Course Description:
The goal of the 9-12 Business, Computer and Integrated Technology program is to provide students with opportunities to become responsible consumers, citizens, workers and business leaders. Utilizing student centered learning and career pathways students will master the knowledge, applications, and attitudes that will benefit them in their personal and professional lives.
Business Law is a one semester course providing students with the basic knowledge to become a better informed citizen, employee and consumer. This course offers students the opportunity to study various aspects of the law profession and how it relates to the business world. Topics include civil law, criminal law, contracts, sales agreements, and personal property. Other topics related to corporate law include buyer and seller rights, duties of employer and employees, buying and renting real estate, and borrowing money.
Text: Law for Business and Personal Use, 18th Edition, 2009.
John E. Adamson - Southwest Missouri State University
Teacher Contact Information:
Linda Christensen
lc0810@umtsd.org
215-830-1500 ext. 2208
Grades:
A variety of assessments will be used to determine student progress:
- Teacher/Observations
- Rubric/Checklists
- Participation
- Performance Assessments
- Completion of Simulation/ Project
- Completion of Teacher generated activities
Students will be evaluated in the areas of class work, class participation, and teacher observation. Students are evaluated using a minimum of three formative and a minimum of three summative assessments. Formative assessments include classroom observation, teacher-student conferences, and student work samples. Summative assessments are administered periodically using unit assessments.
Classroom Expectations and Procedures
Mrs. Christensen
lchristensen@umtsd.org
Materials- To be prepared for class every day you will need the following:
- Pen, pencil and highlighter
- Positive, Respectful, Hardworking attitude J
- *All 9th graders need their Upper Moreland Planner/Assignment book and this is highly recommended for upperclassmen as well
Attendance- Students are expected to be on time to class
- 1st & 2nd Lateness= Warning
- 3rd Lateness & Thereafter = Teacher Detention @2:20-2:40
- If you are absent it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and meet required deadlines- refer to eSchool
Late Classwork and Projects-
- Projects will be accepted up until the end of the unit
Make- Up Exams-
- If you are absent schedule a time with the teacher
- Students can make-up exams before school or after school
Technology in the classroom-
- No cell phones, iPods, Earbuds/Headphones in the classroom
- Teacher discretion may allow for technology use at certain times
- Game sites are not to be accessed until all work has been completed