Instructor: Brian Henry Course Length: 180 hours Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: None USD 375 Circle High School Accounting I Resources: South-Western Century 21 Accounting - Multicolumn Journal, Seventh Edition, 2000 Automated Accounting, Version 7 Course Description: Accounting is for all students who desire vocational preparation for careers in accounting or other related business fields, for those who seek a foundation on which to continue studying accounting in college, or personal use. Financial transactions are analyzed and recorded, and financial statements are produced. Sole proprietorship and partnerships are covered. Hands-on training is provided through the use of two business simulations and the computer. Teaching Methods: Lecture, Hands-On, Demonstration Grading Method: Objective, Performance, Simulations, and Projects. Course Outline I. Starting a Proprietorship A. The Accounting Equation and how business activities change the accounting equation B. Reporting financial information on a Balance Sheet II. III. IV. Starting a Proprietorship: Changes that Affect Owners Equity A. How transactions change Owners Equity in an accounting equation B. Reporting a changed accounting equation on a Balance Sheet Analyzing Transactions into Debit and Credit Parts A. Using T accounts and analyzing how transactions affect accounts B. Analyzing how transactions affect Owners Equity accounts Journalizing Transactions A. Journals, source documents, and recording entries in a Journal B. Journalizing buying insurance, buying on account, and paying on account C. Journalizing transactions that affect Owners Equity and receiving cash on account D. Proving and ruling a Journal V. Posting to a General Ledger A. Preparing a Chart of Accounts B. Posting separate amounts from a Journal to a General Ledger C. Posting column totals from a Journal to a General Ledger D. Completed accounting forms and making correcting entries VI. Cash Control Systems A. Checking accounts and Bank Reconciliation. B. Dishonored checks and electronic banking C. Petty Cash
VII. VIII. IX. Work Sheet for a Service Business A. Creating a Work Sheet and planning Adjusting Entries on a Work Sheet B. Extending Financial Statement information on a Work Sheet D. Find and correcting errors on the Work Sheet Financial Statements for a Proprietorship A. Preparing an Income Statement and Balance Sheet Recording Adjusting and Closing Entries for a Service Business A. Recording Adjusting Entries and Closing Entries B. Preparing a Post-Closing Trial Balance X. Journalizing Purchases and Cash Payments A. Journalizing purchases of merchandise for cash B. Journalizing purchases of merchandise on account and buying supplies C. Journalizing cash payments and other transactions XI. XII. Journalizing sales and cash receipts A. Journalizing sales and cash receipts from sales B. Proving and ruling an Expanded Journal Posting to General and Subsidiary Ledgers A. Posting to a General Ledger, Accounts Payable Ledger, and Accounts Receivable Ledger B. Proving accuracy of Accounting Records XIII. Preparing Payroll Records A. Preparing Payroll Time Cards and determining Payroll Tax Withholding B. Preparing Payroll Records and preparing Payroll Checks XIV. XV. XVI. Payroll Accounting, Taxes, and Reports A. Recording a Payroll and Employer Payroll Taxes B. Reporting and Paying Withholding and Payroll Taxes Work Sheet for a Merchandising Business A. Beginning an eight-column Work Sheet for a Merchandising Business B. Analyzing and recording Work Sheet Adjustments C. Completing a Work Sheet Financial Statements for a Partnership A. Income Statement and component percentages B. Distribution of Net Income and Owner s Equity Statement C. Balance Sheet XVII. Recording Adjusting and Closing Entries for a Partnership A. Recording Adjusting Entries and Closing Entries B. Preparing a Post-Closing Trial Balance XVIII. Automated Accounting A. Basic mouse and keyboard operations B. Automated accounting versus manual accounting C. Use of menu bar, drop-down list, toolbar D. Software terms: 1. file 2. edit 3. data 4. options 5. reports 6. window 7. help E. Selecting and opening files
F. Changing directories/folders G. Saving files H. Exit I. General Ledger database 1. database 3. ledger 4. general ledger J. Chart of Accounts numbering system 1. account number 2. file maintenance 3. adding an account within a ledger 4. adding an account at the end of a ledger K. Recording transactions in the General Journal screen L. General Journal transaction additions, changes, and deletions M. General Journal report N. Creating a Chart of Accounts O. Chart of Accounts maintenance 1. adding a new account 2. changing an account title 3. deleting an account P. Posting amounts to the General Ledger Q. Automated cash control systems R. Manual accounting cycle vs. automated accounting cycle S. Financial Statements... income statement and balance sheet T. Adjusting and closing entries and a post-closing trial balance U. Entries for purchase and cash payments using special journals V. Entries for sales and cash receipts using special journals W. Correction of errors X. Automated payroll accounting 1. maintaining employees 2. entering payroll transactions 3. preparing payroll checks Y. Payroll taxes and journal entries 1. generating payroll journal entries 2. generating employer s payroll taxes journal entries 3 generating payroll reports
