Accounting 1 Syllabus
Hillcrest High School
2026 - 2027
INSTRUCTOR : Mrs. Nisha Gray
BUSINESS ROOM : 101
PHONE NUMBER : (864) 355-3525
OFFICE HOURS - TUESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30 AM
EMAIL: nigray@greenville.k12.sc.us
MY Website: http://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/nigray/home
COURSE CODE : 5001 - UNIT CREDIT: 1 Unit
MY SCHEDULE:
1st Semester:
1st Period - Accounting 1
2nd Period - Planning
3rd Period - Accounting 1
4th Period - Accounting 1
2nd Semester:
1st Period - Planning
2nd Period - Accounting 1 Honors
3rd Period - Accounting 1
4th Period - Accounting 1
Welcome to Accounting 1.
This course is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices necessary in the preparation and maintenance of financial records concerned with business management and operations. Students are exposed to the accounting cycle, cash control systems, payroll, and careers in accounting.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
Online Textbook: Century 21 Accounting (11th Edition) Mindtap - http://nglsync.cengage.com/
Online Working Papers: Century 21 Accounting (11th Edition) Mindtap - http://nglsync.cengage.com/
Supplies: Chromebook, Chromebook charger, pencils, Lined paper, eraser and pencil sharpener and folder
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental accounting principles and terminology; accurately analyze, record, and interpret financial transactions; prepare journals, ledgers, and financial statements; and apply the accounting cycle to real-world business operations. Students will be able to effectively use accounting software and digital tools to complete accounting tasks, analyze financial information to support business decisions, and apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to accounting situations. Students will also demonstrate ethical decision-making, professional communication, workplace readiness, collaboration, and accuracy when completing individual and team-based accounting projects.
STANDARDS AND PACING GUIDE:
The state competencies/guidelines for this course are located on the State website at
EXPECTATIONS FOR CLASS BEHAVIOR:
1. Be courteous to each other—always show respect. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
2. Follow all rules in the Student Handbook.
3. Wear your HHS ID whenever you are in the school building.
4. Be in an assigned seat when the bell rings, ready to work; remain seated until dismissed by the bell.
5. No getting out of the assigned seat and walking around without permission.
6. No talking across the room to another student.
7. No playing games on the internet.
8. No sleeping in the classroom.
9. No eating or drinking in the classroom.
10. No cell phones, earbuds or headphones turned on or visible (state law reference below). Students must place their phones, earbuds/ headphones in their backpacks. The consequences for not abiding are: (1) Detention and parents notified, (2) Referral(s).
SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SECTIONS 59-63-280.
(A) For purposes of this section, “wireless electronic communication device” means an electronic device such as a telephone, personal digital assistant, paging device, text-messaging device, or other device similar in function that can be used to wirelessly communicate with another person.
(B) The board of trustees of each school district shall adopt a policy that addresses student possession of wireless electronic communication devices as defined in subsection (A). This policy must be included in the district's written student conduct standards. If the policy includes confiscation of a wireless electronic communication device, as defined in subsection (A), it should also provide for the return of the device to the owner. At a minimum, this policy must prohibit the use of wireless electronic communication devices in classrooms during periods of academic instruction.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INFRACTIONS ( OTHER THAN CELL PHONES/EARBUDS/HEADPHONES):
1. Verbal warning to the student.
2. Phone call home or email to Parents/Guardians
3. Detention
4. Referral to administrator
Policies:
Online textbooks and student Chromebooks are required every day. Students are expected to be prepared with these items for class each day.
Students must check the stream and google classroom on a daily basis for announcements and assignments. Each day will consist of an assortment of lectures and assignments to go with the material.
Student Responsibility: Students are responsible for submitting all assigned coursework by the specified deadlines. Failure to submit assignments on time will result in a grade penalty.
Makeup Work: Absences
Students are responsible for checking to see if they have missed any work during an absence. After an absence, make-up work is due within five days. After five days, the assignment is considered late. A zero may be temporarily recorded until the work is submitted and graded.
Late work:
If the student demonstrates active engagement, late assignments that are fully completed will be accepted with a deduction of 10 points per day for up to four school days. Work will be accepted up to five school days before the end of the quarter, with the highest possible score of a 60.
Major Assessment Retakes:
Students are allotted one retake of a major assessment per unit if the following conditions exist:
No missing assignments (zeros) within that unit
Completion of teacher remediation practice
Each retake must be completed before the end of the next unit. The highest grade of the two assessments will be recorded.
Academic honesty is essential in my class. Cheating will not be tolerated in my classroom. Cheating on a test will result in a zero.
Magic School
This year, students will use MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform designed specifically for education. As tools like ChatGPT and Gemini become standard in the professional world, utilizing MagicSchool prepares students for the future workforce by teaching safe and responsible technology use.
Students will use these tools for real-time feedback and dynamic problem-solving. To ensure appropriate use, teachers retain access to all student chats. MagicSchool strictly protects privacy and does not collect or utilize student data. All AI software, including MagicSchool, complies with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.
Generative AI
This course may utilize generative AI tools, such as MagicSchool and Google Gemini, to supplement traditional instruction. Greenville County Schools prioritizes the ethical use of these technologies for brainstorming and self-guided learning.
Critical Thinking First: AI must not replace original thought or coursework.
Academic Integrity: Using AI to complete and submit assignments as original work constitutes plagiarism.
Required Citation: If teacher-approved, all AI use must be properly cited.
Content Awareness: Students must remain vigilant regarding potential biases and inaccuracies in AI-generated content.
Policy Compliance: All AI programs align with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.
Restroom Use:
Students should use the restroom and get water before coming to class. In case of emergency, students must use SmartPass on their Chromebook (NOT PHONES) to use the restroom and bring their Chromebook to my desk. If a student is gone from class during a restroom/water break for more than 10 minutes it will result in a detention and a second infraction will result in a referral. If a student is gone from class more than 20 minutes it is cutting class and it will result in a referral.
Substitute Teachers:
When the teacher is absent from school, the students must be on their best behavior with the substitute teacher.
PARENT / GUARDIAN COMMUNICATION:
Report cards are sent home at the end of each nine weeks.
Parents / Guardians are invited to join the PORTAL so they have access to their students' grades on a minimum of a daily inquiry.
Parents / Guardians are contacted on an as needed basis by phone or email to discuss student progress and /or behavior.
Parents / Guardians can contact the teacher at any time to discuss their child’s progress and/or behavior for this class.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Students will be graded on daily performance, assignments and tests. At least 60% accuracy is expected on all graded work. Factors to be evaluated and percentages of final grades are as follows:
Class Grading Scale
Daily work 40%
Tests 60%
District Grading Scale
A = 90-100 / B = 80-89 / C = 70-79 / D = 60-69 / F = 59-below (no point credit)
HILLCREST WEBSITE: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/hillcrest/.