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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for the Administrative Support, Small Business
Development, and Human Resources Management pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a
gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's
business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies
demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient
fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business
environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be
successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the
concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge
and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the
course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student
organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills
standards and content standards for this course.
Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the
business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the
impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be
college and career ready. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry
recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. The pre-
requisite for this course is advisor approval.
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
Course Standards
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The highest level of academic integrity is expected from all students. Any student who cheats, which includes accepting
information from and/or giving information to others, utilizes any form of illegal academic aid during a test or on a
specific assignment, or changes answers or grades is in violation of academic ethics. Plagiarism is also considered a
violation of this rule. Any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.
EXAM EXEMPTIONS
To be eligible for exemption in a class, students must:
• Have at least a “90” average
• Have no more than 3 absences (excluding college visits)*
• Have no more than 3 tardies to class
• Have no OSS or ISS
• Have all fines cleared
*absences are considered up to exam day
Teachers have the option to set additional criteria or not allow exemptions in certain courses.
Freshmen may exempt 25% of their exams, sophomores 50%, juniors 75%, and seniors 100%. Calculations will be rounded to the
nearest whole. Freshmen may not exempt Health/Personal Fitness or A/B courses.
OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/Resources
1) Complete daily classwork assignments Acceptable Computer Use Policy
2) Participate in class discussions and ask questions Tutoring Available
3) Participate constructively as a team member
4) Problem solve and accept challenges
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
Discipline:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Student/teacher conference
3. Phone call to parent(s) (allows parents to have an opportunity to correct the problem)
4. Teacher Detention (before and/or after school. Need to give at least 24 hours notice)
5. Parent Contact (invite the parent to a conference)
6. Referral to counselor (academic/personal issues)
7. Referral to an administrator (discipline)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Chief executive officer, Entrepreneur, Controller, Adjuster, Budget, cost or systems analyst, Marketing manager
Human resources manager, Training and development specialist, Executive assistant, Wholesale or retail buyer
Retail salesperson, Meeting and convention planner, Bookkeeper, Office manager, Receptionist
CTSO-FBLA-The Career Technical Student Organization for Business & Computer Science is Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA). Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through
innovative leadership and career development programs. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA, $25.00, to benefit
from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.
FBLA Goals
“It is the policy of the Oconee County School District to offer the opportunity to students to participate in appropriate
programs and activities without regard to color, creed, national origin, handicap, or gender.”
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES