Summer+Credit+Recovery

= = =**__ Friday, July 29 __**=
 * Class Outline and Expectations**
 * __ Computer Applications and Business Concepts and Careers __**

1) Complete any outstanding assignments

2) Final Exam
 * Excel: Create Spreadsheet per instructions
 * Quia: Summer Final Exam

=**__ Thursday, July 28 __**=
 * __ Computer Applications __**

1) Complete article summary from yesterday (Assignment 19)

2) NBA Revenue Spreadsheet (Assignment 20)

3) (Assignment 21) Review Engrade and send email to Mrs. Bryson. In your email, include the following:
 * Your current grade and what factors have led to you earning this grade thus far.
 * Explain how your current grade compares to what you thought you would earn in this class.
 * Tell Mrs. Bryson if you think this grade is a good reflection of your abilities and why you feel this way


 * __ Business Concepts and Careers __**

1) Complete graphing assignments (Assignment 17)

DO NOT DO ASSIGNMENT 18, There is no assignment 19

2) NBA Revenue Spreadsheet (Assignment 20)--Handout from Mrs. Bryson

3) (Assignment 21) Review Engrade and send email to Mrs. Bryson. In your email, include the following:
 * Your current grade and what factors have led to you earning this grade thus far.
 * Explain how your current grade compares to what you thought you would earn in this class.
 * Tell Mrs. Bryson if you think this grade is a good reflection of your abilities and why you feel this way

=**__ Wednesday, July 27 __**=
 * __ Computer Applications __**


 * Complete the Bizmarket Excel Project (Assignment 18)**


 * Assignment 19**
 * Read the article "Schools try to find out why some students are often absent"**
 * Write a 3 paragraph article summary in MLA Format**
 * 1) **Summarize the article**
 * 2) **State your opinion**
 * 3) **Predict the future**


 * __ Business Concepts and Careers __**


 * Complete the Bizmarket Excel Project (Assignment 18)**

=**__ Tuesday, July 26 __**=
 * __ Computer Applications __**


 * GAP Payroll Assignment (Assignment 16)**


 * NBA Top Scorers (Assignment 17)**


 * __ Business Concepts and Careers __**


 * Assignment 16: complete Chpt 12-1 questions using PowerPoint file**


 * Assignment 17 complete the two graphing project below in the same excel file**

=**__ Monday, July 25 __**=
 * __ Computer Applications __**
 * 8:00-9:00 Complete Zoo Project: Assignment 14 **


 * 9:00-9:30 Graphing instructions from Mrs. Bryson **

== = = Using your Zoo project flle, create the following graphs. you can put these on the same worksheet that you already submitted.
 * 9:30: Begin Graphing assignment (Assignment 15)**
 * Additional Graphing Assignments (part of assignment 15)**

Graph 1: Create a pie chart to show how 1 customer spent his money (Hint: each slice of the pie should represent a different item purchased)

Graph 2: Create a pie chart to show the total dollars spent by each customer on T shirts (Each slice will be a different customer)

Graph 3: Create a clustered column chart that shows the number of items purchased by each customer. (3 bars for each customer)


 * __ Business Concepts and Careers __**
 * Complete Zoo Project: Assignment 14 **

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 * Begin Simpsons Project: Assignment 15 **

= = = = = = =**__ Friday--July 22 __**= =**__ Computer Applications: Excel __**=


 * Complete Husky Bakery Project: Assignment 14 **



=__ Business Concepts and Careers: Excel __=


 * Complete the zoo project, parts 1 and 2 (Assignment 14) **

=**__ Thursday--July 21 __**= = = =**__ Computer Applications: Excel __**= = =

=__ Business Concepts and Careers __=

Excel Assignment: NBA Spreadsheet (Assignment 13) = = = = =**__ Wednesday--July 20 __**=

Computer Applications
Complete slides for Soft Skills presentation today.

