General Business

Course Syllabus

Mr. Todd Cumming

 

 

COURSE GOAL

 

This course is designed to show students how the American business economy operates  and to help them prepare to make decisions as consumers, wage earners and citizens within that economy.

 

 

TEXT

 

         Business Principles and Management textbook and Student Activities Guide (workbook).

 

 

MATERIALS NEEDED

 

         Textbook, workbook, pen/pencil (blue or black), folder and looseleaf paper.

 

 

CLASSROOM RULES

 

¨     Student handbook rules will be enforced (i.e. tardies and absences).

¨     Please refrain from bringing food, candy, gum or drink to class.

¨     Please keep your area clean!

 

 

GRADING

 

         Classroom assignments and projects                             75%

         Tests and quizzes                                                           25%

        

 

        

A=93-100%   Student completes all assignments, demonstrates high effort and is attentive in class.

B=86-92%     Student does above average work, shows good effort and is cooperative in class.

C=78-85%     Student does average work, shows good effort and is cooperative in class.

D=70-77%     Student does below average work, has few assignments completed, shows little or no effort in class and is uncooperative in class.