1. Legal Basics and Ethics – Goals – Students will: 1. Learn the expectations of the instructor. 2. Learn grade percentages. 3. Cover the outline of the course. 4. Engage in an ice breaker exercise. 5. Highlight legal vocabulary to know.

2. 1. No cell phone zone. Phone will be taken and given to Mr. Tustin with DR. 2. No I-pod zone. Headphones or ear buds will not be used at any time and usage will be handled as a disciplinary matter. 3. Laptops will only be used for research and note-taking. 4. All tardies will be counted and no amount of begging will help!

3.  Exams/Quizzes40%  EOC10%  Homework25%  Projects25% 1. Exams will be subjective and objective 2. Bell ringers, which begin most classes, will be due twice a semester and will count as a project grade. Bell ringers, and all papers, will be typed, double spaced, and follow APA guidelines.

4.  Unit Topics: ◦ Legal Basics and Ethics ◦ Civil Procedure and the Court System ◦ Criminal Law Basics ◦ Substantive Civil Law  Transactional Law  Contract law  Secured transactions  Sales  Landlord Tenant Law  Family Law  Employment Law  Torts

5.  You are responsible for knowing the vocabulary words I give you to learn. ◦ You will be tested on the words. ◦ There will be approximately 4 quizzes in the first quarter and then the words will also be on the EOC. ◦ You are expected to use the vocabulary during the course of the class in the proper manner. ◦ FIRST VOCABULARY QUIZ – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 – Letters A – C.

6.  We have a variety of grade levels in this class, so it is important that we get to know each other. ◦ Introduce Your Neighbor ◦ Who’s is Who Activity