Accounting II 2015-2016 Course

Syllabus
Ms. Kelsey Butler
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:10am-7:40am,
3:15pm-3:45pm
Planning Period 9:30 a.m.-10:17 a.m.
Email: kbutler@savannahr3.com
Student Conduct Mission Statement Part of the educational responsibility of
Savannah High School calls for a disciplined setting to provide a productive learning
environment. To achieve this learning environment, responsibility is to be shared by
everyone involved: students, faculty, administration, parents, and members of the
community.
Savannah High School Mission Statement The mission of Savannah High School is
to provide quality education through dedication and cooperation in a safe and secure
environment.
Pagers/Cell Phone Policy Students may not send or receive communications to or
from wireless devices while on school property during the school day. Wireless devices
include cellular phones, camera phones, beepers, pagers, text messaging devices, and
portable computers such as laptops, notebooks, and PDAs. Students must further
ensure that their wireless devices are turned-off completely and stowed away during
the school year. Failure to turn off wireless devices can disrupt the school environment.
Pop, Snacks, etc. These items are not to be allowed in the classrooms without prior
approval of the administration.
Hall Passes Once granted permission; Ms. Butler will sign a hall pass prior to the
student leaving the room. The pass will include the students name, time, and
destination. When the student returns, the pass should include the name of the
teacher visited and the time left.
Course Content (Competencies):
A Complete the Accounting Cycle Process for a Departmentalized Business
B. Prepare Advanced Accounting Adjustments
C. Complete the Accounting Cycle Process for Corporations
D. Complete Cost Accounting Procedures
E. Complete Managerial Account Procedures
F. Apply the Appropriate Accounting Principles to Various Forms of Ownership
G. Manage Computerized Accounting System
H. Demonstrate Employability Skills (Missouri DESE)
Course Rationale/Description: This course is designed to help students acquire a
more thorough, in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized
in solving business problems and making financial decisions. Students will develop
skills in analyzing and interpreting information common to partnerships and

corporations, preparing formal statements and supporting schedules, and using

inventory and budgetary control systems. Computer applications should be integrated
in each appropriate instructional unit. (BMIT Resource Book)

Equal Opportunities: Each student, being limited only by individual differences, will
be given the opportunity to develop and achieve to the maximum extent possible. The
classroom will provide equal educational opportunities for all students. Classes will be
designed to meet the varying needs of all students, and will not discriminate against
any individual for reasons of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, economic status, or
disability.
Academic Dishonesty (Plagiarism/Cheating): Cheating on tests, assignments,
projects, or similar activities; plagiarism claiming credit for another persons work;
fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material unauthorized collaboration;
facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics.
1st offense students involved given a zero for the assignment test, or, or project;
parents/guardians contacted by teacher; administration documents offense.
Repeated offenses may result in student failing the course.
Course Materials: 3 ring binder recommended
Attendance An absence is either considered either excused or unexcused.
Examples of excused absences include personal illness (hospitalization, emergency in
the family, religious reasons, doctor or dentist appointment, drivers test, court
appearance, college visit permission must be granted in advance. Feel free to
contact the administrator if you have any questions about whether an absence is
excused. Students are responsible for missed assignments/homework due before or
on the day they return to class. A student absent from school for an excused reason will be
given one day for each day missed to make up missed work.

Assignments/Quizzes/Exams: NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED.

Classroom rules/policies:
1. Class will begin promptly when the bell rings
2. Be courteous to your peers and do not interrupt the class by arriving late
3. Academic dishonesty form must be signed and returned at the beginning of the
semester
4. Come prepared for each class with the proper materials
5. Display good listening skills and be respectful of others during classroom
discussions
Grading Scale: A student's semester grade will be determined by dividing the total
points earned by the total points possible
A
AB+
B
BC+

96-100
90-95
87-89

C
CD+
83-86
80-82

77-79

73-76
70-72
67-69
D
63-66
D60-62
59 and below