Syllabus

“To Be Successful, One Must Project an Image of Success At All Times.”

Objectives:  Students will take ownership in the comprehension and application of business principles through participation in group and individual simulation assignments, mastery of technologies, and effective study habits.  At the conclusion of the course the student will be able to demonstrate mastery of the concepts explored through assignments that verify the student’s acumen and problem solving skills.

Failure is not an option in this course

• Life Skills and Citizenship

• Marketing Specific - Millions of solutions to problems (Gary Dahl - Pet Rock Examples)

• Intro to Business - Graduation requirement (Satisfies Personal Finance) 

• Coaching Leadership - Leadership is a staple skill for successful people

How to Be Successful in This Class:  Students taking this course will be expected to:

• Attend class in compliance with school policy.

• Be “On-Time,” which is defined as being seated and ready to work when the bell rings. 

• Be prepared for class.  Your Chromebook should be charged. 

• Complete all assignments in a timely fashion.

• Actively participate in class discussions and assignments.

• Chromebook used responsibly.  If you are off-task, device may be confiscated 

• Demonstrate respect for teacher, fellow students, and self, and follow classroom rules.

• Demonstrate mastery of curriculum by passing quizzes, tests, assignments and exams.

• Take pride in the work you do here.  Remember, it’s your name that goes on the top of each assignment, whether the assignment is worth 10 points, or 100 points.

Classroom Rules:

• Cell phones go in your assigned cell phone pocket upon entering the room.  

• Chromebook should be closed, and remain closed, until you are advised to use it.  

• Computer games are off-limits unless approved by the teacher. 

• Absolutely no food is allowed in my classroom.

• Please do not touch the products or marketing items without permission.

• Hall Pass Policy: 

  • There is one hallways pass.  Only one student may leave the classroom at a time. 

  • Please do not take the pass during passing time in between classes.

  • You do not have to "ask" to use the bathroom.  However, please do not do so when the teacher is speaking or in the middle of a lesson.  

• Late Work Policy:  Late Work can be defined as a "0" or an "Incomplete" in my PowerSchool gradebook.  If you are turning in an assignment that is past due in Google Classroom, but not yet in the PowerSchool, you do not need to follow this procedure.

  • When turning in late work, please send an EMAIL to me (dgallucci@newtonnj.org).  Include, in that email:

    1. Subject

    2. Which block you are in

    3. Exactly which assignment(s) you have submitted to Google Classroom

  • I will not grade late work unless I receive an email.

• Tardy Excused:  A “late pass” from another teacher is not a “tardy excused.”  If you have to finish a test or a lab, or stay late in the class before mine, for any reason, please see me during classroom passing time BEFORE my class to ask my permission to miss a portion of class.  Likewise, if you need to stay in my classroom after the bell into the next block period, you’ll need permission from your next scheduled class to do so.

  • A late pass from another teacher is considered tardy unexcused

  • Failure to provide a late pass from another teacher is considered a cut

  • Exceptions (emergencies etc) are always considered and dealt with on an individual basis

  • Please do not ask to stay in this class without permission from your next block teacher

Teacher Webpage Direct Resource Links:  (Assignments and Reviews) 

Grading:  Letter grades will be established on the basis of school district policies and predicated on the student’s % achievement of course expectation standards.

Final (F1) Overall Semester Grading Criteria:

Q1/Q3:  50%

Q2/Q4:  50%

Final (F1) Overall Full Year Grading Criteria:

Q1:  25%

Q2:  25%

Q3:  25%

Q4:  25%

Student Grading Criteria per Marking Period:

40%:  Minor Assessments (10pts Each):  Includes Homework, Classwork, Minor Assignments, Quizzes

60%:  Major Assessments (100pts Each):  Includes Projects and Exams, Quarterly, Midterm, or Final Exams

Project Due Dates:  Due dates for projects will follow the same criteria for late assignments as mentioned above.  

Late Assignment or Project:

• Assignment due dates are listed on my website on the Due Dates link.

• One Day Late:  50% off assignment grade

• Two Days Late:  Assignment is no longer accepted

Group presentations are to be delivered on the due date or anytime after the due date as called upon by the teacher.  Groups with 50% or more participants present on the day they are called upon to present MUST present or the project is considered late.  Therefore, if your group is called upon, and 50% or more of the group is present, the group must present or it is considered a late assignment.  

Exam "Make-Up" Policy:  Exams under 70% are eligible for a makeup exam (may not be the same exam).  The highest score that can be earned on a makeup exam is a 70%.  Higher of the two scores will prevail (you will not be penalized for attempting a makeup exam and receiving a lower score).  Makeups MUST be turned in within 4 (school) days.  Make-up exams are generally posted on my website.  

Policies:  All academic and behavioral policies, including, but not limited to: attendance, missed exams, use/misuse of materials, and cell phones are consistent with NHS and Newton School District policies and are consistent with the prevailing laws of the state of New Jersey.

Please Note:   Instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus at any time. 

*It is the student’s responsibility to show this syllabus to his/her parents or guardians and address and questions or concerns about this syllabus with the teacher of this course.

Scope:  The Scope for each course can be found by clicking on the course on the left-hand side of the page.