Welcome to Montgomery County Area Technology Center Program

Welcome to Montgomery County Area Technology Center Program: Business Dept. Teacher: Janie Blair Room: 405

Education: Rank 1 Career and Technical Education, 2018 Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2018 Morehead State University Masters of Business Administration, 1998 Morehead State University Bachelor of Business Administration, 1989 Alice Lloyd College About Me- Experience: Montgomery County Area Technology Center-5 Years Financial Director, Chief Fiscal Officer & Controller-26 Years Classes Teaching: Janie Blair Business and Marketing Essentials Financial Services I & II Introduction to Management Personal Finance Activities/Interest: Bradley Freewill Baptist Church, Bowling, Family, Friends, Sewing, Quilting, Boating, Camping, Hiking, Fishing, and Sports

Paper Work School: Montgomery Co. ATC Address: 682 Woodford Drive Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 Phone: (859) 498 -1103 Fax: (859) 498 - 5960 Administrator: Dr. Travis Manley FBLA Advisor: Janie Blair, Angela Barker & Cassidy Davis Program: Business

Classroom Management

Dear Students I believe in you. You are respected. I am here for you. You are capable of great things. I expect great things. I care about you. I promise to believe in you. You are unique. I promise that I will not embarrass you in front of your peers. You are worth it. Your success is my success. I will never give up on you. You are the reason I am here.

Virtual Class Expectations/Rules • Please show up at the scheduled time. (Zoom meetings/help sessions. • Be prepared for class. • Find a quiet place, free from distractions (siblings, pets, parents, television, phones, etc. ). • Be aware of your surroundings. • No beds • No messy rooms or open closets • Turn on lights • Do not sit with your back to a window with bright light coming through (you will look like you are in the witness protection program if you do) • Sit up • Use courteous, respectful behavior in both speaking, writing, and appearance. • Dress appropriately. • Don't wear your PJ's • Put on an appropriate shirt and pants • No bedhead-get up and get ready for school

Virtual Class Expectations/Rules • Video will be optional. I love seeing everyone, but I will not require you to turn your video on. • Make sure your mute is on. Please click the "raise hand" button or unmute yourself if you would like to ask a question or contribute. • Stay seated and stay present. Use attentive body language and eye contact. • Refrain from eating in front of the camera. • In the chat section please keep conversations on the discussion topic. • Zero tolerance for cheating. • Zero tolerance for Cyberbullying or Bullying of any kind. • REMEMBER, THIS IS A CLASS, SO TREAT IT AS SUCH!

Virtual Classroom Consequences • Warning • 2 nd Warning • Student Conference • Parent Contact • Administration/Parent/Student Conference

• Holiday/break treat on me (cookies, donuts, etc. prior to holiday/break week)when we are back together-in person. • Make-up Days • Progress Reports (on Infinite Campus) Rewards & Motivators • Student of the Month One person chosen out of the entire program • Must meet the following criteria: • Must have at least a 3. 0 GPA in the program area • Must be a member of FBLA • Must have no more than two excused absences during the month • Must have no discipline referrals during the month • Must perform some act of kindness or go above and beyond the call of duty

• Set a schedule • Have a consistent schedule for schoolwork. • Best to use same schedule as if you were at school. • Start work the same hour that you used to start class • Use a calendar Virtual Time Management • Personal Calendar on phone and on email or an actual calendar • Plan your daily & weekly assignments, highlighting assignments due, zoom meetings/help sessions • Keep up with today's date • Don't Mulitask • Multitaking can decrease your productivity • Focus on one assignment at a time • Stay Organized • Create To-Do Lists • Set up your Virtual Workspace • Comfortable space with good lights, quite, & clutter free • Sit in a comfortable chair • Have all required materials (device, paper, pens/pencils, stapler, etc) and set up ahead of time to stay on task with coursework

