This course will allow you to look at the process of business ownership by creating, planning, and designing your own business.It will also give you an opportunity to learn about banking services and checking accounts.It is intended to give students a preview of high school courses offered in business education.
Included in the Business Education curriculum will be:
Business ownership
Types of businesses
Creation of your own business
Advantages/disadvantages of being an entrepreneur
Creation of business cards (and personal cards)
Letterhead
Advertising (billboards, flyers, radio ads, newspaper ads, bumper sticker, etc.)
Banking services/checking accounts
Small business computer usage
Grading
You will be evaluated on:
Class discussion
Group projects/Individual projects
Written assignments
Computer based assignments
All work is point based
Small Group / Partner Expectations
Partners and groups will be chosen by the students (choose wisely).
All members of the group will receive the same grade.
If a conflict arises within the group, students are to see Mr. Weidensee immediately.
Materials
You will need to bring to class daily a pen or pencil and a folder.