Business Concepts and Careers
Complete PREZI for Soft Skills presentation today. = = = = = = = = =**__ Tuesday--July 19 __**= = =

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Computer Applications
Continue with Soft Skills project = = = =

Business Concepts and Careers
= = Continue with Soft Skills project = = = = = = = = =**__ Monday--July 18 __**=

Computer Applications

 * Complete Midterm Exam
 * Complete Part 2 of Soft Skills Project (Assignment 11)
 * Start Part 3 of Soft Skills Project (Assignment 12)
 * Set up Prezi account if you don't have one already
 * Use the graphic organizers from Part 2 to help you complete "slide"
 * Remember to follow the 6X6 rule!
 * Add graphics to make Prezi interesting

Business Concepts and Careers

 * Complete Part 2 of Soft Skills Project (Assignment 11)
 * Start Part 3 of Soft Skills Project (Assignment 12)
 * Set up Prezi account if you don't have one already
 * Use the graphic organizers from Part 2 to help you complete "slide"
 * Remember to follow the 6X6 rule!
 * Add graphics to make Prezi interesting

=**__ Friday--July 15 __**=


 * __ Midterm Review (8:00-9:00) __**
 * **Make sure Summer Folder contains all assignments, properly named**
 * **Review Proper Email rules**
 * **Review MLA Format**
 * ** Review Soft Skills **
 * ** (Comp Apps)-Review Business Letter Format (Lucy Letter) **
 * ** (Business Concepts)-Revew Business Ownership **
 * **(Business Concepts)-Review Human Resources**


 * __Midterm Exam (9:00-10:30)__**

=**__ Thursday--July 14 __**= = = =**__ Wednesday--July 13 __**=
 * __ Part 1 of Soft Skills Project: See July 12 below __**


 * __ Computer Applications __**
 * __ NOTE: MIDTERM EXAM ON FRIDAY, JULY 15 __**
 * File management: Naming files appropriately, creating folders
 * MLA Format
 * Business Letter Format
 * Proper Email Rules
 * Soft Skills

For today: From 8-9:30, work on completing any projects that you still have outstanding. At 9:30, we will get together as a group and start a new project on soft skills. Read the following article to prepare for today's discussion.

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** NOTE: MIDTERM EXAM ON FRIDAY, JULY 15 **

 * ** Types of Business Ownership **
 * ** Human Resources **
 * ** MLA Format **
 * ** Proper Email Rules **
 * ** Soft Skills **

For today: From 8-9:30, work on completing any projects that you still have outstanding. At 9:30, we will get together as a group and start a new project on soft skills. Read the following article to prepare for today's discussion.

= = = Soft Skills project: ALL Students! =


 * Part 1: (Assignment 10)** In a word document, create a table with all 10 soft skills. Create 2 additional columns. Use one column to rate yourself on that skill. Use the other column to give your reasons for rating that skill. You must rate yourself as WEAK on at least 1 of these skills. In your table, highlight the 1 Weak skill, 1 Moderate skill and 1 Strong skill. These are the 3 skills that you will research more and present on.

Before emailing to Mrs. Bryson, be sure your document
 * has an appropriate title at the top
 * has been proofread
 * includes everything that is expected
 * is work that you can be proud of


 * Part 2: (Assignment 11)** Complete the graphic organizer below to further understand the 3 skills that you have selected.


 * Part 3**: **(Assignment 12)**

Computer Applications
Create a PowerPoint or Google Slides on the 3 soft skills from part 2. 6X6 rule still applies.

Business Concepts and Careers
Create a Prezi on the 3 soft skills from part 2. Even though we are using Prezi instead of PowerPoint of Google Slides, the 6X6 rule still applies. = = = = = = = = = = = = =**__ Tuesday--July 12 __**=

__ Computer Applications __

I f you have been absent, be sure to complete any assignments that you missed before starting today's work.

