Reminder: Latest work always at top of your page.
Always include the questions before your answers.
Don't forget to publish your completed work.
Always include the questions before your answers.
Don't forget to publish your completed work.
April 16, 2024 Annual Classroom environment survey
In your Reflections page, write one to two paragraphs about your classroom environment - how do you feel about the classroom vibes: respect, cooperation, openness, freedom to speak your mind with no judgment, sense of togetherness, orderliness, etc. Discuss if this environment has changed from the previous year in Yigo campus.
Due 4/18/24 5 p.m.
4/16/24 Assignment - Questions to ask Job Interviewers
Read all three articles below (Part 1, 2, & 3):
Pick at least one question per article that you may use in an interview and say where you picked them. Your answers should be in your Assignments page.
This is useful as you enter a season of job interviews to demonstrate that you are prepared for your interview. It will increase your chances of getting hired.
Due date: 4/18/24 5 p.m.
In your Reflections page, write one to two paragraphs about your classroom environment - how do you feel about the classroom vibes: respect, cooperation, openness, freedom to speak your mind with no judgment, sense of togetherness, orderliness, etc. Discuss if this environment has changed from the previous year in Yigo campus.
Due 4/18/24 5 p.m.
4/16/24 Assignment - Questions to ask Job Interviewers
Read all three articles below (Part 1, 2, & 3):
Pick at least one question per article that you may use in an interview and say where you picked them. Your answers should be in your Assignments page.
This is useful as you enter a season of job interviews to demonstrate that you are prepared for your interview. It will increase your chances of getting hired.
Due date: 4/18/24 5 p.m.
Types of F&B Functions quiz - what kind of the function fits best? Choose from the following types of functions: Continental Breakfast, Full served breakfast, Breakfast Buffet, Refreshment breaks, Brunch, Buffet lunch, Box lunch, Full served lunch, Receptions, Dinner buffet, Full served dinner, Off-site event, Theme party.
1. I want to have my convention participants mingle and socialize before our dinner.
2. During our convention, we plan on taking our convention participants to a popular scenic place by bus; however, this place does not have any food vendors. What do I offer?
3. For our awards ceremony, we will offer a fancy 3-course meal after which we will conclude our convention at 2 p.m.
4. I realize my convention attendees prefer to work out in the gym in the morning or sleep in, so, to save my budget, I should offer this before our morning general meeting so it is quick and fast.
5. I want to host a nice event at our local museum but it does not have any food and beverage service. Therefore, I will ask our hotel to take care of this.
6. For our convention's last night, we will hold a fabulous "Oscar Awards" gala dinner with props of Hollywood stars, our attendees will dress in tuxedos and dinner formal gowns.
7. I need an energizer in the mid afternoon; our attendees can get sleepy and sluggish after lunch. What should I offer?
8. I want my breakfast meal to be substantive with a big variety of fruits, eggs, meats, breads, pastries, juices, tea, and coffee. With this set up, attendees can pick and choose what they would like to eat.
9. My convention attendees' last day is Friday; they check out at 12 noon. I want to offer them a late-morning meal with breakfast and lunch items.
10. Give an advantage or reason (or disadvantage) to offer the following:
a. plated service:
b. buffet:
What are the best types of F&B banquet set ups for the following? Choose from the following types of banquet set ups: theater, classroom, U shape, boardroom, reception, banquet, hollow square.
1. I want to show a movie for 100 people.
2. I want to serve a nice meal with attendees seated.
3. I have a meeting of 10 top managers who need to be face-to-face.
4. I want to conduct a CPA exam for 50 candidates.
5. I want my convention attendees to mingle and enjoy drinks and appetizers.
3/20/24 Hilton Banquet Manager's presentation
1. Write a thank you email to [email protected] with a cc to me. Please use proper email etiquette (subject line, greeting, highlight what you learned, closing with "Respectfully" and your full name below.
Due date: 3/21/24
2. Write a reaction in your Google Site: title, date, two paragraphs.
Due date: 3/22/24
3/19/24 Field Trip Reaction
Write a two-paragraph reaction to your Two Lovers' Point and Tsubaki Tower field trip (1st paragraph: what did you learn? what stood out to you? 2nd paragraph: what is your reaction to the field trip?) Add a title, date, and photos.
Due date: 3/22/24
1. Write a thank you email to [email protected] with a cc to me. Please use proper email etiquette (subject line, greeting, highlight what you learned, closing with "Respectfully" and your full name below.
Due date: 3/21/24
2. Write a reaction in your Google Site: title, date, two paragraphs.
Due date: 3/22/24
3/19/24 Field Trip Reaction
Write a two-paragraph reaction to your Two Lovers' Point and Tsubaki Tower field trip (1st paragraph: what did you learn? what stood out to you? 2nd paragraph: what is your reaction to the field trip?) Add a title, date, and photos.
