Course Syllabus

Honors Accounting 1

Syllabus

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

Course Description

 

This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactions; preparation and interpretation of financial statements; accounting systems; banking and payroll activities; basic types of business ownership; and an accounting career orientation

 

Required Materials Needed for Course

 

Headphones or ear buds; 3 Ring Binder; Calculator

 

Course Competencies

 

1. The Accounting Cycle

∙ Understand the purpose and tools of accounting 

∙ Understand accounting professionalism 

∙ Understand fundamental accounting concepts

 

2. Banking, Payroll, and Specialized Accounting Procedures

∙ Apply accounting procedures for journal entries

∙ Apply accounting procedures to perform banking and payroll activities

∙ Apply accounting procedures to perform selected specialized accounting    activities

  

 

 

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR 

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

 

The goal of this classroom is to provide a positive, productive and effective learning environment, while encouraging interaction and independence among students. In order to facilitate this process, students should expect from themselves the following behaviors:

 

 I will respect my teacher, my classmates and myself

I will arrive to class on time and with a positive attitude

I will bring all necessary materials needed to do my work

I will not use cellphones during class

I will not eat or drink in the classroom 

 (water is ok at desk only  -  not by computers)

I will follow all classroom rules

I will put forth my best effort at all times

I will not access game or music web sites on the computer 

 

 

An “offense” is an action of choice which contradicts any one of the above stated expectations. Offenses will be enforced with the following consequences:

 

1st offense - warning

2nd offense - (or 1st serious offense) - call parent and/or detention

3rd offense - (or 2nd serious offense) - office referral

 

 

GRADING AND ATTENDANCE

 

Grading

 

Grades will be made up of classwork, daily reviews, quizzes and tests. Test and quiz dates will be given to students at least 2 days prior to the test/quiz and will be displayed on the classroom board and in Canvas. 

Test make ups will be allowed up to one week following a test. Make up exams will be given during Smart Lunch period on Tuesdays. 

 

The course grade is based on the following:

Tests:   35% 

Quizzes:  25%  

Classwork: 20%

Homework: 20%

 

            First 6-week grading period                        25%

            Second 6-week grading period                   25%

            Third 6-week grading period                       25%

            Final exam (cannot be exempted)             25%

 

            A   =   100-90

            B   =   89-80

            C   =   79-70

            D   =   69-60  

            F   =   59 and below

 

Attendance Policy

 

The attendance policy, as well as other policies outlined in the Marvin Ridge High School Student Handbook will be followed.  A student will fail the class if he/she has more than 7 absences.

 

 

If a student is late to class, he/she will go to the Student Management Center (SMC) for a pass to class. 

  

PLEASE NOTE:

 

If a project contains profanity, sexual inappropriateness, illegal activity, etc., it will result in an out of school suspension of two days and a zero on the project.