Assignment 9: Formatting a multi-column document. Using the instructions below and the football article file, create a one page, 2 column newsletter style document. If you have any difficulty completing the assignment, refer to the Word D PowerPoint file before asking Mrs. Bryson for help.



__ Business Concepts and Careers __

Assignment #8 Using your notes/research from yesterday, write a paper about what you learned about the company. Your paper should be in MLA format. Your paper should be four paragraphs. Use one paragraph for each area researched and then add a concluding paragraph where you express your opinion about this company. What impressed you the most? What questions do you still have about the company? Would you like to work for this company? Why or why not.

Be sure to proofread your document before submitting! Be sure your MLA format is correct!! Do your best work!

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= =**__ Monday--July 11 __**= = = __ Computer Applications __ = = =Complete Senator Murphy article summary (if you have not already)=

Complete "Fun" google site. (Assignment #7) Be sure to include at least the following
=Assignment #8: Business Letter=
 * ==3 pages==
 * ==Text on each page--use different sizes, fonts and colors==
 * ==Images on each page--at least 2 per page==
 * ==Share with mslbryson@gmail.com and your classmates==

You will write a letter, in proper business letter format, to our new Principal, Dr. Zakia Parrish

In paragraph 1, briefly introduce yourself. Include why you chose to come to Career High School. In paragraph 2, tell her (1) something that she may not know about Career and (2) something about Career that you think is different from other high schools in New Haven. In paragraph 3, welcome her to Career and offer to speak with her further (if you are willing!) about what you spoke about in your letter.

Be sure to format your letter properly using the Lucy Letter format below

__** Business Concepts and Careers **__ = = =Complete HR Note-taking guide (Assignment #6) and email to mslbryson@gmail.com= = =

Complete "Fun" google site. (Assignment #7) Be sure to include at least the following
= Your research for the company will include:
 * ==3 pages==
 * ==Text on each page--use different sizes, fonts and colors==
 * ==Images on each page--at least 2 per page==
 * ==Share with mslbryson@gmail.com and your classmates==

1) Brief overview of i. If public, what is its stock symbol
 * 1) a. What the company does
 * 2) b. Where is its headquarters located
 * 3) c. Number of employees
 * 4) d. Is ownership Private or Public

3) Great Atmosphere: What are people like that work at this company? How do they have fun? How formal is it?

6) Great Communication/Bosses: How comfortable do employees feel about talking to their bosses. Do they think their voices will be heard? How experienced are the bosses? Do they help their employees?

= = = =**__ Friday--July 8 __**=


 * __ Computer Applications __**

8:00-9:00 C omplete article summary assigned yesterday. Be sure to proofread!!!!

9:00-10:30 Google Drive and Google Sites Project GOALS:
 * 1) Set up folders on Drive similar to our P Drives
 * 2) Create a Google Site for fun!
 * 3) Create a Google Site to be an electronic portfolio

10:30-11:30 Bulletin Board Project


 * __ Business Concepts & Careers __**

8:00-9:00 Study for quiz and take Quiz (Assignment #5 from yesterday)

9:00-10:30 Google Drive and Google Sites Project

GOALS:


 * 1) Set up folders on Drive similar to our P Drives
 * 2) Create a Google Site for fun!
 * 3) Create a Google Site to be an electronic portfolio

10:30-11:30 Bulletin Board Project

=**__ Thursday--July 7 __**= = =
 * __ Computer Applications __**

Read the Article "Senator delivers 15-hour speech to lawmakers, demands vote on gun laws".

Part 1: While you are reading, take notes by creating an outline on the form provided. In MS Word, recreate your outline using numbered lists and indenting. (10 points) Part 2: In MS Word, write a 3 paragraph article summary in MLA Format
 * Paragraph 1: Summary of what you have read
 * Paragraph 2: Express your opinion of Senator Murphy's filibuster. (Do you think it was a good idea? Do you think it will matter?)
 * Paragraph 3: Make a prediction about the future of gun laws in the United States. Be very clear about what you think will happen in the next few years.

