Course Syllabus
Sports & Entertainment Marketing I (MH31) Course Syllabus
Teacher: Mr. Steve Lyons E-mail: steve.lyons@ucps.k12.nc.us Phone: 704-296-0105
In this course, students are introduced to the industry of sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Students acquire transferable knowledge and skills among related industries for planning sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Topics included are branding, licensing, and naming rights; business foundations; concessions and onsite merchandising; economic foundations; human relations;
and safety and security.
Materials Needed:
Three ring binder to include areas for notes, assignments, quizzes/tests & projects
Loose leaf paper (no spiral bound paper)
#2 Pencils/Pens (Black & Blue ink)
Calculator
Grades:
90-100 A Points will be totaled at the end of each grading
80-89 B period and the standard grading scale to the left
70-79 C will apply. Please keep in mind, that the Final
60-69 D Exam at the end of the year will count 25% of Below 60 F your final grade.
Assignments: Assignments will include Tests: A comprehensive test will be given
student notes and activities. Class- at the end of each unit. A majority of the
work is designed so each student has questions on the test will coincide with
the opportunity to complete most work in class. review questions.
Projects: Projects and/or reports will be Class Participation: Class participation is
assigned throughout the semester. These evaluated on attendance, preparedness,
are designed to allow students to implement contributions during class time.
their finance or marketing skills.
Extra Help & Parent Contact: Tutoring
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given on a limited will be offered on an as needed basis.
basis. Most will be announced in advance; Parents, please feel free to call or e-mail
however, some may be unannounced me at any time regarding your child.
Always be prepared! I am usually here about 1 hour before school starts and about 1 hour after school.
Late Work: Late work will be accepted on
a sliding scale. 1 day late will result in 20% Extra Credit: There will be several oppor-
reduction of grade. 2 days late will result in tunities for extra credit throughout the
30% reduction of grade. 3 days late will result semester. I reserve the right to add/delete
in a zero (0) for the assignment. extra credit points dependent on behavior, bathroom procedures, etc...
Classroom Policies and Expectations
Respect – Respect not only me but your fellow students as well. Please don’t talk out of turn or be loud and boisterous. You will receive nothing but respect from me and I expect it in return.
Be In Class on Time – Please make every effort to be in class and on time.
Pay Attention and Be Attentive – Don’t lay head down or sleep in your seats.
No cell phones! – Cell phones are against school policy and mine as well, please don’t have them out at anytime during class.
No Food or Drinks - Creates too many problems.
Consequences
- Warning
- Student/Teacher Meeting
- Parent Contact
- Office Referral
We have read this information and understand the policies, grading scale, CELLPHONE POLICY, and other pertinent information related to Mr. Lyons’ class. I (student) will return this page to Mr. Lyons for a quiz grade and keep the top page of this syllabus as the first page of my 3-ring binder for this class. We have also included any phone numbers and email addresses that Mr. Lyons can use for communication.
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Student Name Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Name Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Cell # Parent/Guardian Home#
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Parent/Guardian Email Address
Course Summary:
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