Ms.

Ziegler Course Syllabus Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Careers Whether you think you can or you think you cant, youre right. Henry Ford Course Description All hospitality students will learn to make informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals, and explore information regarding the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster. The content of this class includes, but is not limited to, the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreational events, and travel related services. Students will have the opportunity to practice ideas learned, in a project based, exploratory class. Course Objectives Upon completion of Hospitality and Tourism, it is desired that students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the career pathways listed below: -Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services -Lodging -Recreation -Amusements and Attractions -Travel and Tourism 2. Apply effective leadership and business communication skills (verbal and electronic) 3. Develop practical career preparation skills 4. Describe how information technology is used in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster 5. Take part in class discussions using proper rules of etiquette 6. Complete assignments using the computer and other technology as instructed 7. Collaborate effectively with others 8. Demonstrate knowledge of global communities Expectations -Arrive to class on time and prepared -Respect others -Participate in classroom discussions -Follow directions the first time they are given -Give full attention to the person who has the floor -Be careful and respectful of technology equipment -Keep area neat at all times -Ask permission to leave seat -Follow pack up procedures (I will dismiss you, not the bell) -Maintain a positive attitude -Be open to the ideas of others -Adhere to dress code, the code of conduct, and all school and class rules everywhere on campus Consequences -Nonverbal signals/verbal warnings -Seat changes -Student/teacher conferences -Parent conferences/contacts -Student Services referrals, detention, and/or ISS as mandated by school and district officials -Suspension as mandated by school officials At Green Cove Springs Junior High, every student is a winner in some way everyday.

Instructor: Course Title: Location: Instructional Text Teacher Email: Websites: Hospitality/Travel and Tourism Room 15

Ms. Ziegler

1. Access-Introduction to Travel and Tourism (Second Edition) 2. Welcome to Hospitality- An Introduction (Third Edition) maziegler@oneclay.net Blackboard, Edmodo, E-pals, Glogster October 31, 2013 December 19, 2013 February 7, 2014 May 2, 2014 March 20, 2014 June 4, 2014

Early Dismissal Days: September 19, 2013 October 17, 2013 Interim/Progress Reports: Report Cards: Required Supplies: September 18, 2013 November 15, 2013

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Homework: Absences: Co-curricular club FCCLA:

October 25, 2013 April 3, 2014 January 9, 2014 June 11, 2014 *plain composition notebook *loose leaf paper * pen (blue or black) and pencil * highlighter * box of tissues (optional) * hand sanitizer (optional) * Note to parents: Any contributions, material (magazines for collages and travel brochures) or non-material (guest speaking, business contacts, demonstrations and ideas) are greatly encouraged and appreciated! :-] Projects 30% Classwork/Homework 30% Tests/Quizzes 30% Participation 10% * Notebook quizzes will be given every 9 weeks * Vocabulary quizzes will be given every 4 weeks Homework will be given on occasion. It is the students responsibility to see teacher for make-up work the day they return from an absence in order to receive credit. All students will be a part of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Students will participate in FCCLA during scheduled class meetings, and are encouraged to sign up to become a Gold member.

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