Business Information Management 1

1. Grape Creek ISD Grape Creek High School Mrs. Henderson Business Information Management 1 • Welcome! My name is Mrs. Henderson, and I am thrilled to meet each and every one of you! This 2018-2019 school year is going to be the best one yet. My goal is to help each one of you grow and to prepare you for the workplace and postsecondary education. Below you will find a description of what to expect this school year. Please discuss this with your parents/guardians. This year will prove to be both exciting and challenging. I look forward to working with all of you. About Me: I grew up in Colorado City, Texas and then moved to San Angelo in 2011. I graduated in December of 2015 from Angelo State University with a Bachelors in Accounting. I am married to Tyler Henderson and we have a sweet three year old son, Josiah (JoJo). Being in education is a never ending learning process. I learn right along with my students. My philosophy for teaching is to academically grow my students with positive expectations but student growth cannot happen without teacher growth. Our class quote for the students and for myself is as follows: “Don’t just meet expectations, exceed them!” Course Description: Business Information Management (BUSIM) is a one year/one credit intermediate computer applications course recommended for students in Grades 9-12. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop spreadsheets, and create electronic presentations using appropriate software. Contact Information: Phone: (325) 653-1852 (School Office) Email: emma.henderson@grapecreekisd.net Conference Period: 8:35 AM – 9:21 AM Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time with questions or concerns. Mrs. Henderson

2. Grape Creek ISD Grape Creek High School Mrs. Henderson Course Syllabus Business Information Management 1 • Welcome! My name is Mrs. Henderson, and I am thrilled to meet each and every one of you! This 2018-2019 school year is going to be the best one yet. My goal is to help each one of you grow and to prepare you for the workplace and postsecondary education. Below you will find a description of what to expect this school year. Please discuss this with your parents/guardians. This year will prove to be both exciting and challenging. I look forward to working with all of you. Course Description: Business Information Management (BUSIM) is a one year/one credit intermediate computer applications course recommended for students in Grade 9-12. Students implements personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop spreadsheets, and create electronic presentations using appropriate software. Evaluations/Grading: The methods below will be used to evaluate your knowledge of material taught in this class: Participation 10% Daily Classwork 25% Quiz 25% Tests/Projects/Evaluations 40% Late work – All work is eligible for make up when absent; you will be given 1 day per excused absence + 1 day. • Course Materials: • Folder with brads or binder • Pen/Pencil

3. Grape Creek ISD Grape Creek High School Mrs. Henderson Classroom Rules Business Information Management 1 Tardy Policy: Be on time – You must be in your assigned seat before the bell rings and working on activity. • Classroom Guidlines: • Follow directions the first time they are given • Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of Room 108 • Have all appropriate materials and supplies at your table and be seated when the bell rings • Adjust your voice level to suit the activity • Food and drinks are not allowed • Sit in your assigned seat daily • Be attentive (no heads on desk or sleeping) • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself • Cell phones or any other electronics are not allowed - do not take them out for any reason. A $15.00 dollar charge is required to reclaim electronic • Raise your hand to ask a question or leave your desk • Do not throw anything in class • Cursing/ lewd/ foul language will not be tolerated • Stay in your seat until the bell rings. DO NOT BEGIN LOGGING OUT OR PUTTING UP BOOKS OR PAPERS until I have completed class. • Observe all rules in the student handbook. • Failure to follow classroom rules may lead to disciplinary action. Contact Information: Phone: (325) 653-1852 (School Office) Email: emma.henderson@grapecreekisd.net Conference Period: 8:35 AM – 9:21 AM Please sign and return the following acknowledgement statement to Mrs. Henderson. I have read and understood the above syllabus and classroom rules/policies stated. ___________________________ ________________________ _________ Parent/Guardian Student (Print) Date

4. Grape Creek ISD Grape Creek High School Mrs. Henderson Classroom Discipline Plan Business Information Management 1 Consequences: Warning Sentences ISS/Detention Office Contact Information: Phone: (325) 653-1852 (School Office) Email: emma.henderson@grapecreekisd.net Conference Period: 11:05 AM – 11:51 AM Please sign and return the following acknowledgement statement to Mrs. Henderson. Students: I have read this classroom discipline plan and understand it. I will honor it while in Room 108. ___________________________ ________________________ _________ Student Student (Print) Date Parents/Guardian: My child has discussed the classroom discipline plan with me. I understand it and will support it. ___________________________ ________________________ _________ Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian (Print) Date Teacher: I will be fair and consistent in administering the discipline plan for Room 108. Mrs. Emma Henderson Mrs. Emma Henderson 08/20/2019 Teacher Teacher (Print) Date

5. Grape Creek ISD Grape Creek High School Mrs. Henderson Classroom Procedures Business Information Management 1 • Students start the class rather than the teacher. • Teachers are responsible for taking attendance during the first few minuets of class. It is important that students start their bell ringer as soon as they come in. This will allow our class to start off on the right foot. • Entrance Procedure: • Quietly walk into the classroom • Sit at assigned seat. • Log in • Begin BELLWORK assignment on your own • Read agenda for the day • Wait quietly for further instructions • Where to find the assignment: • Your Bell Ringer will be posted on the TV and your assignment will be posted on Google Classroom. • Taking notes: • I will ask you to take notes during my lecture on paper, Microsoft Word document, or a Google Word document. Notes will be required and part of your grade. Notes may be allowed on tests depending on circumstances. • What to do when you finish work early: • You will first work on any other unfinished work. Then you will either use our typing website our choose any of the career activities on our wall. Never assume you have free time. In this class we will “work from bell to bell.” • What to do if you want to sharpen a pencil: • You may sharpen your pencil before or after lecture. If you need a writing utensil during lecture, grab a pencil form the back table or from your neighbor. • What to do you if you do not have paper or a writing utensil: • You will go to the front supply table and grab a pencil and paper for the class period. Please be sure to return all pencils so that I can continue to provide them when you don’t have your materials.

6. Grape Creek ISD Grape Creek High School Mrs. Henderson Classroom Procedures Business Information Management 1 • Continued: • During lecture: • There will be no talking so that everyone will have the opportunity to hear the instructions. If you have a question you will raise you hand and I will call on you one at a time. • How to ask for help during non-lecture times: • When you need help or have a question you will raise your hand and I will call on you or meet you where you are. • Refocusing: • To refocus and get the class’ attention, I will use our refocusing bell so you know when to give me your undivided attention. • What to do when you have to use the restroom: • Restroom breaks should be taken care of between classes. If you absolutely have to go during the class period it will have to be after lecture. You will only have 3 restroom passes per nine weeks. • Passing in papers: • When passing papers to me, you will pass them to the middle row student and I will pick them up as I walk by. Any other times you will take them to the trays provided for your class period. • What to do upon the dismissal of class: • Upon the dismissal of class you will need to complete your Exit Ticket. • Class Dismissal: • You will stay in your seat until the bell rings. When the bell rings, you will wait in your seat quietly until I dismiss you.