Extra Credit News

Holiday Candy - 1 pt for every ounce (16 pts for a pound) (Wrapped chocolate candy only)

Wrapping paper - 3 or 4 pack roll = 20 pts.

Local Business Cards w/ email addresses on the card= 2 pts each

Portfolio Instructions

URL REFERENCE: www.StudentPortfolio.webs.com

Go to www.webs.com

On the right side – select a web site name (Your name or Course name)
Create a password: 8 letters and numbers
Press “Create a Web Site” button

STEP 1: Create your account
The site will check if the “Username” is available – if it is not – try a few others.
If it is approved keep going
Enter the site title – it can be the same as the user name
Enter your email address (Don’t worry – you will not receive spam or ads from them)
Enter your year of birth
Enter your Country
Enter your Gender

STEP 2: Select a Template for your Site
There are about 60 different templates
Select one which is close to what you want and then we can adjust it together.
Then select the I agree to the “Terms of Service” box at the bottom of the page
Touch “Create my Site”

STEP 3: Select a Webs package to match your needs
Select “Basic Web Page” – which is free
If you like this service you can upgrade to the next level for $100/year.
You will then be prompted with a choice of a tutorial or start building – select start building

STEP 4: Building your “Pages” on your web site
The first page on the site is the “Home” page – this will be used as your introduction page.
Next I want you to add the five pages you titled on the previous worksheet.
You create these by touching the “New Page” button towards the center of the menu bar
Then press “Create Page”
To verify you created the page – press the white box on the top left.

STEP 5: Adding content and the fun stuff
Press the “Content Box” on the top left side of the menu bar.
The content box works like a basic word processor program – here you/your students will enter their assignments to develop their portfolio.
Press “Side Bars” in the menu bar – activate the service (It’s still FREE) then you have seven different items you can add to your site.

STEP 6: Managing your site
Press the words “XXX” at the top of the page – this will link you with the back-office of the web site where you can make administrative changes.

STEP 7: Save your Site
Savings occurs on Webs.com server so in order to save the site you must press the “Publish” button in the top right corner.
Step 8: View your site
You can either press the “View” button in the top right corner or after the site is publish you can go directly to the site on the web by entering into your browser: (www.title.webs.com)

Check out this great web site

http://studentportfolio.webs.com/

Mid Term Exam - Complete this one in advance

Usually, everyone is pulling his or her weight to reach the group goal. However, sometimes members don't help at all! If you were the group leader how would you solve this problem so your group could achieve their goal?

Projects Due Soon ....

One more week remaining - it's "Crunch Time"

I can not reiterate it enough - you MUST BE RESPONSIBLE for your own efforts in a group project. If you choose not to participate, then your grade alone will be reduced. Now its time for you to step-up and make the final effort to ensure success. If you need help just ask - I am always an email away.

Earn two (2) Hours of Community Service

Earn two (2) hours of community service on Monday only for donating 2 boxes of cake mix and 2 containers of frosting (any make and any flavor) - Items donated are going towards the pantry at Angelica's House which supports 42 homeless children.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami

Rawn Wooden/C.E.C.
High School Chef Presenter
(954) 628-4400 ext. 5268 or (954) 663-6805
rwooden@miamiculinary.com

Chef Wooden, a native of Miami, Florida graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a degree in culinary arts. He began his cooking career in 1988 where he started out as a dish washer/porter. While washing dishes he started to observe each and every chef in the kitchen and began to ponder about his future. A chef of his saw the passion in his eyes and took on the task to train and mentor the young culinarian. Having no experience under his belt, Chef Wooden realized very quickly the demands and rewards of becoming a chef.

One to never quit, he stood by his chef; memorizing every aroma, taste and plate presentation that would go out of the kitchen. Before realizing it, four years passed and he knew it was time to move on and advance his career. With a brave heart and spatula in hand, Chef Wooden moved to the position of Sous Chef at a local restaurant where he managed the kitchen for eight years.

