Orientation to DECA

Marketing and Economic Fundamentals

Human Relations and Business Etiquette

Communications and Career Development

Business Math and Credit

Sales, Advertising, and Inventory Control

Entrepreneurship

Hospitality and Tourism

The students will be involved in several projects through out the course. We will also take 2 field trips during class time. There will be a small bus fee involved in the field trip.

DECA

DECA is an integral part of what we do in the marketing environment. I would strongly encourage each student to join. They will truly enjoy the experience and it will look great on their college resume!!

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Career Directed Learning

Congratulation to the Juniors listed below. They have been selected to represent Oak Grove High School in the 2008-09 Career Directed Learning Internship Program. We had 49 students apply. After careful review and Teacher Recommendations, I chose more students than ever before with 30 students being accepted. Remember you must maintain employment with the same job throughout the school year unless cleared with me in advance. You will also be expected to join DECA: An Association of High School Marketing Students!~

Internship Program

2008-2009 INTERNS

Allen, Justin

Arnet, Lee

Autry, Dustin

Barmer, Chase

Bourne, Rebecca

Craven, Taylor

Denton, Chelsea

Dewindt, Graham, Shaine

Dillon, Tatiana

Edwards, Cameron

Gunnufsen, Laura

Hardin, Jennifer

Henson, Vanessa

Lee, Carrie

Luedtke, Drake

Mixon, Elizabeth

Montgomery, Kristin

Pack, Lindsey

Querns, Ashley

Re, Courtney

Rettig, Elizabeth

Rives, Bethany

Seely, Austin

Siggers, Jeremy

Sutton , Courtney

Tavai, Lauren

Ward, Rebecca

Winter, Kathryn

Whalen, Jessica

Wolfe, Kyle

Students may apply in the Spring of their Junior Year! As a Senior, the program will allow them to leave school early to report to a career directed job.

Students must meet eligibility requirements. No discipline problems (Minor). No excessive absences or tardies. Have a C or better over all average.

Students are graded based on their Job Performance. The employer will grade the student each 9-weeks. The student must also report to my classroom each Monday to complete a Wage and Hour Form. The two of these will determine the majority of the students grade.

If a student experiences a problem on the job, they must first discuss it with the teacher before changing work stations. 

Employer Pay Check Stubs-Due EVERY Month!!  ALL Interns MUST meet every Monday for Class! Students not attending Monday class, will receive deductions on your Grade.

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  Be ready for an exciting year in DECA! Come prepared to Join and NOT be left out of all the exciting fun that you and your officers will create for you!!

 All meetings will be in Room A-129.

Competition Attire

Business Attire must be worn. Young Men should have Khaki Pants, (no pockets on leg area) Pleats and Cuffs preferred. White Dress Shirt, Red Tie, dark socks and dress shoes.

Young Ladies should have a Khaki Skirt, White Blouse, high heels, hosiery and possibly a red scarf.

Congratulations 2008  Spirit Of DECA Winner

Chad Brown

Marketing Student of the Year

Hope Graves

Intern Student of the Year

Jared Padgett

A Special THANK YOU to all of the Oak Grove/Hattiesburg Community who helped OG DECA fundraise our way to the 2008 International DECA Competition!!!!

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DECA

Announcement!

2009 International DECA Competiton

Anaheim, California

Join Early!

Parents: Please email any questions or comments to me at bensondeca@hotmail.com   

DECA

"An Association of Marketing Students"

JOIN DECA ONLY $30.00 For the Year

Dues should be paid by:  September 2nd! Can join at any time if needed. T-shirts Included.

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It's Warrior Time!!

Things to look forward too in

Marketing Class

~Building Display Windows~

Creating Business Plans

Creating Advertisements

Field Trips and Guest Speakers!!

DECA Community Projects!!

Interview Tips:

TIP:  For good practice, interview yourself in the mirror, or interview with a friend or family member.

Never approach an interviewer with out a FIRM Handshake.

Ask: May I be Seated?

Make good Eye Contact with the Interviewer.

Dress Nice! First Impressions are lasting impressions!

Thank the Interviewer for their TIME, shake hands again, and say; Thank You! I Look Forward to Hearing Your Decision Soon.

Marketing

Internship

Course Webpage

"Learning To Earn"

    Marketing Management Technology Has Class!

                                 Marketing Course

2008-2009    UNITS OF STUDY

Introduction To Marketing

Economics

Advertising

Management

Ethics in Business

Entrepreneurship

How to start your own Business/Writing Business Plans-Contest

Financial Management/Banking 

Business Ethics

 Employment Law

 Etiquette

                                                                 Bell Assignments

Case Study/Problem Solving . (Daily Bell Assignment 25% ) 

Textbook: Marketing Essentials 

Marketing students are also responsible for completing a Display

Window, worth up to 200 Test Points.

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 DECA: An Association Of Marketing Education Students

DECA - DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community service.

       Join Oak Grove DECA!         

 Dues: $30.00 for the year!

* See Mr. Benson for an application to apply for membership!

    DECA: Make Your Mark!

DECA Competition Events

Quiz Bowl Team

Public Speaking

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Event

Fashion Merchandising

Apparel and Accessories

Marketing Management Series

Advertising Written Event

Food Marketing

International Marketing Event

Entrepreneurship Written Events

Vehicles and Petroleum Marketing

more more more..............................................................

DECA T-Shirt Design Contest

DECA State Pen Design Contest

DECA Creative Banner Contest

DECA Scholarships !!!!!

DECA Challenges our fellow DECA Members to give to your choice of charitable organizations. Help those in need.

   www.DECA.org      or     www.msdeca.org     

       Coca-Cola "Catch The Spirit"!