Transcript Welcome to 2003-2004 - Mrs. Kerri Largo`s Web Site

Hoffman Estates High School
TOPICS IN MARKETING
Mrs. Largo
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
• As needed:
• Folder
• Markers
• Loose leaf paper
• Calculator
• Pens and pencils
Grading Scale
For Homework,
Quizzes, Tests,
Projects, and Final
Exam:
%
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 & below
Grade
A
B
C
D
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 due
Would 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!
Overall Classroom Rule:
RESPECT
What does that mean?
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
Remember!!
This is a learning environment!
Mrs. Largo’s Responsibilities
• 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?
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!