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OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

An Association of Marketing Students Cooperative Education Class & Internship Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Katie Seguin 2014-2015 Instructor: Ms. Katie Seguin Course: DECA Cooperative Education Class & Internship Credits: 2 Total: Class = 1, Internship = 1 Time: Full Year School Year: 2014-2014

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

DECA Cooperative Education Class & Internship is a school-to-work cooperative education program combining both in- school class and an on-the-job worksite experience. One credit is earned in each portion of the program for a total of two for the school year. Students must enroll in both components of the program simultaneously.

Each student will be accountable to the Bremen High School District 228 Work Agreement and will follow a training plan unique to his/her work experience and career objectives. The job worksites must be arranged by, or approved by, the instructor-coordinator in accordance with the BHSD228 Work Agreement. Students in the program will work in jobs related to sales, marketing, management training, or business ownership (entrepreneurship).

The classroom will include instruction in marketing and how marketing integrates with English and Mathematics concepts, plus students will apply management principles, demonstrate leadership strategies, enhance communication skills, and create a portfolio related to individual career goals and worksite experiences.

All students are required to join DECA—a national association of marketing students, and participate in club related activities, including field trips, meetings and fundraisers. Students must also compete at the South Suburban DECA Regional competition.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the activities and assignments of this course, the students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate entry-level job competencies in the area of marketing and management as related to personal career goals. 2. Demonstrate workplace skills such as resource utilization, interpersonal skills, generation and use of technical information, an understanding of social organizations and technological systems as outlined in the Illinois State Board of Education’s Handbook for Cooperative Education, revised June 2009. 3. Apply and demonstrate effective reading, writing, speaking, and research skills through a portfolio project. 4. Conduct marketing research and apply to a real-world business scenario. 5. Compute marketing and management related mathematics in budgeting, financial statement preparation/analysis, pricing, discounts, sales transactions and inventory analysis. 6. Develop leadership qualities through class projects and career activities related to marketing education on the local, state, and national level. 7. Develop essential marketing knowledge and skills through class discussion, case studies, team decision-making problems, and sales demonstrations. 8. Create a professional-grade resume and cover letter and be able to effectively participate in the interviewing process. 9. Meet the National Business Education Standards in the area of Marketing. TEXTBOOK:  Glencoe McGraw Hill—2009, Marketing Essentials textbook and complete activity supplemental materials  A vast collection of teacher developed materials

DECA COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. SUPPLIES—textbook, black/blue ink pens or pencils. 2. HOMEWORK—most work will be completed in class. Should a student not complete work in the given class time or due to absences, students will have to complete this work on their own time. Failure to have homework and/or class work completed on time will cause each nine-week grade and the semester grade to be lowered. 3. READINGS—students will have sole responsibility for textbook content. 4. ASSIGNMENTS—all assignments will be explained and collected by the instructor. The instructor will decide which assignments are recorded in the grade book. Students are required to keep all returned work. If a mistake should occur in the assignment grade, you may be required to show the assignment in question to correct the mistake. If you lose the work, the grade marked in the grade book will stand. 5. PRODUCTION AND WRITTEN WORK—written work will be neat and in complete sentences with Standard English grammar and spelling. Deadlines for projects must be followed to receive credit. All production work must be completed in school. Work not completed during class may be completed during open lab time before and after school, or during connection periods. 6. ATTENDANCE—daily attendance is necessary and expected; the real world does not accept tardiness. The BHSD #228 Student Handbook’s policy on attendance and tardiness will be utilized and enforced. It is the students’ responsibility to keep up with assignments and make arrangements to make up missed assignments. For excused absences, students will have two school days per one school day absence to submit missed work. In the case of unexcused absences, the same policy will apply; however, work will only be accepted for half credit, minus any potential errors. 7. QUIZZES AND EXAMS—written and/or production quizzes and test will be given periodically. The district comprehensive criterion reference (CRT) exam at the end of the semester will count as 20% of the semester grade. Each nine-week grade will count as 40% of the semester grade.

MS. SEGUIN’S CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT and BEHAVIOR EXPECTATION PLAN

PHILOSOPHY:

My goal is to empower students to follow their passion through meaningful work. As Howard Gardner said himself, "It's not how smart you are that matters, what really counts is how you are smart." In accordance with my teaching philosophy, I will uphold my belief that children do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

I strongly encourage a mutual respect between students and teacher and students with students. All students are expected to respect a culture for learning by participating and monitoring their own behavior. Full teacher support will always be given to each learner.

