Hi everyone,
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled this week on Thursday evening and on Friday afternoon. I hope many of you are able to attend.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week. Students will have an 11:45 dismissal on Friday.
Computers 1
We will continue working on research papers this week.
Business Concepts
Study guides 9.3 and 9.4 will now be due on Tuesday this week. On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 9. There should not be any other outside homework.
Business Law
Study guides for chapter 4 will be due on Wednesday and we will take a test over the chapter on Thursday. There should not be any other outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and I hope to see you at parent-teacher conferences.
MD
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Week of September 17 - 21
Hi everyone,
Well, it's homecoming week again. This week tends to be a bit less productive than other weeks in the school year, but here is what I'm hoping to get accomplished.
Computers 1
We will start the second chapter in Word this week, over research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, but they will be setting them up in MLA format, by learning how to create in-text citations, create a works cited page, etc. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 9 this week over careers. Students will research two careers of interest to them and we will discuss job applications and interviews. Study guides 9.1 and 9.2 will be due on Thursday and study guides 9.3 and 9.4 will be due next Monday. All other work will be completed in class.
Business Law
This week we will start chapter 4 over criminal law. All homework/activities should be completed in class.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Well, it's homecoming week again. This week tends to be a bit less productive than other weeks in the school year, but here is what I'm hoping to get accomplished.
Computers 1
We will start the second chapter in Word this week, over research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, but they will be setting them up in MLA format, by learning how to create in-text citations, create a works cited page, etc. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 9 this week over careers. Students will research two careers of interest to them and we will discuss job applications and interviews. Study guides 9.1 and 9.2 will be due on Thursday and study guides 9.3 and 9.4 will be due next Monday. All other work will be completed in class.
Business Law
This week we will start chapter 4 over criminal law. All homework/activities should be completed in class.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Week of September 10 - 14
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week. Just a reminder of the 11:45 early dismissal scheduled for this Friday.
I will be out on Monday, so if you e-mail me, I will get back to you sometime on Tuesday.
Computers 1
On Monday, students will watch a movie about Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple. On Tuesday, we will finish the movie and review for a test over Word Project 1. On Wednesday, we will continue reviewing and on Thursday, students will take a test over the chapter. There will be a written portion with terms and concepts and a production portion where students will create flyers using Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, study guide 15.3 is due and students will read a Consumer Reports article and complete a worksheet. On Tuesday, we will review chapter 15 and on Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday, we will start chapter 9 over careers and finding a job.
Business Law
On Monday, students will continue working on a case brief of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Cazazos v Smith. On Tuesday, we will finish up notes for chapter 3, over the court system. On Wednesday, we will review and on Thursday students will take a test over the chapter.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week. Just a reminder of the 11:45 early dismissal scheduled for this Friday.
I will be out on Monday, so if you e-mail me, I will get back to you sometime on Tuesday.
Computers 1
On Monday, students will watch a movie about Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple. On Tuesday, we will finish the movie and review for a test over Word Project 1. On Wednesday, we will continue reviewing and on Thursday, students will take a test over the chapter. There will be a written portion with terms and concepts and a production portion where students will create flyers using Word.
Business Concepts
On Monday, study guide 15.3 is due and students will read a Consumer Reports article and complete a worksheet. On Tuesday, we will review chapter 15 and on Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday, we will start chapter 9 over careers and finding a job.
Business Law
On Monday, students will continue working on a case brief of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Cazazos v Smith. On Tuesday, we will finish up notes for chapter 3, over the court system. On Wednesday, we will review and on Thursday students will take a test over the chapter.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, September 3, 2012
Week of September 3 - 7
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming four-day week.
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers. It's going a bit slower than I had planned, which is fine, but we won't be starting independent flyers until the end of this week. No outside homework or tests this week.
Business Concepts 1
We will continue chapter 15 over consumer protection. We will be taking notes and completing various activities in class, including looking at Consumer Reports magazines and finding out about the Better Business Bureau. Study guides over sections 1 and 2 will be due on Friday and the study guide for section 3 will be due on the following Monday.
Business Law
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will research how law has been effected by technology. On Thursday, we will start chapter 3 over the court system. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming four-day week.
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers. It's going a bit slower than I had planned, which is fine, but we won't be starting independent flyers until the end of this week. No outside homework or tests this week.
Business Concepts 1
We will continue chapter 15 over consumer protection. We will be taking notes and completing various activities in class, including looking at Consumer Reports magazines and finding out about the Better Business Bureau. Study guides over sections 1 and 2 will be due on Friday and the study guide for section 3 will be due on the following Monday.