EDUCATION
A.S. Culinary Arts Johnson and Wales University

License, Certifications, & Honors
Ordained Deacon - (Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Ministry)
Ordained Minister - (Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Ministry)
Vice President Youth Ministry - (Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Ministry)
C.E.C. Certified Executive Chef - (American Culinary Federation)
Serve Safe Certified

BUTTON - Halloween Slogans

Candy Please
Will Work for Candy
I ♥ Casper
I Witch You Happy Halloween
I’m Sooo Boooo-tiful
Boo
Do the Monster Mash
Are You Afraid Of The Dark? ®
Don’t Turn Off the Lights
I’m the Monster in Your Closet
Beware! There’s A Full Moon
Where’s My Candy
Hocus Pocus
Don’t Look Under the Bed
You Scare Me
Beware of _________
You’re Scary
Beware October 31st
Halloween is A Real Treat
Mind Your Mummy
I’m Too Cute to Spook
Trick or Defeat
Scream
Have A Spooky Day!
Happy Haunting!

The 8 Laws of Leadership

Dr. William Cohen in his book, The Stuff of Heroes, writes that the eight universal laws of leadership are:

1. Maintain absolute integrity.

2. Know your stuff.

3. Declare your expectations.

4. Show uncommon commitment.

5. Expect positive results.

6. Take care of your people.

7. Put duty before self.

8. Get out in front.

Extra Credit - Quick Start: Must be typed

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY?

Work Skill – Power Words

To present your “real life” experiences as job skills in your resume, it is important to use commanding, powerful verbs that grab a prospective employer’s attention. We call the verbs “Power Words”.

Enthusiastic Good Natured Friendly Accurate
Outgoing Decisive Adventurous Insightful
Persuasive Observant Tactful Inspiring
Perceptive Competitive Logical Organized
Trustworthy Self-Reliant Confident Persistent
Cooperative Respectful Optimistic Motivated
Team Player Strategic Intelligent Patient

RESUME SELF-CHECK

Resume should be one page long, longer version need to have your instructors approval

The title (your personal info) should be centered, bolded and in 14 point font

There should be a line after the title – press the shift key and dash on the keyboard to make a line

All sub-titles should be underlined, bolded and in all caps

All resume content should be on the right hand side of the document - use the tab key to tab over to the 3” mark on your document

Advanced course work consist of honors and AP courses only

Work skills should be selected from the master list below – type them in a list format, one on top of the other – if more than four – create two columns

Work experience – list your most recent job using the provided format, if you have had more than one job lasting over six months list it after the most recent
If you have never worked you can replace it with “Volunteer Experience”
If you also do not have any Volunteer Experience – create a large list of Work Skills

When creating a listing of facts – follow these rules:
2 facts – write – first and second
3 facts – write – first, second and third
3 or more facts – write these in a list format, one on top of the other
4 or more write them in a list format, one on top of the other – create two columns

References- must have two – use your instructor as one if necessary

NOTE: Once you are given permission to type your resume, it will take 3 to 4 times of editing to earn a 100% grade

Week 2 is Gone...

Hopefully you have enjoyed the first two weeks of class - next week we start using our textbook and our major Business Plan project. This project is work 300 points over six weeks. Now its your time to shine - give it your all, I know you can do it!!!

Block 3 - Required Online Surveys

http://www.tctc.edu/career_survey/index.html

Review: This is good site, however it is basic in comparison to the others.
Not sure which career is right for you? Take this fast, easy survey to find the career clusters that may be a good match for your personality and interests. This isn't a complicated, scientific type survey. It's just meant to be fun and to give you something to think about. The Career Interest Survey was developed by Amanda Blanton, Associate Dean of Collaboration at Tri County Technical College and a Certified Global Career Development Facilitator. This site provides information Career Clusters, with specific information on those careers; description, personal traits, career options and resource links.

http://www.queendom.com/index.htm

Review: Great web site, many different types of test, at different levels – Select three
Do you want to get some direction in your life and learn about what drives you? Do you need some guidance as to which path to take in your career? The Career Style Test is a tool to help you understand what drives and interests you. Queendom is the land of tests … so many of them that the sheer choice of topics will inspire you to take a wonderful journey inside yourself. The site creates an interactive venue for self-exploration with a healthy dose of fun. We offer a full range of professional-quality, scientifically-validated psychological assessments that empower you to grow and reach your real potential through insightful feedback and detailed, custom-tailored analysis. Much like our visitors, Queendom is constantly evolving, adapting and improving to bring you the highest quality, most up-to-date tests reflecting our ever-changing lives.