PLEASE be mindful of the following: 1. Students are expected to follow directions the first time they are given. 2. Students are expected to follow all computer lab rules, as well as all school rules in the BHSD #228 Student Handbook. 3. Students are to be inside the room when the bell rings. 4. Students are to bring all required materials to class daily. 5. Students will not touch each other, use profanity, street language with school-inappropriate meaning, or other abusive language or behavior. 6. Students will participate in class related activities only—this excludes grooming (hair, makeup, nails, clothing), gaming, casual talking, surfing the internet or completing other outside assignments. Students will raise their hand and wait to be called on before speaking. During group work, conversations should be limited to the specific work at hand. 7. Students are not allowed to use cell phones in class; this includes text messaging and placing or taking phone calls. The internet via classroom computers is provided for classroom work purposes.

CONSEQUENCES FOR MINOR INFRACTIONS:

1. First offense—Verbal warning.** 2. Second offense— Student/teacher conference, points off participation grade, parent contact. 3. Third offense—Student/teacher conference, points off participation grade, parent contact, counselor referral, dean referral. 4. Fourth offense—Counselor referral, dean referral, points off participation grade, and parent contact. 5. Fifth offense—Dean referral, counselor referral, and parent conference with support team. **Severe Disruption—Insubordination or gross misbehavior will result in student being immediately removed from the classroom and sent to the Dean’s office with a referral.

POSSIBLE REWARDS:

1. BETTER ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR YOUR CURRENT AND FUTURE LIFE EDUCATION. 2. Students will receive individual verbal praise. 3. Parents will receive positive phone calls or postcards.

GRADING SCALE:

Class assignments are graded on a basic point system. Internship grades are determined by the supervisor’s average rating (Mrs. Seguin holds authority for the final internship grade). The scale below drives the student grades. 1. A – 90% - 100% 2. B – 80% - 89% 3. C – 70% - 79% 4. D – 60% - 69% 5. E – 59% and below Weighting for Semester Class Grade: 40% Quarter 1, 40% Quarter 2, 20% Final Exam Weighting for Semester Internship Grade: 50% for Quarter 1, 50% Quarter 2, no Final Exam.

1st SEMESTER DAILY SCHEDULE FOR MS. SEGUIN (Please see website for 2nd Semester changes) COURSE NAME CLASS PERIOD ROOM NUMBER Sports & Entertainment Marketing Period 2 at Tinley Park Travel Period 3 Travel DECA Period 4 608 Lunch Period 5 Business Office, room 615 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Period 6 608 Coordination/Travel Period 7 Business Office/Coordination Coordination/Travel Period 8 Business Office/Coordination

School Name Phone Number E-Mail Oak Forest High School (708) 687-0500, Ext. 3696 [email protected] Oak Forest High School District 228 Business Technology Department

Dear Parents/Guardian:

Your son/daughter is currently enrolled in DECA Cooperative Education Class & Internship. A preceding Syllabus is attached to this letter and covers the following topics:

1. Program Description 2. Student Program Objectives and Textbook List 3. Program Requirements 4. Instructor’s Schedule, Phone Number and Extension 5. Classroom Management and Behavior Expectation Plan

The syllabus was written to help your son/daughter grasp his/her educational responsibilities, my commitment to hone the learner’s marketing spirit, and provide concrete 21st Century business skills. Additionally, computer operation and software application skills will also be developed. The classroom management plan contains classroom rules and expectations, consequences for rule infractions and possible positive reinforcements. By following this plan, I will be able to provide your child with the best possible environment for learning.

Therefore, with your son/daughter’s cooperation in and out of the classroom, my commitment to share the skills I have acquired in education and computer technology and your positive support, this class will be a successful and possibly life-changing experience for your child.

Please take time to read and discuss the syllabus and classroom management plan with your child. To acknowledge receipt of this manual/letter and your support, please sign the bottom section and return. This is a student assignment for this course; points will be awarded if returned by Friday, August 29, 2014.

Thank you in advance for your time, understanding and support. Let’s make it a great year.

Sincerely,

Ms. Katie Seguin, Instructor

I have read and discussed the syllabus and the discipline plan with my child.

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