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BUSINESS EXPLORATIONS

Hoffman Estates High School. BUSINESS EXPLORATIONS. Mrs. Largo. This class will help you: better understand business concepts prepare you for business study in college decide an area of business you may like to study prepares you for any career !

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BUSINESS EXPLORATIONS

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  1. Hoffman Estates High School BUSINESS EXPLORATIONS Mrs. Largo

  2. This class will help you: better understand business concepts prepare you for business study in college decide an area of business you may like to study prepares you for any career! help you find a job, even in high school! obtain a graduation requirement! Congratulations!

  3. Semester 1: Economics, business ownership/entrepreneurship, management, law, insurance Semester 2: Financial planning, credit, equity investments, accounting, marketing Overall Outline of Class

  4. Research entrepreneurs and franchises Play the Stock Market game Develop corporate teams within class Lots of computer-based projects 4th Quarter marketing plan What are some things we do?

  5. What will help you be successful in this class?

  6. Grading • We will be using a 12-point, equalized grading scale. • Percentages earned on tests and quizzes will be converted accordingly.

  7. Tips to help you out! • Become detail oriented • Don’t rely on lecture (read book!) • Check your grades online often! • Take great, clear notes • Keep up with the homework and reading

  8. About me • Have two wonderful children! • Changed careers (from business world) • Teach Consumer, Accounting, Business Explorations, Management, Web Design, Marketing, Technology Applications, and PIE • Love to run and make web pages • Love animals (have 2 dogs, 2 cats) • Am a HUGE New England Patriots fan!

  9. What does Mrs. Largo expect of you?

  10. General Course Expectations • Bring all supplies daily to class • Homework is turned in on the day it is due • Take care of personal needs BEFORE or AFTER class • Do NOT come to class and ask to go to the bathroom! • FREEZE RULES APPLY!

  11. General Course Expectations • Read chapters when they are assigned • Contact Mrs. Largo after an absence • All HEHS policies enforced • Dress code • Tardies

  12. Put your best foot forward!!! • Make an effort! • Stay on task • Participate and don’t be afraid to ask! • Be on time • Come to class every day! • TRY!

  13. Overall Classroom Rule: RESPECT What does that mean?

  14. Respect of the Classroom • Clean up your area • No writing on desks • Take care of computers • Do not leave garbage behind • No eating or drinking in the classroom

  15. Respect Towards Each Other • Raise hand when answering questions • Don’t interrupt • Encourage each other • Be accepting of differences • Don’t be rude or insulting to others

  16. Respect Mrs. Largo, the Class, and Yourself • No headphones • Stay in your seats until the bell rings • No heads down during class • No cheating • Watch language used

  17. Remember!! This is a learning environment!

  18. Mrs. Largo’s Responsibilities • Address all of your questions • Present the material a variety of ways so all can understand • Be available for additional help • Be fair • Accepting of differences • Indicate “I don’t know” if I don’t know

  19. Mrs. Largo’s Responsibilities • Return work in a timely manner • Provide real-world WIIFM’s • How else can I help you? • Stimulate learning • Encourage participation • Maintain a safe and respectful environment

  20. But also… … let’s have fun and make this class enjoyable! Before you know it, you will learn some lifelong, real world skills! If we work together, this class can be a fantastic experience for all of us!

  21. How to reach me • Email - klargo@d211.org • Phone - (847) 755-5711 • Office – Room 54 • Visit on free blocks or before/after school • http://www.mrslargo.com

  22. I’m looking forward to a great and successful class with all of you!

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