Business Law
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will research how law has been effected by technology. On Thursday, we will start chapter 3 over the court system. There should be no outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Week of August 27 - 31
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have scheduled for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers in class. At the end of the week, each student will design a flyer for an event of his/her choice using the design tools we have used in class.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 are due and we will review chapter 1. On Tuesday, we will take a test over chapter 1 and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, students will begin creating PowerPoints about identity theft and we will begin chapter 15, over consumer protection. There should not be any other outside homework.
Business Law
On Monday, chapter 1 study guides are due and we will review. On Tuesday, we will take a test over chapter 1 and I will collect notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme and on Friday they will write about what they saw.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Here is what I have scheduled for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers in class. At the end of the week, each student will design a flyer for an event of his/her choice using the design tools we have used in class.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 are due and we will review chapter 1. On Tuesday, we will take a test over chapter 1 and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, students will begin creating PowerPoints about identity theft and we will begin chapter 15, over consumer protection. There should not be any other outside homework.
Business Law
On Monday, chapter 1 study guides are due and we will review. On Tuesday, we will take a test over chapter 1 and I will collect notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will watch a movie about Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme and on Friday they will write about what they saw.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, August 20, 2012
2012 - 2013 school year
Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe, but it's the start of yet another school year. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Tuesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. This week, we will start chapter 1. Students will read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and create a brief (summary) of the case. There should not be any outside homework.
That should be it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
It's hard to believe, but it's the start of yet another school year. This week's post will have a short description of each class as well as the schedule for the first week.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1, about the economy. We will be taking notes in class and completing activities related to the content. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Tuesday, with the first two sections being due Friday.
Computers 1
This class covers both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create flyers, reports, and letterheads in Word during the first quarter. Excel will be introduced during the second quarter when students create charts and graphs for various data. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement. There will not be work to take home for this class, as it is all completed in the computer lab. However, students will be responsible for studying for tests.
This week we will be starting a project in Word about creating flyers.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. This week, we will start chapter 1. Students will read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and create a brief (summary) of the case. There should not be any outside homework.
That should be it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, May 7, 2012
Rest of the year
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the late post this week. This will be my last blog post for this school year.
A quick note about final exams: For business concepts 1 & 2, I pass back all chapter tests to be used as study guides. These tests must be returned to me the day of the final exam. If tests are not returned to me, the final exam will only be given 50% credit. Students are not required to take back their tests.
Here is the schedule for the next two weeks:
Business Concepts 1
Today, study guides for chapter 19 are due. Tomorrow, we will take a test over chapter 19 and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, students will do an online simulation using concepts they have learned this semester. On Thursday and Friday, they will make Powerpoints about the most important things they have learned this semester. Next week, we will watch a movie and then study for the final exam.
Business Concepts 2
This week we will be studying for the final exam and watching episodes of Shark Tank, a show about starting your own business. Next week, students will have some free time because without the seniors there aren't many students left.
Business Math
This week we will work on exam study guides together. On Friday, students will take the matching and multiple choice portion of their exam. Next Monday they will take the math problems portion. This class is all seniors so it is over as of next Monday.
Web Page 2
This week will be be reviewing for the final and finishing up district web page projects. This class is also all seniors so it is over as of next Monday.
This year has gone by very quickly. I hope everyone has a relaxing summer!
MD
Sorry for the late post this week. This will be my last blog post for this school year.
A quick note about final exams: For business concepts 1 & 2, I pass back all chapter tests to be used as study guides. These tests must be returned to me the day of the final exam. If tests are not returned to me, the final exam will only be given 50% credit. Students are not required to take back their tests.
Here is the schedule for the next two weeks:
Business Concepts 1
Today, study guides for chapter 19 are due. Tomorrow, we will take a test over chapter 19 and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, students will do an online simulation using concepts they have learned this semester. On Thursday and Friday, they will make Powerpoints about the most important things they have learned this semester. Next week, we will watch a movie and then study for the final exam.
Business Concepts 2
This week we will be studying for the final exam and watching episodes of Shark Tank, a show about starting your own business. Next week, students will have some free time because without the seniors there aren't many students left.
Business Math
This week we will work on exam study guides together. On Friday, students will take the matching and multiple choice portion of their exam. Next Monday they will take the math problems portion. This class is all seniors so it is over as of next Monday.
Web Page 2
This week will be be reviewing for the final and finishing up district web page projects. This class is also all seniors so it is over as of next Monday.
This year has gone by very quickly. I hope everyone has a relaxing summer!
MD
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