Course Length: 180 hours Grade Level: 11-12 USD 375 Circle High School Accounting II Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in Accounting I Resources: South-Western Century 21 Accounting - Multicolumn Journal, Seventh Edition, 2000 Automated Accounting, Version 7 Course Description: This course is a continuation of Accounting I. This course includes advanced work and practice on the skills mastered in Accounting I with specialized accounting theory in corporations. Business simulations and the computer will be incorporated into the accounting procedure. Teaching Methods: Lecture, Hands-On, Demonstration Grading Method: Objective, Performance, Simulations, and Projects. Course Outline I. Recording Purchases and Cash Payments Using Special Journals A. Recording purchases on account using Purchases Journal B. Recording expenses and purchases using a Cash Payments Journal C. Journalizing Petty Cash and posting using a Cash Payments Journal D. Recording transactions using a General Journal II. III. IV. Recording Sales and Cash Receipts using Special Journals A. Recording sales on account using a Sales Journal B. Recording cash receipts using a Cash Receipts Journal C. Recording transactions using a General Journal D. Recording International Sales Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable A. Estimating and recording Uncollectible Accounts Expense B. Writing off and collecting Uncollectible Accounts Receivable Accounting for Plant Assets and Depreciation A. Buying plant assets and paying property tax B. Calculating and journalizing Depreciation Expense C. Disposing of plant assets D. Declining-Balance Method of Depreciation V. Accounting for Inventory A. Determining the quantity of merchandise inventory B. Determining the cost of merchandise inventory C. Estimating inventory VI. VII. Accounting for Notes and Interest A. Promissory Notes B. Notes Payable and Notes Receivable Accounting for Accrued Revenue and Expenses A. Accrued Revenue B. Accrued Expenses
VIII. IX. Distributing Dividends and Preparing a Work Sheet A. Distributing Corporate Dividends to Stockholders B. Preparing a Work Sheet for a Corporation C. Calculating Federal Income Tax and completing a Work Sheet Financial Statements and End-of-Fiscal-Period Entries for a Corporation A. Preparing an Income Statement B. Preparing a Statement of Stockholders Equity C. Preparing a Balance Sheet D. Adjusting, Closing, and Reversing Entries for a Corporation X. Automated Accounting A. Review automated accounting software B. Automated entries for purchases and cash payments using special journals for a corporation 1. purchase of merchandise 2. cash payment for a purchase 3. other cash payments 4. posting transactions C. Automated entries for sales and cash receipts using special journals for a corporation 1. sales 2. cash receipts 3. sales return 4. correcting entry 5. posting transactions D. Automated entries for uncollectible accounts and write-offs 1. recording estimated uncollectible accounts 2. writing off an uncollectible account receivable 3. collecting a previously written-off account receivable E. Automated accounting for depreciation 1. maintaining plant asset data 2. generating and posting depreciation adjusting entries F. Inventory systems 1. inventory stock maintenance 2. inventory transactions 3. inventory reports G. Calculating notes and interest H. Adjusting and closing entries for accrued revenues and expenses I. Using the loan planner J. End-of-Fiscal-Period work for a corporation
Instructor: Brian Henry Course Length: 90 hours Grade Level: 10-12 USD 375 Circle High School Computer Applications I Prerequisite: Successful completion of Keyboarding/Formatting Resources: Teacher developed material Software: Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 Course Description: This course is designed to help students become aware of the potential of the computer in business, school, and everyday life. The course uses a hands-on approach in the use of the computer. Programs and assignments will include but are not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. The course will prepare students to use computers for their own benefit and give them needed job skills. Teaching Methods: Lecture, Hands-On, Demonstration Grading Method: Objective, Performance, and Projects Course Outline I. Windows XP A. Describe