http://www.livecareer.com/?cobrand=CLEAR

Review: Excellent survey, provides detailed information on career interest. Students will need to register, but their info can be fictitious. They also must say press No or No Thanks through out the survey
This free report is based on your answers to LiveCareer's Career Directions Inventory (CDI). The CDI measures career interests and is one of the most advanced, scientifically-based tests of its kind.
1. Assessment – Overview
2. Interests – What You Like/Dislike
3. Understanding Your Highest Interest Scores
4. Administrative Scores
5. Personality – What Makes You Unique
When it comes to making career and educational decisions, it’s helpful to get a clear picture of who you are and what you want at this stage of your life. That’s why assessment is the starting point of any career planning process.

M y B i o g r a p h y

200 wds. Typed

Activity:
Each student will write their own biography, written in the third person. Information contained in your biography should not only include what you have accomplished (Education, work, family, friends), but also personal items about yourself.

Sample questions to answer:
1) What challenges have you been confronted with in the past years, how have these affected who you are today?
2) What is important to know about you, which affects the way you conduct your life? The positive and negative experiences?
3) How has your significant other impacted your life in a positive or negative manner? What are you doing to change this?
4) How has your family life (Parents, Siblings, etc.) affected who you are today?
5) What do your parents do for living? Has this help you to see the world in a different way?
6) Who is your best friend(s), how have they affected who you are or who you are trying to be?
7) What are your future educational plans after graduation?
8) What is your future career plans? What are you doing today to make this a success?

And any other things you can think about.


Instructor Comments:
This is an especially good activity for the seniors -- as it will assist you in writing
your college essays.

