Principles of Business & Finance

Career & Technical Education

TEACHER:
ROOM:
PLANNING:
TUTORING:

Mrs.JulieQuinn, M.Ed.
Office B303

A Day 4th, B Day 2nd

Tuesday 2:15 -3:15
Thursday 2:15 -3:15

AK PHONE:
E-MAIL:
SEMESTER:
WEB PAGE

980-343-0860
julie1.gerhardquinn@cms.k12.nc.us
Spring 2016
pobquinn.weebly.com

COURSE UPDATE
I am the new instructor for Principles of Business & Finance. The course expectations and
content have remained the same. This syllabus is an update on how to contact me and
where students can find the course information. I am very excited to be a part of the
Ardrey Kell faculty.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Understand the role of business in the global economy.

Understand the nature of business.
Understand the role of marketing in business.
Understand the role of finance in business.
Understand business credit
and risk management.

Grading:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 0% - 59%
Behavioral Expectations
Come to class prepared.
Enter/Exit the Classroom in an orderly fashion. Do not gather by the door!
Sit in your ASSIGNED seat. Each day we will begin at the desk, and then transition to the
computers. Each student will have an assigned desk seat and an assigned computer seat. No
computer games.
Do not talk while I am talking.
No electronics.

Requirements:1 three-ring binder

Index dividers (4 total)

Flash Drive - EVERY DAY (Min. 2GB reserved)

Class Rules
Be Respectful.
Produce Quality Work.
Stay on Task.
Take Responsibility.
No Food or Drinks.

Consequences of Misbehavior:
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2.
3.
4.
5.

Verbal Warning
Seat change
Call home
After School Detention
Referral to office

Bathroom Policy:
Students should use the restroom and get water before class begins.

Communication:
Teachers website
PowerSchool (http://cms.powerschool.com) NC communication about grades and attendance

CTE Department Late/Missing Work Policy:

The policies below apply to all courses and teachers within the CTE Department at Ardrey Kell
High School. "Work" is categorized as assignments, homework, class work, projects, essays, and
papers. Please note that the work will be evaluated and reductions assessed according to the
penalties listed below. Students are accountable for turning in late work regardless of the
number of absences that follow the original due date.
Work NOT turned in will result in a zero.
Work turned in one day late will result in a 10% reduction of initial grade.
Work turned in two days late will result in a 20% reduction of initial grade.
Work turned in three days OR later will result in a 50% reduction of initial grade.
ALL late work must be submitted prior to the midterm or final exam.

Course Contract
In order for everyone involved in the course to be successful, we must all make a commitment to
each other and ourselves. Please sign and return to Mrs. Quinn.
Student Name: __________________________________
As a young professional, I have read and understand the course description and
expectations. I understand that my teacher will do everything she can to not only teach
the content of the course, but also help me understand the value of professionalism. If at
any time I have questions or concerns about the class, I will ask my instructor.
Student Signature; __________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________
I have read and understand the course description and expectations. I understand my
roles and responsibilities in helping my student to be as successful as possible. I will do all
I can to support my student. If in the event I have any questions or concerns, I will contact
the instructor to resolve them.
Phone Number:
Email:

__________________________________
__________________________________
Parent Signature; __________________________________

Teacher Name: __Mrs. Quinn_______________________

We have designed this course to allow every student to be successful both in the classroom
and in life beyond high school. We will do all that we can to help every student reach their
highest potential. We will always act with fairness and impartiality and do what we deem
is best for each individual student. We will always be open to questions, concerns, and
comments in order to help everyone work together for the success of all students.
Teacher Signature; __________________________________