School Year: 2016-2017

Course
Name
School
Name
School
Phone
Number
School
Website

Entrepreneurship
Tucker High School
678-874-3702 Main Office
678-874-3778 Mrs. Ferguson
http://www.tuckerhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/

Course
Code
Teacher
Name
Teacher
Email

06.41610

Teacher
Website

http://tuckerhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/GlendaFerguson.aspx

Mrs. G. Ferguson
glenda_j_ferguson@dekalbschoolsga.org

Courses must be completed in the order listed below.

Career Cluster: Business Management and Administration
Level 1
Into to Business & Technology*
Level 2
Legal Environment of Business*
Level 3
Entrepreneurship*
Level 4
(Work-Based Learning)
*Required for Pathway Completion

Course Description:
Youth Entrepreneurs Georgia (YEG) is a high school-based business program designed to teach students the
fundamentals of free enterprise and the essentials for entering the business world as an owner or an employee
who thinks like one. The cornerstone of the YEG program is this course which uses the Network for Teaching
Entrepreneurship (NFTE) curriculum. The NFTE curriculum teaches math and literacy skills in the context of
building a business plan. In addition to entrepreneurship, the NFTE textbook correlates to federal, state and
local academic standards in social studies, mathematics, language arts, science, and technology. This
academically rigorous full-year course utilizes experiential learning methodology to engage and educate
students. Additionally, volunteers from local businesses will share their expertise in our classroom to create a
dynamic, real-world experience.
Objectives:
To provide practical business knowledge and experience
To encourage a changed mindset to an economic way of thinking
To promote higher education and productive citizenry
Methodology:
This course simulates the experiences that entrepreneurs undergo in conceiving, launching, operating and
growing a new business, through case studies (both written and video), role plays, movies, guest speakers,
presentations by students and the instructor, self-assessment, experiential exercises, and students evaluation
of new business opportunities. Deep inquiry and self-awareness will enable students to evaluate an
entrepreneurial career for themselves. In so doing, it provides aspiring entrepreneurs with a framework for
selecting, funding, and starting their own new ventures.
Course Prerequisites:
The course prerequisites are Intro to Business & Technology and Legal Environment of Business.
Certifications:
The Business Management & Administration Cluster prepares students with the skills needed for the following
industry recognized credentials: Brainbench Business Concepts, Brainbench Business Ethics, and NOCTI
General Management.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an
integral part in the components of the Business & Technology course standards. FBLA activities are
incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Science courses. Students are
strongly urged to join FBLA to benefit from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.
Membership dues are $20. Please make checks payable to Tucker High School FBLA.
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consistent with the educational objectives of the DeKalb County School District. The use of the Internet is a
privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not
complying with the DeKalb County School District Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet
privileges for a period of not less than one week.
Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Duration /
Weeks

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Year Long Course - Unit/Topic

Employability Skills
FBLA Integration

Effective Communication Skills

FBLA Integration

Economics
FBLA Integration

Organizational Structures
FBLA Integration

Marketing
FBLA Integration

Financial Management
FBLA Integration

BMA-ENT-1 and BMA-ENT-12

Demonstrate employability skills required by
business and industry.
BMA-ENT-2
Relate concepts and processes associated
with entrepreneurial success and the personal
traits and behaviors associated with successful
entrepreneurial performance.
BMA-ENT-3 and BMA-ENT-12
Use and model concepts, strategies, and
systems needed to interact and present
effectively to others.
BMA-ENT-4 and BMA-ENT-12
Apply fundamental business concepts that
affect business decision making.
BMA-ENT-5 and BMA-ENT-12
Explain and detail legal form of business
ownership and the impact of governments role
on business.
BMA-ENT-7 and BMA-ENT-12
Develop a marketing plan to identify, reach,
and retain customers in a specific target
market.
BMA-ENT-8 and BMA-ENT-12
Analyze financial issues relating to successful
business ownership.
BMA-ENT-9 and BMA-ENT-12
Manage and operate a business (or simulate
the management and operation) through daily
tasks and activities of a small business.
BMA-ENT-10 and BMA-ENT-12
Research, develop, and present a business
plan.
BMA-ENT-11 and BMA-ENT-12
Understand the concepts, systems, and
strategies needed to acquire, motivate,
develop, and terminate employees.

