COURSE OUTLINE AND SYLLABUS
BUSINESS EDUCATION
CAREER PREPARATION – BUSINESS
PRACTICUM
TRAINING CO-OP
FALL SEMESTER 2011
MRS. FELICIA BOVELL
COORDINATOR
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
THE OFFICE: The overriding objective of THE OFFICE: Procedures and
Technology is to provide the information and activities that will prepare
students for office positions. A multi-dimensional approach is used to
develop a comprehensive understanding of all critical aspects of office
activities and to extend and integrate basic and business skills developed
to some extent in prior courses.
TEXTBOOKS:
The Office Procedures and Technology 2005
Oliverio, Pasewark & White, 4th edition
The Office Procedures and Technology 2004
Oliverio, Pasewark & White, 4th edition
Office Skills for the 1990s---Barrett, Kimbrell, Odgers
The A.P.P.L.E. Resource Guide – Curtis & Associates, Inc.
VIDEO STOP – Crippen, Jaehne
Law Office Procedures --- Illa Atwood
SUPPLIES:
1 – BOX OF CLEAR SHEET PROTECTORS WITH 3 – HOLES AND (1)
FLASHDRIVE. 1- (BLACK) 3-RING BINDER WITH TAB DIVIDERS, 11/2” IN DEPTH, 4 – BLACK PENS AND 2 – RED PENS. THESE
MATERIALS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 9, 2011.
BUSINESS CAREER PREPARATION CO–OP
MRS. FELICIA BOVELL
COORDINATOR
FALL 2011
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK 1
INTRODUCTION/ORIENTATION – BPA
(KEYBOARDING – MICROTYPE PRO)
WEEK 2
ORIENTATION/CO-OP RULES
FORMATTING AND KEYING TRAINING PLANS
WEEK 3
GROOMING – HUMAN RELATIONS/SAFETY
YOUR PLACE IN THE OFFICE OF 2000
WEEK 4
OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
WEEK 5
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OFFICE
WEEK 6
ATTITUDE AND WORK
WEEK 7
SUPERVISOR EXPECTATIONS
WEEK 8
GETTING ALONG WITH PEOPLE
REVIEW/PROJECT DUE – COLLEGE SEARCH
WEEK 9
FINAL EXAM – NO FINALS 9 WEEK TEST
BUSINESS CAREER PREPARATION CO–OP
MRS. FELICIA BOVELL
COORDINATOR
FALL 2011
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK 10
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS/COMPUTER SOFTWARE
APPLICATIONS
WEEK 11
WORD PROCESSING (MICROSOFT)
WEEK 12
WORD PROCESSING (MICROSOFT)
WEEK 13
WORD PROCESSING (MICROSOFT)
WEEK 14
OFFICE SUPPORT SKILLS
TELEPHONE PROCEDURES
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
WEEK 15
PROCESSING BUSINESS DOCUMENTS
MAILABLE LETTERS
GRAMMAR DRILLS
VOCABULARY DRILLS
WEEK 16
BPA CONTEST PREPARATION
ACCOUNTING
MAIL SERVICES
WEEK 17
BPA CONTEST/REVIEW FOR FINAL
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
WEEK 18
FINAL EXAM – STANDARDIZED TEST
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
WINDOWS 3.1
Microsoft Windows is a program that provides the environment in which
you work with your computer. It helps you organized your work and keep
track of information such as names and addresses, as well as create
documents such as letters and reports. Windows provides several tools,
including a word processor, calendar, and calculator that allow you to
complete any number of tasks. In addition, Windows allows you to use
other types of applications such as spreadsheets and database programs.
Objective: The purpose of this learning activity is to help students
develop the skills necessary to work in the Windows graphical
environment.
Learning Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access)
Microsoft Office combines Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Mail, five
popular software packages into one office suite. Each of these tools can be
used separately, or they can be used together to produce professionallooking documents.
Objective: Learning Microsoft Office will teach the student to use four
tools in the Microsoft Office Suite on an IBM or PC compatible
computer. In addition, the student will learn to integrate
applications from one tool into another.
