INTRODUCTION: Success in any business class depends primarily on you, the student.  Your study and work habits will directly affect your success in mastering abstract business concepts and developing the skills necessary to apply them in real-world situations.  You must utilize fully any available resource, such as, assistance before or after school, tutoring or interactive sites on the Internet, private tutoring, and study groups. There are no shortcuts, no substitutes for hard work and consistent effort. Never do less than your best.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a student you have the right to interact with an instructor and fellow students in a classroom environment that is well ordered, peaceful, safe, non-threatening and conducive to learning.  It is the responsibility of each student to participate in class activities only in ways that make this positive learning environment possible and assessable to all students.

THREATS OF VIOLENCE: Any reference to or threat of violence whether against people or property will be taken seriously and dealt with immediately by appropriate authorities.

POLICIES: Policies governing student activities and conduct and the consequences for deviations or violations are published in TUSD’s Guidelines For Rights and Responsibilities and the Santa Rita High School Student Handbook. It is imperative that every student becomes familiar with the contents of both.  To protect your rights and ensure orderly and productive class periods all TUSD and SRHS rules and regulations will be strictly enforced in the classroom as will the following extensions of or additions to those policies.

1. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a positive learning environment by not engaging in any activity that might distract from or disrupt the learning process for you or others. You may exercise your right to not take advantage of the learning opportunities presented to you each day but you do not have the right to deprive your classmates of those opportunities.
2. All assignments are to be completed using a computer using MS Office, Micro Type Pro, or Mavis Beacon software. Assignments results must be copied to clip-board and pasted into the Electronic Student Portfolio (ESP).
3. It is very important that ESP files be saved in the student folder using the appropriate file name and all assignments must be dropped into the teacher drop folder to receive any credit.
4. Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.  Remain seated throughout the period unless you have permission to move. Students that are not at their assigned computer when the bell rings will receive after school detention.
5. You must have permission to speak and must not interrupt any person already speaking. Loud or continuous talking or use of profane language will not be tolerated.
6. When working in cooperative learning groups limit all conversation to the assigned project.
7. Food or beverages of any kind are not allowed in the classroom (water bottles excepted).
8. Do not bring any type of audio, video, communication, or other electronic device into the classroom.  These items will be confiscated and must be picked up by a parent.
9. Grades are based on individual effort and achievement.  Therefore, cheating or false representation of any kind will not be tolerated.  This includes, but is not limited to, using unauthorized materials or devices and giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on any graded assignment.  Any assignment on which such activity is observed or evident will be recorded as a missed assignment that cannot be made up.  Parents will be notified immediately.
10. After school or lunch detention will be assigned for disruptive or irresponsible conduct.  It is school policy for teachers to assign detention to a student who is tardy to class more than four times.
11. Failure to comply with TUSD, Santa Rita, or classroom policies will result in appropriate corrective actions to include parent contact, detention, or administrative referral.
12. Hall passes will be issued in compliance with SRHS policy or in case of an emergency.

Business Technology is defined as an instructional experience that provides students with a core skills set necessary to explore, understand, and apply the basic principles and practices of business. Students will attain the following competencies:

1.0       Explore a career plan

2.0       Explore job search skills

3.0       Demonstrate Employability Skills

4.0       Apply communication skills in business situations

5.0       Explore the legal and ethical environment of business

6.0       Explore economic principles to business operations and management

7.0       Apply problem solving and decision making processes to business situations

8.0       Apply technology to support business operations

9.0       Prepare financial records and accounts

10.0   Apply marketing principles to business operations

All students will build an Electronic Student Portfolio (ESP) with cumulative work. The portfolio will be checked and participation points awarded for quality and content. Class instructing will incorporate academic skills including listening, solving problems using related applications, being a self-directed learner, problem solver, collaborative worker, responsible citizen and quality producer. Student agreement:  I have read and understand the above and agree if I violate any of these rules and procedure I will take full responsibility.  I understand that infractions will be referred for disciplinary action. More information on Mr. Nussberger's Business Technology Class can be found at the following website: http://santaritapage.com 

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