Operations Management
FBLA Integration

Business Plan Development

FBLA Integration

Human Resource Management

FBLA Integration

Standard

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS
Occupation
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Lawyer
Judge

Level of Education
Technical College
Bachelors Degree
Bachelors Degree + work experience

Salary
$ 33,920
$ 75,840
$101,690

Entrepreneur/Business Owner

Varies

Varies

Certifications:
The Business Management and Administration pathway prepares students with the skills needed for the following
industry recognized credentials: Brainbench Business Concepts, Brainbench Business Ethics, NOCTI
Accounting Basics, NOCTI General Management, Microsoft Digital Literacy and the Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) Certification.
End of Pathway Assessment:
Students completing a pathway are eligible to take a Credentialing/End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA) upon
successful completion of the THREE (3) required courses in the pathway. Completing the General Management
NOCTI Assessment successfully (exam cut score is 59%) allows the student to earn certification in Business
and Technology and/or Entrepreneurship under the Business Management & Administration Career Cluster.
The testing window is from April 10, 2017 April 21, 2017. This mandate for end of pathway assessment, set
forth in the new Perkins IV Legislation, requires states to implement a mechanism to ascertain the level of the
technical skill attainment on behalf of its CTAE students. This assessment provides students an opportunity to
demonstrate what they have learned by completing an on-line, nationally recognized exam. Students who
complete a pathway and earn an industry credential by passing the assessment will receive a graduation
medallion to signify their achievement.
BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Entrepreneurship: Owning Your Future, Steve Mariotti with Tony
Title
Towle; 11th edition (2010)
0-13-512844-7
ISBN
Replacement Cost
Online book and/or resources

Current value
Entrepreneurship: Owning Your Future
Student Activity Workbook

Online student access code (school

specific)
GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of
student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of
ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver
educational services and to maximize each students opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student
progress, report grades that represent the students academic achievement, and communicate official academic
progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy
IHA.
GRADING CATEGORIES
Formative Assessment - 0%
Assessment During Learning 25%
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice 45%
Summative
Assessment
or
Assessment
Learning 30%

of

*GRADE PROTOCOL
A
90 100
B
80 89
C
71 79
D
70
F
Below 70

~P (pass)
~F (fail)

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

STUDENT PROGRESS

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

HOMEWORK

MAKE-UP WORK
DUE TO ABSENCES

CLASSROOM
EXPECTATIONS

Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and a
half weeks into each semester. The progress of students shall be evaluated
frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are
discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the
needs of the students. See Board Policy IH.
Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited
to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying school records, forging
signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See the Code
of Student Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character
Development Handbook.
Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or
adaptation of a classroom experience. Homework is at all times an extension of the
teaching/learning experience. It should be considered the possession of the
student and should be collected, evaluated and returned to the students. See
Board Policy IHB.
When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or
when the absence is apparently beyond the control of the student, the student shall
be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must
be completed within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
This course involves a significant workload, both individually and in groups. High
performance in this class requires a consistent effort to complete readings, analyze
cases, engage in class discussions, complete assignments and tackle the tasks
that culminate in the writing and presenting of a business plan. Therefore:
1.

Come to class on time and prepared to participate. Class participation is

a very important component of this course.

2.

Take risks in class discussion. Stretch yourself. Dont be afraid to think

for yourself. Get out of your comfort zone: be entrepreneurial. I will
reward thoughtful, independent thinking even if I disagree with it!

3.

Strive for clear, direct writing. Clear writing reflects clear thinking. Quality
is more important than quantity.

4.

The assignments are interrelated so it is important to make significant

investments of time in each assignment. Do not procrastinate. This can
have a negative impact on your business plan.

5.

It is the students responsibility to bring all required materials to class

every day.

6.

Part of thinking entrepreneurially is exhibiting integrity in all aspects of

your life. You have the obligation as students to exhibit honesty and to
respect ethical standards. Therefore, cheating will not be tolerated! If
you cheat or allow/assist someone to cheat, all parties involved will
receive a zero and your parents will be notified immediately.

7.

NO gum, candy, food, or drinks are allowed in this classroom/lab at any

time.

8.

Please pick up after yourself, keep the room clean, and respect the
equipment and furnishings.

9.

Show respect for yourself, toward others, and accept responsibility for all
your actions. Rude or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated. Absolutely
no use of vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language in the classroom

10. Please make an effort to use the restroom between classes. Remember
to bring tissue with you if you have the sniffles.

11. No inappropriate or revealing clothing (as outlined in the DeKalb County

Student Handbook).
12. All electronic devices, including, cell phones, IPods, hand-held games,
or any other items not related to or used in this class should be left at
home. Bringing these items to class will result in confiscation, and items
will only be released to a parent or guardian.
13. When using the computer lab, NO student is to use the computer for
activities that do not relate to this class; therefore, you should not be
checking e-mail, chatting, playing games, downloading, uploading, doing
research for another class, listening to music, personal browsing,
etc.When allowed to use the Internet, visiting websites that are not
appropriate for school or not educationally related is PROHIBITED.
Violators will face consequences as outlined in the student handbook.

MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIES

3 Ring binder with loose leaf notebook paper for class notes
5 tabbed dividers for Objectives, Course Notes and Printed Assignments
2GB USB Jump drive or flash drive for data storage
Pen and/or pencil

EXTRA HELP

Tutorial hours are from 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Tuesday or by appointment.

PARENTS AS
PARTNERS

Parent(s), you are a vital part of your childs success; we cant do it without you.
You can volunteer with FBLA, during special events/ceremonies, as a guest
speaker or as an active member of our advisory board. Feel free to contact me at
any time.

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