1. Freshman Forum Syllabus and Course Outline

2. Materials Needed  Binder (same binder as core classes)  Pen  Pencils (for quizzes)  Colored pencils

3. Classroom Rules  Be on Time  Come Prepared  Be Courteous  Be Responsible

4. 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

5. Peer Helpers  Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors  Coming into Freshmen Forum on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

6. Course Outline  Orientation Tour of MHS Code of Conduct What’s Available  Technology and Kiva Kiva website: http://www.kiva.org/http://www.kiva.org/ Research and present technology project

7. Course Outline  Goals  Learning Styles  Testing Styles  School Spirit  Study Skills  Communication  Conflict Resolution  Thankfulness  Leadership

8. Course Outline  Choices and Consequences  Time Management  Persistence  Tolerance  Family  Dating  Interest Inventory  Workplace Skills

9. Grading Policy  Class Participation: 65%  Quizzes: 10%  Projects: 25%