Career Links for Students

Career Links for Students

 America's Career Info Net - http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
 America's Job Bank - http://www.jobbankinfo.org/
 ASVAB Career Exploration Program - http://www.asvabprogram.com/
 Best Jobs USA - http://www.bestjobsusa.com/
 Bureau of Labor Statistics career site for children - http://www.bls.gov/k12/
 Campus Career Center Worldwide - http://www.campuscareercenter.com/
 Career Builder - http://www.careerbuilder.com/
 Career Consulting Corner - http://www.careercc.com/
 Career Center - http://www.resumeedge.com/contentpartners/aol/
 Career Education - http://www.aboutcareereducation.com/
Career Exploration - http://www.acinet.org/acinet/explore/View.aspx
Successfully navigate the CareerOneStop website with information provided in this tool.
 CareerOneStop - http://www.careeronestop.org/
 Career Guide to Industries - http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
 Career Happiness and More Job Offers | Résumé to Referral - http://www.resumebycprw.com/
 Career Key - http://www.careerkey.org/
 Career/Life Skills - http://www.career-lifeskills.com/
 Career Magazine - http://www.careermag.com/
 Career Management International - http://www.cmi-lmi.com/kingdomality.html
 Career Pathways Toolkit - http://www.communitycollegecentral.org/careerpathways/index.html
 Certification Finder - http://www.acinet.org/acinet/certifications_new/default.aspx
 College Opportunities Online - http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
 CollegeSearch24 - http://www.collegesearch24.com/
 Computer careers - http://tcc.comptia.org/
 Employer Locator - http://www.acinet.org/acinet/employerlocator/employerlocator.asp?nodeid=18
 Eureka - http://www.eureka.org/
Career and Educational Guidance
 Health Resource Partners - http://www.healthresource.org/careers.html
 I Could Be - http://www.icouldbe.org/
 +Jobs California - http://www.california.plusjobs.com/
State-wide Internet job database. No registration required!
 JobBank USA - http://www.jobbankusa.com/
 JobProfiles.org - http://www.jobprofiles.org/
 Job Profiles from Monster.com - http://content.monster.com/jobprofiles/
 Job Resources by Occupation - http://www.acinet.org/acinet/library-redirect.asp?category=3.2
Browse through occupational categories to connect to online resources listing job opportunities for a specific occupation, industry, or professional group.
 Jobtrak Corporation - http://college.monstertrak.com/index.html
 Keirsey Temperament Sorter - http://www.keirsey.com/
 Know Your Type (Myers Briggs) - http://www.knowyourtype.com/
 Life Coach - http://www.myguidewire.com/
www.MyGuidewire.com provides all the tools – know how and personalized assistance You need to succeed in every dimension of Your Life & Career– We help You get it together – keep it together!.
 Livelihood - http://www.pbs.org/livelyhood/classroom/chipping/careers.html
Family career tracer from PBS
 MAPP - http://student.assessment.com/StudentArea/default.asp?RefNum=1373
Motivational Appraisal for Personal Potential
 Mapping Your Future - http://www.mapping-your-future.org/
 Monster.com - http://www.monster.com/
 My Future - http://www.myfuture.com/
 Occupational Outlook Handbook - http://www.bls.gov/oco/
 O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler - http://www.onetcenter.org/WIP.html
Use this vocational interest assessment instrument to receive an accurate, reliable profile that: provides valuable self-knowledge about your vocational interests, fosters career awareness, and provides a window to the entire world of work via the 900+ occupations.
 O*NET Work Importance Profiler - http://www.onetcenter.org/WIP.html
Identify occupations that you may find satisfying, based on the similarity between your work values (such as achievement, autonomy, and conditions of work) and the characteristics of the occupations.
 Online College and University Search - http://www.online-college-and-university-search.org/
 Pathways to Technology - http://www.pathwaystotechnology.org/index.html
Assists high school students exploring careers in technology fields. Partnered by American Assn of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation.
 Princeton Review Career Quiz - http://www.princetonreview.com/college/
 Salary.com - http://www.salary.com/
 School Student - http://www.students.net/studentschool/
Provides you with a collection of links to a variety of resources geared towards students, including a searchable directory and thematic channels.
 Search for Schools Network - http://www.searchforschools.net/
 Technical Schools and Computer Training Directory - http://www.techtrainingdirectory.com/
 TechnicalSchools.org - http://www.techtrainingdirectory.com/
 Technojobs - http://www.technojobs.co.uk/
UK & European job site
 Technology Education Information Center - http://www.technology-education.org/
Technology Education is an educational program that helps students understand and apply competencies in problem solving, designing, producing, using, maintaining, assessing, and developing technology.
 Thomson/Peterson's Find A Career College - http://www.petersons.com/cca/search.asp?path=ce.fas.career
 Virtual Job Shadow - http://www.virtualjobshadow.com/
 Vocational Research Institute - http://www.vri.org/
 WetFeet.com - http://www.wetfeet.com/

Welcome Back Students and Club Members

I am positive this will be the best year yet for our program. Since our program has grown to three courses, there are countless opportunities for you to develop into the leaders I know you can be. Remember .... "Forming Today ..... the Leaders of Tomorrow."

DECA RAP - REVISED 6-2-09

I’m a real entrepreneur with amazing talent. Getting money is a DECA habit.
In order to be fly and do the best -- you must take Mr. Pizzo’s challenge and beat the rest.
We got them pin-back buttons on deck,
but we don’t accept checks.
Tighten up one dollar ain’t nothing,
Collect them singles to put your company on top.

Mr. Pizzo tells us the world is ours.
Offering community service hours, like he’s got special powers.
So stay away from them vending machines, there’s people out there in need.
And DECA is always helping people in need,
Making trees, by planting seeds.
Cuz your doing such a good deed,
Helping others to succeed!

Money making is my thang, best believe
I’m out here grinding for a living, while your at home eat’in another bacon sandwich.
Been at lunch tryna to hustle for that cash,
Running my own business cuz you know I need the cash flow,
Got people buying buttons in rows,
Thanks to my homies and my bro’s.

Watching for snitches cuz they hat’in on my DECA hustle,
Ya better button-up boy, my money is about to double.
Lets get this money my DECA members gotta get bread.
Finance and Marketing class is a success,
I love to make money while yall in your bed.

I used to cut class, act’in the fool,
Now I am in a big house, with an even bigger pool.
Name another group that makes money like we do?
Fly too plus we getting money like yahoo.
Being in DECA got my skills on point,
Getting paid at Deerfield High I can buy the whole joint!

