Auburn Mountainview High School Business Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) Occupational Education Course ACCOUNTING 1 and 2 - FIRST YEAR Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Eckelman, Business Instructor, Master Microsoft Office Specialist, Workbased Learning, and Microsoft IT Academy
Email: [email protected] Room #114
Course Benefits: Math Cross Credit
Tech Prep Agreement with Green River Community College, Renton Tech or Highline Community College with “B” or higher grades at the end of 1st and 2nd semester units, community credit is awarded.
Green River Accounting course BA 110—Practical Financial Accounting 1.
Course Introductory course of Accounting 1 and 2 will cover the complete Description: accounting cycle. The basic functions of analyzing, classifying, recording and summarizing accounting data are included. Topics include journals, ledgers, worksheets, adjusting entries, financial statement prep and payroll. Accounting simulations will provide “hands on” learning with business examples. Excel skills will be learned as it is a widely used software program in the Accounting field. Opportunity to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 certification in Excel.
Learning Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Technical Writing Objectives:
Grading 50 Tests/Quizzes/Simulations % 40 Daily Work % 10 Leadership % *60% credit will be issued for late work submitted. Tests may be retaken if not met standard (80% and lower) and retaken within the week. All retakes must have coursework completed for the chapter before retakes can be administered. Production tests may not be retaken in Accounting.
93-100 A 90-92 A- 88-89 B+ 83-87 B 80-82 B-
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Leadership: Leadership is an integral part of every business course at Auburn Mountainview High School and is evaluated through leadership activities in the classroom as well as service learning (local, state, national, and global), student activities and sports both in and outside of school. Because our class is a Career and Technical course, more emphasis is placed on student leadership. Refer to the Leadership Packet on the swift page for a list of opportunities to develop leadership skills.
The 10 Characteristics of Leadership
by Dr. John Gardner
1. Listening 2. Empathy 3. Action 4. Delegation 5. Enthusiasm 6. Reflection 7. Stewardship 8. Humor 9. Integrity 10.Passion
Page 2 Auburn Mountainview High School Business Education THIS COURSE SUPPORTS THE WASHINGTON STATE ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC LEARNING REQUIREMENTS.
Goal Read with comprehension, write with skill, and communicate effectively and responsibly 1 in a variety of ways and settings;
Goal Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and 2 life sciences; civics and history; geography; arts; and health and fitness.
Goal Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate experience and knowledge 3 to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and
Goal Understand the importance of work and how performance, effort, and decisions directly 4 affect career and educational opportunities.
Working to raise the academic standards for all students in Washington by focusing on achievement!!
It is your RESPONSIBILITY to get the class work you have missed, complete it and turn it in.
All work (assignments, projects and tests/quizzes) will receive 60 % for work submitted late. Plan ahead! Let your instructor know if you have extenuating circumstances as to why you missed the deadline. Tests will be allowed for retakes if your score is below standard (<80%) and made-up within two weeks of the exam. All chapter work must be complete before a make-up exam is taken on a particular chapter.
Page 3 Auburn Mountainview High School Business Education AFTER BEING ABSENT FROM CLASS:
1. Ask a neighbor to see exactly what work was done. (Was there an assignment in the book? Did you miss a quiz/test? Do you need to plan time to make-up a test/work?)
2. If you have any questions, be sure to see me at the end or beginning of class and I will help you. Be certain that you understand the assignment BEFORE you leave class.
3. If you were absent when an assignment was due write ABSENT at the top of your completed assignment when you turn in work.
4. If you are absent on the day a test or quiz is given, then you will take it the day you return. (Unless it has been a long illness.) It is your responsibility to ask me for the quiz or test that you missed.
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While using the Business Department Facilities, a student is charged with the following responsibilities:
1. To observe all routines and procedures established by teacher. 2. To observe the rules of safety. 3. To be courteous and respectful to all classmates and the teacher. 4. To do nothing that will harm someone else physically or emotionally. 5. To do nothing that will make it difficult for someone else to learn. 6. To await instructions for the day. 7. Submit only work that is yours. 8. No food, beverages or gum in the labs. 9. No cell phones are allowed in class. 10. To come to class on-time and be prepared to learn.
Computer Expectations: No e-mail, chatrooms, bulletin boards, posting/publishing of web pages or sending personal information through the computer. Do not tamper or change the configuration and networking of your computer. Do not use personal music, games or other programs in the school’s computers. No exceptions! Do not download and program without teacher permission. To sit at the assigned computer. To notify the teacher immediately if you notice something missing, broken, or marked on. This includes items such as: computer, mouse, desk, chair, bookstand, keyboard, and electronic calculator. Do not log on another student’s file—no exceptions! Only work in the program areas that you are instructed to be working in. Internet use is designed specifically for classroom research. See Auburn School District Internet Policy for specific details of contract. Work submitted for credit will not be accepted unless it was created by the student and saved on his/her own directory. Do not assist another student by providing printouts of your work to neighbors—this is cheating. To be responsible and display careful maintenance of the equipment. Auburn Mountainview High School Business Education
Absences and Tardy Policy:
See Student Handbook
*Note that 12 or more absences in a semester can jeopardize a student from receiving credit or a fail for the class.