Windows desktop, our network, passwords B. Define terms related to Windows XP C. Use online help D. Use the functions of the minimize, maximize, restore, and close buttons E. Move and size a window F. Discuss the function of a dialog box II. Word A. Define terms related to word processing B. Create documents. C. Perform save and retrieve procedures D. Print documents E. Evaluate document format/layout F. Use enhancements such as bold, underline, italics G. Use footers and headers H. Use cut, copy, paste, delete. I. Use find and replace J. Use spell check and thesaurus K. Use tabs and indents L. Set justification M. Use font type and size for characters, words, paragraphs and apply special font effects N. Change line spacing and margin settings for paragraphs and whole documents O. Add borders and shading P. Add bulleted and numbered lists Q. Add footnotes R. Add graphics, use text wrap S. Create tables and columns T. Calculate data in tables
III. VI. Excel A. Define terms related to spreadsheets B. Identify major uses of spreadsheets C. Design and create spreadsheets D. Perform save and retrieve procedures E. Print spreadsheets F. Modify spreadsheet data G. Enhance spreadsheet H. Insert/delete row/column I. Cut, copy, paste, delete data J. Use math formulas K. Use special functions L. Create, enhance, print graphs M. Use window freeze frame N. Use split screen feature PowerPoint A. Define terms related to powerpoint B. Identify major uses of powerpoint C. Explain basis components D. Create presentation E. Use outline view for inputting information F. Text manipulation G. Insert, format, crop clip art H. Animation and sound I. Lines, fills, and colors J. Hyperlinking V. Integration of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint A. Create a word processing document B. Create a spreadsheet and graph C. Integrate the spreadsheet and graph into the word processing document D. Integrate the spreadsheet and graph into the powerpoint presentation
USD 375 Circle High School Computer Applications II Instructor: Brian Henry Course Length: 90 hours Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: With a grade of C or better in Computer Applications I Resources: Teacher developed Course Description: This course is designed to give students more advanced work utilizing word processing, excel, database, publishing, and presentation software and the integration of.... Teaching Methods: Lecture, Hands-On, Demonstration Grading Method: Objective, Performance, Simulations, and Projects. Course Outline I. Review Windows XP A. Describe Windows desktop, our network, passwords B. Define terms related to Windows XP C. Use online help D. Use the functions of the minimize, maximize, restore, and close buttons E. Move and size a window F. Discuss the function of a dialog box II. III. Access A. Define Access B. Open and view Access C. Identifying Access objects d. Exiting Access E. Plan, create, save a database F. Create, modify, and print a table G. Enter and navigate through records H. Modify data in a table I. Add graphic/pictures to records J. Create and modify a custom form or form design K. Print a form L. Export database object M. Export database records to Excel N. Using Excel data with Access Advanced Word A. Creating mail merge documents B. Sorting and filtering data sources C. Prepare mailing labels and envelopes D. Prepare business cards E. Create forms F. Work with and create templates G. Integration of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint
VI. Advanced PowerPoint A. Review basic PowerPoint B. Send a PowerPoint presentation to Word C. Send a Word outline to a PowerPoint presentation D. Inserting slides from a Word outline/another slide E. Adding a Word table F. Embedding an Excel worksheet G. Link an Excel chart to a slide V. Publisher A. Identify parts of screen B. Opening a project 1. Publication by Wizard 2. Publication by design 3. Blank publication C. Create 1. Newsletter 2. Brochure 3. Flyer 4. Postcard 5. Invitation/Greeting card 6. Business card 7. Business forms 8. Calendar 9. Certificates VI. Projects that integrate Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Instructor: Brian Henry Course Length: 90 hours Grade Level: 10-12 USD 375 Circle High School Desktop Publishing Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Computer Applications I Resources: Teacher developed materials Course Description: This course is an extension of word processing and allows the student to produce a publication-quality document. This course utilizes software to combine text and graphics to produce a document. this course will allow the student to type, edit, format, cut and paste, layout, and design brochures, programs, posters, booklets, and newsletters. Teaching Methods: Lecture, Hands-On, Demonstration Grading Method: Objective, Performance, Simulations, and Projects. Course Outline I. Define terms related to software and desktop publishing II. III. IV. Desktop Publishing Basics 1. Identify the major components of a DTP system 2. Identify the benefits of DTP 3. Identify documents that are appropriate for DTP 4. Know the basic functions and uses of a mouse 5. Create various forms of text (newsletters, advertisements, certificates, brochures, resumes) 6. Demonstrate good sentence structure 7. