elkin high school mrs. felts welcome to business law
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Elkin High SchoolMrs. Felts
Welcome to Welcome to
Business LawBusiness Law
Beth FeltsEmployed at Elkin City Schools since
August 2006Central Office
Administrative AssistantElkin Elementary School
6th Grade KeyboardingElkin Middle School
KeyboardingBusiness Computer Technologies
Elkin High SchoolBusiness LawDigital Communications Systems
IntroductionsPlease state:
your name,current grade level, post secondary plans (college, career, etc.)
Where do you want to go to college? What type of career do you want?
Why are you taking this class?What do you hope to learn from this class?
Class SyllabusCan be found at:
http://elkin.k12.nc.us/ehs/feltsbClick on “Business Law” on left menuRequires signature from student and parentDue Friday – Assignment Grade
Friday – 100% Monday – 90% Tuesday – 80% Wednesday – 70% Thursday – 60% Friday – 50% Not accepted after September 3rd.
Grading SystemGRADING SYSTEM Board of Education policy sets the grading system for grades 4 – 12 as
follows: A (Superior) 93 – 100 B (Above Average) 85 – 92 C (Average) 77 – 84 D (Below Average) 70 – 76 F (Unsatisfactory) 69 – and below All grades will be reported to parents and students on a nine – week basis
and shall be made using the alpha grading system. ASSIGNMENT WEIGHTS
Professional Work Habits 10%Being On Time to Class & Prepared, Etc.
Assessments (Quizzes & Tests) 50% Daily Class Assignments/Portfolio 40%
Required SuppliesRequired (daily)
No. 2 Pencils/PensThree Ring Binder with 10 Top Load Sheet
ProtectorsAn email account to be used for this course
This may be a personal account – but must be checked daily for assignment information
A positive attitudeStrongly Recommended
Home computer with Internet access and printer
CLASS RULES Be Prompt Begin opening task prior to bell ringing No use of the computer or Internet connection for any task that is not
directly related to the task at hand. This includes games, social networks, and instant messengers.
No use of cell phones during school hours. Due to the equipment located in this classroom – ABSOLUTELY NO
GUM, FOOD or DRINK will be allowed. No hats or sunglasses in the classroom Keep your hands to yourself Complete and turn in all assignments Respect the rights of others Ask permission before using others’ things Stay in assigned seat unless permission is granted to get up No putting heads on desks or sleeping in class Only one person should talk at a time/raise hand to be recognized Bring all materials to class No IPODs, MP3s, or cell phones
Interactive NotesPowerPoints will be utilized to present new
information.You will receive a copy of the notes with
missing information.You will be responsible for completing the
notes.Important to complete the notes and
vocabulary terms for each unit.Independent Practice Activities will be
assigned for each objective/unit.
AssignmentsCalculates as 40% of your final grade.Loss of ten points per day late; not to exceed
five daysAssignments beyond five days late will not be
acceptedConsists of essays, portfolio assignments, etc. Assignments can most often be located on:
Quia.comClass Website
HomeworkReinforces concepts introduced in classAssigned as deemed necessaryNOT just busy workWill be gradedTypically due at the end of the weekLoss of ten points per day late; not to
exceed five daysAssignments beyond five days late will not be
accepted
Current Events/PromptsEvery Monday you will receive a Current
Event Assignment.You will be instructed to locate an article
relating to law in the newspaper or online. You will be asked to write a paragraph
summarizing the article. Must be at least five sentencesSpelling, grammar and punctuation will count.
Alternate Assignment:You may choose from a list of other business
related prompts. Same expectations as above.
TestsTests will be given at the end of each unit. Will consist of multiple choice questions,
matching, and short essay responses.May also include production tasks.Calculates 50% of your gradeVoCATs test at end of course
Calculates as 25% of your final course gradeNo exemptions are allowed
What do you think?
The law should be stable but not still…
What does this mean?
Opening Class Discussion
http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states
What events could have occurred to lead to the legislation of such laws?