Vocational Business classes are taught by Mrs. Vickey Johnston at Konawa Public School. Courses include:

• Computer Technology I
• Computer Technology II
• Multimedia

Each of the courses above engage in several projects during the school year, including the senior video and the Veterans Day program. Below are some photos from our recent Veteran's Day reception.

Konawa's vocational business classes are affiliated with the Oklahoma Career Technology organization. OCT has several campuses across the state, offering courses to high school students and adults. You may visit their web site at www.okcareertech.org.

Mrs. Johnston is also the sponsor of the Business Professionals of America organization at Konawa. The BPA members host the Veteran's Day program, conducts fund raisers, and attend the state conference in Oklahoma City. They may compete at the spring conference in order to qualify to attend the national convention. BPA also has a web site which you may visit at www.bpa.org.

Some of the resource documents for these course are provided below:

The following is a course syllabus or handbook for students of vocational business classes. Students follow the guidlines of this simulated business in order to help them prepare for the work force.

Welcome to Working Minds International! You have just become an employee of a state-of-the-art business and computer technology training center for high school students. Working Minds International (WMI) is located at 701 West South Street in Konawa, Oklahoma. The mailing address is:

Working Minds International
Konawa High School
Rt. 1, Box 3
Konawa, OK 74849

The phone number is (580) 925-3221, Extension 238.

As an employee of WMI, you are expected to give your best effort while you are on the job. Loyalty to the company and to you co-workers is a must. WMI's benefits are: high-tech equipment with the latest software, a wonderful working environment, and short hours. Mrs. Vickey Johnston is your CEO and office manager. Your pay (your grade) is based upon the completion and correctness of your work. You will be working in at least one of four different departments: Business Technology, Computer Technology, Multimedia/Video Production, and/or Business Professionals of America (BPA). Good time management (punctuality, attendance, and using your time wisely) is extremely important as our customers expect us to meet important deadlines.

Please read and follow the instructions in the employee handbook below.

Good luck to you in your new endeavor. We hope you enjoy and profit from your time at Working Minds International.

WMI MISSION STATEMENT: We provide business education students opportunities to learn, grow, and become successful citizens who can capably utilize business and computer technology.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

1. Be sure that all items such as books, pens, pencils, purses, bags, backpacks, etc. are kept out of the aisles.
2. Please push your chair up to your desk (under the keyboard) when leaving. This will also help keep aisles clear.
3. Adjust the chairs to your height. Never stand on a chair with rollers. Always sit with all rollers flat on the floor. Do not lean so far over as to tip the chair. Also, be careful not to let jacket sleeves or purse straps become entangled in the rollers.
4. If you notice any cords in the aisles or in an area where a student could trip, please notify your instructor. Do not overload a multiple outlet plug.
5. If you discover any frayed cords on any of the equipment, please inform the instructor immediately.
6. Be sure to turn off the equipment before looking inside or attempting to remove anything from the inside. When leaning over equipment while it is running, be careful not to let necklaces, bracelets, or long hair become entangled in the equipment.
7. Please use caution opening and closing the storage cabinets. Always be sure to close file cabinet drawers when not in use.

TORNADO or FIRE EVACUATION

1. The signal for Konawa students to evacuate because of a tornado is three short rings of the bell.
2. In case of a tornado evacuation, students in the WMI classrooms should go orderly to the basement. Enter north of the Junior High office. We are to stay in a group and the teacher will check the roll to make sure that everyone exited the building safely.
3. The signal for Konawa students to evacuate because of a fire is one long ring of the bell.
4. In case of a fire evacuation, students in the WMI classrooms are to go across the Junior High Student Center and turn right and proceed to the "Tiger" on the east side of the building - away from the building. We are to stay in a group and the teacher will check the roll to make sure that everyone exited the building safely.

1. WMI workers are responsible for their computers while they are on the job.
2. Treat the machine as if it were yours.
3. However, don't install software (games, downloads, etc.) unless you have permission.
4. Please don't change the wallpaper unless you have permission.
5. Please don't put a password on the screen saver - even though you know how to do it.
6. We will use the Internet some for class projects. However, do not come in and jump online at the beginning of the class hour. You have work to do and need to develop the habit of doing your work first and then you will have free time to surf if time allows. This is the same requirement you will have on a job later on.
7. Do not abuse the use of the Internet by going to sites that are morally questionable in nature. Konawa School's Internet provider has installed a guard to help keep our students from entering questionable sites.
8. If your machine needs to be cleaned, you may do so. Just ask for supplies. Clean the monitor screen with window cleaner and a soft cloth. Clean the body of the computer with a damp cloth.

1. Adjust the chair to a comfortable height.
2. Adjust the keyboard tray to the appropriate height for you. Press the button on the table top when you raise or lower the keyboard tray.
3. Don't write on the furniture or mouse pads.
4. Don't put your feet on the shelf below the table.

1. The telephone and office are for official business. Use both only with permission.
2. If you are directed to answer the telephone, answer professionally.
3. When directed to answer the telephone, answer it by saying, "Business Education, this is ________. How may I help you?"

1. Treat others with the same respect you would like to be shown.
2. Do not bring food, drink, or gum into the room.
3. Clean up after yourself. If you get something out, put it away when you are finished using it. Place trash in the trashcans.
4. Follow the dress requirements of Konawa High School.
5. Follow the dress requirements of the National and State BPA chapters for conferences and meetings.

Business Professionals Of America is an organization that teaches leadership skills as well as business skills. Members have the opportunities to develop their presentation, teamwork, and entrepreneurial skills. They also can gain knowledge about parliamentary procedure, public speaking, good citizenship, and many other useful skills.

Active BPA members (those who have earned the necessary points) attend the State Leadership Contest and Conference in the springtime. At the contest, members put to test the skills that they have learned. The winner (and runner-up in most events) is privileged to attend the National Leadership Conference in the summer and compete against the winners from across the nation. The NLC is held in various cities in the United States, including: Dallas, Chicago, and Cincinnati.

Some opportunities that are offered to BPA members are: meeting new people, traveling, learning important business skills, and participating in state workgroups such as the state Multimedia workgroup, running for local and state office. The local chapter is active each year with community service projects, fund raising projects, multimedia workgroup, and various local projects.

Konawa BPA chapter elects the following officers each year:

• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Parliamentarian
• Chaplain
• Historian
• Reporter

Students are required to pay $5 in membership dues in order to join BPA. Ten dollars goes to the national chapter, $4 to the state, and $1 to the local chapter. JOM will pay dues for students who are eligible.

• President: Rebekah
• Vice President: Michael
• Treasurer: Derik
• Secretary: Max
• Historian: KeeLee
• Reporter: Emily

BPA Program of Work