Santa Fe High School

Business Information Management Syllabus

Instructor:                   Carl Matejka

Telephone:                   409.925.3283

Email:                      carl.matejka@sfisd.org    

Conference Period:     6^th Period 12:55 – 1:35

Course Description and Purpose

This course is designed to develop skills for success in the workplace.  Students will select the appropriate technology to address business needs and will use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics technology using the Microsoft Office application software package.  Desktop publishing concepts will be introduced and publications created using Microsoft Publisher.  Students will also identify concepts of computer systems and analyze operating systems and emerging technology.  CTE Fee of $25 due by September 28.

Credit

1 credit - This course is approved for technology credit. 

Text

Microsoft Office 2016  – class set provided

Other books and workbooks as needed

Grading Criteria

20%   Daily Work – includes daily assignments, pop quizzes, group activities, and homework

30%    Minor Grades—quiz and reviews

50%   Major Grade – includes written tests, productions tests, and major projects.  Written tests will be given to assess your knowledge of the content covered in class.  Tests may include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer/essay, and matching.  Production tests will assess your knowledge of the use of the computer software. 

Classroom Rules:

1. NO FOOD OR DRINK – INCLUDING GUM!!
2. Be seated when the bell rings.
3. Be respectful to your peers – including their property.
4. No profanity!! – will NOT be tolerated
5. Follow instructions

Classroom Consequences:

1. Verbal warning.
2. Student/teacher conference during or after class.
3. Parent contact.
4. Office referral.

NOTE: This syllabus may be altered by instructor as conditions warrant!