Career Preparedness Syllabus Ms. Allen – Room 406

2017 – 2018 E-mail: aallen@mcssk12.org | Website: http://allencte.weebly.com | Canvas Site: https://www.mcboe.instructure.com

Course Information All resources needed to complete all assignments will be provided and will be available to all students during class and through the Canvas website. The Internet will be utilized during this course, so a Madison County Acceptable Use Policy must be on file for each student.

Canvas will be used daily in class and all assignments, instructions, test/quizzes, communication, etc. will be located on Canvas as needed. ALL grading will be on Canvas and an average will ONLY appear in INOW for progress reports and report cards. Parents will need to create an account that is linked to their child to follow what we do in class (see information at the end of the syllabus).

An individual folder for Career Preparedness is provided to each student to file all handouts, printed work, notes taken during class, etc. This file will remain in class at all times.

Description: Career Preparedness is a one-credit course required for graduation that can be taught in Grades 9-12; however, it is recommended that students take the course in Grade 9. The Career Preparedness course focuses on three integrated areas of instruction–academic planning and career development, financial literacy, and technology. Course content ranges from college and career preparation to computer literacy skills to ways to manage personal finances and reduce personal risk. The area of technology is designed to be interwoven throughout course instruction. Mastery of the content standards provides a strong foundation for student acquisition of the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that enables them to achieve success in school, at work, and across the life span.

As part of preparing students to be college-and career-ready, this course also equips you with the skills needed for business and industry, continuing education, and lifelong learning. Acquisition of these skills is achieved by incorporating content and strategies that can easily allow students to meet the required 20-hour online experience as defined in the Alabama State Department of Education’s High School Distance Learning: Online/Technology Enhanced Course or Experience Guidance document.

Career and technical student organizations are co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students are expected to be a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Dues for being in FBLA are $25.00 and must be turned in by September 8, 2017.

Philosophy: As mandated by the State of Alabama Department of Education, students are expected to meet all course goals listed below and demonstrate the proper application of the skills learned. Student assessment will be based on completion of individual assignments and group projects.

Course Goals—Student will be able to— 1. Demonstrate knowledge of a systematic approach to a decision-making process (specifically, opportunity costs and

trade-offs), including factors regarding academic planning and career development, financial literacy, and technology. 2. Understand the effect of workplace behaviors. 3. Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities and relate them to current career opportunities. 4. Determine the correlation of personal preference, education, and training to the demands of the workforce. 5. Investigate the postsecondary/higher education admissions process, including completing admission and financial aid

applications 6. Examine the employment process, including searching for a job, filling out a job application, writing a résumé,

developing and practicing interview skills, and completing required employment forms. 7. Generate an electronic portfolio using digital tools, including a cover letter; a current résumé; a completed job

application; interest, aptitude, and achievement assessment results; curriculum samples; four-year high school

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educational plan; education/career preparedness checklist; and other examples of academic and career preparedness achievements.

8. Diagnose problems with hardware, software, and advanced network systems. 9. Demonstrate advanced technology skills, including compressing, converting, importing, exporting, backing up files,

and transferring data among applications. 10. Compare functions of various operating systems. 11. Analyze cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political effects, and trends of technology to assess emerging

technologies and forecast innovations. 12. Demonstrate appropriate digital citizenship through safe, ethical, and legal use of technology systems and digital

content. 13. Utilize an online learning-management system to engage in collaborative learning projects, discussions, and

assessments beyond the traditional classroom that are goal-oriented, focused, project-based, and inquiry-oriented. 14. Explain specific steps that consumers can take to minimize exposure to identity theft, fraudulent schemes, unethical

sales practices, and exorbitant service fees. 15. Develop a plan for managing earning, spending, saving, and giving using spreadsheets, online resources, or

commercial software. 16. Evaluate the effect of personal preferences, advertising, marketing, peer pressure, and family history on consumer

choices and decision making in the marketplace. 17. Distinguish differences between the purpose of saving and the objectives associated with investing. 18. Analyze various types of financial institutions. 19. Demonstrate how to manage checking and savings accounts, balance bank statements, and use online financial

services. 20. Determine advantages and disadvantages of using credit. 21. Examine why credit ratings and credit reports are important to consumers. 22. Determine the type of insurance associated with different types of risks, including automobile, personal and

professional liability, home, apartment, property, health, life, long-term care, and disability. 23. Develop a plan for financial security in the event of disaster, including secure storage of financial records and

personal documents, available cash reserve, household inventory list, and medical records retention.

