Course Syllabus

Westview High School

Accounting

Instructor Contact Information

Ms. Chappell-Brown

Email: Bchappellbrown@powayusd.com

Phone: (858) 780-2000 ext. 3074

Room Number:  A104

Course Key Password for Fall 2020:

MTPPMQLQ37PT.

 

Office Hours: The instructor is available virtually and face-to-face Monday - Friday. Office Hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00 am to 11:25 am noted on the school’s virtual schedule. Meeting days and times are flexible Monday through Friday with consideration to the student and instructor’s schedule. Request formal meetings by sending an email address noted above.

 

About the Instructor:

Ms. Chappell-Brown has 25 years of experience working in education as both a Business Teacher and Teacher Librarian. Ms. Chappell-Brown is new to Westview High School in the Business Department, but not new to the Business world, and working with high school students.  Welcome to Accounting online as we learn to navigate this online world together. 

 

 

Course Description: This course will utilize a Virtual Business Simulation to help students understand the complexities of the Business world today. Students will be able to control pricing, staffing, product placement, advertising, and more. Students will be able to see how all the pieces work together and participate in a capstone project where students can run the show. Teacher will provide participation points based on student’s level of engagement in the class.

Textbook:

 

Century 21 South-Western Accounting 11^th Edition Gilbertson and Lehman

 

Quick Notes:

Synchronous learning is when classes occur on set schedules and time frames. Students and instructors are online at the same time in synchronous classes since lectures, discussions, and presentations take place at specific hours.

Asynchronous learning let students complete their work on their own time. Students are given a timeframe to complete the work.

 

Students Roles During Distance Learning

• Be available for daily video interaction with your teacher during designated class period.
• Be available for daily class period at the designated date and time.
• Hours include class time and independent work
• During asynchronous time you work independently during the class time. You can ask questions and/or do work group assignments.
• Reach out to your teacher during asynchronous for additional support as needed.
• Complete all assignments.
• Ask clarifying questions.
• Participate in small group instruction
• Share any roadblocks to participation with a teacher, counselor, or school administrator.
• Daily Schedule (Synchronous Student Schedule)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 – 9:20 Period 1	8:00 – 9:20 Period 1	8:00 – 9:20 Period 1	Office Hours 9:10 – 9:45	8:00 – 9:20 Period 1	8:00 – 9:20 Period 1
9:30 – 10:50   Period 2	9:30 – 10:50   Period 2	9:30 – 10:50   Period 2	9:55 – 10:55 Period 1	9:30 – 10:50   Period 2	9:30 – 10:50   Period 2
11:00 – 11:25 Homeroom (M/TH Office Hours(T/F)	Homeroom     11:00 – 11:25	Office     11:00 – 11:25	11:05 – 12:05 Period 2	Homeroom     11:00 – 11:25	Office     11:00 – 11:25
Lunch 11:25- 12:05	Lunch	Lunch	12:05 – 12:45 Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:10 – 1:30 Period 3	12:10- 1:30	12:10- 1:30	12:50 – 1:50 Period 3	12:10- 1:30	12:10 - 1:30
1:40 – 3:00 Period 4	1:40-3:00	1:40-3:00	2:00 – 3:00 Period 4	1:40 - 3:00	1:40 – 3:00

 

 

Platforms/Websites:                                  

Canvas

Credible databases: ProQuest, Gale, Ebsco, Britannica, and World Book Online.

 

What “TO DO” Daily Schedule

You must participate via Zoom platform

I will deliver a synchronous (face-to-face) learning session daily when we meet as a class. I may share a PowerPoint, notes,  or lecture on the topic of the day.

 

Guided and Independent Practice/Homework:

Asynchronous Learning through the Virtual Business Simulation and/or homework assigned

We will work through several modules together so that students are comfortable.

