1. Welcome to Business Law Elkin High School Room 309B Beth Felts

2. Required Supplies Required (daily) No. 2 Pencils/Pens Three Ring Binder with 10 Top Load Sheet Protectors A GOOGLE email account to be used for this course This may be a personal account – but must be checked daily for assignment information QUIA Account A positive attitude Strongly Recommended USB Drive Strongly Recommended Home computer with Internet access and printer

3. CLASS RULES Be Prompt Begin opening task prior to bell ringing No use of the computer or Internet connection for any task that is not directly related to the task at hand. This includes games, social networks, and instant messengers. Due to the equipment located in this classroom – ABSOLUTELY NO GUM, FOOD or DRINK will be allowed. No hats or sunglasses in the classroom Keep your hands to yourself Complete and turn in all assignments Respect the rights of others Ask permission before using others’ things Stay in assigned seat unless permission is granted to get up No putting heads on desks or sleeping in class Only one person should talk at a time/raise hand to be recognized Bring all materials to class No IPODs, MP3s, or cell phones

4. Interactive Notes PowerPoints will be utilized to present new information. You will receive a copy of the notes with missing information. You will be responsible for completing the notes. Important to complete the notes and vocabulary terms for each unit. Independent Practice Activities will be assigned for each objective/unit.

5. Assignments Calculates as 40% of your final grade. Loss of ten points per day late; not to exceed five days Assignments beyond five days late will not be accepted Consists of essays, portfolio assignments, etc. Assignments can most often be located on: Quia.com Class Website

6. Homework Reinforces concepts introduced in class Assigned as deemed necessary NOT just busy work Will be graded Typically due at the end of the week Loss of ten points per day late; not to exceed five days Assignments beyond five days late will not be accepted

7. Portfolio You will be creating a portfolio of work learned in this class. The portfolio will be kept in the classroom. It will contain all assignments and tests. May be sent home on occasion to be reviewed by parents and signed. Will be graded as an assignment on various occasions throughout the semester.

8. Tests Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Will consist of multiple choice questions, matching, and short essay responses. May also include production tasks. Calculates 60% of your grade VoCATs test at end of course Calculates as 25% of your final course grade No exemptions are allowed

9. Email & Printing Some assignments will be emailed; others will be printed Each student is required to have an email account. If you do not have an email account that you check on a daily basis, please create one TODAY! Use a GOOGLE Account. Print on both sides of the paper whenever possible Duplex printing File>Print>Choose Appropriate Printer>Properties> Two-sided (Duplex Printing)

10. Opening Class Discussion Discuss the following quote: We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. Ronald Reagan

11. Opening Class Discussion Discuss the following quote: One wrong does not justify another. Legal maxim From the Latin 'Injuria non excusat injuriam'.

12. Opening Class Discussion Discuss the following quote: The law should be steady but not still. Unknown

13. Crazy Laws? ! Organizations may not hold their meetings while the members present are in costume. 14-12.10. Holding meetings or demonstrations while wearing masks, hoods, etc. No person or persons at least 16 years of age shall while wearing a mask, hood or device whereby the person, face or voice is disguised so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, hold any manner of meeting, or make any demonstration upon the private property of another unless such person or persons shall first obtain from the owner or occupier of the property his or her written permission to do so, which said written permission shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which said property is located before the beginning of such meeting or demonstration. (1953, c. 1193, s. 9; 1983, c. 175, ss. 3, 10; c. 720, s. 4.) Why does this law exist? To discourage members of the Ku Klux Klan from operating within the state, certain measures such as this one were taken. The KKK was known for their use of white hooded costumes during meetings and demonstrations for purposes of remaining anonymous as well as inflicting fear on others. By making these actions illegal, the organization's power was somewhat weakened.

14. Web Search Find a website listing crazy, stupid laws in various states. What is the craziest law you can find?