Welcome!

Business Information Management (HT2D00Y1)

Mr. Castro

Curriculum Goals

• Business Information Management (HT2D00Y1)

See Classroom Website on Teacher Pages at franklin.episd.org

Student Behaviors

• Be prompt Be in assigned seat before the tardy bell.

• Be responsible with property and belongings. Computers, printers, desks & other equipment.

• Be a prepared, honest and positive participant Follow directions. Do not cheat. Be honest and

ethical.

• Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best.

• Follow the rules http://franklin.episd.org

Show Respect

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.

• Always keep in mind the School Motto (posted)

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.

Attendance

• If tardy, you must serve detention.

• Absences Each absence has a one-day grace period to turn in

missed assignment(s) IF absence is excused.

• Assignments Check the online assignment calendar for the

assignments.http://franklin.episd.orgTeacher Pages

Grading

Grades are weighted.

• Points are based on: Labs (30%) Projects (40%) Exams (30%)

• Grades are posted online. Be sure to check often (Student Portal)

Our Grading Scale• 90-100% =

A• 80-89% =

B• 75-79% =

C• 60-74% =

D• Below 60% =

F

Course Overview & Policy

• Computer lab rules

• Campus policies

• Course overview (SAM; E-mail; Class Website; Assignment Calendar)

• CCRP

• Parent Portal

Internet Use

Safety Issues

When you and your family surf the Web it’s important to

keep the following in mind:• Online information is usually

not private.

• People online are not always who they say they are.

• Anyone can put information online.

• You can’t trust everything you read online.

Are you addicted to the Internet?

Look for symptoms of Internet dependency.

Ask yourself if your Internet use is affecting your school performance, health, and relationships with family and friends.

Get Involved!

• Many opportunities for students to become involved in school programs.

• Club list.

• BPA – Business Professionals of America

Questions?

• Take questions from students.

• Review Guidelines for Acceptable Classroom Behavior online.

In-Class Activity

Writing Activity

Students, write about who you are. What drives or motivates you? What are your goals for the school year? What clubs or sports will you participate in this year? What are your long-term goals? What will you have to do to achieve those goals? Be specific. Elaborate.