Prerequisites:

None

General course description and justification: 

This course will offer the student the opportunity to study the steps involved in organizing and operating a small business and actually put those skills into practice as they manage Ke Ku’ono, the Business academy learning lab.

School Store Operations turns a school store into a learning laboratory. Developed in conjunction with DECA, this one-of-a-kind text presents the planning needed to develop and start a school store, as well as the business functions involved in its successful operation. Career preparation is infused throughout the text, as students learn the skills and attitudes required in any job.

Student Learning Outcomes:    

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

• Understand the channel of distribution in the retail outlet.
• Understand the techniques, strategies and systems used to foster self-understanding and enhance relationships with others.
• Understand the tools, strategies and systems used to maintain, monitor, control and plan the use of financial resources.
• Understand the processes and systems implemented to monitor, plan, and control the day to day activities required for continued business functioning.

Major texts, literature, or resources:

School Store Operations by  DECA, INC., South-Western, 2005.

One of the following novels to be used:

The Money Dragon, Pam Chun, Sourcebooks, inc, 2002.

Managing with Aloha, Rosa Say, Ho’ohana Publishing, 2004.

The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch, Hyperion Books, 2008.

Entrepreneurship; Ideas in Action, ed. 2, South-Western, 2001

Course outline:

1. Research Your Market
2. Develop a Plan
3.  Make It Operational
4. Run the Store
5. Account for Profits
6. Promote Your Business
7. Secure Your Store
8. Have a Customer Focus
9. Be an Effective Manager
10. Achieve Personal Success

Grading:            

Grading is done on a point system.  Assignments will be given varying points determined by the teacher.  Late work is worth half the points earned for that assignment if turned in by the next class period.  Missing work after that time is worth zero points, but will have to be done.  To determine the student’s quarter grade the total points the student has earned is divided by the total points that are assigned by the teacher.  Semester grades are the average of the two previous quarters, with the final project or test in the quarter grade.

The curriculum calls for the student to be self motivated as much of the work once assigned is up to the student to make sure they complete and turn in by the due date.   Grading will also include working after school at Ke Ku’ono.  A rubric and a self evaluation is part of the participation grade. (Initials _______________)

Attendance, participation, and work make-up policy:

 Late work:  The assignment is considered late if it is not in the teacher’s hands or in the homework box at the beginning of the block.  The late work will be graded and half the points earned on the assignment will go into the grade book if turned in by the beginning of the next class period.  After that, it will earn no credit and the student will be required to complete the assignment; either in after school, Ka Pa or on a Saturday make-up day.

Absent work:  It is the responsibility of the student to get their makeup work from the teacher when they return to school from an excused absence.  Students will be allowed two school days to turn work in for full credit, after that it will be late. If the absence is unexcused there will be no points given.

Student responsibilities:  This class is an upper level class that will require the student to work in the store after school.  They are trained to be the managers of the store supervising the students working.  They will rotate so that they are working at least 3 to 4 times or maybe more per month depending on coverage in the store.  The store is open from 2:30 to 3:30pm Monday-Friday.  The student manager is responsible for the opening, operating and closing of the store when on duty so they may finish their shift after 3:30pm.  This is a requirement that must be met in order to take this class.  In addition to their work to operate the store there is curriculum that the student is assigned and reading of 1 or 2 novels that relate to the class.  There is much responsibility and a high level of integrity and maturity is expected. (Initials required ______________________________)

Expected classroom behaviors:

Student will behave in a manner that creates an environment that is conducive to learning.

1. RESPECT – Be on time.
2. RESPECT – Treat others the way you want to be treated.
3. RESPECT – Have all materials needed for class.
4. RESPECT – Positive attitude allow for learning.

Other information:

Computer use during class:  Computer use will be determined by the teacher depending on the lesson being taught.  Use of computer for activities other than for class; student will be given an hour detention &/or have their laptop taken away for a week.  If the behavior becomes chronic; then the student may lose the use of the computer. Without it they will not be able to complete their work in class and must complete work at home or in the Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center on their own time.

Working in the store:  as mentioned above working in the store after school is mandatory in this class.  Students are required to be available from 2:30-3:45.  If this cannot be achieved because of an after school job, sports or other activities; they will have to leave the class and register for another class.  This is not a required class for their academy and there are other business classes that they can attend that have no after school requirements. (Initials required ___________)