Please see the following calendar to keep up with what is going on in Foundations of Business Administration!
Monthly Lesson Plans
November: Financial Literacy
CTAE STANDARDS COVERED:
1.1 Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.
1.2 Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods.
1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations.
1.4 Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.
1.5 Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills.
1.6 Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language
Friday, Nov. 1 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Monday, Nov. 4 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Tuesday, Nov. 5 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Wednesday, Nov. 6 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Thursday, Nov. 7 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Friday, Nov. 9 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Monday, Nov. 11 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Tuesday, Nov. 12 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Wednesday, Nov. 13 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Thursday, Nov. 14 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Friday, Nov. 15 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Monday, Nov. 18 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Tuesday, Nov. 19 EQ: What is Financial Literacy
EverFi-Financial Literacy
Wednesday, Nov. 20 EQ: What is Google Docs
Halloween Project
Thursday, Nov. 21 EQ: What is Google Docs
Halloween Project
Friday, Nov. 22 EQ: What is Google Docs
Halloween Project
September: Career Exploration
CTAE STANDARDS COVERED:
1.1 Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.
1.2 Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods.
1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations.
1.4 Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.
1.5 Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills.
1.6 Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language
Tuesday, Sept. 3 EQ-What is a career
Unconventional Careers
Wednesday, Sept. 4 EQ-What is a career
Unconventional Careers
Thursday, Sept. 5 EQ-What is a career
Unconventional Careers
Friday, Sept. 6 EQ-What is a career
Unconventional Careers
Monday, Sept. 9 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Tuesday, Sept. 10 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Wednesday, Sept. 11 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Thursday, Sept. 12 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Friday, Sept. 13 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Wednesday, Sept. 18 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Thursday, Sept. 19 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Friday, Sept. 20 EQ- What is a career
Career Research Project
Monday, Sept. 23 EQ-What is financial Literacy?
EverFi-Consumer Skills and Smart Money Habits
Tuesday, Sept. 24 EQ- What is Financial Literacy?
EverFi-Budgeting and Checking Accounts
Wednesday, Sept. 25 EQ-What is Financial Literacy?
EverFi-Savings Accounts and Credit and Debit Cards
Thursday, Sept. 26 EQ-What is Financial Literacy?
EverFi-Education ROI and Education and Financial Aid
Friday, Sept. 27 EQ-What is Financial Literacy?
EverFi-Exploring Jobs and Careers, and Beginning Employment
Monday, Sept. 30 EQ-What is Financial Literacy?
EverFi-Finish any EverFi assignments that are not passing
August: Employability Skills
CTAE STANDARDS COVERED:
1.1 Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.
1.2 Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods.
1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations.
1.4 Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.
1.5 Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills.
1.6 Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language
Thursday, Aug. 1 Course Introduction
Friday, Aug. 2 Course introduction and account setup
Monday, Aug. 5 EQ-What is Character?
Activities-Pet Peeves, Digital Dirt, and Elevators
Tuesday, Aug. 6 EQ-What is Character?
Activities-Hats!, Positive Mental Attitudes, and Six Word Examples
Wednesday, Aug. 7 EQ- What is effective communication?
Activities-Complete Sentences?, Body Language, and Body Language During an Interview
Thursday, Aug. 8 EQ-What is effective communication?
Activities-Charades and non-verbal communication
Friday, Aug. 9 EQ-What is effective communication?
Activities-Conversation Starters and Eliminate These Words
Monday, Aug. 12 EQ-What is effective communication?
Activities-Mimic the Teacher, Take a Closer Look, and Your Elevator Speech
Tuesday, Aug. 13 EQ-What is effective communication?
Activities-Traffic Light Rule
Wednesday, Aug. 14 EQ-What is Critical Thinking?
Activities-Bypass the Jargon and Ethical Dilemmas
Thursday, Aug. 15 EQ-What is Critical Thinking?
Activities-Glass Half Empty or Half Full, Handle the Dilemmas, and Unwrap Your Wrap Up
Friday, Aug. 16 EQ-What is Initiative?
Activities-Create a Business and Incentives for Employability Skills
Monday, Aug. 19 EQ-What is Initiative?
Activities-One Inch, What are Employers Looking For, and Where Can You Build
Tuesday, Aug. 20 EQ-What is Professionalism?
Activities-Evaluation Tools for First Impressions, Eye Contact, Handshaking, Posture and Gesturing, and Smile
Wednesday, Aug. 21 EQ-What is Professionalism?
Activities-Tone of Voice and Words of Introduction
Thursday. Aug, 22 EQ-What is Professionalism?
Activities-Be a Smart Global Traveler and Catchy Names
Friday, Aug. 23 EQ-What is Professionalism?
Activities-Construction of Thank You Notes, Flags You Should Know, and Global Hellos
Monday, Aug. 26 EQ-What is Professionalism?
Activities-Introducing Dignitaries and Is Just the Name Enough?
Tuesday, Aug. 27 EQ-What is Professionalism?