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of punctuation and capitalization 8. Demonstrate the ability to proofread text using tools such as spell checker or online thesaurus 9. Understand the implications of the copyright law as it applies to the use of DTP 10. Use a computer operations manual to accomplish specific system-related tasks 11. Perform computer functions 12. Select from a list characteristics of a quality DTP work environment Desktop Publishing Systems 1. Identify systems that are capable of DTP 2. Identify and use different types of storage devices 3. Identify and use input devices... scanner, mouse 4. Describe output quality of various printers 5. Use a laser printer and associated consumable supplies Software 1. State capabilities of page layout software 2. Distinguish between types of graphic formats (paint, object-oriented, draw, TIF, EPS) 4. Identify type specifications 5. Use editing features of software... graphics, word processing, layout 6. Demonstrate mastery of page setup features for a) columns b) justification c) style d) indents/tabs e) text selection
f) tool and control palette V. Type Selection 1. Define: a) typeface b) type style c) font 2. Distinguish between bit mapped and postscript fonts and state the characteristics of each 3. Identify the units of measure typically (point sizes, picas, centimeters, inches) 4. Adjust leading, perform kerning, and adjust letter spacing in a document 5. Distinguish among the typefaces used VI. VII. Layout 1. Describe typical steps in layout process 2. Demonstrate ability to stack/layer text and graphics 3. Use of document-sized commands 4. Interpret proofreader s marks in the editing process 5. Identify the basic elements of newsletter design 6. Match document-size commands to their correct effect on multi-page documents 7. Specifications for the following: a) letterhead b) flyer c) brochure d) advertisement e) newsletter f) certificate g) resume 8. Use the place function of page layout software to import text from a file or graphics from a file 9. Use the place function of page layout software to import text from a file or graphics from a file 10. Copy/paste text or graphic, cut/paste text or graphic, move a graphic within page layout software Document Design 1. Manipulate text to perform enhancements ( drop caps, wrapping text, etc.) 2. Manipulate graphics to perform enhancements (cropping, sizing, distorting, etc.) 3. Arrange in order the steps in the design process 4. Create the following: a) letterhead b) flyer c) brochure d) advertisement e) newsletter f) certificate g) resume
USD 375 - Circle High School Web Design Instructor: Brian Henry Course Length: 90 hours Grade Level: 10-12 Software: Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 Course emphasis: Students will develop Internet skills, web publishing tools, and design concepts in order to design and develop web pages using web page authoring skills and techniques. Prerequisite Courses: Computer Applications I; Beginning Journalism; Instructor consent. Major Topics Application Concepts Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Understand integration of Office applications and web page usage Understanding Web Page Environment Browsers Screen resolution Bandwidths Internet Language Learn and apply basic HTML functions Analyze and edit web page language and structure Learn efficient use of HTML editors Research and idea generalization Understanding presentation and purpose Identifying media and marketing strategies Design Principles Planning the presentation Using grids for visual plan Layout and text with graphic balance Creating hyperlinks Building and Editing Web Pages Using styles and graphic optimizers Proficiency of artistic tools and effects Effective use of frames, symbols and graphics Creating and implementing links
Web Page Structure Assigning file names and URLs Building and using directories and paths Setting page widths and lengths Creating templates Web Design Functions Use of font sizes and colors Use of font styling and alternates Understanding and implementing graphics formatting
