Grand Ledge High School

Course Syllabus

ACCOUNTING 1A
2015 - 2016
Teacher Name: Mrs. Tracy Clark

Grand Ledge High School Office: 517.925.5815

Teachers Direct Phone Number: 517.925.5831

Contact Times: M F (7:15-7:40am & 2:45-3:15 pm) *or by appointment

Email: clarkt@glcomets.net *email is preferred and will allow for the quickest response

Class Website: www.glhsbusiness.weebly.com

Purpose/Course Description:

Accounting is a skill-level course that is of value to all students pursuing a background in

business, marketing, or management. This course covers the concepts and principles of
accounting as they relate to a sole proprietorship business organized as a service business.

Topics, Key Concepts, and Units of Study:

Chapter 1: Starting a Proprietorship: Changes That Affect the Accounting Equation
Chapter 2: Analyzing Transactions in to Debit and Credit Parts
Chapter 3: Journalizing Transactions
Chapter 4: Posting to a General Ledger
Chapter 5: Cash Control Systems
Chapter 6: Work Sheet and Adjusting Entries for a Service Business
Chapter 7: Financial Statements for a Proprietorship
Chapter 8: Recording Closing Entries and Preparing a Post-Closing Trial Balance for


a Service Business

Textbooks Used and Other Sources:

Gilbertson, Lehman & Gentene (2014) Century 21 Accounting (Multicolumn

Journal). ISBN: 978-1-111-57859-6
Textbook Websites:
w http://www.c21accounting.com/
w www.aplia.com

Materials Needed (Supplies Suggested):

3 Ring Binder/Folder for class assignments, pencil and eraser, highlighter,

calculator, USB Portable Flash Drive
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Methods of Instruction:
May include, but are not limited to:

Lecture / Notes
Presentations
Guided practice

Individual work
Group work
Online activities

Instruction includes information on keeping financial records, summarizing them for

convenient interpretation, and analyzing them to provide assistance to management for
decision-making. Computer applications will be integrated throughout the course where
applicable. In addition to stressing basic fundamentals and terminology of Accounting,
instruction will provide initial understanding of the preparation of budgets and financial
reports, operation of related business machines, and career opportunities in the
accounting field.

Evaluation/Grade Calculations:

Trimester grades are calculated by using the following percentages:

Trimester Marking Period Grade: 90%

Trimester Exam: 10%

Trimester marking period grades are determined by dividing student points earned by the
total points available.

Types of Evaluation and Assessment:

May include, but are not limited to:

Daily assignments
Homework
Notes

Quizzes
Tests (Pre & Post)
Online activities

Online assessments
Projects /
Presentations

Tests: There will be a test over every unit studied.

** Tests remain in the classroom, but students may make arrangements to stay after school to go
over assessments with the teacher at any time.

Final Exam: A cummulative exam will be given at the end of the trimester and will be
weighted 10% of the trimester grade.
** All students must take the exam. Failure to do so will result in the failure of the class regardless of
percentage.

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Grading Scale:
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79

A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+

73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
0-59

C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Assignment Expectations:

Assignments are expected to be properly labeled, neat, complete, and turned in on time.
Late Assignments: Assignments not turned in on the due date will be given a zero
grade. Although strongly discouraged, late assignments from a chapter can be
turned in ONLY UNTIL the day of the chapter test. Any assignment not turned in on
time will receive half-credit OR less.

If a student is absent on the day of a test/quiz, the student is required to make
arrangements with the teacher to make up the missed assessment within ONE WEEK
of the absence. If the student does not attend the designated time for the make-up quiz or
test, the student will receive a zero grade. **In the event of an emergency or extenuating
circumstance you may request for other arrangements to be made.

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Classroom Procedures
Student Responsibilities & Expectations:

BE RESPECTFULrespect yourself, others, and school property.

BE PREPAREDbring your book, folder, paper, and pencil to every class.
BE ON TIMEbe in your assigned seat when the bell rings.

ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE!

Consequences: Students consequences for not carrying out the above listed
responsibilities and expectations can include (but are not limited to) a written
referral, after-school detention, in-school suspension, and/or out-of-school
suspension, all of which will be accompanied by parent contact.

Passes:
Passes will only be given at the discretion of the teacher.

Cheating:

The act of obtaining answers or completing assignments in a fraudulent or deceitful

manner. Disciplinary action will be determined by staff and administrators. Possible zero
grade for assignment and possible suspension. (One hour three days)

Attendance/Tardy:
The High School attendance/tardy policy is available on-line in the student handbook at:

http://glcomets.net/downloads/district/14-15glhshandbook_20140826_144736_5.pdf

Additional Operational Information:

No food or beverages will be allowed in the classroom. Bottled water kept in the
designated location will be the only exception.

All technology use will follow rules and guidelines set forth by Grand Ledge Public
Schools and Grand Ledge High School.

Personal technology (mobile devices, iPads, iPods, earbuds, etc.) will be permitted
or prohibited at the instructors discretion.

Personal technology, when permitted, will be used in a respectful, non-disruptive

manner.

No food or beverages will be allowed in the computer area. Beverages kept in the
designated location will be the only exception.

Students are highly recommended to have their own calculator. Students may NOT
share calculators on quizzes or tests.

IF CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT (COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, ETC.) IS USED

INAPPROPRIATELY, PRIVILEGES TO USE THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE LOST
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