Activities-National Anthem and Pledge, Personal Space USA, and Professional Email Dos and Don'ts
Wednesday, Aug. 28 EQ-What is Professionalism?
Activities-Thank You Notes-Snail Mail or Email, The Right Resume Paper, US Flag Etiquette, and When to Clap
Thursday, Aug. 29 EQ-What is Teamwork?
Activities-Compliments and Responses, Know How to Use a Gavel, Know How to use a Microphone, and Positive Qualities in Others
Fridy, Aug. 30 EQ-What is Teamwork?
Activities-Compliments and Responses, Know How to Use a Gavel, Know How to use a Microphone, and Positive Qualities in Others
Foundations of Business Administration
2024-25
Welcome to the 2023/2024 School Year. My name is Jessica Hartline and I currently serve as a Business Teacher and FBLA Adviser. I am really excited about this school year! This is my 25th year of teaching and I am excited to bring “real-world” applications to the classroom through hands-on experiences. I teach Foundations of Business Administration, Business Communications, and Introduction to Business and Technology. Each of these classes are full of standards that will help prepare students for their future.
Assignments
Each day you can find our class lectures, activities, and information posted to Google Classroom. Class assignments will be turned into google classroom. Students are expected to turn in work that has been done to the best of their ability. Late assignments will follow school policy. It is the student's responsibility to ask and complete missed assignments.
Grades
55% Tests and projects
25% Daily work
20% Midterm/Final Exam
Get involved!
Future Business
Leaders of America
FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components of the Business & Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Science courses. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA to benefit from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer. Dues for FBLA are $25. Each student will receive a tshirt with their dues.
Class Materials
HeadPhones/ Earbuds
Pencil/Pen
Course Description
This course will provide an exploratory foundation in business office administration and support. It is designed to be taught in a 9-week rotation in 45-minute daily classes. Standards should be taught in the order presented with the exception of Standards 1 and 7 being embedded standards with ongoing learning regarding employability skills, career investigation, and career-technical leadership opportunities. Through integrated instructional activities, students will have opportunities to apply employability skills and to research possible career options in the business administration area. They will also complete many hands-on activities to build a strong foundation in integrated software applications and standard office procedures. Capstone projects should be incorporated at the completion of all standards as time allows. Keyboarding is now included at the elementary level in the GaDOE K-12 Computer Science standards. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared for the following pathways upon entering high school: Business & Technology and Health Information Technology.
Standards
MS-BMF-FBA-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
MS-BMF-FBA-2 Demonstrate functional understanding of technology concepts, systems, and their interactivity.
MS-BMF-FBA-3 Integrate technology in a social, legal, ethical, and safe manner to become lifelong digital citizens.
MS-BMF-FBA-4 Use integrated software as a tool to enhance learning and creativity and to increase productivity in developing projects.
MS-BMF-FBA-5 Apply concepts of effective business communications to relationships as well as documents and correspondence.
MS-BMF-FBA-6 Apply concepts of creating a positive business image and front office environment to serve potential customers.
MS-BMF-FBA-7 Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive events.
Food and Drink Policy
In general, food and drinks are allowed in my class as long as it is not on the computer stations.. This is contingent on it not becoming a distraction in class, and as long as students can handle the responsibility. This policy is subject to change at my discretion, and at any time.
Classroom Expectations
Be Prepared:
-Be on time to class and in seat by the time the tardy bell rings and start your daily opener
-Have all class materials with you
-Complete your assignments on time.
Be Respectful:
-Respect yourself, your classmates, and the teacher
-Listen when instructions are given the first time
-Stay in your seat until the bell rings
-Clean up your work area
-Raise your hand when you need help
-Don’t interrupt adult conversations
-Stay attentive and on task
Work Hard:
-Bring your best each day!
-Complete your own work (Copied files will result in a zero!)
Hall/Bathroom Policy
We will try to limit bathroom/hall trips daily. You must ask to go.
Lab Rules
No food, drink, gum, or candy allowed at the computers.
Do not exchange monitors, keyboards, a mouse, or unplug any device.
Computer games/ music sites can only be accessed with teacher approval.
Do not lean back in your chair
The Internet should be used for our classroom assignments and projects only.
Printing for personal use needs to be done in the media center.
Do not save work using inappropriate language, draw inappropriate pictures, or discuss inappropriate topics in class
Internet abuse is prohibited:
No chat room sites are allowed.
No blog sites are allowed.
No proxy sites are to be used to bypass the firewall to access blocked sites.
No networked games are allowed.
No inappropriate pictures are allowed.
No music videos can be viewed online.
ANY VIOLATION OF THE INTERNET USE RULES WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC ADMINISTRATOR REFERRAL. NO WARNINGS WILL BE REQUIRED! VIOLATION OF THESE RULES IS A VIOLATION OF COUNTY POLICY. THE COUNTY OFFICE DOES MONITOR WHAT SITES ARE VISITED ON A DAILY BASIS.