Entertainment and Sports Marketing

6th Hour- 1:24-2:20pm

Instructor: Mr. Luplow
Room #: B8
Email: luplowb@brightonk12.com
Class Website: www.mrluplow.weebly.com
(this website will keep you informed with all assignments, due dates, and all that is
expected of you)
Google Classroom Code: jd2ysrt
Availability: I am busy after school most days until March, if you would like to meet contact me, I
also have fourth hour prep which allows my lunch to be a meeting/catch up time too if necessary.

Description: Interested in the dynamic areas of sports, entertainment, and/or marketing? Marketing
is an exciting industry and many jobs in the country deal with some aspect of marketing! In this
course you will explore the intriguing world of sports and entertainment from the perspective of
marketing. Topics will include, but are not limited to, college & amateur sports, professional sports,
marketing entertainment, marketing plans, and promotional planning. The activities in this course
will help students develop critical thinking, decision making, and communication skills. Speakers,
current events, videos, individual and group projects, field trips, and simulations will be utilized. This
course is recommended for any student who is considering a career in Business, Marketing, Sports &
Entertainment, or Public Relations.

Class Materials: Sports Career Consulting Resources, Knowledge Matters simulation, multiple
different online resources.

Course Requirements: There will be a variety of different assignments in this class, written work,
individual projects, and group projects are most common. Students are asked to take notes whenever
a lecture is given. You will do many assignments on your computer. Make sure to save your work!
Quarterly assessments will be comprehensive in nature.

Attendance: Part of being successful at any job is learning the responsibility of being prompt.
Punctual attendance in this class is very important. You are expected to attend class on time every
day. The attendance policy is in the BHS handbook and will be followed.

Grading: Grading will be based on points. All assignments are given points and/or checked off. You
will lose points for not completing assignments, lack of neatness, or work labeled improperly. Points
from both card markings will be added together to obtain your semester grade. The percentage scale
used is the same as in the B.H.S. student handbook. Extra credit may be available.

ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN ON THE DAY IT IS DUE. LATE

ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Make-up Work: It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to find out what they missed when they were
absent. Google Classroom, my website, and my email are great resources to help answer questions
concerning what you missed and what you made up. There should be no excuses!
Student Expectations & Classroom Procedures
1. Students must treat instructor, other students, substitutes, and any guest with respect. (3 R’s:
Respect Me, Respect Others, and Respect Yourself)
2. Attend class on time, in your seat, and prepared to work. Good employees are rarely late for work
and are usually early.
3. No food in the classroom- no exceptions.
4. You may be asked to help clean your workstation, this includes your mouse, keyboard, desk,
and computer. Cleanliness is important, never hesitate to ask for another wipe. 5. Students
must not use any mobile phone or electronic in the classroom without prior permission. The
expectation is you turn them in when you arrive to class. You have computers… don’t lose both
privileges.
6. Mr. Luplow’s desk and equipment are off limits.
7. Treat all materials and equipment with the utmost respect. If you notice any damage/problems with
your computer or work area, tell Mr. Luplow immediately. If you fail to alert Mr. Luplow about
any issues, you will be held responsible for the damage. Check your equipment at the
beginning of every class.
8. Use computers ethically: Follow all computer use rules, Violations will be dealt with
appropriately.
9. Comply with the Network/Internet Access Agreement: There will be no leniency afforded to
anyone who violates any portion of Brighton’s “Acceptable Use Policy for Technology” in
the classroom.
10. Do not touch other student’s computers or belongings. Listen when others are speaking
and give them your full attention.
11. Students are not permitted to modify and software settings or hardware components on the
computers.
12. Tardiness: You must be in the room and at your workstation when the bell rings. Tardies will
be handled according to school policy.
13. Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism: In order to develop a proper attitude toward business ethics and
plagiarism, cheating will not be tolerated. If you plagiarize, cheat, or attempt to cheat on an
assignment, you will be given a grade of zero. A behavioral referral to the office and your
parents will be notified of any violation. If someone copies your work, it will be assumed that
both parties are at fault.
14. Be Safe: Use only lab chairs for seats. No sitting on desks or workstations, no putting feet up
on desks. Please refrain from horseplay. This includes pushing, hitting, playing on the floor,
rolling around on chairs, or throwing things.
15. Professional Conduct: Professional conduct means good behavior. Please respect the ideas of
others. Don’t belittle someone simply because you don’t agree. Be polite. If you have a
concern or conflict with any activity, or if you are faced with a personal crisis, please discuss it
privately with me immediately.
16. Have a Good Attitude: Everyone has bad days. Don’t let a bad day make you a bad person to be
around.
17. HAVE FUN! ***Any student action that interferes with student learning will not be tolerated