Due date: 3/22/24
Introduction to the MEEC’s
Chapter 1 Test
Name _____________________________ Date _______________________________
Period _________________ Score ____________
Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions. Circle the letter for the correct answer.
1. What does a Meeting or Event Professional do?
a) Decorator and artist
b) Speaker and advisor
c) Multi-tasker and support provider
d) Attendee and or participant
2. Which of the following is NOT typically part of a meeting planner's responsibilities?
a) Define meeting goals and objectives
b) Develop a request for proposal [RFP]
c) Negotiate contracts with a facility
d) Conduct market research
3. What is one suggested Industry Etiquette and considered Professional Courtesy?
a) To determine the meeting planner's fee that is sufficient
b) To be prepared, considerate, realistic, and factual in all verbal and written communication
c) To create marketing materials for any transactions
d) To select the event date during busy periods
4. Which career is not part of the MEEC’s industry?
a) Event Planner
b) Wedding Planner
c) Meeting Planner
d) Annual Planner
5. The following are some of the meeting planner's career planning questions to determine if the position is the right fit for an individual’s job preference except for:
a) Do you like to plan parties and are detail-oriented?
b) Do you have and regularly update calendars that include everything you need to do?
c) Do you identify potential risks and strategies to mitigate them?
d) Do you ask good questions, and think about contingencies?
Part 2: Short Answer Questions
6. Describe two functions of a Meeting or Event Professional.
7. What is the difference between Event Planner and Wedding Planner?
8. Meeting planners involve other vendors to provide services for meetings and events, give two examples of vendors.
9. Discuss two ethical considerations that meeting planners should be aware of in their profession.
10. Describe two Trends and Best Practices in the meeting and event industry.
Chapter 1 Test
Name _____________________________ Date _______________________________
Period _________________ Score ____________
Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions. Circle the letter for the correct answer.
1. What does a Meeting or Event Professional do?
a) Decorator and artist
b) Speaker and advisor
c) Multi-tasker and support provider
d) Attendee and or participant
2. Which of the following is NOT typically part of a meeting planner's responsibilities?
a) Define meeting goals and objectives
b) Develop a request for proposal [RFP]
c) Negotiate contracts with a facility
d) Conduct market research
3. What is one suggested Industry Etiquette and considered Professional Courtesy?
a) To determine the meeting planner's fee that is sufficient
b) To be prepared, considerate, realistic, and factual in all verbal and written communication
c) To create marketing materials for any transactions
d) To select the event date during busy periods
4. Which career is not part of the MEEC’s industry?
a) Event Planner
b) Wedding Planner
c) Meeting Planner
d) Annual Planner
5. The following are some of the meeting planner's career planning questions to determine if the position is the right fit for an individual’s job preference except for:
a) Do you like to plan parties and are detail-oriented?
b) Do you have and regularly update calendars that include everything you need to do?
c) Do you identify potential risks and strategies to mitigate them?
d) Do you ask good questions, and think about contingencies?
Part 2: Short Answer Questions
6. Describe two functions of a Meeting or Event Professional.
7. What is the difference between Event Planner and Wedding Planner?
8. Meeting planners involve other vendors to provide services for meetings and events, give two examples of vendors.
9. Discuss two ethical considerations that meeting planners should be aware of in their profession.
10. Describe two Trends and Best Practices in the meeting and event industry.
11/17/23 CTE Counselor, Ms. Oliveros, presentation
Write a thank you email with a copy to Mr. Chong OR Do a reaction in your Google Site reactions page - add title, photo and two paragraphs.
Due date: 11/21/23
Write a thank you email with a copy to Mr. Chong OR Do a reaction in your Google Site reactions page - add title, photo and two paragraphs.
Due date: 11/21/23
10/31/23 Article: "The tourism free-for-all is over" (focuses on overtourism impact and sustainable tourism)
https://www.insider.com/overtourism-measures-limit-tourism-going-to-increase-venice-amsterdam-rome-2023-10
11/6/23 Do a reaction in your Google Site HTMP2 Reactions page for the article we discussed in class with a minimum of two paragraphs. Due date is 11/8/23.
10/25/23 Mrs. Carol Cruz's presentation - Youth Apprenticeship Program
1. Write a thank you email to Mrs. Cruz with a copy to Mr. Chong (within 24 hours).
2. Do a two-paragraph reaction to Mrs. Cruz's presentation in your Google Site htmp2 Reactions page; include a title and photo.
https://www.insider.com/overtourism-measures-limit-tourism-going-to-increase-venice-amsterdam-rome-2023-10
11/6/23 Do a reaction in your Google Site HTMP2 Reactions page for the article we discussed in class with a minimum of two paragraphs. Due date is 11/8/23.
10/25/23 Mrs. Carol Cruz's presentation - Youth Apprenticeship Program
1. Write a thank you email to Mrs. Cruz with a copy to Mr. Chong (within 24 hours).
2. Do a two-paragraph reaction to Mrs. Cruz's presentation in your Google Site htmp2 Reactions page; include a title and photo.