Computer Calculator
The Computer Calculator is an easy-to-use software program that
emulates the calculator. The input appears as if on a calculator tape.
This tape may be printed, saved, or recalled to print or used at a later
time. A special feature is a timer that allows the user to record the
progress in speed using the touch method.
Objective: The Computer Calculator program will train the user to
become proficient in operating the 10-key pad by touch and to
use it to the fullest. The program teaches basic math
operation of addition, percents, add-on and discount
capabilities, markup, and markdowns.
Computerized Timed Writings
The Skill Measurement Timings software provides unlimited opportunity
for practice; administers and scores all Skill Measurement and test
timings; scores the timings and highlights errors; reports speed and
accuracy scores; and maintains complete records.
Introduction to Accounting
Students will be introduced to or review accounting principles.
***Spelling and Vocabulary Building
***Review of Rules of Punctuation and Grammar
***Proofreading and Edition of Business Documents
***Telecommunications and Telephone Techniques
***Employability Skills
Office Administration Co-op
Mrs. Felicia Bovell, Instructor
Classroom activities and assignments due this grading period
WEEKLY SPELLING WORDS
A weekly spelling test will be given the last day of each week at the
beginning of the class period. (Handout). Groups 1-6
MICROTYPE PRO TYPING DRILLS
Directions: Type each line perfectly 5 times – not necessarily in
succession, but in total. If you make an error in typing a line, begin a new
line immediately. After you have typed the first line perfect 5 times,
double space and begin the second line. Double-space between groups of
5 perfect lines. Begin typing slowly and increase your speed gradually.
(Handout).
Accuracy Study 1 (Simple Vocabulary Words)
Drills 1-5, pages 42-43
Accuracy Study (High-Stroke-Intensity Words)
Drills 1-10, pages 43-45
Skill Measurement – 5 Minutes Timed Writings (Computerized)
Detailed instructions are given in the Handout
Submit the following timed writings this grading period. You may try as
many times as is needed to produce an acceptable writing.
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
64-C
68-C
70-C
Week Four
Week Five
Week Six
Week Seven
Week Eight
Week Nine
BUILDING AN EDUCATED VOCABULARY
80-C
82-C
84-C
72-C
74-C
76-C
BUSINESS EDUCATION CAREER PREPARATION
BUSINESS PRACTICUM
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
To ensure an effective learning environment for the Office Education
Cooperative student, the following policies and procedures must be
followed. These rules must be read and signed by the student, parent,
employer, and school official to show that each has received a copy.
1.
Each student in the program, who accepts a position at an approved
training station, agrees to remain in that position until the end of
that school year. Cooperative education is a full year program and a
student must be enrolled the entire school year to receive three (3)
credits. Students who feel that co-op will interfere with their studies
or school activities need to drop the class during the first two weeks
of school. (JROTC, National Honor Society, Cheerleading, Student
Council and Clubs).
2.
Students are expected to keep a record and copies of excuses (notes)
for each nine-week grading period. A student may not have more
than one unexcused absence or not more than three total absences
for a nine-week grading period. Excessive absences must be
appealed through the attendance committee.
a.
Excessive absences from school or work are grounds for
dismissal from the program. The student will be placed on
probation after three consecutive absences. On the second
offense, the student may be dropped from the program, except
in cases of illness of self or family members or death in the
family.
b.
Students will not go to work on the same day they have been
absent from school. No excuses will be accepted. If you have
to make a doctor’s appointment, schedule it for the afternoon.
You are not to miss school to go to the doctor.
c.
If for any reason the student will miss school, be late for
class or late to work, he or she must notify Mrs. Bovell –
(713) 867-5112, no later than 9 a.m. of that same
morning.
DO NOT CALL THE ATTENDANCE CLERK TO REPORT YOUR
ABSENCES FROM OUR PROGRAM. THE ATTENDANCE CLERK
TAKES CARE OF SCHOOL ABSENCES ONLY.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (CONT.)
