Welcome to Business Management I! I am looking forward to the school year that we will spend together. I will do my very best to accommodate you and your needs. A POSITIVE ATTITUDE is all we need to get started.

Social Expectations for the STUDENT:
• Understand an individual’s rights, roles, and
responsibilities in a community
• Exhibit awareness of and respect for individual
and cultural differences
• Function as a positive participant of a group
• Practice time management strategies

Academic Expectations for the STUDENT:
• Write effectively for a variety of purposes
• Speak, listen and observe actively and effectively
• Demonstrate research skills
• Convey ideas, feelings and information through the creative process

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce you to a variety of business and managerial skills and procedures related to small businesses. You will learn the process of developing a business, as well as create a business plan. In learning about entrepreneurship, you will integrate the functional areas of business – accounting, finance, marketing, and management. You will develop critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills throughout the topics of this course.

ASSESSMENT
Each unit will be assessed using a variety of methods, which may include quizzes, tests, projects, role plays, debates, presentations, writing assignments, etc. When necessary, a school-wide rubric will be given in advance.

Your GRADE is determined using the following criteria:
50% CONTENT ASSESSMENTS (Test, Quizzes, Projects)
25% ORAL & WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS (Business Research, Business Plan)
10% CLASS PARTICIPATION (Being prepared for class, using businesslike manners and attitude, listening carefully and following directions, participating in classroom discussions)
15% HOMEWORK (Read & Respond to Textbook, Current Events)

Assignments are due on the dates specified in advance by the teacher.

When you are absent, all work must be made up within 2 days following your absence. It is YOUR responsibility to obtain the assigned work.

Looking forward to a great semester! Mrs. Burdick
(860) 848-9208 -- kburdick@montvilleschools.org