Thursday 10/19/23 Assignment
In your HTMP2 Assignment page, write a 3 paragraph essay on how important tourism is to the economy entitled, "The impact of tourism to Guam's economy". Please use "The Impact of Tourism to Guam's Economy" as the title of your essay.
Please use the rubric below to guide you. Don't forget to cite where you obtained your statistic.
Due date: Thursday, Oct 26, 2023
In your HTMP2 Assignment page, write a 3 paragraph essay on how important tourism is to the economy entitled, "The impact of tourism to Guam's economy". Please use "The Impact of Tourism to Guam's Economy" as the title of your essay.
Please use the rubric below to guide you. Don't forget to cite where you obtained your statistic.
Due date: Thursday, Oct 26, 2023
Guam Visitors Bureau 2019 annual report
9/13/23 Chapter 1 The Tourism System and Destinations
In you HTMP2 Assignments page, copy and paste the questions below to evaluate Guam's tourism product:
1. Who are the providers of infrastructure and transportation in Guam?
2. Name three major attractions and three events in Guam.
3. What are the major built facilities in Guam?
4. What are ways to evaluate the service quality and friendliness of Guam?
5. How well do Guam's destination components integrate together? Why or why not?
6. What are aspects of the destination product that are missing and need to be added to make Guam a better destination?
7. Do a SWOT analysis of Guam as a destination: have at least two items per section.
Due date: Sep 21, 2023
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
SY2022-23
In your Google Site Reflections page, copy and paste these questions and answer them descriptively.
1. Describe at least two of the most important lessons you learned from our class (refer to your textbooks and also on life).
2. What were your most memorable experiences from our class?
5/16/23 Year-end reflections
In your Google Site Reflections page, copy and paste these questions and answer them descriptively.
1. Describe at least two of the most important lessons you learned from our class (refer to your textbooks and also on life).
2. What were your most memorable experiences from our class?
3. If I had to redo my school year, what would I do differently?
4. Rate your effort for our class (5 being the highest to 1 being the lowest) and describe your one challenge and one success during this school year.
5. Add at least two favorite photos of your class from this school year.
Due date: Wednesday. May 17, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
5/10/23 Article reaction
Read the article, "Put reading and writing on children's summer agenda" by Dr. Samuel Betances then do a reaction with two paragraphs in your Google Site Reactions page. First paragraph: summarize what the author is talking about and what you learned. Second paragraph: what is your reaction and what do you plan to do with this information?
Due date: May 11, 2023, 5 p.m.
5/8/23 Understanding the Consumer using the Guest Cycle (chapter 3)
In the diagram (below) lists the 4 phases of the Guest Cycle (Pre-Arrival, Arrival, Occupancy, and Departure). Copy and paste the four phases and answer what a guest/customer would expect (put yourself in the customer's shoes). For example, pre-arrival: information readily available in the company's website, when calling in the reservations, the call was answered within three rings, etc.
In your Google Site Assignments page, describe what a consumer (customer/guest) expects at each stage (Hotel or Restaurant):
Pre-Arrival: I expect....
Arrival: I expect.....
Occupancy: I expect.....
Departure: I expect....
If your last name is from A to M, you are to answer the Hotel guest cycle; if your last name is from N to Z, then you are to answer the Restaurant guest cycle. Therefore, you only need to choose either hotel or restaurant, depending on your last name.
Due date: 5/10/23 12:30 p.m.
In the diagram (below) lists the 4 phases of the Guest Cycle (Pre-Arrival, Arrival, Occupancy, and Departure). Copy and paste the four phases and answer what a guest/customer would expect (put yourself in the customer's shoes). For example, pre-arrival: information readily available in the company's website, when calling in the reservations, the call was answered within three rings, etc.
In your Google Site Assignments page, describe what a consumer (customer/guest) expects at each stage (Hotel or Restaurant):
Pre-Arrival: I expect....
Arrival: I expect.....
Occupancy: I expect.....
Departure: I expect....
If your last name is from A to M, you are to answer the Hotel guest cycle; if your last name is from N to Z, then you are to answer the Restaurant guest cycle. Therefore, you only need to choose either hotel or restaurant, depending on your last name.
Due date: 5/10/23 12:30 p.m.
4/18/23 Assignment Chapter 2 The Financial and Behavioral Impact of Customer Service
“At your service” Spotlight: Andrew Dunn, Scott Dunn Travel
Notes from this spotlight
Based on this article, write a summary in your Google Site Assignments page: how do behaviors have financial impacts in customer service. You can write a paragraph of what you learned from this example. Then conclude with a second paragraph by stating why you think Andrew Dunn did a good job in providing excellent customer service.
Due date: Monday, April 24, 12:30 p.m.
