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Business Principles Syllabus
Mrs. Gribble - Room 126
E-mail: [email protected]
Course Description: Business Principles is a core course in which students are introduced to all aspects of business; the
domestic and international economies, financial principles, management strategies, administrative and information
systems, ethics, and organizational and professional leadership. Students will analyze the elements of the business
environment and focus on attitudinal and problem-solving skills inherent to success.
Course Outline:
1. The student will operate and maintain the work station. (Week One)
2. The student will evaluate the economic basis of domestic and global trade. (9wk1)
3. The student will examine basic business concepts. (9wk1 & 9wk2)
4. The student will evaluate entrepreneurship concepts. (9wk1)
5. The student will analyze the various functions of business operations. (9wk1 & 9wk2)
6. The student will examine a domestic or international career of interest. (9wk1)
7. The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational, and
professional leadership skills. (9wk1 & 9wk2)
8. The student will analyze information on budgeting and responsible consumerism. (9wk2)
9. The student will examine banking services and analyze investment strategies. (9wk2)
10. The student will evaluate how credit can be used as a tool for financial well-being. ((9wk2)
11. The student will analyze various forms of risk management. (9wk2)
12. The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry. (9wk2)
Class Rules:
1. All school rules apply.
2. Be Honest.
3. Be Respectful.
4. Be Prepared.
Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Teacher Consequence (ex: writing assignment, etc.)
3. Parent Contact
4. Discipline Referral
*Severe clause: Any defiant behavior, foul language, or fighting
will automatically result in being sent to the Principal’s office.
Computer Rules:
1. ABSOLUTELY No Games
2. No downloading games or music.
3. Don’t change the background on your computer.
4. You must have permission to be on the Internet.
Required Materials/Fees:
 Materials needed include: One package of white copy/printer paper, 3-ring binder (1 inch preferred), Dividers
(Dividers should say: Bellwork, Daily Assignments, Tests) notebook paper, pen or pencil. (If you are unable to
purchase these supplies, please let me know privately).
 Fees: There is a lab fee of $5.
 We are also asking that each student bring 1 ream of copy/printer paper, 1 box of tissues, & 1 bottle of GermX.
To remain enrolled in this course, each student must have the following list of items completed and on file:
1. Course Syllabus and Competencies Memo
2. Safety Test
3. Safety Pledge
4. Student Acceptable Use Policy Agreement for the Internet.
Gribble Syllabus – Page 2
Grades will be calculated as follows:
Bellwork 15%
Daily Assignments: 45%
Tests: 20%
9-weeks/Semester Exam: 20%
Grading Scale:
93 -100
85 -92
75 –84
70 -74
Below 70
A
B
C
D
F
Raider Renaissance Incentives:
Red: Add 10 points to lowest test grade (excludes 9-week/semester exams)
Black: Add 5 points to lowest test grade (excludes 9-week/semester exams)
White: One omitted assignment.
Silver: Add 10 points to Daily Assignments points.
FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America is our student organization for the business division of Career and
Technical Education. Any student enrolled in a business course is eligible to place membership with FBLA.
Membership in this organization is encouraged but entirely optional. The advantages and opportunities that members
of FBLA have will be presented during the first few weeks of school. In addition to valuable leadership and community
service experience that can be gained, members are eligible to compete on regional, state, and national levels. Dues are
$20 (not covered by fee waiver).
Make-up work: Due to the hands-on nature of the course, I highly recommend that absences from this class are
minimal. However, I do understand that occasionally circumstances arise that can not be prevented. It is the student’s
responsibility to determine what work was missed during the absence and make it up within 3 days. Make-up work
turned in within 3 days of an excused absence will receive 100% of the grade earned; make-up work returned within 3
days of an unexcused absence will receive 70% of the grade earned. I will maintain a student calendar & assignment
book at the student station in my room. All work assigned will be logged in that book. Any handouts given during the
current or previous week will also be located in the make-up box on the student station. If a student has an extended
excused absence, I am more than happy to accommodate with extended make-up time upon request.
Bathroom passes: Students are given 5 minutes between each class period during which they should use the restroom if
necessary. However, I do understand that occasionally an emergency situation occurs during class time. Each student
will be granted up to 2 emergency trips per 9 weeks. I will keep a log and students will sign out in this situation. If a
student chooses to not use either of their emergency trips, they will be eligible to drop their lowest Daily Assignment
grade. Students with a doctor’s note on file requesting frequent bathroom privileges due to a medical condition will be
granted permission to go as necessary.