK:
All make up-work, including make-up for absences, must be completed to receive credit; it is the students
responsibility to make necessary arrangements within five days of returning to school after an absence. Every student
will have time during the class designated remediation period once a week to make up missed or incomplete
assignments. If additional time is needed, the student must make arrangements with the teacher to meet before or after
school. All assignments are due two days prior to the progress report date if in order to positively reflect on the
student's grade. Make up sessions are after school: Monday-Friday 2:50-3:50
By signing below, I am indicating I agree to follow the guidelines as stated including the Internet and classroom
policies listed in the student handbook. I acknowledge that this is a lab class and understand the students will be
working with power equipment. Students will complete paper-pencil tests and computer-based tests along with surveys
related to course content. Parents are encouraged to access their childs grades and attendance daily via parent-portal
a website supported by Barrow County Schools. See Barrow County school website for paperwork.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

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STUDENT SIGNATURE

Students are REQUIRED to return the course syllabus with a student signature and parent signature.
Barrow County School System is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer with established policies prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual
orientation, or political affiliation in an educational program, activity, or employment in the district and provides
equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Items on this syllabus are subject to change without proper notification.