__** Business Concepts and Careers **__

Prepare for Quiz on the following topics

 * Business Structures
 * MLA Format
 * Business Emails
 * Advantages of using Google Docs

Assignment 5: (30 points)--Quiz #1
Review PowerPoint below and complete note-taking guide

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Assignment 6: (30 points)-HRNote-taking guide
=** __ Wednesday--July 6 __ **=
 * __ Computer Applications __**

Assignment 4: (30 points)
Open the following Word file and make the formatting changes as detailed on handout. Use textbook and online resources if you have any questions about how to apply the formatting. Ask Mrs. Bryson for help //**ONLY AFTER**// you have tried to find the answer on your own! When completed, check your work and ask yourself --"Is this my best work? Am I proud of this work?" Email completed file to mslbryson@gmail.com

Assignment 5: (20 points)
In a word document (not MLA format), create a table of your "dream team" for your favorite sport. Imagine that you are the owner of an NBA, NFL or MLB team. If you could draft your own team with current players, who would they be? In your table, list the players name, the team they are currently on, their position on the team.

Once you have selected all your players and have entered the data, format the table to make it attractive and easy to read. Also, add a graphic or image under the table. At the top of your document, key the name of your dream team and the city it would be in. Have fun creating your team but be sure that you have all the requirements.

__** Business Concepts and Careers **__

Assignment 4: (30 points)
Use the instructions below to create a slideshow for one of the Sweet Opportunities clients. Remember to use the 6X6 rule and share the file with mslbryson@gmail.com



=**__ Tuesday--July 5 __**=


 * __ Computer Applications __**

Read the following article


Part 1 (10 points) : For each bolded/underlined/italicized word, provide a definition. Key these in a word document, name the file appropriately and email to mslbryson@gmail.com

Part 2: Write an article summary in proper MLA format (format on home page of this wikispace). Paragraph 1: (5 points) summarize what the article is about Paragraph 2: (5 points) explain at least 3 of the rules/tips explained in the article. Paragraph 3: (5 points) express your opinion regarding the proper business email format. Do you agree that these rules should be followed? Are there other rules you think are important? If so, what are they. MLA Format (5 points)

__** Business Concepts and Careers **__

Download the following note-taking guide and complete using the PowerPoint below. Email the completed note-taking guide to mslbryson@gmail.com


=**__ Friday--July 1 __**=
 * Day 1 Agenda**
 * Introductions
 * Expectations
 * Goals

In an email, explain:
 * Assignment 1 (25 points)**
 * 1) Why were you unsuccessful in Computer Applications/Business Concepts this past year? Give at least 3 reasons. Be specific.
 * 2) Why are you enrolled in the class? What do you hope to gain by taking this class? Describe your motivation for being here. Please be honest.
 * 3) What are your concerns regarding this class. Give at least 2 concerns. Be specific.
 * 4) What access to technology do you have outside of school? Computer at home? Smartphone? Tablet? Public Library? Printer at home? **How has not having a computer at home impacted your schoolwork?**


 * Grading for assignment 1--Due July 1**
 * Proper email rules followed (5 points)
 * Proper use of subject line
 * Proper use of capitalization and punctuation
 * Greeting and closing
 * Question 1 answered fully (5 points)
 * Question 2 answered fully (5 points)
 * Question 3 answered fully (5 points)
 * Question 4 answered fully (5 points)


 * Assignment 2 (20 points)--Due July 1**

Organize the files in your P drive from prior years. Set up folders for each year, and sub-folders so that you can easily find files. When you are done, do you have any files that aren't in a folder? Why? Maybe you need to add another folder to hold these items (Other files?).

Once you are done organizing existing files, set up folders for next year and for this summer course.


 * Grading (20 points)--5 points each**
 * All (or almost all!) files are in folders
 * Folder names are clear and easy to understand
 * Sub-folders exist within each "year" of school
 * Summer folder is set up for work for this class.