College Accounting
Class Requirements
Mr. Hufnagel
Course Description:
This course is recommended for students planning to pursue business at the post-secondary level as well as preparing for an entry-level position in the business world. Emphasis is placed on further developing competencies in the Accounting Principles and Procedures. To begin the course, we will explore different career opportunities within the field of accounting. From there we will learn the basics of double-entry accounting and how to organize financial data to illustrate the health of a business entity.
Students are provided with an understanding of the environment in which accounting information is developed and used. As the year progresses, we will shift emphasis from preparation of accounting into its interpretation and use. A wide variety of problem solving material is used to challenge students’ analytical abilities.
*Farmingdale State College equivalent: BUS 101 Accounting I - 3 credits. Students must fill out application and pay applicable fees prior to the deadline which will be discussed in class.
Attendance:
The school attendance policy will be strictly adhered to. Students exceeding policy limits of 18 absences will be subject to withdrawal from the course. Lateness will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in accordance with school policy. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get any missed notes or assignments.
Participation:
All students are expected to work consistently throughout the entire period. In-class performance, positive contributions to class, and ability to work with others are all expected as a member of the class.
Homework:
Homework is a tool to either gain an understanding of a future lesson or to provide an opportunity to practice skills that we learned in class. I will not accept homework past 3 days late or once we test on the material whichever comes first. Some homework assignments will be more extensive and will count as a quiz, you will be notified ahead of time of such instances
Tests:
Any student cutting class on the day of a test will receive a zero for that test. If a student is legitimately absent from a test, the test must be made up within three days of returning to school.
Quizzes:
There will be announced and, on occasion, unannounced quizzes based on the homework and or previous class lessons. The average of all quizzes, within a marking period, will be equal to a full test grade. You will not be permitted to make up a quiz due to an unexcused lateness.
Grading Policy:
þ The average of all assessments will be equal to 70% of your quarter grade.
þ Class Assignments & Projects will be equal to 20% of your quarter grade.
þ Homework will count as 10% of your quarter grade.
We will have a midterm exam which will figure into the 2nd period marking period. The test will be taken during the last week of classes in the 2nd marking period, not during midterm week.
A final exam will be given at the end of the course. The test will be taken during the last week of classes, not during finals week. As per Hauppauge High School policy, the final exam will count as 20% of the course grade.
Materials:
v Textbooks should remain home and used for homework assignments
v Notebook & Folder OR 1” Binder
v Calculator; 4-function calculator is all that is required however you may use your calculator from math class.
v Pencil and Pen
Classroom Rules:
ü No food or open beverages in the classroom.
ü No use of mobile or smart phones unless part of the lesson. Keep them out of sight.
ü No head gear as described in the school district’s Code of Conduct dress code.
ü No foul language.
ü Respect the people, equipment, supplies, computers and furnishings of the room.
ü Observation of all the rules in the student handbook
Extra Credit
Let it be known that there will be NO extra credit assignments offered during this course. If you apply yourself throughout the entire class, complete assignments on time, participate in classroom discussion, and prepare for each and every test I am confident that you will find there is no need to do extra work.
Extra Help:
If you are ever in need of extra help, please do not hesitate to ask. I am willing to be flexible with my availability before school and during school. Please arrange a time with me in advance. J