TEACHER: MR. SMELAS

OVERVIEW OF COURSE:

Accounting I is designed to introduce the student to basic accounting principles as they apply to the business world and ones’ personal life. Laws governing how revenue and expenses are accounted for and reported will be the main focus of this course. An introduction to computerized accounting will be covered at the end of the course.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

**Textbook **Workbook **Notebook

**Pencil **Calculator

GRADING:

Marking period grades will be calculated based on the following:

**Tests (given after each chapter)

**Classwork/Homework

Individual letter grades will be assigned in accordance with the grading policy adopted by the Palmerton Area School District and found in the student handbook. A final exam will be given and count as 1/7 of your overall grade for the course with each marking period grade counting as 2/7 of your overall grade. Grades will be updated on PowerSchool in a timely fashion so you know where you stand academically at all times throughout the course.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

**Arrive to class on time. If late, bring a pass.

**If absent you will miss material. Get notes/assignments from a friend, email me or check
PowerSchool.

**If you miss an announced test you will make it up during enrichment or you will receive a zero.

**Conduct yourself in a manner in which ALL students can learn.

**No food or drink will be allowed in the room at all times.

**The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited.

**See the student handbook for any and all items not addressed here but are your responsibility.