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 A 80-89B 70-79C 60-69D 59 & belowF
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!
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 - Phone - (847) Office – Room 54 Visit on free blocks or before/after school
I’m looking forward to a great and successful class with all of you!