 

Online Class Rules, Expectations and Guidelines: 

• Check your understanding, refine your work with the guidance of the teacher by asking questions via direct instructions or email
• Work independently on assigned activities and or tasks.
• Contact me if you need help during my office hours.
• Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged. You will earn points for participating.
• Use chat feature only when prompted by the facilitator.
• We will be present and not multitask
• We will avoid assumptions about others and listen first to understand them
• We will give time and encourage all voices, no matter how quiet or different
• We will trust each other to speak honestly
• We will respect each other’s fears and vulnerabilities
• We will be patient with those unfamiliar with technology
• Take the learning, leave the stories (No recording or sharing stories that belong to others)
• Profanity/Inappropriate language is not allowed to be used because we are developing skills Business skills to excel us after high school.
• Westview students pride themselves on their character, and cheating is the theft of ideas. I consider cheating: The copying of answers from other students’ assignments.  Working with another student to find answers is different than asking them the answers. Telling other students’ questions that appeared on another test or quiz before they have taken it. Using another’s work (ideas) and claiming it as your own thoughts.
• All other rules and regulations included in the “Student Handbook” will be enforced according to PUSD policies.

Netiquette Policy:

• Remember that we are all human and that we are not perfect. Consider the feelings of others. Do not email or post insensitive comments. 
• Use the same social standards that apply face-to-face apply online. Always use ethical practices. 
• Don't waste other people's time. Read the information posted on Canvas and assignments before posting comments. 
• Participate during synchronous discussions (i.e. Chat).
• You are a high school student.  Your posts and questions are expected to be grammatically correct. Check your spelling and grammar before conversing with others.  Again, no profanity!
• Be respectful to other people in this class. You may not purposefully embarrass, chastise or abuse other people in this class. If you see this behavior, please report it. If you experience it, do not response. Tell the instructor instead and Mrs. Brown will take care of it. 
• Privacy is important. Do not share someone else's private contact information or the details of their lives. In addition, do not ask the instructor for this information.
• Be helpful to other people. 

 

Plagiarism: Is the same as cheating, I consider the following six things as “cheating” in class and if you are caught you and others involved will earn a zero in that assignment, project, or test.

1. Copying work from other students
2. Printing assignments for other students

• Turning in assignments that you did not personally do

1. Turning in work from other sources as your own (plagiarism)
2. Logging in as another student
3. Telling another student your password and login

 

Grading & Assessment

We will use Synergy for grading

Students will be graded on the classwork assignments, tests, and quizzes.

Students will be treated fairly in grading. This is our first time working through this quarter together and I am going to ask that you to trust me and access all students fairly. Students will be provided regular feedback through interaction with the instructor, and weekly grades.

 

Grading Policy: Scale/Weight/Categories:

	Assignment Category	points	Examples of Assignments
50%	Classwork /Homework via Canvas/Google classroom	1-20	Reading Activities, Questions, pop-quizzes, Simulation, etc.
40%	Assessments Projects/Exams via Canvas/Google classroom	1-100	Exams/Tests/Quizzes Formal Writing Assignments (i.e. Research paper) Group/individual projects
10%	Participation/Discussion via Zoom synchronize meetings	1-20	You actively participate during Zoom class lectures.

 

Expectations

Neat, organized, and business appropriate (correct spelling, zero typos, follow instructions for the assignment-double spaced, and proofread work prior to submission.

Meet or exceed requirements stated. Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, and Collaboration skills are expected in the Business world and in our classroom.

 

Late Work

• Late work is any work you submit after the due date for any reason.
• If you miss a class, you are responsible for the information. Check Canvas
• You may still turn it in Late work, but I will deduct:
  • 5 points from homework/classwork assignments
  • 10 points from projects.

This is to encourage students to not delay in completing assignments at the last minute or at the end of the grading period/quarter.

 

Attendance

• Log into Zoom class on time and be present “in class” by actively participating in our daily check-in via Zoom.
• Keep your microphone muted unless you are speaking.
• Keep your camera on and pay attention at all times

 

Scholarship Grade Scale: Each assignment will be given a designated number of points.  Your grade is the sum of your scores divided by the possible points throughout the semester. 

You will be graded according to the following grading scale:

 

The only grade that will appear on your transcript is your semester grade.

A= 90-100%  B= 80-89%             C=70-79%                     D=60-69%               F=Below 59.4%

 

Student Expectations (Participation): The assignments and activities in class will require that students be active participants.  Student learning will be based on a collaborative model where students work in pairs, triads, and large groups to make meaning of the academic content and skills taught in class.

Interventions: Additional support is available through teacher’s office hours which are Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.  You can also make arrangements to meet after school on Zoom.