George Washington High

George Washington High School

Course Syllabi

Course Title:   Teachers for Tomorrow

Instructor Name: Mrs. Renesha Myers 

Contact Information: Please email or call the school

• School Phone & Room Ext.:  (434)799-6410

• Room location/ #: V107

• Email address:  rmyers1@mail.dps.k12.va.us

• Planning Period/ Office Hours: 4th Block (1:50-3:30)

• Tutoring Schedule: Afterschool as needed  

Course Description: 

This exploratory course fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows students an introduction to careers in education. Students are taught to develop self-awareness, collaborate and communicate with peers, build positive learning environments, and discover learning differences of others. The curriculum is designed to help students set attainable goals in the Education and Training Career Cluster. This course introduces students to the high school Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) program. Additional educational leadership opportunities are offered through the student organization, Educators Rising.

Course Competencies/Learning Objectives: 

• Complete personality self-assessment. 

• Explore definitions of family.

• Describe diverse family customs and beliefs.

• Explore the cultural diversity of families.

• Describe personal interests.

• Compare self-concept with self-efficacy.

• Identify the benefits of developing self-efficacy.

• Compare and contrast common values and unique values across diverse populations.

• Describe the expectations of appropriate social skills within the classroom environment.

• Demonstrate effective classroom listening skills.

• Identify bullying and the forms of bullying.

• Describe techniques for preventing and coping with bullying.

• Collaborate with team members to achieve a goal.

• Define differentiated instruction and its relevance to teaching and learning.

• Identify learning modalities.

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of teachers.

• Identify the components of a teaching philosophy.

• Describe the qualities of effective teachers.

• Discuss how personal organizational skills can be applied to effective teaching.

• Deliver a microteaching lesson.

• Plan short-term and long-term career goals. 

• Analyze a sample plan of study for the Education and Training Career Cluster.

• Identify application requirements for the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow program.

• Explore the admission requirements of at least one college program.

• Develop a plan to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities valued by colleges

and universities.

• Research the Education and Training Career Cluster and one of the related pathways (i.e.,

• Administration and Administrative Support, Professional Support Services, Teaching and

Training).

• Reflect on the rewards and challenges of a career in teaching.

Student Evaluation:

• Assessments, Test, Projects 40 %

• Quizzes and Minor Assignments 35 %

• Classwork, Homework, and Participation 25 %

Attendance Policy:

Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. George Washington High School expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

Class Expectations and Goals:

Available credentials upon completion of Teachers for Tomorrow:

ParaPro Assessment and Praxis Exam.

Course Requirements:

• All classwork should be completed.

• All students should be ready to participate in all class activities.

• All students will be expected to use appropriate classroom etiquette.

Class Supplies: 

• 2”ring binder

• pens, pencils

• 1 subject notebook

• Chromebook

Additional Supplies (Optional)

• Tissues

• Hand Sanitizer

• Lysol Wipes

George Washington High School

Course Syllabi

Course Title:   Entrepreneurship (Virtual Enterprise)

Instructor Name: Mrs. Renesha Myers 

Contact Information: Please email or call the school

• School Phone & Room Ext.:  (434)799-6410

• Room location/ #: V107

• Email address:  rmyers1@mail.dps.k12.va.us

• Planning Period/ Office Hours: 4th Block (1:50-3:30)

• Tutoring Schedule: Afterschool as needed  

Course Description: 

This course introduces students to the exciting world of creating, owning, and launching their

own business. Students will learn concepts and techniques for planning an entrepreneurial

venture, using design thinking and business model development. Students will learn about

financial statements, marketing principles, sales and customer service, and basic economic

principles for successful operation. 

Course Competencies/Learning Objectives: 

• Explain the concept of entrepreneurship.

• Explain the concept of intrapreneurship.

• Explain the importance of social entrepreneurship.

• Describe goals of being an entrepreneur.

• Describe the entrepreneurial mindset.

• Research entrepreneurs.

• Describe the role of innovation in entrepreneurship.

• Explain entrepreneurial roots of opportunity.

• Examine career opportunities in entrepreneurship.

• Describe the purposes and types of business communication.

• Identify types and components of an oral presentation.

• Describe trends in entrepreneurship.

• Demonstrate the design thinking process.

• Define lean start-up.

• Identify lean start-up concepts.

• Identify the components of the business model canvas.

• Describe common types of business ownership.

• Describe the four types of businesses.

• Analyze strategies that can be used to manage the risks of a new

business.

• Explain the concept of organizational structures.

• Identify resources for entrepreneurs.

• Explain the purpose of income/profit and loss statements, cash-flow

statements, balance sheets, and start-up costs.

• Explain the purpose of branding.

• Describe the marketing functions and their importance.

• Identify sources for locating vendors and suppliers.

• Explain the law of supply and demand.

• Identify the major economic systems.

• Explain opportunity cost.

• Explain pricing strategies.

• Explain break-even point.

• Identify the types of selling.

• Explain the importance of customer service.

• Explain key factors in building and retaining a clientele.

• Explain the benefits of customer loyalty.

• Demonstrate the steps of the sale.

• Identify venture opportunities in the school or community.

• Analyze potential competitors.

• Explain the concept of SWOT analysis.

• Create a business model.

• Develop an elevator pitch and an investor pitch.

• Explain the importance of business ethics.

• Describe business costs.

• Explain the process of projecting initial funding requirements.

• Develop a mission statement.

• Develop a vision statement.

• Develop a business plan.

Student Evaluation:

• Assessments, Test, Projects 40 %

• Quizzes and Minor Assignments 35 %

• Classwork, Homework, and Participation 25 %

Attendance Policy:

Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. George Washington High School expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

Class Expectations and Goals:

Available credentials upon completion of Entrepreneurship:

WorkPlace Readiness Test

Course Requirements:

• All classwork should be completed

• All students should be ready to participate in all class activities

• All students will be expected to use appropriate classroom etiquette

Class Supplies: 

• 2”ring binder

• pens, pencils

• 1 subject notebook

• Chromebook

Additional Supplies (optional)

• Hand sanitizer

• Tissues

• Lysol Wipes