CSB Handbook

Grading

Student's papers are graded on a scale of 1-5. General criteria for each are listed below:

Grades are based the BIS standard scale:

We reserve the right to round off percentages for a higher grade based on a student's Employability performance.

*Please Note: In the 11 years that Rogan has been teaching in the CSB, 99% of all papers that have been turned in initially receive a 1 as a grade due to some sort of error within the paper. Please do not take this personally, just redo it!

Redo Policy

Students may redo assignments if the assignment is completed and turned in on time. This policy is to reinforce continued improvement of projects as would occur in a successful business environment. We also wish to promote students learning from his or her own mistakes. The following outlines the two different types of "redos" and general guidelines.

Limted Redo Attempts

Unless specified otherwise, you may submit an assignment up to THREE times. The first submission of an assignment is considered submission ONE, leaving you with TWO additional attempts at submitting an improved assignment for your desired grade.

Unlimited Redo Attempts

For assignments designated as "unlimited redos," students may submit an improved assignment for a higher grade as many times as they wish until they obtain the desired grade.

Tests, Quizzes, and Presentations

The redo policy does NOT apply to tests, quizzes, or presentations. However, we will occassionally offer students the chance to improve a test or quiz score by taking advantage of a "Quiz Bomber." Presentations are considered a one shot attempt – as we all know, there are no redos in front of a live audience.

General Guidelines

Any assignment re–submitted for grading must show significant improvements to be eligible for a re–grade. Furthermore, the assignment must be completely free of spelling errors.

Assignments must be re–submitted before the end of the current term in which the assignment was given.

Procedure for Re–grade

To submit a digital assignment for a re–grade, do the following:

  1. Send an email to the teacher who initially graded the assignment
  2. Attach the assignment to the email
  3. In the subject line, insert "Please Regrade insert assignment name here"
  4. Please use the body of the email if you have any questions or concerns about the assignment, otherwise leave the body blank

To submit a hardcopy of an assignment for a re–grade, do the following:

  1. Attach ALL previous drafts of the assignment to the BACK of the re–submitted draft – NEW draft needs to be on top
  2. Place the assignment in the assigned box for the teacher who intially graded the assignment

Incomplete Policy

The School of Business requires that all assignments be turned in to receive a grade.

Late Work

Assignments turned in one week late can receive up to 3 points for the assignments.

Assignments turned in after one week can receive up to 2 points for the assignment.

This is non–negotiable

Receiving a 2 or 3 on a late assignment would mean you turned in a perfect paper (albeit late) – don't count on getting a 2 or 3 by simply turning in the assignment.

Employability

Students are assessed on their employability using the AWEPA Rubric (Attendance Work Ethic Productivity Attitude) two times every term. This evaluation is designed to prepare you for life outside the classroom and to hold you accountable to workplace expectations.

Credits

The School of Business alternates its core curriculum each year between an economics/marketing focus and a global studies/international business focus.

Open Lab

To provide CSB students with a greater chance to succeed given our redo and incomplete policies, open labs are scheduled on a weekly basis to allow students to improve their work and make-up missing assignments. Generally, there are no new assignments given on these days. Students are expected to use this time wisely to submit the highest quality work possible.

Internships

All School of Business students will participate in an internship at a local organization of his or her interest during the time they would normally spend in class.

  1. Students have TWO weeks to find an internship without penalty. After those two weeks, students without an internship will be required to do an internship makeup assignment and will only recieve 3/5 possible points for the day.
  2. Internship days count as assignments in the CSB. Dates TBA
  3. Failure to attend an internship will result in the student receiving an I (incomplete) for that assignment and it must be made up.
  4. Students are expected to arrange for their own transportation and Crater classified staff and volunteers will call to verify students' attendance and participation.
  5. If a student is to miss an internship day, they are expected to call both their internship site and instructors beforehand.
  6. CSB - 494-6325
  7. DO NOT SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS ON INTERNSHIP DAYS!! (Haircuts, nails, tanning, ortho, dentist, cosmetologist, photographer, bookie, etc are all examples of places/businesses you should not be at during your internship time.
  8. Absences are required to be made up to pass the class by completing the 3 hour block of time at your intern. Should this option not work out, an extremely painful written assignment will be assigned which will result in the student getting a maximum grade of 2.
  9. Students may be pulled from internship sites for lack of attendance and will forfeit one school credit if this becomes necessary.
  10. Signed contracts are required between students, parents, and intern supervisors regarding transportation and participation in a non-paid work experience.

