Woodland High School

Entrepreneurship Course Syllabus

Grade Level: 1012 Length of Course: One Semester

a. Administrative
Title of Course: Entrepreneurship Course Number: 6.4161000
Teacher
Steve Turner steve.turner@bartow.k12.ga.us
Education Specialists

II. Prerequisites: IBT, Business Law

III. Textbook
South-Western Entrepreneurship Ideas in Action:

IV. Course Description:

How do you turn an idea into a business? Experience just that in this course!
Entrepreneurship focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business,
operating and maintaining a business. Students will be exposed to the development of
critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation in this course as they will either be the
business owner or individuals working in a competitive job market in the future. Integration
of accounting, finance, marketing, business management, legal and economic
environments will be developed throughout projects in this course. Working to develop a
business plan that includes structuring the organization, financing the organization, and
managing information, operations, marketing, and human resources will be a focus in the
course. Engaging students in the creation and management of a business and the
challenges of being a small business owner will be fulfilled in this course.

Career Opportunities: Business Owner, Analyst, Human Resources, Marketing, E-

Commerce, Administration, Finance, Technology, Accounting.

Entrepreneurship is the third course of the pathway in the Business Management &
Administration Cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully
completed Introduction to Business & Technology and Legal Environment of Business.

End of Pathway Assessment: General Management (NOCTI)

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA)

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.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT- ENTREPRENEURSHIP

COURSE STANDARDS:
BMA-ENT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
 BMA-ENT-2 Relate concepts and processes associated with entrepreneurial success and
the personal traits and behaviors associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.
BMA-ENT-3 Use and model concepts, strategies, and systems needed to interact and
present effectively to others.
BMA-ENT-4 Apply fundamental business concepts that affect business decision making.
BMA-ENT-5 Explain and detail legal form of business ownership and the impact of
governments role on business.
BMA-ENT-6 Understand and apply the basic economic principles and concepts
fundamental to entrepreneurship.
BMA-ENT-7 Develop a marketing plan to identify, reach, and retain customers in a specific
target market.
BMA-ENT-8 Analyze financial issues relating to successful business ownership.
BMA-ENT-9 Manage and operate a business (or simulate the management and operation)
through daily tasks and activities of a small business.
BMA-ENT-10 Research, develop, and present a business plan.
BMA-ENT-11 Understand the concepts, systems, and strategies needed to acquire,
motivate, develop, and terminate employees.
BMA-ENT-12 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and
technology education courses through leadership development, school and community
service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.

V. Class Expectations
PERFORM QUALITY WORK!!!!!
NO Food, Gum, or Drinks allowed while in the computer lab

CLASSROOM RULES
Be on time (in your seat when the bell rings).
Bring your own supplies to class every day.
NO FOOD, GUM OR DRINKS (EXCEPT WATER IN CLOSED CONTAINER
PLACED ON FLOOR NOT ON TABLE NEAR COMPUTERS).
Maintain a positive, respectful attitude with the teacher and fellow students.
Dress appropriately according to school guidelines.
Be respectful of the textbooks, desks, equipment, and other peoples belongings.
Report any computer problems to the teacher immediately.
Abide by the computer lab rules.
Stay in your seat and do not disturb others.
Profanity will not be tolerated as it is unprofessional.
Cell phones and other electronic devices are NOT allowed out at all in the
classroom UNLESS teacher has asked you to use.
Leave your work area clean every day. Your chair should be under the desk
and no trash/paper left in or around your work area.
Listen to all directions.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN:
The entire faculty and staff at WHS have a goal of establishing an atmosphere throughout
the school where students feel safe and secure. In an effort to accomplish this goal, each
teacher has a specific plan that specifies the rules that determine expected behavior from
all students.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
Step 1 1st Offense Warning from teacher
Step 2 2nd Offense Student/Teacher Conference
Step 3 3rd Offense Parent Conference (telephone, in-person, or email);
 Step 4 4th Offense Discipline referral to the office

*Major offenses will be referred to the appropriate administrator immediately.

MAKE-UP WORK:
Students are given 3 days after an EXCUSED absence to complete all assignments. Make-
up work must be completed before or after school or after all current class work has been
completed. If a student does not complete an assignment during class time, the student
should initiate before or after school arrangements with the teacher to finish the
assignment. Assignments not made up during the allotted time will receive a grade of
zero (0).

TARDY POLICY:
Students are expected to be in their assigned seat when the tardy bell rings.
Students who are tardy will be disciplined according to the school tardy policy.

VI. Class Materials:

Required:
Folder (portfolio)
Pen/Pencil
GREAT ATTITUDE!
Recommended
Storage Device (2 GB Flash Drive)
Headphones

VII. Methods of Instructional/Learning

The instructor will utilize the following methods of meeting learning objectives for this
course:
Classroom Lectures/Discussion/Demonstrations Reports/Projects/Portfolio
Question/Answer Review/Exams
Guest Speakers Drills and practice of skills
Audio-Visual Aids Real work experience
Internet Websites

VIII. Grading/Evaluation
The students grade will be based on observation, written exams, projects, and daily class
work. Each nine weeks grade and semester average will be determined by the following
scale:
Daily 40 % Tests 60%

Course Grade: First 9 Weeks Average 40%

Second 9 Weeks Average 40%
Cumulative Final Exam 20%
GRADING SCALE:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 F = BELOW 70

Note: The teacher reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as needed throughout
the year.
Please sign below that you have read and understand the contents of this course syllabus
and will abide by all classroom rules and expectations. Tear this sheet off & return to Mrs.
Boughton.

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Student Signature Date

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