Brighton High School- Business Education

Entrepreneurship
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)
Availability: 2:20-2:50 and then normally, I am very busy after that. Please let me know if you
need to meet and we can arrange for after school/before school or at lunch.

Course Description: Do you want to be a successful business owner? This one semester class is
for anyone interested in understanding how to start and operate a business. Students will develop a
business plan for the twenty-first century and will learn the many opportunities available to them in
business ownership. This class will include topics in types of business ownership, market and
opportunity analysis, business planning, price and promotional strategies, and financial analysis. It
will also include visits by current successful entrepreneurs. This class satisfies the fourth year math
credit (1⁄2 credit) and the computer credit.

Course Materials: Goodheart-Wilcox, Entrepreneurship, Clark Commers, 2nd edition, 2018.

Knowledge Matters simulation.

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. IF we go online, you are
expected to stay actively engaged, daily.

Grading: Grading will be based on points. All assignments are given points and 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. There will be
times we will use phones, I will not collect, but the expectation is you are off of them! 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