Hubert Middle School

Principal: Dr. Gequetta Jenkins

2012 - 2013

Business and Computer Science

Program Concentration: Middle School Business and Computer Science

Course Title: Middle School Business and Computer Science, Grade 7

Instructor Information

Name: Ms. Donna RumphE-mail:

Room: 234 School Phone: (912) 395.5235

Course Description–Using project based instruction; students are introduced to the principles of business in the 21stcentury while refreshing their keyboarding skills. This course should also help students to use

computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a connection of computer science and business careers.

In this course, middle school students build a knowledge base of computer applications, information systems, internet safety, 21st century skills, and business and computer science careers of the 21st century.

Exposure to networking and programming will also be important threads in this course.

Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America

(FBLA) Middle Levelare integral components of the performance standards. FBLA activities will be

incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course.Student membership dues to join FBLA is $25.00.

Course Objectives:(In accordance with Georgia Performance Standards)

  • MSBCS-BCSII-1: Students will reinforce keyboarding techniques.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-2: The student participates in a variety of activities that demonstrate 21st
  • Century employability skills.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-3: The student will examine educational requirements, job responsibilities,
  • employment trends, and opportunities in the different career pathways in Business and
  • Computer Science.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-4: The student will utilize word processing software.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-5: The student will utilize spreadsheet software.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-6: The student will utilize database software.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-7: The student will utilize presentation/multimedia software.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-8: The student will utilize web page design software.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-9: The student will utilize desktop publishing software.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-10: The student will demonstrate an understanding of ethics and potentialdangers related to the use of the Internet.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-11: The student will examine career requirements, job responsibility,employment trends, and opportunities for careers in business.
  • MSBCS-BCSII-12: The student will examine career requirements, job responsibility,employment trends, and opportunities for careers in networking, programming, and computer science.
  • MKT-EN-1: Understands concepts and processes associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.
  • MKT-EN-2: Explain the fundamental concepts of business ownership.

Resources

Software: Microsoft Office 2007 -- Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access; others

Materials Needed:
  • Student Handbook
/
  • Notebook and Paper
/
  • Pen(black/blue)
/
  • Jump Drive

Grading Policy

40%
  • Class assignments
  • Projects
  • Group participation
  • Homework
  • Make-up work
  • Extra credit work
/ 60%
Assessment activities
  • Oral tests
  • Teacher-made tests
  • Nine-week tests
  • Teacher observation
  • Research

A = 90 - 100 / B = 80 - 89 / C = 70 – 79 / F = 69 & below

Work will be due on the assigned due date. Late work is penalized 5 percentage points for each day it is late. After 10 days, the highest grade that can be earned is a 50. Any assignment that is due and has not been received will be entered in as a zero until it is received and graded. All work assigned up to the 45th day will need to be completed by the 55th day of the semester to receive any credit. All work assigned in the second half of the semester must be turned in by the last day of school to receive and credit.

Academic Honesty

Today’s technology has made the ability to share information and resources much easier than in the past. Do not allow yourself to use this as a temptation to cheat. Your grade should reflect what you have truly learned, not what you could acquire from others. Anyone caught cheating will immediately lose final exam exemption privileges!

Absences

A calendar of our daily activities and assignments will be posted on the Web. When absent, you are expected to check the calendar to see what was missed. For policies concerning make-up work for absences, refer to your Student Handbook. An automatic final grade of 69 will be given if absent from this class more than 4 days.

Other Items of Importance

  • No computer games, videos, or inappropriate web sites!
  • No food or drinks allowed in the lab unless it is associated with a class assignment.
  • All students must be in appropriate dress to enter the class room. Please refer to the student handbook for information regarding dress code. This includes your Student ID. There will be NO HOODED jackets allowed in the classroom.
  • You are expected to monitor your grades and progress through bi-weekly progress reports. These are to be signed by your parent or guardian and turned in the following Monday.
  • You are expected to know and abide by the rules set forth in the Student Handbook.
  • You are strongly encouraged to record assignments on a daily basis.
  • Have your student handbook with you each day. You cannot leave the class without it!
  • Be prepared for class! Be in your seat and ready to go when the bell rings and have all necessary materials as listed on page one of this syllabus.
  • I understand the need to respond to "mother nature" but excessive requests to leave the room will not be approved. No passes will be granted in the first 20 and last 20 minutes of the class period.
  • Remember that this is a learning environment. I understand that you may make mistakes, but I also expect you to own up to them and accept consequences for your actions.
  • Remember the three R's: respect for yourself, respect for others, and responsibility for your actions.
  • HAVE FUN AND LEARN!!!!!

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus should be considered a work in progress. Any changes made to the syllabus will be given to each student in writing in a timely manner.

Students,

Please have your parents sign and return this section of the syllabus once they have read the syllabus. This will count as your first daily work grade. Hard work at school and at home is important for success in my classroom. If parents have any questions about the syllabus, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by the phone number listed on the first page

I truly hope this class is an educationally rewarding experience for the student, the teacher, and the parents.

Thank you!

Donna Rumph

912.395.5235, Office Number

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Student SignatureParent Signature

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Home/Cell/Work Numbersemail address

***Please sign and return by next school day