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Freshman Forum. Syllabus and Course Outline. Materials Needed. Binder (same binder as core classes) Pen Pencils (for quizzes) Colored pencils. Classroom Rules. Be on Time Come Prepared Be Courteous Be Responsible. Class Outline. Reading Time: 20 minutes
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Freshman Forum Syllabus and Course Outline
Materials Needed • Binder (same binder as core classes) • Pen • Pencils (for quizzes) • Colored pencils
Classroom Rules • Be on Time • Come Prepared • Be Courteous • Be Responsible
Class Outline • Reading Time: 20 minutes • Monday: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens • Tuesday-Friday: Your Choice • Class Time: 45 minutes • Transition time between core class and Freshmen Forum class • Freshmen Forum: 45 minutes
Peer Helpers • Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors • Coming into Freshmen Forum on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Course Outline • Orientation • Tour of MHS • Code of Conduct • What’s Available • Technology and Kiva • Kiva website: http://www.kiva.org/ • Research and present technology project
Course Outline • Goals • Learning Styles • Testing Styles • School Spirit • Study Skills • Communication • Conflict Resolution • Thankfulness • Leadership
Course Outline • Choices and Consequences • Time Management • Persistence • Tolerance • Family • Dating • Interest Inventory • Workplace Skills
Grading Policy • Class Participation: 65% • Quizzes: 10% • Projects: 25%