1. First Day Logistics Mrs. Ashford U.S. Government Spring Semester

2. Bellwork  Students will complete Student Information Cards

3. About Me  You will have one minute to ask Mrs. Ashford any question. It must be reasonable and respectful.

4. Paper Heading  Upper right hand corner  Name  Date  Class and Period  Type: Notes, Classwork, etc. Type for Today: First Day Logistics Notes

5. People in the Streets Video Questions  Why do you think they wanted to show this video to the public?  What are they trying to say about the American people level of education?

6. Why this class is required and important?  You will soon be active citizens in society  You must understand the laws of society  You must be able to make sound decisions when it comes time to vote  You must know what it means to be a citizen and the role each of you play in society  You must know the world around you outside of your neighborhood and city  You must pass this course to graduate, LOL

7. Classroom Tour  Student Center-available to you  Rule Wall and Parking Lot  Daily Lesson Title, Objectives, Announcements  Daily Agenda with Homework  All posters on the wall we will cover for the year

8. Classroom Norms  Please have away all cellphones and electronics can be a huge distraction and policy requirement  Please keep room clean and tidy  Throw away all trash at the end class or raise hand during class  Please sharpen pencil at the beginning of class or raise your hand during class  Please no eating or drinking in class to prevent little friends and policy requirement  Please stay engage in all discussions and respect each others opinion  What is discussed in class remain in class

9. Classroom Website www.ridgewayhighusgovernment.yolasite.com

10. Exit Slip  How did the information given to you today make you prepared for this class and semester?  Are there any additional questions you have about the class?

11. Homework  Complete classroom website activity handout  Due tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2014  Will be first grade for the class, turn in homework box in student center at the beginning of class