Business Management and Law Introduction

Study Notes

Introduction to business management techniques.
Topics covered: human relations, decision-making, communication techniques, legal concepts, and characteristics of the American enterprise system.

Utilizes the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Curriculum.
Supports Florida Department of Education State CTE standards.
Materials accessible for parental viewing via MySCS and Schoology.
Additional applications: Microsoft Office, Schoology, GMetrix (for test preparation).

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (ESB) Certification validates foundational entrepreneurship and business management knowledge.
Key components assessed: opportunity recognition, business planning, operation, marketing, sales, and financial management.
Students not certified in Business Ownership must prepare for the certification test.
District covers certification testing expenses; practice tests provided throughout the year.

No electronic devices unless necessary; no food or drinks permitted.
Log on to computers and Schoology upon entering class and check the daily to-do list.
Four hallway passes available per quarter; any unused passes become extra credit.
Written passes required for clinic visits or guidance, not allowed during the first and last ten minutes of class.
All materials must be organized, trash disposed of, and chairs pushed in before leaving class.
Responsibility for making up missed assignments lies with the student; check Schoology for details.

Non-adherence to classroom expectations results in consequences such as:
- Deductions in employability points (100 points per quarter).
- Seat changes, conferences, detention, parent contact, or referrals.
Specific deductions include:
- Minus 2 points for unexcused absences or tardiness.
- Minus 3 points for lack of preparation, off-task behavior, or sleeping.
- Minus 5 points for use of cell phones, headphones, gaming, or disrespectful behavior.