4/17/23 Classroom environment
In your Google Site reflections page, write two paragraphs and comment on the classroom environment and the bond you have with your classmates. (you can talk about classroom cleanliness, learning climate, how you get along with classmates with respect and concern).
Due date: 4/20/23 12:30 p.m.
3/29/23 Be A Tourist field trip reflections
Our itinerary was as follows (7:40 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.):
Ft. Apugan
Asan Bay Overlook
Emerald Valley
Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup
Plaza de Espana
Two Lovers’ Point
Lunch at Micronesia Mall
South Pacific Memorial Park
In your Google Site Reflections page, copy the following questions and then answer them descriptively:
1. What were your impressions of Guam from the perspective of a tourist? (comment on Guam's sceneries, cleanliness, ease to visit, signages, uniqueness, etc. what is your overall view of Guam as a tourist destination?). Be detailed - comment on each site (what you like, dislike, etc.).
2. What recommendations do you have to improve Guam's scenic and historic sites?
3. Which were the places that you visited for the first time? Which was your favorite site and why?
4. Which team gave the best presentation? Explain. And if you were in a presentation team, comment on how your team did.
5. What was your biggest surprise about the whole field trip?
6. Please comment on our Lam Lam Tours bus driver, Mr. Mike Santos (how well did he do his job, what was the bus condition?).
7. What would you change if we were to redo this field trip? (sorry, we cannot change the weather or our climate).
8. Please have a title for this reflection and include your favorite photos (you may download from my website).
Due date: Friday, April 14, 2023 at 12:30 pm.
3/23/23 Summary of The Lopesan Group case study
After reviewing the Lopesan PowerPoint below, summarize what you learned in your HTMP1 Assignments page.
Copy these questions and write your answers (at least 3-5 sentences).
What did you learn from this case study?
What are some best practices for customer service we can adopt on Guam?
How easy or difficult is it to implement some of these strategies? Explain.
List five new words you read and write their definitions.
Due date: March 31, 2023, 1 p.m.
“At your service” Spotlight: Andrew Dunn, Scott Dunn Travel
Notes from this spotlight
- Scott Dunn Travel focuses on luxury, high-end clientele.
- It provides the personalized service that is tailor-made to clients’ needs.
- On average, clients pay $19,000 per package.
- Scott Dunn Travel strives to be the best, provides value for money to its clients.
- One strategy is to select the right employees who care for customers.
- These employees must be caring and well trained.
- Scott Dunn Travel looks for opportunities worldwide to cater to their clients.
- Its mantra is “if you want the guest to have the best, they will”.
- It has 70% repeat business from its clients.
- One of its philosophy is providing unexpected acts of kindness (U.A.K.) and it is backed up by a budget to carry out these acts.
- During the economic slump times, Scott Dunn Travel was able to quickly adapt to changes. It reached out to new investors and offered shares of their company.
- Andrew Dunn is aware that high spending customers are “recession proof” and willing to pay for excellent, quality service and product.
- Mr. Dunn believes in “underselling and over-delivering” as a tactic to manage customers’ expectations.
- He prefers to call it “guest service” versus “customer service”.
- He capitalizes on good public relations via good word-of-mouth advertisement.
Based on this article, write a summary in your Google Site Assignments page: how do behaviors have financial impacts in customer service. You can write a paragraph of what you learned from this example. Then conclude with a second paragraph by stating why you think Andrew Dunn did a good job in providing excellent customer service.
Due date: Monday, April 24, 12:30 p.m.
4/17/23 Classroom environment
In your Google Site reflections page, write two paragraphs and comment on the classroom environment and the bond you have with your classmates. (you can talk about classroom cleanliness, learning climate, how you get along with classmates with respect and concern).
Due date: 4/20/23 12:30 p.m.
3/29/23 Be A Tourist field trip reflections
Our itinerary was as follows (7:40 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.):
Ft. Apugan
Asan Bay Overlook
Emerald Valley
Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup
Plaza de Espana
Two Lovers’ Point
Lunch at Micronesia Mall
South Pacific Memorial Park
In your Google Site Reflections page, copy the following questions and then answer them descriptively:
1. What were your impressions of Guam from the perspective of a tourist? (comment on Guam's sceneries, cleanliness, ease to visit, signages, uniqueness, etc. what is your overall view of Guam as a tourist destination?). Be detailed - comment on each site (what you like, dislike, etc.).
2. What recommendations do you have to improve Guam's scenic and historic sites?
3. Which were the places that you visited for the first time? Which was your favorite site and why?
4. Which team gave the best presentation? Explain. And if you were in a presentation team, comment on how your team did.
5. What was your biggest surprise about the whole field trip?
6. Please comment on our Lam Lam Tours bus driver, Mr. Mike Santos (how well did he do his job, what was the bus condition?).