“Forming today the leaders of tomorrow” is more than a motto, it’s our academy habit.
We need knowledge to get into college, come on it’s a race and we the rabbit.
So DECA offers job placement assistance and college grants
And all you need is a lot of hard work,
Consistency, good attitude, community service and teamwork

The Gold Seal in my sight makes my future looks bright,
It’s gonna take me to the top under the Friday night lights.
We need a notion to get that Gold Seal Endorsement,
Endorsement, Enforcement, Enchantment.
It’s more than you and me,
More than a club, its an academy!
Now its your turn to get up in the mix
To promote your skills and learn all them tricks…

*DECA Members out*

DECA RAP - Spring 2009

I’m a young entrepreneur with amazing talent.
In order to be the best you must take Mr. Pizzo’s challenge!
We got them buttons mean mugging
Tighten up one dollar ain’t nothing!
Offering community service hours like he’s got special powers
DECA is helping people in need,
this is like planting a seed,
Cuz your doing such a good deed.

Money making is my thing, best believe that savage,
I’m out there working while your at home eatin a big but sandwich.
Been at lunch tryna to hustle for the low,
Running my own business cuz you know I’m bout to blow.

Ya better button-up boy, my money down to my feet,
Lets get this money my DECA members gotta eat.
Finance and Marketing class is a success… I am too
I love to make money so I can pay my DECA dues.

I use to cut class actin up to get rich
I was living that life until one of them boyz messed up in snitched
In this world making money gotta a lot trix
I’m making this money like a marketing mix
Name another group working like we do,
Fly too plus we got money like the wild zoo.
Being in DECA got my skills on point,
Getting paid at Deerfield High I can buy the whole joint!

“Forming today the leaders of tomorrow” like it’s a bad habit if you ain’t having it
We need knowledge to get into college, but its too expensive
So DECA offers job placement assistance and college grants
And all you need is a little perseverance
Consistency, good attitude, community service and teamwork

The Gold Seal in my sight makes my future look bright,
Its gonna take me to the top under the Friday night lights.
We need a notion to get that Gold Seal Endorsement,
Endorsement, Enforcement, Enchantment,
Its more than you and me,
More than a club, its an academy!
Now its your turn to get up in the mix
To promote your skills and learn all them tricks…

*DECA Members out*

Final Exam: Performance Assessment

Spring 2009
Senior Academy Students


Write a 200 word reply to each of the following Essay questions: Value 15 points each
Role Model: Compare and contrast your roles for the last two projects as a group leader of the “Button-Up Mania” project and your specific Service Learning project.

Recruiting: The Academy of Finance and Marketing has developed into a strong academic program so far this year. However, describe ways in which the recruiting for this program could do a better job at identifying sophomore and junior students with a specific interest in the “Gold Seal” scholarship: $6,000 for four years of college.

DECA: is one of the largest clubs on campus (over 70 members) describe ways in which you can increase the following; (a) public relations in the community (b) obtain 100% enrollment of student members {currently its about 80%} (c) ways which the club officers could work together more productively among the two classes and (d) obtain support from other teachers and administrators.

Guest Speakers: This year there have been several types of guest speakers. In your opinion(a) what type of speaker have you liked the best and why? (Example: I like the military) and (b) which specific guest speaker did you like the most and why? (You can use your graded speaker summary to help you).


Write a 100 word reply to each of the following Short Essay questions: Value 4 points each
What have you learned about yourself, regarding your ability to lead others?
What are five adjectives that describe you? And why?
What is your greatest weakness and what is your greatest strength?
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
What is the most significant challenge you have faced this school year?


Complete the Operational Organization activity: Value 20 points
Leadership is certainly important skill to have, however having a strong basis for “Operational Organization” is also key to your success in business. Using the attached old Quick Starts (QS) from the past two plus years, you are to follow these directions:
1) Organize the QS into stacks of the same QS,
2) Read each QS and underline the key statement the student wrote which answers the quote,
3) Type the statement under the appropriate quote,
4) Email me your tallied results, within the body of the email to my email address,
5) Once I confirm I have received your email you can discard your QS’s.