When a student is tardy they must sign-in report to the Attendance Office. If a teacher, counselor or administrator holds you back late, make sure you get a pass. In the world of work you are expected to be on time.
It is a fact that if you do not get in the habit of good attendance at school, that this bad habit carries over to the working world as an adult. You are expected to attend class and be on time.
Passes: All passes whether going to the office, locker, and bathroom will be limited to two per quarter. Keep track and use your time wisely!
Cheating: It is the responsibility of each student to complete his/her own work and to avoid cheating even the appearance of cheating. First violation will involve loss of grade for the assignment/test (0), parent notification and detention. The second violation is a full grade deduction for the quarter and again parent contact.
I have received and read the responsibility and expectation rules.
______Student Signature Date
*See student handbook for Auburn Mountainview school policy. Auburn Mountainview High School Business Education Business Education Computer Lab Usage Form
Usage of the computer labs at Auburn Mountainview High School is a student privilege. Outlined below are terms and conditions that maintain an educational lab environment. The Business Department’s goal is to provide operational computers on a daily basis and in order to make this happen, basic expectations and explanations need to be addressed. Computer ethics are strongly emphasized.
Student Use of Computers Network Use your assigned logon and password unless directed otherwise by the instructor. Software Only use software programs currently assigned. Demonstrate efficient file management using the Windows Explorer to delete files no longer needed. Other software is not to be loaded or downloaded other than the ones used for classroom use. Hardware Report items requiring repair immediately to the instructor. Notify teacher is equipment is missing, altered or damaged. *Purposeful vandalism will result in replacement at student’s expense. Thumb drives/Zip drives No software can be run from your thumb drive/zip drive other than what is loaded in the lab via the district computer policy. Thumb drives are for storing files used for school work only! Assignments Create and save assignments on individual student directory as directed. Computer Games Programs other than the assigned via Internet or software programs are to be accessed only by the discretion of the teacher. Inappropriate games include those with violence, weapons, inappropriate language and attire are not to be loaded or used on the machines. Auburn Mountainview High School Business Education
Disciplinary Consequences of Computer Usage
Teacher Level 1. Minor software tampering, and/or not following instructor’s directions will result in a verbal warning from the instructor with the expectation of a change in behavior. Students who alter the machine will be asked to change the computer back to the original state. Because of safety and appropriateness, there is to be no use of e-mail or chat rooms in the computer labs unless specifically identified as a learning objective for the course. 2. A second warning of tampering and off-task behavior will result in loss of machine for the day, parent contact and possible detention with the teacher. 3. Continued altering of software and noncompliance will result in loss of machine for two days and an immediate parent conference with the teacher, student and administrator. Cheating will result in the loss of assignment grade (0) and parent notification. A second occurrence will be a loss of a full letter grade and parent notification.
Computer Coordinator/Vice Principal Referral* Repeated inappropriate usage and insubordination regarding computers from teacher- level consequences. Downloading illegal or Jeopardize network security Purposeful visiting of hacking software to the i.e. Hacking into unauthorized inappropriate (non- network or hard drive. systems/programs. educational) Internet sites.
Administration Referral Gross insubordination Vandalism and theft. (This may Danger to themselves or related to computers. result in the student paying for others the replacement cost.) Illegal activity (threats, weapons, or drugs) *Consequences for the Computer Coordinator and Administration may vary depending on the incident. Students may be immediately locked out of their student directory and denied access until the problem is resolved. I have received and read the Business Education Computer Lab Usage Form and will abide by the expectations outlined. ______Student Signature Date
Business Education Leadership Skills
Demonstrate business-like conduct Auburn Mountainview High School Business Education work effectively in a team communicate effectively with others demonstrate ethical behavior
Demonstrate self-discipline: work independently manage stress effectively demonstrate honesty
Manage time effectively: prioritize tasks develop timelines monitor and adjust meet or surpass deadlines
Take responsibility for your own learning: set realistic goals convert a plan of action produce quality work discover the world beyond the classroom
Demonstrate business-like conduct: maintain appropriate noise level maintain an organized work station use equipment, facilities, and materials appropriately stay on task
Work effectively in a team: “There is no “I” in the word team.” put forth equal effort demonstrate consideration for your classmates accept responsibility for completing the task
Follow instructions: listen when instructions are given take notes clarify understanding by questioning teacher