Welcome to:

Business Education
Dear Parents: My name is Lisa Perkins and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I will be your child's Business teacher this coming school year. I am a graduate of West Platte High in Weston, MO and I attended NWMSUU in Maryville, MO, where I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Education. I have been married for 26 years, and we have four wonderful children: Kevin, Marcus, Marissa, and Anna. In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, sewing, and watching sports. I believe that everyone needs to work together to make the learning experience effective. I have very high expectations for your child, and with your help, we can help your child achieve those expectations. I am looking forward to a very successful year and I know you are too. I am available to help students individually before school, during prep periods, and after school. I am available to parents during those times as well. Please feel free to contact me by calling the school or e-mailing me. Together we can make this a successful year!
August 19, 2013 Volume 1, Issue 1

In This Issue:
About Mrs. Perkins Parent Letter About Business Education Class Class Rules & Expectations Mrs. Perkins class schedule How to contact Mrs. Perkins Computer Usage Agreement Parent/Student Signature Page Additional Information Page

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Dear Parents,

Volume 1, Issue 1

This week begins a brand new school year for all of us, and Id like to extend a warm welcome to my students. I have put together a handbook of information to help you and your child become familiar with my expectations for the school year. Take a day or two to read through this information, and then sign and return the computer usage page by Friday. You may want to keep the handbook in a special place so that you may refer to it throughout the year. This handbook will also be available online at http:// mrsperkinsbused.weebly.com. If you need to contact me, I prefer email if possible. My email address is lperkins@ridgeway.k12.mo.us. I check my email each day and I will respond promptly. If you do not have email, you may call the school and leave a message (660-872-6813) Im looking forward to an exciting year with my class. Thank you for your cooperation in getting this year off to a great start! Sincerely,

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Cooperative Learning I wholeheartedly believe in cooperative learning in the classroom. Research has shown that all students do better when they are allowed to discuss and defend their ideas as they learn. Working in small groups also helps students learn valuable social skills they will need throughout life. Parents are often concerned about grades in the cooperative learning classroom. Dont worry! All grades come from individual assignments and tests. No student's grade will be raised or lowered based on the performance of others in the group. Class Newsletters I will send home a Class Newsletter often and post it online at http:// mrsperkinsbused.weebly.com as well. This newsletter will have a list of classwork that was done as well as any homework that is assigned. There will also be a list of lessons and events that will be planned for the upcoming weeks. Our Class on the Web Our class has a home on the Internet! We have a class web page on which we will display student assignments, the class calendar, and other school related information. Parents can visit the web page to keep up-to -date. Our web site is located at http://mrsperkinsbused.weebly.com. I only use students first names and last initials, and I dont match pictures with names. If you do not want your childs picture, stories, or other work on our class web page, please write me a note or send me an email. Be sure to visit our web page before you make this decision! I

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Materials Needed:

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Individual Student Supplies Notebook (Trapper Keeper or similar is fine) or an expandable file system Pocket folders with 3 prongs (at least 2 plastic) if using a notebook. Classroom Supplies Requested Box of tissues USB Flash Dives Hand sanitizer Homework Policy: All homework is due at the beginning of the class period on the specified due date. Late work will not be accepted and will receive a 0 for that assignment Tardy Policy: All students will be in the business classroom by the time the bell is done ringing. After the bell stops ringing, the door will be shut students will need to get a pass to enter the room.

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Students Rights: You have the right to expect me to be prepared and organized. You have the right to expect your assignments to be graded in a timely manner and your grades to be posted quickly. You have the right to have me answer your questions in class if they pertain to classwork or during my office hours if they are of a personal nature. You have the right to have a positive and pleasant learning environment. Students Responsibilities: You are expected to attend every class. Please notify Mrs. Perkins of any absence as soon as possible through e-mail or call the school office so that homework and any class notes can be sent home. You are expected to be prepared for class. You are expected to follow the academic integrity policy as stated below. You are responsible for your homework. Deadlines will be given as assignments are given and you are responsible for knowing the deadlines. Late work will be accepted, but will receive a much lower grade. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis. All classwork is due at the beginning of the class period unless otherwise stated.