If you are in violation of this absence policy 3 times you will be terminated
from this program. If you are absent from school for any reason, you will
be responsible for obtaining information regarding a missed assignment
from another class member. This includes the assignment of a test to be
taken on the day following your absence.
3.
All Students MUST BE EMPLOYED at a qualified training station
three weeks (15 school days) after entering the OE Cooperative class.
If you are unemployed after the first three weeks of school, you must
be enrolled into regular classes.
4.
The student trainee should inform his/her coordinator of any
problems at work or at school, which might affect the student’s job
performance. This will enable the coordinator to assist in correction
of the problem without any interruption in the student’s efficiency or
routine.
5.
Students are responsible for their transportation to and from
their job. Mrs. Bovell is not responsible for transporting
students to and from the job site. All traffic regulation will be
honored without exception. The Houston Independent School
District and the Coordinators are not liable for accidents or
injuries that occur in transit to and from the training station,
or while on the job.
6.
Office Education students who fail to perform satisfactorily during a
nine-week period may be placed on probation. On second offense
they may be asked to resign. You are responsible for turning in your
evaluation sheets to your employer for each nine-week grading
period. This is an important part of your grade.
7.
Any student losing his/her training station due to the student’s fault
may be place on probation or dropped from the program depending
on the nature.
8.
Personal telephone calls on the job are discouraged. Also, personal
calls on the O.E. telephone are not allowed.
9.
Students not at work must stay in the O.E. classroom, or in a place
designated by the teacher/coordinator.
10.
Friends, classmates, and family are not to visit the students on the
job.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (CONT.)
11.
Students are to be on time at school, as well as on the job. Failure
to follow this rule will result in detention.
12.
Parents should understand the student’s responsibility to the
training station and should not take him/her from work for visits or
otherwise interfere with the performance of his/her duties.
13.
Students are not to order company supplies for their personal use.
This has in the past and will continue to be cause for dismissal from
the program. Misuse of company funds, materials, and revealing
company policies will not be tolerated.
14.
Students should strive to keep a positive attitude, giving an honest
day’s work for his/her wages. In order to foster a harmonious work
environment, it is imperative that the student displays a genuine
sense of loyalty and honesty to the company.
15.
All communication concerning the student or the training station
from outside sources (parents, school administrators, etc.) will be
channeled through the coordinator.
16.
Business rules for dress and personal hygiene will be observed. Mrs.
Carol Mosteit has said that all students must wear their uniforms to
work.
17.
The Business Professionals of America Organization is an
important part of student leadership training. Dues for the
2011-2012 school year are $10.00 for supplies and $90.00 for
the mandatory Employer Appreciation Banquet. This $100.00
fee is part of your registration for the Business Education
Career Prep Cooperative Program and is due on or before
October 28, 2011.
18.
Personal telephone calls on the job are discouraged. Also personal
calls on the O.E. phone are not allowed.
19.
Students not at work must stay in the O.E. Classroom, or in a place
designated by the teacher/coordinator.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (CONT).
20. Office Education is a full year course. Credit is based on the
successful completion of four quarters. A student receives 3 credit
hours for the entire school year.
21. The Student is not eligible for unemployment compensation while
working in a vocational cooperative education training station
position.
22. Grading for BCP Co-op will be broken down as follows:
Test and Training Station
Projects (Student Performance)
Projects (Student Engagement)
Projects (Technology Applications)
Quizzes
Learning & Practice Assignments
TOTAL
20%
15%
15%
15%
15%
20%
100%
I have read and I understand the above policies and procedures for the
High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Business
Education Careers Cooperative Program. Violation of these policies may
be reason for dismissal from the training station or the cooperative
program. I therefore, do agree to follow these policies.
________________________________
Student Trainee
__________________________________
Parent or Legal Guardian
Felicia K. Bovell
_________________________________________
Business Education Supervisor
[email protected]/office 713-867-5112, Rm. 205
It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap or
disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status or political affiliation in its education or
employment programs and activities, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the
Education amendments of 1072; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.