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Come to Class Procedure Be in class on time and in your assigned seat by the time the bell rings Come prepared to class with a 3 ring binder, a blue or black pen/ pencil every day Begin to work on Daily Thunder Daily Thunder Procedure Daily assignment located on the upper left hand corner of the white board Open a Word file and type out assignment that is on the board for the day Save for future reference Name and Date Procedure All assignments will have your name and date typed or hand written on them in the upper left hand corner of the page First Name Last Name Date Class Name Teacher s Name Assignment Name Music Procedure Ipods, MP3 players, CD players may be used when... THE TEACHER SAYS SO! On days in which the teacher will not be lecturing and you will be working on extended in class projects, a music note will be placed on the white board to indicated when you may listen to music during class. On days NO note is seen, you may NOT listen to music in class. 3 Minute Warning Procedure Towards the end of class (3 Minutes remaining, not before) you are to save your work, Put your books being used back where you got them, throw away any trash around your work station, Close out of all applications and log out on your machine, Remain in your seat until the bell rings, Place your chair back under your desk. All Done Procedure When you have completed all assignments for the day please do the following: Turn in your assignment Work on make up work, work on homework from another class Ask the instructor to do anything else on the computer quietly Tardy Procedure First Tardy = verbal warning Second Tardy = 30 minute detention to be serverd within 48 hours Third Tardy = Pink slip to office Make Up Procedure If you know in advance you will be gone, you need to come see the instructor to get your assignment When you return from an absence, you are to ask the instructor for the very important information you missed You have the number of days you missed +1 to turn in all make up work and to make up missed tests before or after school
CLASSROOM RULES AND CONSEQUENCES RULES 1) No gum, pop, water, candy, food, drink, etc... allowed in the classroom 2) No misuse of the computers (i.e. no unplugging of cords, turning power off, etc...) 3) No inappropriate language will be allowed towards the teacher or other students. If you think I won t like it, I probably won t like it. 4) All rules in the Student Handbook will be followed if not listed above CONSEQUENCES First Offense - Verbal warning Second Offense - Daily grade will be a Zero and a 30 minute detention will be served within 48 hours Third Offense - Pink slip to office COURSE EVALUATION Approximate Percent of Grade Daily Thunder 15% Assignments/Projects 60% Tests 15% Attitude/ Participation 10% A= 90-100 B= 80-89 C= 70-79 D= 60-69 F= Below 60 REMINDERS The internet is only to be used during class periods in which the teacher designates for research days When on the internet, think smart and be mature. ANY site that a teacher deems inappropriate for any reason should not be visited. There will be NO warning given, be ready for consequences. You are in high school, act like it. COMMUNICATE WITH ME! I am here for you. My job is to grow and learn along with my students. To help students realize their potential is why I became a teacher. I look forward to coming to school every day and you are the reason why. I am unable to do my job well if you will not comunicate with
Instructor: Brian Henry Course Length: 90 hours Grade Level: 9-11 Prerequisite: Introduction Level Class Resources: Teacher developed material Software: Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007 USD 375 Circle High School Keyboarding/Formatting Course Description: This course is designed to help students become aware of the potential of the computer in business, school, and everyday life. The course uses a hands-on approach in the use of the computer. The course will prepare students to use computers for their own benefit and give them needed job skills. This course will also focus on keyboarding skills and learning correct formatting of business documents. Teaching Methods: Lecture, Hands-On, Demonstration Grading Method: Objective, Performance, and Projects Course Outline I. Windows XP A. Describe Windows desktop, our network, passwords B. Define terms related to Windows XP C. Use online help D. Use the functions of the minimize, maximize, restore, and close buttons E. Move and size a window F. Discuss the function of a dialog box II. Word A. Define terms related to word processing B. Create documents. C. Perform save and retrieve procedures D. Print documents E. Evaluate document format/layout F. Use enhancements such as bold, underline, italics G. Use footers and headers H. Use cut, copy, paste, delete. I. Use find and replace J. Use spell check and thesaurus K. Use tabs and indents L. Set justification M. Use font type and size for characters, words, paragraphs and apply special font effects N. Change line spacing and margin settings for paragraphs and whole documents O. Add borders and shading P. Add bulleted and numbered lists Q. Add footnotes R. Add graphics, use text wrap S. Create tables and columns T. Calculate data in tables