Mr. Sullivan
Room 2518
Entrepreneurship Teacher

Entrepreneurship Course Description
In this course, students evaluate the concepts of going into business for themselves and working for or operating a small business. Emphasis is on the exploration of feasible ideas of products/services, research procedures, business financing, marketing strategies, and access to resources for starting a small business. Students develop components of a business plan and evaluate startup requirements. English language arts and social studies are reinforced.
Grading
The Quarter Average is determined as follows:
Classwork/Homework(100 pts./week) 20%
Quizzes 15%
Tests/Major Projects 60%
Student Engagement 5%
The Final Semester Grade is determined as follows:
1st Quarter Average 40%
2nd Quarter Average 40%
Exam 20%
Late Work
Late classwork/homework will only be accepted during SMART lunch at a maximum of 80% credit within a week of the due date(2 SMART lunches). After this time, late work will receive 50% credit. Since there is plenty of time to complete assignments, students are encouraged to use their time wisely. SMART lunch is the ONLY time for making up missing work.
Materials Needed
1-Loose-leaf *notebook with ruled paper. Notebooks with pockets work well for organizing handouts
Pencils and Pens
*All notes should be kept in a notebook brought to class daily.
DECA
All Entrepreneurship students are encouraged to join DECA (An Association of Marketing Students).
DECA provides students with educational and leadership development activities to merge with the classroom instructional program.
Please see me if you are interested in participating.
Textbook
Textbooks will not be assigned to each student but will be used in class. Students may check out the textbook overnight if needed for make-up work.
Absences & Tardies—see student handbook
Attendance is extremely important in the block schedule because of the amount of material that is covered. However, there may be times when students must be absent. Please be proactive in your approach to remain current with the course and communicate with the teacher. Students are responsible for seeing the teacher to makeup any and all missed work.
Computer Usage
During this course we will use the computers in classroom or various devices for educational purposes only. In the classroom, you are expected to only work on the given class assignment, not surf the Internet, watch videos, social network, etc. Please refer to your WCPSS Student/Parent Handbook for clarification of your rights and potential consequences if guidelines are not followed.
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Classroom Expectations
Always show respect for yourself, others and school property
Electronics (Phones, Music Players, etc.) are not to be used in the classroom
Take responsibility for your actions and words; no profanity
No candy, gum, food or drinks are allowed in the classroom
Take care of personal matters before or after class, including restroom and water
Bring a positive attitude and all materials to class each day
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Procedures
Guidance, Main Office, Attendance and Telephone Requests:
School policy does not permit students to be in the halls during class time. All visits to see a counselor, someone in attendance or main offices must be done before or after school or during students’ assigned lunch. Any student feeling sick and needing to call home, please ask the instructor for a pass to the attendance office to call home.
Testing: Talking is not permitted during testing until all students have completed their tests. Students talking while others are still testing are at risk of receiving a zero on that test.
Paper Heading: Always put your name, class, and block number in the upper right hand corner of all papers and tests, unless otherwise specified.
Trash/Garbage Disposal: All trash needs to be disposed of at the end of the period or during a class activity transition. It is disruptive for a student to get up in the middle of a lecture or a class discussion just to throw something away. Please put only appropriate materials in the recycling bin.
Behavior: I expect all students to perform their best EVERYDAY. This means paying attention in class, actively participating in class discussions and activities, and completing all assignments on time. At no time is sleeping an acceptable classroom activity. Students are expected to abide by classroom/ school rules and accept the consequences if they choose to break a rule.
Extra Assistance– SMART Lunch
Students are expected to attend 4 (four) SMART Lunch sessions each quarter. Use this time to stay on pace, catch up, review, etc. It is strongly recommended that any student needing extra assistance see the instructor before school or after school. Every student has the opportunity to be successful in the class. Success is a choice!

PCHS Main: 919-463-8656
Email: ASULLIVAN@WCPSS.NET
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