1. Elkin High School Mrs. Felts
Welcome to
Business Law
Elkin High School
Mrs. Felts

2. Beth Felts Employed at Elkin City Schools since August 2006
Central Office
Administrative Assistant
Elkin Elementary School
6th Grade Keyboarding
Elkin Middle School
Keyboarding
Business Computer Technologies
Elkin High School
Business Law
Digital Communications Systems

3. Introductions Please state: your name, current grade level,
post secondary plans (college, career, etc.)
Where do you want to go to college?
What type of career do you want?
Why are you taking this class?
What do you hope to learn from this class?

4. Class Syllabus Can be found at: http://elkin.k12.nc.us/ehs/feltsb
Click on “Business Law” on left menu
Requires signature from student and parent
Due Friday – Assignment Grade
Friday – 100%
Monday – 90%
Tuesday – 80%
Wednesday – 70%
Thursday – 60%
Friday – 50%
Not accepted after September 3rd.

5. Grading System GRADING SYSTEM
Board of Education policy sets the grading system for grades 4 – 12 as follows:
                                 
                                  A (Superior) 93 – 100
                                  B (Above Average) 85 – 92
                                  C (Average) 77 – 84
                                  D (Below Average) 70 – 76
                                  F (Unsatisfactory) 69 – and below
All grades will be reported to parents and students on a nine – week basis and shall be made using the alpha grading system.
ASSIGNMENT WEIGHTS
Professional Work Habits 10%
Being On Time to Class & Prepared, Etc.                                 
Assessments (Quizzes & Tests) 50%
Daily Class Assignments/Portfolio 40%

6. Required Supplies Required (daily) Strongly Recommended
No. 2 Pencils/Pens
Three Ring Binder with 10 Top Load Sheet Protectors
An account to be used for this course
This may be a personal account – but must be checked daily for assignment information
A positive attitude
Strongly Recommended
Home computer with Internet access and printer

7. CLASS RULES Be Prompt Begin opening task prior to bell ringing
No use of the computer or Internet connection for any task that is not directly related to the task at hand. This includes games, social networks, and instant messengers.
No use of cell phones during school hours.
Due to the equipment located in this classroom – ABSOLUTELY NO GUM, FOOD or DRINK will be allowed.
No hats or sunglasses in the classroom
Keep your hands to yourself
Complete and turn in all assignments
Respect the rights of others
Ask permission before using others’ things
Stay in assigned seat unless permission is granted to get up
No putting heads on desks or sleeping in class
Only one person should talk at a time/raise hand to be recognized
Bring all materials to class
No IPODs, MP3s, or cell phones

8. Interactive Notes
PowerPoints will be utilized to present new information.
You will receive a copy of the notes with missing information.
You will be responsible for completing the notes.
Important to complete the notes and vocabulary terms for each unit.
Independent Practice Activities will be assigned for each objective/unit.

9. Assignments Calculates as 40% of your final grade.
Loss of ten points per day late; not to exceed five days
Assignments beyond five days late will not be accepted
Consists of essays, portfolio assignments, etc.
Assignments can most often be located on:
Quia.com
Class Website

10. Homework Reinforces concepts introduced in class
Assigned as deemed necessary
NOT just busy work
Will be graded
Typically due at the end of the week
Loss of ten points per day late; not to exceed five days
Assignments beyond five days late will not be accepted

11. Current Events/Prompts
Every Monday you will receive a Current Event Assignment.
You will be instructed to locate an article relating to law in the newspaper or online.
You will be asked to write a paragraph summarizing the article.
Must be at least five sentences
Spelling, grammar and punctuation will count.
Alternate Assignment:
You may choose from a list of other business related prompts.
Same expectations as above.

12. Tests Tests will be given at the end of each unit.
Will consist of multiple choice questions, matching, and short essay responses.
May also include production tasks.
Calculates 50% of your grade
VoCATs test at end of course
Calculates as 25% of your final course grade
No exemptions are allowed

13. The law should be stable but not still…
What do you think?
The law should be stable but not still…
What does this mean?

14. Opening Class Discussion
What events could have occurred to lead to the legislation of such laws?