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October 23, 2012

Dear Parent/Guardian: Ref: Welcome to Introduction to Accounting

Congratulations! Your child will be learning Introduction to Accounting an elective course for students who have exhibited an interest in and an aptitude for studying __#|business__ courses. It is a valuable course for any student planning to enter the work world and who desire the skills to manage his/her personal finances.

__#|Enrollment__ in Introduction to Accounting is often limited to above-average students in order to cover the material at a steady pace, to provide individual attention, and to assure adequate computer time for all students. During this two semester course, several new concepts will be presented in each accounting class period. Understanding these concepts is vital before the next concepts can be presented. Students work problems on their own to assure they understand and are able to apply the concepts. Students are often given class time to work on assignments that are to be completed before the next class time.

Homework is assigned daily and weekly assignments are posted at the following web address: http://mvhsacctg1.wikispaces.com. Also available is a textbook website that permits your child to reinforce in a fun-filled manner his/her vocabulary, concepts and practices taught. That website is: [].

Nonetheless, it is essential that students are in class “on time” as often as possible. //Missing even a single class period, or being late to class frequently, can cause the student to fall behind and put them at risk of failure.// Please refer to the attached grading component. School supplies - students will need a binder to store completed work, projects, and to document defined chapter vocabulary that will be graded based on neatness and completeness along with pencils, eraser and a calculator.

// Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day // is the district’s motto that requires my professional commitment, students’ dedication, and parents’ determination to oversee that students are doing his/her part at home. I do believe as a parent/teacher team we can be a force behind your child achieving limitless heights of excellence.

I would like to thank you in advance for your assistance, and please feel free to contact me at (914) 361-5251 should you need any additional information. Sincerely,

Ms. C. Wright Business Teacher

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING GRADING COMPONENTS

Each course of study in Introduction to Accounting includes different components, each of which are assigned the following percentages to comprise the report card grade. Remember that each report card reflects all the work done up to that date. Grades are cumulative; therefore all work counts. __ 1. Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% __

__ 2. Quizzes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% __

__ 3. Projects, Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% __

__ 4. Homework. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% __

__ 5. Notebook and/or Journal. . . . . . . . . 10% __

__ 6. Class work/Class Participation. . . . 20% __