Mrs. Largo TOPICS IN MARKETING Hoffman Estates High School.

Mrs. Largo

TOPICS IN MARKETING

Hoffman Estates High School

Congratulations!

You’ve made a great choice in choosing TOPICS IN MARKETING!

This class will help you:

• better understand the world of marketing

• explore fun topics such as sports or music

• be exposed to hot, new career choices

• be exposed to other business opportunities

Materials Needed

• Textbook

• Folder

• Loose leaf paper

• Pens and pencils

• As needed:

• Markers

• Calculator

Grading Scale

For Homework, Quizzes, Tests, Projects, and Final Exam:

% Grade

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

59 & below F

Major Projects

• Market a fantasy sports team or band!

• Market a real world school event

• Play Virtual Sports/Fantasy Football or Hollywood Stock Exchange

• Field trip!!

What will help you be successful in this class?

Tips to help you out!

• Become detail oriented

• Don’t rely on lecture (read book!)

• Check your grades online often!

• Take great, clear notes

Tips to help you out!

• Keep up with the homework and reading

• Save your handouts!!!!

• STAY CURRENT WITH NEWS!!!• ESPN – follow those teams!

• Entertainment News – follow those stars!!

About me

• Have two wonderful children!

• Changed careers (from business world)

• Teach Consumer, Accounting, Business Explorations, Management, Web Design, Marketing, and PIE

• Love to run and make web pages

• Love animals (have 2 dogs, 2 cats)

• Am a HUGE New England Patriots fan!

What does Mrs. Largo expect of you?

General Course Expectations

• Bring all supplies daily to class

• Homework is turned in on the day it is dueWould your boss expect late work????

• Take care of personal needs BEFORE or AFTER class • Do NOT come to class and ask to go to the bathroom!

• FREEZE RULES APPLY!

General Course Expectations

• Read chapters when they are assigned

• Contact Mrs. Largo after an absence

• Meet project and homework deadlines

• All HEHS policies enforced• Dress code

• Tardies

Put your best foot forward!!!

• Make an effort!

• Stay on task

• Participate and don’t be afraid to ask!

• Be on time

• Come to class every day!

• TRY!

What does that mean?

Overall Classroom Rule: RESPECT

Respect of the Classroom

• Clean up your area

• No writing on desks

• Take care of computers

• Do not leave garbage behind

• No eating or drinking in the classroom

Respect Towards Each Other

• Raise hand when answering questions

• Don’t interrupt

• Encourage each other

• Be accepting of differences

• Don’t be rude or insulting to others

Respect Mrs. Largo, the Class, and Yourself• No putting makeup on in

class

• No electronic devices!

• Stay in your seats until the bell rings

• No heads down during class

• No cheating

• Watch language used

This is a learning environment!

Remember!!

• Be fair

• Accepting of differences

• Indicate “I don’t know” if I don’t know

• Address all of your questions

• Present the material a variety of ways so all can understand

• Be available for additional help

Mrs. Largo’s Responsibilities

• Stimulate learning

• Encourage participation

• Maintain a safe and respectful environment

• Return work in a timely manner

• Provide real-world WIIFM’s

• How else can I help you?

Mrs. Largo’s Responsibilities

But also…

… let’s have fun…and make this class enjoyable! Before you know it, you will learn some lifelong, real world skills!

If we work together, this class can be a fantastic experience for all of us!

How to reach me

• Email - [email protected]

• Phone - (847) 755-5711

• Office – Room 54

• Visit on free blocks or before/after school

• http://www.mrslargo.com

I’m looking forward to a great and successful class

with all of you!