7. What would you change if we were to redo this field trip? (sorry, we cannot change the weather or our climate).
8. Please have a title for this reflection and include your favorite photos (you may download from my website).
Due date: Friday, April 14, 2023 at 12:30 pm.
3/23/23 Summary of The Lopesan Group case study
After reviewing the Lopesan PowerPoint below, summarize what you learned in your HTMP1 Assignments page.
Copy these questions and write your answers (at least 3-5 sentences).
What did you learn from this case study?
What are some best practices for customer service we can adopt on Guam?
How easy or difficult is it to implement some of these strategies? Explain.
List five new words you read and write their definitions.
Due date: March 31, 2023, 1 p.m.
3/10/23 Professional Dress Day reaction
In your Google Site Reactions page, write two paragraphs about your Professional Dress Day. In the first paragraph, talk about what you did to dress professionally and why it is necessary to learn this skill, then in your second paragraph, what is your reaction to dressing professionally? Did you feel more confident? Add photos to your reaction.
Due date: 3/16/23
3/3/23 Be A Tourist Field Trip preparation
In your Google Site Assignments page, write a paragraph for each of the following site and add a photo per site:
1. Asan Bay Overlook (War in the Pacific National Park)
2. Adelup - governor's complex
3. Ft. Apugan
4. Plaza de Espana
5. Two Lovers' Point
6. South Pacific Memorial Park
Provide credit for your sources (URLs).
Due date: 3/14/23
"Service is not the same as Hospitality" by Anna Dolce
3/1/23
In your "HTMP1 Reactions page, write a two paragraph reaction after viewing this video by Anna Dolce.
1st paragraph: What did you learn? Summarize the difference between service and hospitality.
2nd paragraph: What is your reaction to this video?
https://youtu.be/qkU3uwWyAn8
Due date: March 10, 2023
Planning my first trip
2/21/23
In your "HTMP1 Assignments" page, write about how you will plan your first trip:
2/17/23 Guam's Components of Tourism
In your Google Site Assignments page, for each component (Transportation, Lodging, Food & Beverage, and Recreation/Amusement), name a company in Guam that provides the service (ex. Transportation: airline, bus, taxi, car rental; Lodging: local hotel and chain hotel; Food & Beverage: single unit restaurant and chain restaurant; Recreation/Amusement: marine sports, entertainment/cultural shows, river boat cruise), have a photo for each example.
Name one entry-level position for each component (ex. Lodging: front desk agent) (total 4 entry-level positions)
Due date: Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 5 p.m.
2/13/23 Freshmen Recruitment Reflection
In your Google Site Reflection page, write a 3-paragrah reflection based on the following questions (copy and answer questions in your site):
1. What? (what did you do in recruitment i.e. your role? how was recruitment conducted? how was the preparation? etc.)
2. So what? (what was the outcome of this recruitment week? how did you do? what were the freshmen's response? etc.)
3. Now what? (how can we improve on our recruitment process? What will you do differently the next time? etc.)
Include a title, date (latest work on top) and add photos (found in your class page in our web site).
Due date: 5 p.m. Feb 17, 2023
2/3/23 Everfi Financial Literacy certification reflection
Using the questions below, write a reflection in your Google Site about the Everfi Financial Literacy course that you have completed. There are seven modules (the description of each module is in the document below):
Banking Basics
Income and Employment
Budgeting
Consumer Skills
Managing Credit and Debit
Financing Higher Education
Insurance
In your reflection, discuss the following questions (copy and paste these questions with your answers):
1. How useful was this course to you?
2. What were the easiest and most difficult modules?
3. What additional topic would you like for this course to cover? (investments, Social Security, retirement, etc.)
4. Why would you recommend this course?
Due date: Friday Feb 10, 2023
In your Google Site Reactions page, write two paragraphs about your Professional Dress Day. In the first paragraph, talk about what you did to dress professionally and why it is necessary to learn this skill, then in your second paragraph, what is your reaction to dressing professionally? Did you feel more confident? Add photos to your reaction.
Due date: 3/16/23
3/3/23 Be A Tourist Field Trip preparation
In your Google Site Assignments page, write a paragraph for each of the following site and add a photo per site:
1. Asan Bay Overlook (War in the Pacific National Park)
2. Adelup - governor's complex
3. Ft. Apugan
4. Plaza de Espana
5. Two Lovers' Point
6. South Pacific Memorial Park
Provide credit for your sources (URLs).
Due date: 3/14/23
"Service is not the same as Hospitality" by Anna Dolce
3/1/23
In your "HTMP1 Reactions page, write a two paragraph reaction after viewing this video by Anna Dolce.
1st paragraph: What did you learn? Summarize the difference between service and hospitality.
