Business Law (BL-I)

Fall, 2017

Mr. Simmons

Room West A144

(361)788-2830 ext.39144

Welcome to BL-I ! I am pleased you have chosen this course. You will learn valuable skills that can be used during your school years and/or on the job

Course Description

BL-I will enhance students study of the legal system by gaining an understanding of how the judicial system works and the responsibility organizations have towards all aspects of society.

• Students will analyze the social responsibility of business and industry

• Learn business ethics

• The Law of criminal torts

• Business contracts

• Negotiable financial instruments

• Laws pertaining to personal property, sales, warranties

• Business organizations concept of agency, employment, and real property laws

• Students will learn a broad base of knowledge that includes the court system and how it works

• Students will learn case studies both criminal & civil aspects

Typical Day in BL-I

Arrive in the classroom before the tardy bell and be in your seat. If you are wandering the room you will be sent out for a tardy slip before you can return to the classroom.

Check the “whiteboard” for a “warm-up” daily and the day’s assignment. Refer to the objective to understand the meaning of the assignment. The teacher will take attendance during this time.

After taking attendance, the teacher will deliver the lesson/instruction for the class. Students will practice the task and complete the assignment while the teacher monitors and assists students as needed. 

The teacher will advise students when to stop working and log off their computer. Each student is responsible for keeping their area clean and must return any handouts to the appropriate folder.

The teacher will make available all assignments and it will be the student’s responsibility to make up any work they have missed before each grading period.

Grading Guidelines

• Tests/Special Projects    40%

• Daily Class Work             60% 

Mr. Simmons, holds an MBA, and is Advanced Technical Certified for the following college level courses:

 Business Information Management I - BUSIM1

 Principles of Information Technology - PRINIT

 Business Management - BUSMGT

 Business Information Management II - BUSIM2

 Business Law - BUSLAW

 Entrepreneurship – ENTREP

Touch System Data Entry - TSDE

Email Address: clifton.simmons@visd.net

Telephone Number:

361 788-2830

Ex: 39144(VWHS)

Conference Period: 6th Period

Important Note

BL-I is a college level course therefore, you will be eligible to receive 3 credit hrs. on your college transcript provided you maintain an 80 average throughout the school year.