OJT Projects

Reminder to all OJT students - your final exam and employer project is due on May 15th. This assignment counts as two major items. Please ensure you are on time, as late projects will not be accepted.

If you have questions please see your instructor asap.


NOTE: if your grade is low, remember to use the Extra Credit list found on the left side of this Blog.

Muscular Dystrophy Association - Summer Camp

I am writing you because the 2009 MDA Summer Camp is coming up on July 26-31st. I know that you guys participated in our Shamrock program (thank you so much), and we are in need of counselors for our Summer Camp. Summer camp is a lot of fun and a very rewarding experience for those involved. Below is a brief description of MDA Summer Camp and the volunteer positions.

MDA Summer Camp: Campers at MDA Summer camp are young people ages 6-17 who are affected by neuromuscular disease. Campers attend week-long sessions organized by MDA volunteers and staff. Camp activities are geared to the abilities of campers and may include fishing, swimming, baseball and dancing. Less physically demanding activities include arts and crafts, nature study, talent shows, cookouts and entertainment.

Volunteer counselors: (who must be at least 16 years old) receive an orientation and training that includes wheelchair techniques, lifting and transfers, personal hygiene, and emergency procedures. The primary responsibility of each counselor is to provide both physical and psychological support to their camper, thereby helping them to enjoy camp. Medical staff are available throughout the week to meet any healthcare needs that may arise.

Camp Dates: July 26 - July 31

Camp Locations: Rotary's Camp Florida in Brandon

If you could get this information out to the kids at your school, I would be extremely grateful. Please contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information at 954-971-3327. Interested volunteers can also reach me at that number. We are trying to secure volunteers by May 15th, so please relay that information as well. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Thank you,

Kathryn Jayroe
Health Care Services Coordinator
Muscular Dystrophy Association
1280 SW 36th Ave. #303
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
P - 954-971-0123
F - 954-971-0492

Button – Up Mania Project -- VOUCHER PROGRAM

This voucher hereby verifies the fact that the above student
shall receive credit for ______ Buttons toward their project (MAX 20). T

hese Buttons are being converted from the students donations of items
for our club partner: Gateway Community Outreach,
serving new families in Deerfield Beach.

(Value 2) Baby Bib (
Value 1) Baby Wipes (not travel size)
(Value 2) Baby Pacifier
(Value 1) Baby Lotion (not travel size)
(Value 3) Baby Bottle w/ top
(Value 1) Baby Shampoo (not travel size)

Button-Up Mania Project is Due 5-1-09

Do not delay your project is due in two-weeks. This project is worth 300 pnts. or three test scores or 1/3 of your overall grade for this 9-weeks. Have you completed your sections? Have you sold your 50 Buttons? If you need help please see me immediately in person, by phone, by text message or by email.

Mr. Pizzo

Finding Metaphors, Simile and Symbolism

Interesting Words that Rhyme:

http://www.flocabulary.com/hiphop.html

and

Websites which provide lyrics:
www.rhymes.com
www.TSrocks.com
www.HipHop.com
www.lyrics.com

Now That's a Rap!!

http://www.flocabulary.com/freestylerap.html

Word Resources



http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat/flocabulary/

Sample Raps



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapping

History of Rapping

GROUP LEADER: WEEKLY FEEDBACK FORM

GROUP LEADER: WEEKLY FEEDBACK FORM

What were your group’s goals this week to accomplish?
a)
b)
c)

Have they accomplished these goals? Why not? Be specific



Who in the group is doing the best job, why? – Have you rewarded them is some way?



Who in the group is doing the worst job, why? What are you doing to assist them (individually) to be successful?



Section 1 is very important to ensure the group is off to a good start. What are you doing to ensure your group is working on all the components of Section 1? (Vision, Goals, Target Population, Responsibilities, Recommendation Letter) (Provide your instructor with an update on each)




Section 4 is very important to ensure the group overall success. What are you doing to ensure your group is working on all the components of Section 4? (Promotional Campaign, Public Relations, Advertising, Recognition) (Provide your instructor with an update on each)




Are you working on a reference list? This is a detailed and organized list (Excel Spreadsheet) of all the resources you and your group have utilized to complete your project? (Provide your instructor with an update on your progress- use back of form or attached necessary documents)

OJT Time Cards Past Due

If you are in OJT, you need to be more responsible with your time cards. These are considered legal documents for our school. If they are not turned in by the date 3/6/09 you are subject to review and removal from OJT.