2nd paragraph: What is your reaction to this video?
https://youtu.be/qkU3uwWyAn8
Due date: March 10, 2023
Planning my first trip
2/21/23
In your "HTMP1 Assignments" page, write about how you will plan your first trip:
- Choose ONE location from the list below (that only requires one flight from Guam):
- Tokyo, or Osaka, or Nagoya, or Fukuoka, Japan
- Seoul, Korea
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Manila, Philippines
- Saipan, CNMI
- Chuuk, or Pohnpei, or Kosarae, or Yap, FSM
- Koror, Palau
- Honolulu, HI
- Location information
- Describe the location, its history, cultural significance and anything interesting or unique about it (Be descriptive). Cite where you obtained location description.
- Add a flag of country or destination.
- Add a map of this destination
- State the reason for choosing to visit this location.
- Flight information
- Which airline and what is the flight number?
- What is the price of the airfare?
- What is the total flight time?
- Research what documents you need in order to get there (go to http://travel.state.gov/ to get this information) - ex. passport, visa, etc.
- Lodging information
- what is the price of guest room per night in US dollars? Explain why you want to stay there? What facilities and amenities are offered at this hotel? Include a photo of the hotel.
- Food and Beverage information
- What local foods would you want to try? What are famous dishes?
- Include photos of famous local dishes.
- Recreation, amusement, shopping information
- What you will do there? Where are the places you will visit?
- Include photos of popular sites, tours.
- What is the time difference at your destination and Guam?
- What is the currency exchange rate (for foreign destination only)?
- Do include a title for your assignment, the five headings (Location, Flight, Lodging, Food & Beverage, and Recreation/Amusement).
- Due date: 3/7/23
2/17/23 Guam's Components of Tourism
In your Google Site Assignments page, for each component (Transportation, Lodging, Food & Beverage, and Recreation/Amusement), name a company in Guam that provides the service (ex. Transportation: airline, bus, taxi, car rental; Lodging: local hotel and chain hotel; Food & Beverage: single unit restaurant and chain restaurant; Recreation/Amusement: marine sports, entertainment/cultural shows, river boat cruise), have a photo for each example.
Name one entry-level position for each component (ex. Lodging: front desk agent) (total 4 entry-level positions)
Due date: Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 5 p.m.
2/13/23 Freshmen Recruitment Reflection
In your Google Site Reflection page, write a 3-paragrah reflection based on the following questions (copy and answer questions in your site):
1. What? (what did you do in recruitment i.e. your role? how was recruitment conducted? how was the preparation? etc.)
2. So what? (what was the outcome of this recruitment week? how did you do? what were the freshmen's response? etc.)
3. Now what? (how can we improve on our recruitment process? What will you do differently the next time? etc.)
Include a title, date (latest work on top) and add photos (found in your class page in our web site).
Due date: 5 p.m. Feb 17, 2023
2/3/23 Everfi Financial Literacy certification reflection
Using the questions below, write a reflection in your Google Site about the Everfi Financial Literacy course that you have completed. There are seven modules (the description of each module is in the document below):
Banking Basics
Income and Employment
Budgeting
Consumer Skills
Managing Credit and Debit
Financing Higher Education
Insurance
In your reflection, discuss the following questions (copy and paste these questions with your answers):
1. How useful was this course to you?
2. What were the easiest and most difficult modules?
3. What additional topic would you like for this course to cover? (investments, Social Security, retirement, etc.)
4. Why would you recommend this course?
Due date: Friday Feb 10, 2023
1/13/23
Professional Career Portfolio is due on Friday, 1/20/23.
Must have a current resume, goals page and at least 3 accomplishments.
Health Certificate due 1/30/23
112/6/22
Tie a Tie reaction
Write a 2 paragraph reaction on your tie a tie activity. Include a title, date, and a photo.
Due date: Dec 15, 2022
11/18/22 Resume
Your resume is due on Dec 2, 2022 by 12:30 p.m. via email to me.
11/4/22 Telephone Skills reaction
Rubrics for answering the telephone
1. Answered telephone within 3 rings with Hafa Adai / Good Morning (Afternoon, Evening),
2. Thanked caller and stated full name of establishment (Thank you for calling ______),
3. Introduced self (This is _____ speaking),
4. Asked how to be of assistance (How may I assist you?),
5. Used highest form of verbiage (Certainly, Absolutely, My pleasure),
6. Answered all questions efficiently with a smile and warm demeanor (smile in their voice),
7. Used complete sentences when answering caller.
8. Was not in a hurry, took their time to say “you are welcome, etc.”
9. Asked caller “Is there anything else I may assist you with?” prior to ending call
10. Wished caller a wonderful day.
In your Google Site HTMP1 Reactions page, write a two paragraph reaction about telephone etiquette skills and your reaction to this activity. Add also your comment about our activity with calling local hotels to check on their level of service answering the telephone. Include a title, date, and photo of you answering the telephone.
Due date: November 14, 2022 12:30 p.m.
