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: 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%