Grading Schedule:

60%--Major Test Grade – Tests will be announced in advance and all tests will be given as a timed test. Test Grades will also be taken every two weeks based on students’ attendance using Daily Google Attendance.** 25%--Quiz grades – Quiz grades will be given periodically and probably without prior notice. Quizzes will be checked for completeness or correctness. Students will have a forum, which will be a quiz grade. Students will have two weeks (10 school days) to complete the forum; a closing date will be announced for each forum—NO LATE GRADES WILL BE OFFERED for forums; if not completed by closing date a grade of 0% will be received. All students will be required to participate and complete the forum. This activity encourages reading skills, writing skills, as well as word processing skills. Students will also receive a quiz grade for parent/guardian observation in Canvas. Each student must have an observer no later than August 31st for student to earn 100% grade. After 8/31, student will receive a 0% grade. Once account has been created, grade will be changed; after September 29th (end of 1st 9 weeks) grade will not be changed.** 15%--Daily Grade – Daily grades will be earned at random. An assignment will be graded for either completeness or correctness. Students must submit the correct daily assignments the day they are due to earn full credit. If assignment is submitted after due day students will receive partial credit**. 20%--Final Exam – Every student will be required to take the end of semester final exam in every class. This includes all elective classes. This exam will be a comprehensive exam.

**Late work (i.e. test, quizzes, or daily assignments) can be submitted and will be accepted no later than the closing date for the assignment or test. The highest score of 60% will be given for correct late assignments. With an excused absence, students have until the closing date of the assignment or test to submit and receive full credit. If late work is not submitted before the closing date students will receive a final grade of a 0 for each assignment/test/quiz not completed.

Makeup times: Monday-Friday, 7:30 – 8:25 am, see me before coming in to confirm attendance.

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Career Preparedness Pacing Guide

Ms. Allen Room 406

*Data Input Skills will be taught/practiced throughout the semester

COURSE OUTLINE AND PACING GUIDE Week

I. Technology Skill Applications 1-5 A. Diagnose Problems B. Advanced Technology Skills

C. Functions of Various Operating Systems

D. Emerging Technologies and Forecast Innovations

E. Digital Citizenship

F. Utilize an Online Learning Management System

G. Minimizing Exposure to Identity Theft, Fraudulent Schemes, Unethical Sales Practices, and

Exorbitant Service Fees

II. Personal Decision Making 6 A. Decision-Making Process

III. Academic Planning And Career Development 7-10 A. Workforce Behaviors B. Personal Skills Interests and Abilities Related to Current Career Opportunities C. Personal Preference, Education, and Training to Demands of the Workplace D. Postsecondary/Higher Education Admissions and Financial Processes E. The Employment Process F. Electronic Portfolio Using Digital Tools

IV. Managing Finances and Budgeting 11-12

A. Create and Utilize a Plan for Earning, Spending, Saving, and Giving Using Spreadsheets,

Online Resources, or Commercial Software

B. Impact of Personal Preferences, Advertising, Marketing, Peer Pressures, and Family History on

Consumer Choices and Decisions Making in the Marketplace

V. Saving and Investing 13

A. Differences in the Purpose of Saving and Objectives with Investing

VI. Banking and Financial Institutions 14-15

A. Types of Financial Institutions

B. Manage Checking and Savings Accounts, Balance Bank Statements, and Use Online Financial

Services

VII. Credit and Debt 16-17

A. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Credit

B. Why Credit Ratings and Credit Reports Are Important to Consumers

VIII. Risk Management and Insurance 18

A. Types of Insurance Associated with Different Risks

B. Develop a Plan for Financial Security in the Event of Disaster

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Company Policies and Procedures

As with any company in the business world and/or attendance at a post-secondary educational institution, there are unique and specific policies and guidelines. In order for the employees of “Bucks to Business” to be successful, productive, and prepared to enter the business world, you will abide by the following policies/guidelines.

