Course Syllabus
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Mr. Hurni (Email: rick.hurni@ucps.k12.nc.us)
Policy Sheet (Some of the items below may be altered due to the limitations of COVID)
Goal: This course is designed for students interested in an introduction to sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Emphasis is placed on the following principles as they apply to the industry: branding, licensing, and naming rights; business foundations; concessions and on-site merchandising; economic foundations; promotion; safety and security; and human relations. Skills in communications, human relations, psychology, and mathematics are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, paid/unpaid internships, or school-based enterprises. Marketing simulations, projects, teamwork, DECA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide many opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
Supplies: It is recommended that you have the following:
- A 3-Ring Binder Notebook (1.5 inches minimum, can be shared w/ another class)
- Highlighter – Any Color
- Your body and your mind in class. You cannot maximize your potential if you don’t attend class.
Class Rules: (These rules are in addition to Union County Public School (UCPS) and Weddington HS rules.)
- Be prompt – by being in your assigned seat when the final bell rings (I take attendance through my seating chart)
- No lining up at the door near the end of the class. (4th block if all chairs are put up between Senior bell is OK)
- No Talking to others while I am giving directions or class notes, 5 points will be deducted after the first warning
- Sleeping or habitually having your head down during notes and videos will result in points deduction
- Disruption of classroom through noise or other means during notes, videos, or presentations equals points deduction
- Be polite and respectful to your classmates and to me. (No Horseplay) Have a valid reason if you leave your seat.
- Notes, Group work & presentations, independent work is expected. If you don’t want to work, drop the course. If you cannot handle autonomy, drop the class. I don’t micromanage you.
Cell phones, ear buds and chromebook policy:
- Ear bud use during notes will result in points deduction
- No games/movies or Internet browsing during notes or when you are assigned work to be done.
- When I say “NO CHROMEBOOKS”, they are to be closed until I give the “OK”. Violations will result point deductions.
- Phones should only be used for important communication w/ parents and then put away.
Progression of Rules & Policy violations:
(The teacher reserves the right to skip to any step if needed.)
- Warning-Verbal or written, Points off grade if disruptive behavior continues
- 5 minute detention (before or after school)
- ISS
- Notify Parent/Guardian via email
- Office referral/write-up (Principal, AP or School Resource Officer involvement)
Attendance & Tardiness:
- UCPS rules outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook applies.
- School tardy policy is always in effect.
Guideline for Turning in Assignments: (Failure to follow will result in loss of points.)
- All hand-written assignments will be in blue or black ink only and legible. (I cannot grade what I cannot read.)
- All typed papers will use Times Roman or Arial fonts, 12-point in size, and 1-inch margins.
- Typed papers will require a Full Heading: Name, Assignment Name/Number, Class Period, and This information will be placed on all typed work in the upper right side of the paper.
When absent, timeline for missed assignments: (Do not ask me for missed work at the beginning of class. Wait until group or independent work time)
- Each student is responsible for completing all work missed during absences.
- Students will begin to lose points off the assignment after 1 week of their return if the work is not turned in.
- Check the box for assignment or class work, Canvas may also have the work available.
Late Work:
- Every assignment is due when it is assigned or a due date is given.
- An assignment is past due if not turned in by the due date. Assignments completed after the due date have a max credit of 90% and the later assignments are turned in, the less credit you will receive.
Grading Scale:
- Grading Scale:
- A 90-100
- B 80-89
- C 70-79
- D 60-69
- F Below 60=Failing
- For this class:
- Class and Homework Assignments 30%
- Tests 35%
- Quizzes 15%
- Projects 20%
Homework:
- Homework includes reading, completing written exercises, working on projects, researching current business events and preparing presentations.
In-School Suspension (ISS):
- Students in ISS on test or quiz days must make up the test or quiz upon returning or in ISS.
- All students are responsible for completing class assignments due while they are in ISS and turning in work according to class due dates.
- If work is due on the day a student is in ISS, the student must turn the work into the ISS Coordinator that day.
Communication: Both students and parents are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns with me.
- Please check the Weddington Website on my link on the teacher pages for general information
- A class texting system will be setup so that you will receive texts throughout the semester on important items and deadlines.
- Email: The quickest way to contact me is usually by email (rick.hurni@ucps.k12.nc.us).
- Phone: You may also call here at the school (704-296-6319).
- Conferences: I am available before school and for meetings or parent conferences, which can be arranged through the Guidance Office.
Course Summary:
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