Breaks

Because CSB students are in the same classrooms for two hours or more, periodic breaks will be allowed as scheduled by the CSB teachers.

2+2 Credits from RCC

Students may receive 30+ college credits in conjunction with the RCC 2+2 program and the CSB.

  1. Crater has a contract with Rogue Community College to provide the opportunity for students to earn college credits in a selected group of high school classes.
  2. Certain criteria is placed on awarding that credit, and if the student and instructor meet the requirements, the courses will receive award transcripts from RCC.
  3. If all requirements are met, (which vary with each class, but all include earning an A or B for the required coursework, completing the paperwork, and paying for the credits) the student is awarded college credit at Rogue Community College.
  4. Note that there is no distinction on a student’s college transcript between 2+2 classes taught at the high school and the same class taught at the college.
  5. Cost is currently free!

Food & Drink

The teachers of the CSB believe that food and drink may enhance the productivity and learning process of students if consumed responsibly. With that being said, there is always a balance. With the new "makeover" in the Tech Center, ALL drinks must have a screw type lid – no Big Gulps; furthermore, we will NOT allow students to eat lunch in here. We want to keep the Tech Center in the best condition possible – afterall, this space is as much your as it ours – let's keep it nice for everyone! Obviously, students should clean up their own wrappers, cans, and spills and avoid consumption of food and drink where it can be accidentally spilled on equipment.

Free Reading

Once a week our class will participate in Free Reading time. This is a graded time period (5 - 1) where students will be rewarded for reading. Comics, classifieds, and personals do not count as reading and students will be scored accordingly. It is recommended that students always have a book that they are ready to read. We will be reading several books each trimester, so expect us to keep you pretty busy.

Internet Use

Use of the Internet is mandatory in the School of Business. Many resources important to our curriculum are on the Internet so students must have parent permission for Internet use to stay enrolled in the course. Responsible Internet use is required as outlined in Crater's Internet contract. Violation of these rules will result in a student being suspended from, or removed completely from the CSB.

Computer Use

Each CSB student will have use of a computer while in class. Because many students use the same computers, it is expected that students do not make any system changes. Changes desired for work related to academic learning may be discussed with the instructors but must not be made without permission. In addition, computers should not be used for anything that does not contribute to student's formal education at Crater High School. Students who bring in their own computers must set them up in designated areas only and obey the same responsible use policies as required on computers owned by School District 6.

Golden Rules

The following should always be heeded in the CSB:

  1. Don't be a goober, you are not as cool, funny, clever, great, stylish, beautiful, smart, sassy, you name it, as you think.
  2. Treat the lab with respect and ownership - this is your home and equipment. Truly, this is the coolest place at CHS. Cherish it.
  3. Be Nice.
  4. Think before you speak.
  5. Enjoy life - man, you're young - you have so many cool things going for you - take advantage.
  6. Don't Enjoy life irresponsibly - like Rogan always says, "you have your whole adult life to be an idiot."
  7. Meet everyone in the class - know their names - know something about them.
  8. Take chances.
  9. Learn new tricks.
  10. Join something (appropriate please).
  11. Try.
  12. Think.
  13. Don't give up.
  14. Believe in yourself.
  15. Do it well - make it better!
  16. Don't print your cell phone bill
  17. Clean up after yourself.
  18. Say something nice to someone different everyday.

Teacher Emails

Whenever you send an email, please do the following:

  1. Put a subject in the subject line (i.e. - regrade resume)
  2. Capitalize - Grammar and Spell check
  3. Be respectful — we are busy guys and appreciate your patience. Rude emails tend to get pushed to the bottom
  4. send work to the correct person that graded the assignment

Cell Phone Use

Copyright Basics

Teacher Time

When we ask for your attention, we usually want you to turn off your monitor. Nothing personal.

Activities and Community Involvement

Without a doubt one of the most important things you could do for yourself is to get involved in some sort of a community activity. You might be the smartest person, best athlete, most talented individual at Crater but if you don't give something back by being involved (volunteering) it will cost you financially in the scholarship hunt (as well as personally from the standpoint of giving back). The following are activities that BIS teachers are involved with:

Rogan's advice - volunteer a minimum of 10 hours a month (and keep track of it)!