McAllen Memorial High School ACCOUNTING I SYLLABUS

Teacher: Location: School Phone: Email Address: Tutoring Schedule: Conference Periods:

Mrs. K. Marmolejo Room 62 (956) 632-5201 Kimberly.marmolejo@mcallenisd.net M/W 7:45am - 8:15am T/TH 4:15 - 4:45 nd th 2 & 6 Periods

Resources & Materials

Century 21 Accounting, 7th Edition, Ross, Gilbertson, Lehman, Hanson Student Workbook Automated Accounting Software Desktop computer Chapter supplements Calculator

Course Description & Objectives

This course will expose students to basic accounting principles and procedures. Students will analyze and journalize transactions, post journal entries to ledgers, prepare worksheets, prepare financial statements, record and post adjusting and closing entries, prepare post-closing trial balances, and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Students will also explore careers in accounting. Eligible students can earn college credit by taking this Advanced Technical Credit Program approved course.

Grading Policy and Academic Integrity

Assignments will be assigned a standard grade or will be simply checked off as satisfactorily completed. Tests and major projects will count 60% while quizzes and lab assignments will count 30%, and homework, class work and participation/effort will count 10%. You are to do your own work as assigned in class. You will be given a zero for cheating (giver and receiver) and will not be allowed to make up the work. Cheating includes copying from another students paper, computer folder or storage device. Y ou will be allowed three days to make-up a major assessment due to an excused absence without penalty. Refer to student handbook for additional detailed information. For an unexcused absence, you will be given three days to make up a major assessment with a progressive grade penalty of 10 points per day. Retest Policy: refer to McAllen ISD Grading Guidelines. You are responsible for making up missed work.

Class Expectations- Upon entering this class, you are responsible for adhering to these rules.
Be on time to class and prepared on a daily basis. Be respectful. Complete all assignments on time. Be responsible in the computer lab. Students will be held accountable for any damage to equipment resulting from inappropriate use. Sit in your assigned seat or at your assigned computer unless asked to do otherwise. Participate in class. Refrain from using the Internet other than for SchoolFusion and class assignments. Accessing personal E-mail and online chatting are NOT allowed. Proper behavior is expected. Discipline referrals will be used if necessary. In the event the teacher should need to leave the classroom for any reason, students are to stay in their assigned seats. I will make telephone calls during the course of the week if I feel they are needed. Be considerate and respectful and you shall receive the same. Refer to Classroom Plan posted in classroom for additional expectations and consequences.

Computer Rules
No Mess: Clean up after use. Push chair in, throw away trash, return supplies. No Eating: Food is not allowed anywhere near the computers. No Sharing: No unauthorized sharing of work or files. If it occurs, an automatic zero for all parties involved. No Saving: You must report any problems with the computer at the beginning of the period or ASAP. Do not save it for the end. Copying of any programs is against the copyright laws. Do not customize the computer to your liking. Preview & ask before you print any document. You are responsible for retrieving your document from the printer. Do not leave paper around the printer or around the classroom.

Daily supplies
You must bring the following items to class everyday: pencil, eraser, highlighter, paper, spiral and a 1 inch binder.

On-the-Job Training
Treat this class as you would a job. Take pride in your work because it represents you. Please be sure you listen to instructions and follow directions carefully. This will help you be successful in this class and in the workplace.

Attendance
Students are responsible for attending class every day. If unable to attend a class, the student is responsible for obtaining class notes or assignments from a fellow student or the teacher. If you know you are going to be absent (field trip, OCS, competitions, etc.) let me know ahead of time. Parental contact will be made for excessive absences.

Passes
Ask for a pass only when absolutely necessary. Campus policy states that you will turn in your School ID in exchange for the Hall Pass. Only one student at a time is allowed to leave the room. No passes issued the first or last 15 min. of class. It is disrespectful to ask for permission to leave during teacher lecture time. Plan wisely-dont abuse your pass privilege.

Dress Code
Please refer to your student code of conduct, the policy will be enforced.

Course Outline
*Subject to change as needed

First Semester
1 Six Weeks
st

Second Semester
Basic Accounting & Journalizing Worksheets & Financial Statements The Accounting Cycle & Payroll 4 Six Weeks
th

Accounting of a Merchandising Company QuickBooks Introduction

2 Six Weeks

nd

5 Six Weeks

th

3 Six Weeks

rd

6 Six Weeks

th

QuickBooks Certification

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