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Business Department
james.murray@pulaski.kyschools.us

Pulaski County High School

Hello, my name is James Murray. This is my tenth year of teaching all of which have been in the Pulaski County School District. In addition to teaching I am an assistant girls basketball coach, the FBLA advisor and the school technology coordinator.

You can reach me at school by calling 679-1574 or by e-mailing me at james.murray@pulaski.kyschools.us

Schedule

1st- Web Design
2nd- Planning
3rd- Advanced Computer Applications
4th- Helpdesk
5th- Business Law
6th- Computer Applications
7th- Computer Applications


COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Mr. Murray

Level of Student: 9-12 1 Credit

Goal: Students will develop necessary skills for success in an office environment with emphasis on proper keyboarding techniques and Microsoft Office Skills.

Objectives:
  • Students should be able to key at a minimum rate of 40 words per minute with no more than 5 errors.
  • Students will demonstrate correct keyboarding and word processing skills, including document enhancement and editing, for work environments and personal use.
  • Students will use spreadsheets to organize and interpret data.
  • Students will create presentations that are appropriately formatted and eye appealing.
  • Students will be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint efficiently.
  • Students will develop needed organizational skills.
  • Students will demonstrate an awareness of the impact computers have on society and understand basic computer terminology.

Required Materials:
Textbook, Writing utensil, $10.00 fee-please let the instructor know if you have either free or reduced lunch, Notebook

Grading System:

A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: below 60%

Absence Make-up Policy: Consistent attendance is extremely important in this course. The attendance policy in the student agenda book will be followed.

As the instructor, I urge you to discuss any concerns or questions you may have about the class. I look forward to this semester and hope you will enjoy the class.

Business Law
Mr. Murray

Level of Student: 11-12 1 Credit

Goal: Students will develop necessary skills for understanding how law applies to everyday life.

Objectives:
  • Students will learn the principal human rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
  • Students will understand ethics in our law.
  • Students will understand the difference between civil and criminal law.
  • Students will understand how courts operate.
  • Students will understand how judgments are rendered by courts.
  • Students will understand the difference between crimes and torts.
  • Students will learn the legal rights and duties of minors and their parents.

Materials Needed: Writing utensil, Textbook,

Fee: $10.00- please let me know if you receive free or reduced lunch

Grading System:
Exams: 40%
Daily work 60%

A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: Below 60%

Absence Make-up Policy:

Students are responsible for making up work missed as outlined in the student agenda book. I encourage students to maintain regular attendance in order to stay abreast of activities and information.

As the instructor, I urge you to discuss any concerns or questions you may have about the class. I look forward to this semester and hope you will enjoy the class.

Business Principles and Applications
Mr. Murray

Level of Student: 9-121 Credit

Goal: Students will gain essential information necessary for making sound financial and economic decisions.

Objectives:
  • Students will define the free enterprise system and differences in world economies
  • Students will apply sound money management principles for personal and family finances
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate uses of credit
  • Students will apply consumer rights and responsibilities in a business setting
  • Students will investigate various forms of business ownership
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of risk associated with business ventures and the necessity of insurance
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of the importance of international trade within the U.S. economy

Materials Needed: Writing utensil, Textbook, Paper

Fees: There is a $10.00 fee for this class. Fees for students receiving free or reduced lunch will be reduced.

Grading System:
Exams: 40%
Daily work 60%

A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: Below 60%

Absence Make-up Policy:
Students are responsible for making up work missed as outlined in the student agenda book. I encourage students to maintain regular attendance in order to stay abreast of activities and information.

I urge you to discuss any concerns or questions you may have about the class. I look forward to this semester and hope you will enjoy the class.


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