I have already created a list of students who will be transferred into a regular electives like "Bucks 101" if you are receiving less than a "B" average in this course.

I advise you to see me immediately and check your grade on Pinnacle asap.

Projects Due Friday

I know you all have been working very hard on your first group project. Please be aware that they are due on Friday - as you walk in the door. Late essays, will receive a 20% reduction if turned in on Monday - not further extensions will be offered. Reminder have a Language Arts review the essay before submitting it to me.

Frank Pizzo

Honor Your DECA Seniors!

Honor Your DECA Seniors!

The purpose of the DECA Marketing Education Honor Award is to provide
recognition to marketing education students for their academic excellence,
leadership, and involvement in DECA. To receive this award, a student must be a
DECA member at the national level; be a senior; have an overall cumulative grade
point average of 3.2 for the seven previous semesters (with 4.0 being equal to
an A); and participate in at least three of the areas listed under DECA
activities, leadership, and involvement in DECA.

This is a great way to say "Thank you!" to those departing DECA members, who
have not only given their all to the organization during their high school
years, but who can also be a valuable resource for your chapter after they
graduate.

To access the application for this award, go to
http://www.deca.org/pdf/HonorAward2009.pdf. There is a $5.00 per application
fee. The due date, February 1, 2009.

Teens for Planet Earth Service Awards

The application for the 2009 Service Awards is now available! The Teens for Planet Earth Service Awards recognize teens around the world for service-learning projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment. TPE teams whose projects are deemed to be of exceptional quality will be awarded at three levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold. This is an international award and we highly encourage all TPE teams to consider applying.

Learn more at http://teens4planetearth.com/serviceawards

Marketing Essentials: Final Exam Review

Final Exam Review

Unit 5 Selling: Chapters 12 to 15
& a few concepts used in your project, from Chapter 16


Marketing Essentials

These chapters include concepts which include several parts, I would recommend you utilize the list below and add others to it as well, in order
to develop your study guide.
Reminder: concepts should be defined and
provide an example of each.



Pre-approach
Steps of the Sale
Terms of Sale
Purchase Order
Jargon pg 244
Customer Buying Motives
Three Types of Product Features
Types of Customer Greetings
Types of Customer Decision Making
Sources and Methods of Prospecting
Determining a Customer Needs (how to)
Product Presentation – Show and Tell examples
Maximum Numbers of Products a Salesperson can Show a Customer
What are the Types of Retail Store Transactions
Four Step Process for Handling Objections
Rules and Methods of Suggestive Selling
Parts and Calculations of an Invoice
Name Three after the Sale Activities
Typical Cash Register Arrangement
Relationship Marketing
Common Objections
Types of Closes
Buying Signals

Essay Contest - Scholarship

Essay Contest

High school students in all 67 school districts are invited to participate in the statewide essay contest. Student entrants in ninth through twelfth grades are asked to write a 500-word essay responding to the following scenario: "Imagine that a devastating natural disaster has occurred in your community. There is damage to your home and to the homes in your neighborhood and there may be injuries. Tell us your story of how having a plan in place beforehand helped you, your family, and your pets survive the disaster."

All entries must be electronically submitted no later than TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009. For complete contest information please visit the Just Read, Florida!

Website at: http://www.justreadflorida.com/hwaw/EssayContest.asp

Community Service Project Opportunity

As a current or potential partner with Deerfield Beach High School we would like to request your assistance with our annual “Black Shoe Collection” which, for the past three years has been providing shoes to students at the elementary level. As I am sure you are aware many companies support national drives during this season, however ours is community based – the shoes go directly on to the feet of elementary students through our Caribbean and Haitian partners.

You may ask “Why only black shoes?” One of the constraints of the Caribbean and Haitian school systems is that students must have the required uniform in order to go to public school (White shirt, dark pants/shorts and black shoes). It certainly seems a hardship for families to come up with black shoes when they can’t even put food on the table, but it is their reality. Ironically, providing shoes can help to educate a child!