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Academic Integrity: This classroom follows the procedures provided in detail in the Policies and Procedures: Academic Dishonesty section of the Ridgeway student handbook. It is the policy of this classroom to file a report with the principal for every incident of academic dishonesty. All students will sign and return an Academic Policy as a requirement of this course. Computer Lab Rules: The Basics Plain water is the only beverage permitted, and the bottle must have a secure lid. Any other beverages brought into the computer lab will be discarded. Food, gum, and candy are not allowed in the computer lab and will be discarded if brought into the room.*

Students may not manipulate the equipment in such a way that might cause damage such as unplugging or plugging equipment cords, turning switches on or off to the computer monitors, speakers, or printers, or mistreating the equipment in any way. This is an offense that could lead to being prohibited from computer use. Students will not use unauthorized passwords, disclose confidential passwords, or enter or try to enter any unauthorized areas of the computer. This is an offense that could lead to being prohibited from computer use. Never touch anyone elses computer, unless they ask for your help! A student will not cause another student to lose work, time, or data. Students will not surf the web, log in to sites such as FaceBook, Pinterest, or any other non-education website without permission. Before leaving, do the following:

Log off (Start

Log Off and then click OK).

Wait for the logon screen. Straighten your keyboard, monitor, and mouse Push your chair back in and leave your workstation clean for the next person.

*If your student needs special accommodations please contact me.

My Expectations: *Students are paying attention when someone else is speaking.

First Offense: Verbal Warning Second Offense: Personal interaction with Mrs. Perkins *Students are raising their hands and waiting to and a check on the behavior spreadsheet kept by Mrs. Perkins.* be called on to speak.

This is what it looks like: Consequences for Offenses:

Be Respectful *Remain seated, unless given permission to leave your chair.

Third Offense: Second check in the spreadsheet. A behavior plan will be filled out by student. The plan must state what rules were violated and what the student * Do not run in class, participate in horseplay, or will do differently next time. This must be signed by the use abusive and/or profane language. We work student, the parent/guardian, and Mrs. Perkins. A copy of the behavior plan will be shared with the main office. together using mutual respect!

*Students are using class time wisely from bell to bell. That is, they are on-task! *All distractions are off and put away (electronics, food, drink, photos, cosmetics, etc.) *Instructions are being followed. * Never touch computer equipment until given permission to do so! * Treat all classroom equipment with care and ALWAYS leave your workstation clean and organized for the next student. Students are responsible for any damage caused to computer equipment!

Fourth Offense: Student must call parent/guardian and arrange a conference to discuss the issue. The principal and/or superintendent will be notified of the conference and may be invited to the conference if requested.

Be Responsible

Severe Clause: Happens when the student exhibits severe behavior. This could be verbal abuse, physical abuse, and/or inappropriate behavior to a teacher or a fellow student. The student will be asked to leave the room and go the principals office (and escorted if necessary). A referral form will be completed and given to the office. The students parent/guardian will be notified of the behavior. The students discipline will then be determined by the administration.

Be Ready

*Students are in their seat, with materials ready, before the bell rings. *This document will be kept on Mrs. Perkins computer *Students keep all notes and assignments orga- and will only be accessible by her and the principal and superintendent. This document will only be used to nized (folders, binders, notebooks) for each keep track of offenses and discipline. This document will class. *Students bring all required supplies, including finished homework. *Work is finished on time.
be shared at any discipline conference scheduled and will be made available to the parent/guardian at their request..

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Mrs. Perkins Class Schedule:
Computer Applications ................................................................ 8:00 8:53 Planning Period ............................................................................ 8:56 9:43 Elementary/JH* ........................................................................... 9:46 10:33 Desktop Publishing ...................................................................... 10:36 11:23 Computer Applications ................................................................ 11:26 12:13 Lunch ........................................................................................... 12:13 12:33 7/8 Keyboarding & Careers .......................................................... 12:36 1:23 Accounting I ................................................................................. 1:26 2:13 Computer Applications ................................................................ 2:16 3:03

*Elementary/JH Schedule
Monday JH Tuesday 5th & 6th Wednesday 3rd & 4th Thursday 1st & 2nd FridayKindergarten

(660) 872-6813 lperkins@ridgeway.k12.mo.us

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Computer Usage Contract

In this class, students will be using the internet and electronic mail., as well as other computer programs Students may also have their pictures posted on the class webpage. Should you have any objections to that, please let me know by checking below. I will try to keep you informed of any internet related projects throughout the school year. The students should receive a user agreement within the next week or two and this will need to be returned as soon as possible to ensure that students are aware of the school usage policy. INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Lisa Perkins DATE:__________

STUDENT NAME:_________________________________ CLASS:________________________________________ Please check the appropriate boxes below: Y N ___ ___ My son/daughter has my permission to use the internet as needed for research in class. ___ ___ My son/daughter has my permission to obtain electronic mail access and use it throughout the course of this class. ___ ___ My son/daughter has my permission to have their picture posted on the class web page. ___ ___ My son/daughter has a computer with internet access at home. ___ ___ My son/daughter and I have read the class syllabus for the course listed above and understand the instructor's expectations of the students.
Student Signature:______________________________________________________________ Parents signature:_______________________________________________________________

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Please tell me something you would like me to know about your student: