The course is designed to introduce students to the business and economic institutions of our free enterprise system and the problems which affect U.S. citizens as consumers, savers, investors, borrowers, employees, and taxpayers.

Grades will be based on total points throughout the semester.  Points will include daily assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, and articles.
 
 Grading scale:
                                                90 – 100     A

                                                80 – 89        B

                                                70 – 79        C

                                                60 – 69        D

                                                Below 59    F

All students should come to each class period with their textbook, workbook, pen/pencil, folder, and a 3-subject spiral notebook (to be used only for this class).

Article Assignment

Directions:  Every Friday you are to turn in a summary of one current event article related to Orientation to Business.  The article may come from a newspaper, magazine, or the Internet.  This will be worth 20 points each week.  If the article relates to exactly what we are covering in class on that particular week, you will receive 5 extra credit points.  You are to turn in the following on a standard sheet of notebook paper with the article stapled to it.  It should include the following information:

1. Source:  (Where did you find the article, i.e. Chicago Tribune, Business Week, etc.)

2. Date of the article

3. Author

     4.  What chapter does the article relate to in the             book?  (State chapter number and name)

5. Give a brief summary—1-2 paragraphs (approximately a ½ page written)
6. State what you have learned--Give 1-2 reactions