Sutton High School Business Department Mr. Matthew Milaszewski

Course Description and Syllabus for Accounting I

Dear Parents and Students,

The following information pertains to the above-mentioned course offered at Sutton High School. Please review this information with your child and sign in the indicated space to indicate that you have read and agree with these class policies.

At Sutton High School, we are committed to providing a foundation on which all students have the opportunity to pursue academic excellence and personal development in a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment.

Subject Matter:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the entire accounting cycle and is designed to provide the students with the skills and knowledge necessary in order to attain an entry-level position in the accounting field. Accounting I also provides background knowledge for data entry/office computer work, as well as the necessary skills for advanced study of accounting in high school or college. Coverage in this course includes, but is not limited to, basic accounting principles, proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Tax accounting, forms, and returns, as well as check writing and account maintenance will also be addressed

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Learning Expectations:

The SHS student effectively uses technology

The SHS student works cooperatively

The SHS student is an effective communicator

Content:

Cycle I chapter’s 1-9 Accounting for a Service Business Organized as a Proprietorship

Cycle II chapter’s 10-17 Accounting for a Merchandising Business Organized as a Partnership

Cycle III chapter’s 18-26 Accounting for a Merchandising Business Organized as a Corporation

*****Note***** Number of lessons and order of topics is subject to change

Textbook: Century 21 Accounting, General Journal Approach Anniversary Edition 2003

Classroom Expectations:

Each student will be supplied with a textbook and notebook. The condition of the textbook is to be maintained by the student, and he or she is responsible for it.

A pencil is recommended daily for accounting work. Notebooks and textbooks are required on a daily basis. All assignments, notes, quizzes, tests, and other assigned materials should be kept either in the student’s notebook or in a provided manila folder for further study and review. A mutually created set of classroom rules and guidelines has been set and all students are to adhere to them.

Homework/Classwork:

Homework, notebooks, and class assignments are to be turned in or checked on a regular basis. Assignments that are late or not turned in are subject to a reduction in grade, not excluding zero. Assignments are to be turned in on the due date, where they will be corrected and returned to the students for review. A manila folder for each student is kept in a file cabinet in class to save all work that has been turned in.

Absences/Tardiness:

If a student is absent, it is his or her responsibility to find out what was missed and for making up all work and/or tests. Excessive absences and tardiness will make it difficult to pass this course, as each lesson is compounded on the previous one. After a student has accumulated three tardies to class, he/she will be referred to the office for chronic attendance issues.

Grading:

Quizzes, tests, and projects will be given periodically during the year. Tests, quizzes, and projects may be written, computer-based, oral, or any combination of the three. In addition, notebooks will be checked periodically for thoroughness. Grades are generally bases on a scale of 100 points, but that is subject to the nature of the assignment. Weighting of each assessment tool will be determined based on a pre-determined set of percentages.

Extra Help:

Extra help is available twice a week for ½ hour. If a student cannot make a scheduled help session, then an alternate date may be arranged with the teacher.

Parents/Guardians:

I may be contacted via telephone at 508-581-1640 x4492, or you can leave me an E-Mail message at milaszem@suttonschools.net.

I have read and understand the policies for the Accounting I Class at Sutton High School.

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