10/11/21 Assignments:
1. Classmate Appreciation - email me with your attachment when you are done. Due on Oct 14, 2022
2. Personal Summary statement:
In your Google Site HTMP1 Home page, write one paragraph summarizing who you are: your strengths, your talents, anything that will make an employer interested in hiring you. (Note: "I am hardworking" is overused, try a different sentence). A paragraph should contain 4 to 5 sentences. Due on Oct 14, 2022
3. Chapter 2 Summary (page 36)
Choose 2 of the bullet points (out of 10) and in two paragraphs, describe how you will apply this to your life (do this in your Google Site Assignments HTMP1 page).
Due Oct 14, 2022.
Expectations when we have a guest speaker:
1. within 24 hours, send a thank you email to guest speaker with a cc to me (I will provide guest speaker's email address).
1a. use the proper email format, have a subject line, salutation, at least two paragraphs, email signature (Respectfully, and your name).
2. within 48 hours, do a reaction in your Google Site reactions page: have a title and date, two paragraphs (what I learned and what is your reaction to guest speaker), add a photo, publish and share with me.
Create your Google site with the following five pages (be creative, make it attractive and professional looking, add photographs):
Due date: Sep 7, 2022 - email your link to [email protected]
**NOTE: Choose one Guam scenery for your header in at least one of your pages
Home: include the following:
1. "Hafa Adai,"
2. a head shot photo,
3. an acrostic of your first name with your traits or characteristics (see list of adjectives),
4. your favorite quote (use Google images, include name of author of quote),
5. a pineapple image with the definition of hospitality.
6. photos of you in your activities (either in a slide show or gallery),
(Note: use only your first name, no last name - for your protection, do not disclose personal information)
Goals: include the following:
A. 1. Short-term goal (before graduation),
Use this template (copy and paste):
I will graduate from Simon Sanchez High School with a High School Diploma in June, 2025, with a ___ g.p.a. or better and also earn a GCC Certificate of Mastery in Hospitality & Tourism Management Program.
I plan to complete 180 hours of work experience in a hotel or restaurant by 2025 and maintain 80% or better in my CTE courses.
A. 2. Long-term goal (after graduation):
Use this template (copy and paste):
I will enroll in (college/university on or off island or military) in fall, 2025, and I plan to major in ______(or I am still exploring a major). I plan to graduate with my (choose - associate's or bachelor's degree) in June, (year). I may transfer off-island to go to another college to pursue further education (or to work or join the military). I may work part-time in the hospitality industry while I attend college. My long-term career goal is to be ___________. (You can add more to your long-term goals).
B. 1. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats (SWOT) - at least two bullet points for each.
B. 2. Find Google Images of SWOT and add to this section.
C. State your passion.
D. Write a paragraph of your personal philosophy statement that also includes a quote that best describes your philosophy.
Reflections: Copy this format and put at the top of this page:
"What? - Describe what service you provided; what was the need? what was the event about?"
"So what? - Describe the outcome or results of your service. How did you feel about your service?"
"Now what? - Describe the changes or improvements you would make if you do this again"
Add sub pages:
HTMP I SY2022-23
HTMP II SY2023-24
HTMP III SY2024-25
Reactions: (this is for reactions to guest speakers or to articles)
Add sub pages:
HTMP I SY2022-23
HTMP II SY2023-24
HTMP III SY2024-25
Assignments - use this page for assignments other than reflections and reactions.
Add sub pages:
HTMP I SY2022-23
HTMP II SY2023-24
HTMP III SY2024-25
Professional Career Portfolio is due on Friday, 1/20/23.
Must have a current resume, goals page and at least 3 accomplishments.
Health Certificate due 1/30/23
112/6/22
Tie a Tie reaction
Write a 2 paragraph reaction on your tie a tie activity. Include a title, date, and a photo.
Due date: Dec 15, 2022
11/18/22 Resume
Your resume is due on Dec 2, 2022 by 12:30 p.m. via email to me.
11/4/22 Telephone Skills reaction
Rubrics for answering the telephone
1. Answered telephone within 3 rings with Hafa Adai / Good Morning (Afternoon, Evening),
2. Thanked caller and stated full name of establishment (Thank you for calling ______),
3. Introduced self (This is _____ speaking),
4. Asked how to be of assistance (How may I assist you?),
5. Used highest form of verbiage (Certainly, Absolutely, My pleasure),
6. Answered all questions efficiently with a smile and warm demeanor (smile in their voice),
7. Used complete sentences when answering caller.
8. Was not in a hurry, took their time to say “you are welcome, etc.”
9. Asked caller “Is there anything else I may assist you with?” prior to ending call
10. Wished caller a wonderful day.
In your Google Site HTMP1 Reactions page, write a two paragraph reaction about telephone etiquette skills and your reaction to this activity. Add also your comment about our activity with calling local hotels to check on their level of service answering the telephone. Include a title, date, and photo of you answering the telephone.
Due date: November 14, 2022 12:30 p.m.
