School Year 2016-2017

Course Name Introduction to Business & Technology Course Code 07-44130

School Name Lithonia High School Teachers Donna Ashman
Tashina White
School Phone 678-676-2902 Teacher Email Donna_Ashman@dekalbschoolsga.org
Number Tashina_G_White@dekalbschoolsga.org
School Website http://www.lithoniahs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Teacher
Website

Course Description: Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for Business and Technology,
Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources Management pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a
gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's
business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies
demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient
fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business
environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful
both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply
their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this
course. 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 both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course.

Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world.
Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective
presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready.
Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards
in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core
Certification. The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.

Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration

Career Pathway: Entrepreneurship
Course Prerequisites: None
Career Opportunities: Senior Economist, Research Assistant, Economist, Statistician, Budget Analyst, Financial
Analyst, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, President, Business Analyst, Management Consultant, Training
Consultant, Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Project Engineer, Branch Manager, Teller, Loan Officer, Customer Service
Representative, Financial Manager, Bill and Account Collector, Credit Counselor, Insurance Sales Agent, Insurance Broker,
Insurance Underwriter, Claims Examiner, Training Specialist, Benefits Specialist, Employment Recruiter, Marketing Manager,
Global Purchasing Manager, Customs Inspector

End of Pathway Assessment: Students are encouraged to select a pathway beginning in the ninth grade that is connected
to their college and career goals. This course is one of three courses in the Entrepreneurship pathway in the CTAE
department. At the conclusion of the third pathway course, students will be required to take an End of Pathway Assessment.
This assessment provides students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned by completing an on-line,
nationally recognized exam. Students who complete a pathway and earn an industry credential by passing the assessment
will receive a graduation medallion to signify their achievement.
Exam Given: NOCTI
Exam Cut Score: 70%
Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Unit- 1 BMA-IBT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

Unit - 2 BMA-IBT-2 Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity to create, edit, and publish industry-
appropriate documents.
Unit 3 BMA-IBT-3 Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business
documents
Unit 4 BMA-IBT-4 Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business
environment
Unit 5 BMA-IBT-5 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to business
ownership.
Unit 6 BMA-IBT-6 Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and interpret
information and ideas.
Unit 7 BMA-IBT-7 Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship through recognizing a business opportunity,
how to start a business based on the recognized opportunity, and basics of how to operate and maintain that
business.
Unit 8 BMA-IBT-8 Understand, interpret, and use accounting principles to make financial decisions.
Unit 9 BMA-IBT-9 Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and functions of
financial institutions.
Unit 10 BMA-IBT-10 Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while determining
the role of insurance for a business
Unit 11 BMA-IBT-11 Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while incorporating the
methods into business practices.
Unit 12 BMA-IBT-12 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.

BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Title: Introduction to Business & Technology NA

ISBN NA

Replacement Cost: NA None

Online book and/or resources

Online student access code (school specific) None

GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of student learning
shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A
variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each
students opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent the students
academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the
electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA.

GRADING CATEGORIES *GRADE PROTOCOL

Formative Assessment (Pre-Assessment) 0% A 90 100 ~P (pass)
Assessment During Learning 25% B 80 89 ~F (fail)
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice 45% C 71 79
Summative Assessment or Assessment of Learning 30% D 70
F Below 70
Notes:
*English Learners (ELs) must not receive numerical or letter grades for the core content areas in elementary and middle
school during their first year of language development. A grade of CS or CU must be assigned. This rule may be extended
beyond the first year with approval from the EL Studies Program. English Learners must receive a grade for ESOL courses.
*Elementary schools will utilize P (pass) and F (fail) in Health/Physical Education, Music, World Languages, Visual Arts and
Performing Arts.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

STUDENT PROGRESS Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and a half
weeks into each semester. The progress of students shall be evaluated frequently and plans
shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include
appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of the students. See Board Policy IH.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to,
cheating, providing false information, falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using
an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See the Code of Student Conduct -
Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development Handbook.
HOMEWORK Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or adaptation of
a classroom experience. Homework is at all times an extension of the teaching/learning
experience. It should be considered the possession of the student and should be collected,
evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB.
MAKE-UP WORK When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the
DUE TO ABSENCES absence is apparently beyond the control of the student, the student shall be given an
opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must be completed within
the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA.
LATE WORK POLICY Late work will be penalized as follows:
Day 1: 11 Points Deducted
Day 2: 21 Points Deducted
Day 3: 30 Points Deducted
REDO WORK POLICY In the event you wish to redo an assignment, then you must attend mandatory tutorials.
Failure to attend the tutorials will result in you not being able to redo an assignment.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
CLASSROOM Classroom Expectations: Respect yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and school
EXPECTATIONS property.
1. All students MUST be in SCHOOL UNIFORM.
2. All students are expected to arrive to class promptly and prepared. As soon as the
last bell rings, students are expected to be in their assigned seats, otherwise a
student is considered tardy.
3. It is the students responsibility to bring all required materials to class every day.
4. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If you allow/assist someone to
cheat, all parties involved will receive a zero and your parents will be notified
immediately.
5. NO gum, candy, food, or drinks are allowed in this classroom/lab at any time.
6. Keep the room clean and respect the equipment and furnishing
7. Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language in the classroom
8. Students should use the restroom during class change--you will not be permitted to
go unless it is an emergency.
9. Students are not to groom in class, this includes hair, make-up, nails, etc
10. Electronic devices, cellular phones, MP3 players, hand-held games, cards, or any
other material not related to or used in this class should be left at home. Bringing
these items to class will result in confiscation. Items will be released only to a
parent or guardian.
11. When using the computer lab, NO student is to use the computer for activities that
do not relate to this class; therefore, you should not be checking e-mail, chatting,
playing games, downloading, uploading, doing research for another class, listening
to music, personal browsing, etc.When allowed to use the Internet, visiting
websites that are not appropriate for school or not educationally related is
PROHIBITED. Violators will face consequences as outlined in the student
handbook.
 *All students should observe ALL the rules and regulations in the Student Handbook.*
MATERIALS AND USB Flash Drive
SUPPLIES Blue/Black Pens only (No Colored Ink)
Pencils
Loose Leaf Notebook Paper
Ear buds (NO HEADPHONES including, but not limited to Beats by Dre)
EXTRA HELP Students may come before and after school to receive additional help, however,
please see the teacher to schedule the date/time.
PARENTS AS Parents are encouraged to:
PARTNERS 1. Assist their child with their assignments.
2. Check their childs progress by signing up on Parent Portal(Infinite Campus)
3. Encourage their child to stay on task and complete all of their
class/homework assignments.
4. Attend parent conferences.
ASSIGNMENTS Please check www.edmodo.com regularly for class/homework assignments. ALL
usernames must be the students FIRST and LAST name on file with Lithonia High
School. Each student is responsible for creating his/her own passwords. However, it
is suggested that students use their student number or birthdate as their passwords.

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