1. NO FOOD OR DRINKS OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED. All drinks must stay in your book bag or on the counter and CANNOT be around the computer/workstation (this includes the floor around your computer).

2. All belongings must be placed at the front of the class in your designated area when you enter the room. This includes book bags, sports bags, purses, jackets, etc. There should be nothing around the computer except paper and pen or pencil, when needed, and the classroom textbook.

3. NO cell phones will be allowed during class. Cell phones must not be out during class time. Consequences of having cell phones out during class: 1st offense – 1 week cell phone detention during class time, 2nd offense – 2 weeks of cell phone detention during class time, 3rd offense – written up and sent to administration. Not following cell phone rules will be considered defiance and students will face disciplinary actions.

4. Attendance and Punctuality: Be on time to class and be prepared. If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to bring an acceptable note to the attendance office upon your return. Part of your grade will be determined by attendance. There are consequences for begin tardy.

5. Time Management and Individual Responsibility: All instructions/assignments will be on Canvas. You are responsible for acquiring the necessary tools and instructions for completing your assignments. A final submission date will be assigned for each assignment. It is up to you to submit all required assignments correctly AND on time to earn full credit. No extra credit work will be given; do what is given to you when it’s originally given. Ask any questions concerning your assigned job when given the opportunity to ask questions—you do not have a personal tutor in this class.

6. You will be assigned a workstation. You will be responsible for organizing that area as needed for work. Upon leaving, your work area should be clean. Because of the nature of the classroom (computers) you MUST NOT TOUCH another computer other than the one assigned to you. Likewise, do not let anyone touch your computer because you are ultimately held responsible for that computer that you are assigned.

7. Responsibility is automatically accepted each time you use your assigned computer. You should report any changes or damage to your computer before you begin your assignments each day: any unreported instances will be charged to the last student using the computer. (Responsibility will include monetary payment for damages if deemed necessary.)

8. Internet access is a privilege and nothing is to be downloaded or installed unless pre-approved by the teacher. Failure to follow these directions will result in the removal/suspension of this privilege as well as the computer.

9. Completed assignments will be submitted on the Canvas website or in the trays located on the wall when instructed to do so.

10. All assignments must be saved in your Google Drive folder that is provided to you through MCBOE; the graded, hard copy must be in your file that is provided.

11. Communication: Reading, writing, and communication skills will be incorporated in all coursework. Writing is required through your forums and other assignments.

12. All Madison County Student Code of Conduct rules will be enforced. Be sure you are knowledgeable of the rules and regulations found in your personal copy of the COC. Ignorance is not an excuse.

13. Be Good!! Be respectful of your classmates and teacher. Please do not spray/apply smelly perfume/lotions in class. We have poor ventilation and students who have health issues.

VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION

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Daily Attendance

Students will be required to complete a daily attendance through Google Forms. The link for attendance will be provided to the students. After entering the class, you will log in to your assigned computer and access the daily attendance link through Canvas.

Students will earn Daily attendance points that will be counted as a test grade every two weeks.

Google Forms will be used for Daily Attendance and will be time stamped and assigned to your name. If you mark

someone else’s name, you will not receive the points for that day.

You must be logged in to the MCBOE google account that is assigned to you to mark your daily attendance. Your

personal Google account will not work.

Values are placed on a full day’s work (10 points) and a partial day’s work (unexcused checking out/in from

school—4 points).

If you are absent, you will NOT receive daily attendance points for the day. You must be in class a minimum of 30

class minutes to earn full points. You may ask for an extra assignment to earn the missed 10 points. This is your

responsibility to ask me for the extra assignment.

If a break (leaving the room for extreme bathroom emergencies only) is essential, you must sign out/in with me.