10/11/21 Assignments:
1. Classmate Appreciation - email me with your attachment when you are done. Due on Oct 14, 2022
2. Personal Summary statement:
In your Google Site HTMP1 Home page, write one paragraph summarizing who you are: your strengths, your talents, anything that will make an employer interested in hiring you. (Note: "I am hardworking" is overused, try a different sentence). A paragraph should contain 4 to 5 sentences. Due on Oct 14, 2022
3. Chapter 2 Summary (page 36)
Choose 2 of the bullet points (out of 10) and in two paragraphs, describe how you will apply this to your life (do this in your Google Site Assignments HTMP1 page).
Due Oct 14, 2022.
Expectations when we have a guest speaker:
1. within 24 hours, send a thank you email to guest speaker with a cc to me (I will provide guest speaker's email address).
1a. use the proper email format, have a subject line, salutation, at least two paragraphs, email signature (Respectfully, and your name).
2. within 48 hours, do a reaction in your Google Site reactions page: have a title and date, two paragraphs (what I learned and what is your reaction to guest speaker), add a photo, publish and share with me.
Create your Google site with the following five pages (be creative, make it attractive and professional looking, add photographs):
Due date: Sep 7, 2022 - email your link to [email protected]
**NOTE: Choose one Guam scenery for your header in at least one of your pages
Home: include the following:
1. "Hafa Adai,"
2. a head shot photo,
3. an acrostic of your first name with your traits or characteristics (see list of adjectives),
4. your favorite quote (use Google images, include name of author of quote),
5. a pineapple image with the definition of hospitality.
6. photos of you in your activities (either in a slide show or gallery),
(Note: use only your first name, no last name - for your protection, do not disclose personal information)
Goals: include the following:
A. 1. Short-term goal (before graduation),
Use this template (copy and paste):
I will graduate from Simon Sanchez High School with a High School Diploma in June, 2025, with a ___ g.p.a. or better and also earn a GCC Certificate of Mastery in Hospitality & Tourism Management Program.
I plan to complete 180 hours of work experience in a hotel or restaurant by 2025 and maintain 80% or better in my CTE courses.
A. 2. Long-term goal (after graduation):
Use this template (copy and paste):
I will enroll in (college/university on or off island or military) in fall, 2025, and I plan to major in ______(or I am still exploring a major). I plan to graduate with my (choose - associate's or bachelor's degree) in June, (year). I may transfer off-island to go to another college to pursue further education (or to work or join the military). I may work part-time in the hospitality industry while I attend college. My long-term career goal is to be ___________. (You can add more to your long-term goals).
B. 1. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats (SWOT) - at least two bullet points for each.
B. 2. Find Google Images of SWOT and add to this section.
C. State your passion.
D. Write a paragraph of your personal philosophy statement that also includes a quote that best describes your philosophy.
Reflections: Copy this format and put at the top of this page:
"What? - Describe what service you provided; what was the need? what was the event about?"
"So what? - Describe the outcome or results of your service. How did you feel about your service?"
"Now what? - Describe the changes or improvements you would make if you do this again"
Add sub pages:
HTMP I SY2022-23
HTMP II SY2023-24
HTMP III SY2024-25
Reactions: (this is for reactions to guest speakers or to articles)
Add sub pages:
HTMP I SY2022-23
HTMP II SY2023-24
HTMP III SY2024-25
Assignments - use this page for assignments other than reflections and reactions.
Add sub pages:
HTMP I SY2022-23
HTMP II SY2023-24
HTMP III SY2024-25
Create your Google Site (Aug 2022)
Here are the steps if you are doing from home:
1. create or use your personal gmail account.
2. In Google, search "Google Sites" and hit create.
3. There should be 5 pages: Home, Goals, Reflections, Reactions, and Assignments.
4. In the Home page banner, type in "Hafa Adai" and user name: your first name or nickname.
5. Add subpages to Reflections, Reactions, and Assignments with "HTMP1 SY2021-22"
6. Publish and you will be asked to name your site; try not to use your last name in naming your site.
7. You can change the font, size, and background image on your banner (you can search in the template or in Google for images that you like to use).
8. Please remember to keep your Google Site professional looking.
It is important you share your URL for your Google Site with me. Email your link to [email protected].
Here are the steps if you are doing from home:
1. create or use your personal gmail account.
2. In Google, search "Google Sites" and hit create.
3. There should be 5 pages: Home, Goals, Reflections, Reactions, and Assignments.
4. In the Home page banner, type in "Hafa Adai" and user name: your first name or nickname.
5. Add subpages to Reflections, Reactions, and Assignments with "HTMP1 SY2021-22"
6. Publish and you will be asked to name your site; try not to use your last name in naming your site.
7. You can change the font, size, and background image on your banner (you can search in the template or in Google for images that you like to use).
8. Please remember to keep your Google Site professional looking.
It is important you share your URL for your Google Site with me. Email your link to [email protected].