Classroom Expectations

Accounting Syllabus

2017 - 2018

August 17, 2017 – May 31, 2018 Georgetown High School

Mrs. Lacombe lacombec@georgetownisd.or

g512-943-5100 x7048

TEKS / Course Objectives1. The student identifies career opportunities in

the accounting field.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of

the accounting cycle for a service business.3. The student performs payroll and banking

procedures.4. The student performs specialized accounting

procedures5. The student demonstrates an understanding of

the accounting cycle for an inventory-based or a merchandising business.

School Supplies1 pkg. #2 Pencils 1 ½” 3-Ring Binder Notebook PaperDividers or Tabs for Binder (4 Sections) Label Dividers: Notes Study Guides Application Problems TestsTextbook: Sign out a textbook from the textbook room.

RespectRespect your peers Be aware of your words and actions Keep them kind

Respect your teacher I am here to help you

Respect your environment

Take care of your classroom equipment

Respect yourself Do not settle for

less than your best. Strive for success

Responsibility

Arrive on time for class

Bring all needed materials to classComplete and turn

in your assignments on time

Ask for help when you need it

Own up to your mistakes Take steps to correct

themAlways strive to do

the right thing

PresenceShow up You will not learn if you are

not hereParticipate in class

activitiesAsk questions when

you do not understand

Be present in both body and mind Being present will have a great effect

on your learning and your grade

HonestyDo not cheat You do not learn when you cheat

Do not make excuses

Do not lieRule to live by

Once you lose someone’s trust, you may never

earn back to trust If your word

cannot be trusted, chances are your actions are not

trustworthy either.

Gra Grading PolicyMake Up Work: If a student is absent from class, the student will be

given four classroom days to make up assignments.

Late Work: Late work will be accepted 2 days past the due date. On the first date past the due date, a 10% reduction in the grade will be given. On the second day past the due date, a 20% deduction will be given. On the third day, 30% deduction. The fourth deduction

will be 50%

Extra Credit: Extra Credit will be given at the discretion of the teacher. Extra credit assignments will not be given to replace missing or failed assignments.

Daily Grades 30%

Test Grades 70%

Project Grades = Test Grades

Prep Periods: 7th Period8th Period

Tutoring: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:30am 4:00pm – 4:30pm

Please let me know you will coming in to avoid conflicts in scheduling.