Students will only be allowed to leave class for a break with a given hall pass that will be supplied to students at the

beginning of each nine weeks. Students will receive six (6) that they will be responsible for keeping up with during

the nine weeks. At the end of the nine weeks, unused hall passes can be exchanged for additional points added to

lowest test score or final exam. You have time between class to get what you need done and not be late or have to

miss class.

It is your responsibility to locate assignments from Canvas for the days you are absent. You must complete and turn

in required assignments by closing date. If not turned in by closing date you will receive a grade of 0%.

Being late to class (tardy) is unacceptable, if you are with another teacher you must have a note (or that teacher

must call me) to be permitted into class. If you do not have a note for why you were tardy you will only get 4 points

for the day as well as following the consequences for being tardy.

In the real world, you will be expected to show up to work daily and be on time. In our business department here at Buckhorn High School we have the same expectations.

Your daily attendance is important and will be used to help with your attendance in class. They will be counted as a TEST grade every two weeks.

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All students should be made aware of, and abide by safety rules in the computer Lab so as to prevent anyone or anything being damaged/hurt.

Wiring

1. Location of plugs and electrical wiring is hidden behind the sliding doors under the computer, don’t unplug cords.

2. If a cord should need to be unplugged, ask permission, then disconnect by grasping the plug (not the cord) and pull it gently.

Computers

1. If there is a problem with a computer, report it immediately, don’t try to fix it yourself. 2. Do not lift or move a CPU/tower or monitor from its original position. 3. Other than paper and a pen or pencil when needed, other materials should not be placed around the

computer. 4. Do not insert anything into any opening of the computer, other than what the opening was intended. 5. Do not bringing disks/CDs or flash drives/jump drives from home and opening them on these

computers, they are not permitted in the computer classroom.

Printer

1. Only print one time, the printer has a memory, even if it is slow sometimes. 2. Make the teacher aware of any problem you experience with a print job. 3. Exercise care when refilling paper in the printer. Be sure you are properly trained in the correct

procedure for refilling the paper. 4. Do not, at any time, put your finger or other object into the printer, I will clear any paper jams.

Chairs/Tables

We have chairs for sitting, and tables for books and paper. Do not sit on the table and do not roll around in your chair.

Internet

Having experience with the computer and the Internet is not the same thing as having experience in life. You may be at risk online because of the lack of understanding of the motives and intentions of others, and do not realize the danger in which you may place yourself or your family by giving away personal information about yourself. Therefore, do not give out personal information such as address, telephone number, parents’ work address or work telephone number, or the name and location of your school and never get together with someone you met online without getting your parents’ permission first.

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Career Preparedness

Syllabus/Classroom Agreement

Syllabus information can be found on my class website and on Canvas at:

Class website: http://allencte.weebly.com

Canvas website: https://mcboe.instructure.com I have read the Career Preparedness syllabus and related information. I understand and agree to abide by the rules and procedures established for this class at Buckhorn High School. Failure to follow the rules and procedures can result in loss of computer/internet access. __________________________________ _________________________

Student Signature Date

I have read and understand the syllabus and related information for the Career Preparedness class that my child is enrolled. I acknowledge that my child could lose computer/internet privileges if acceptable computer/internet privileges are not maintained. __________________________________ _____________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Parent’s email (preferred):_________________________________________________________________

If no email, how should I contact you if needed?____________________________________________ It is required for each student to have one parent/guardian be an “observer” of our Canvas class to view assignments, test information, grades, etc. There is a link on my website (listed above) giving step-by-step instructions for signing up. This requirement is worth a 100% quiz grade that will be entered on Canvas as this is completed. On August 31st, a 0% grade will be entered for any student who does not have an observer on their account. Last day grade will be changed is September 29th

(end of 1st nine weeks).

Classroom wish list: hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, Kleenex, paper towels.

**ALL grades will be up-to-date in CANVAS and will be the “official” gradebook for our class.**

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at aallen@mcssk12.org.

This page must be returned to Ms. Allen no later than Friday, August 4, 2017.