• Block out Distractions Virtual Time Management • Stay Focused-Avoid Snap Chat, Instragram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools when you need to concentrate on your course work • If you are struggling to stay focused, try the following technique: • Set a timer for 25 mins & work uninteruppted for the scheduled period • Take a 5 -10 min break to check social media, grab something to drink or do something else • Once you've completed 4 work sessions treat yourself to a longer 15 min break. • Reward Yourself • It's important to reward yourself at the end of the day for a job well done in order to prevent burnout • Treat yourself to something you enjoy, whether it's watching your favorite show on Netflix or playing your favorite video game. • Take Care of Yourself • Get a good night's sleep • Sleep is essential to rest your body and keep your mind fresh for the next day. Try to get 8 – 10 hours of rest a night. • Daily exercise • Get outside and get moving. . . fresh air is key!

Why Business Education • Concentrate on specific business courses and you can earn: • Career Pathways • Accounting • Administrative Support • E-Commerce • Financial Services • Management and Entrepreneurship • Become College and Career Ready • MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) • Benchmarking on CTE End of Program Assessments • A grade of C or higher in each course on 6 Hrs of KDE approved CTE Dual Credit • Approved KDE/Labor Cabint apprenticeship

Why Business Education • Dual Credit (college & high school credit) with KCTCS • Maysville Community and Technical College • Work Read Scholorship-limited to 2 per year, grades 9 -12 • Classes • • Accounting Advanced Computer Apps Business & Marketing Essentials Digital Literacy Introduction to Management Microsoft Office Specialist Web Design

Business & Marketing Essentials • MAKE SURE TO GET THE CORRECT CODE FOR YOUR CLASS AND BLOCK • TEXT: 81010 • 1 A - MESSAGE : @busmkt 1 a • 1 B - MESSAGE: @busmkt 1 b • 2 B - MESSAGE: @busmkt 2 b • If you do not have a phone that you can text from you can also go to https: //www. remind. com

Financial Services I • MAKE SURE TO GET THE CORRECT CODE FOR YOUR CLASS AND BLOCK • • TEXT: 81010 3 A - MESSAGE: @finsrv 1 -3 a 3 B - MESSAGE: @finsrv 1 -3 b If you do not have a phone that you can text from you can also go to https: //www. remind. com

Financial Services II • TEXT: 81010 • 3 A - MESSAGE: @finsrv 2 -3 a • If you do not have a phone that you can text from you can also go to https: //www. remind. com

Introduction to Management • TEXT: 81010 • 4 A - MESSAGE: @mngt 4 a • If you do not have a phone that you can text from you can also go to https: //www. remind. com

Personal Finance • MAKE SURE TO GET THE CORRECT CODE FOR YOUR CLASS AND BLOCK • TEXT: 81010 • 2 A - MESSAGE: @perfin 2 a • 4 B - MESSAGE: @perfin 4 b • If you do not have a phone that you can text from you can also go to https: //www. remind. com

FBLA – Aspire to Explore • Dues $20. 00 with a T-Shirt/$12 without • Fun Social Activities • Opportunity to get involved • Community Service Opportunities • American Enterprise Project • Scholarships • Looks great on your resume, scholarship applications and college applications • Travel: • Regional Competition, Morehead State University • State Competition, Galt House, Louisville, KY • National Competition June 2021, Anaheim, CA

Advisers • Ms. Blair, Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Davis

FBLA Officers • President – Lainey Reynolds • Vice President – Chaney Garrison • Secretary – Molly Barker • Treasurer – Austin Stigall • Reporter – Royce Henderson • Historian – Mareya Wright • Parliamentarian – Olivia Burton • Chairman of Leadership Committee – Emma Taul • Chairman of Recruitment – Olivia Marcum • Chairman of Community Service - Maggie Camp • Chairman of Fundraising – Claire Bailey

FBLA National Leadership Conference San Antonio, Texas

Sight Seeing Tour

Rain Forest Café San Antonio Riverwalk

More Fun at Nationals

Competition

Competition