Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Course Syllabus

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description: Students will have the opportunity to develop entry-level skills that involve
business methods necessary for a business to compete in a global environment. Students will
learn and implement best practices in business areas such as management, marketing and
finance. Students will demonstrate critical-thinking skills using decision-making models, case
studies, various technologies, and business scenarios.
Course Units:
Unit 1: Business in the Global Economic Environment
Unit 2: Business Organization and Management
Unit 3: Business Operations and Technology
Unit 4: Personal Financial Management
Course Goals: Course is designed to introduce students to knowledge and skills in economies
and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services,
advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management
principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and
skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and settings in business,
marketing, and finance.
Grading Policy:
Tests / Projects

40%

Class Work / Daily Work

60%

Incomplete Grades: A student has two (2) weeks to convert an incomplete grade to an earned
grade. In cases where the student has missed a large quantity of work due to absences, the time
may be extended. In all cases, the teacher must communicate to the student the nature of the
outstanding work and the time limitation for completing the work. Note: For purposes of UIL
eligibility, a student has one (1) week to convert an incomplete grade to an earned grade.
Make-Up Policy: Students are given one extra block to turn in work without a late penalty for
each day missed for a non-school related absence. Students are responsible for obtaining and
completing make-up work before their first day back in class following an absence. Students are
expected to schedule a before or after school tutorial time with their instructor or another gradelevel teacher. After the extra block assigned, the Late Work policy applies.
Students absent for school-related functions are expected to make arrangements with teachers in
advance of their absence. Students are expected to schedule a before or after school tutorial time
with their instructor when making these arrangements. Students are encouraged to attend a

tutorial before their first day back in class following an absence so they can remain on schedule
with their class. Work assigned before the date of the school-related absence is due on the
original due date. After the original assigned date of the assignment, or the day agreed upon with
the teacher, the Late Work policy applies.

Reteach/Retest Policy: Teachers will provide students with a reasonable and fair opportunity to
retake or redo failing work for a grade not to exceed a 70, except in situations where the
Academic Integrity guideline was put into effect. Teachers will establish time-line, make-up
work and tutorial criteria for redos/retakes. Although all eligible students may take advantage of
redos/retakes to increase the grade on an assignment, the grade will not count for UIL eligibility
if it falls outside the UIL eligibility time period as stated in the 2015-2016 RRISD Eligibility
Calendar.
Late Work Policy: Late work includes any assignment in any category. Students have one block
day past the assigned deadline to turn in for a late grade up to a 70%. After this, a student may
turn in the work for a maximum of a 50, up until the Wednesday before the progress reporting
deadline if it was due within the first three weeks of the six weeks. If the assignment is due in the
latter half of the marking period the student may turn in the assignment until the Wednesday
before the six-weeks reporting deadline. No late work is eligible for a redo.
Class Non-Negotiable:
1. Respect for SELF, OTHERS and equipment - students shall conduct themselves in a
professional manner, much as they would on the job, which includes only appropriate
language, no rude gestures or cruel teasing, etc.
2. Follow teacher directions, campus and district policies, including RRISD student
handbook.
3. Be on time, seated and ready to work when tardy bell rings with materials daily.
4. Maintain a professional work environment.
5. No eating/drinking near computer workstation.
Consequences:
1.Warning/Doc.
2. Student/Teacher Conference/Doc.
3. Teacher/Parent Phone Conference/Doc.
4. Teacher/Student/Parent Conference/Doc.
5. Office Referral
High Expectations:
1. Demonstrate personal integrity.
2. Seek knowledge and understanding.
3. Think critically and solve problems.
4. Listen and communicate effectively.
5. Use technology as a tool.

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Interact effectively with others.

Exhibit strong personal qualities.
Teacher/Substitute Teacher dismisses class.
Absences are your responsibility.

AM Tutorials: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 am 9:00 am

PM Tutorials: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15 pm 4:45 pm