Period 2: Introduction to Law, Day 1 - Class Recap

The Ground Rules that everyone in the class agreed to follow. We might refer to these during some discussions about the law!

Hello everyone,

Thanks for checking out the first class recap! Here's what we did today during our short time together. You can look forward to more detailed recaps for future classes.

Soundtrack: “Changes” by 2Pac. I will always have some sort of relevant music playing before class starts - for many reasons. I always start new classes with this song, because my classroom should be a little different than what you've had in the past, but some things never change. Also, this song has a lot to do with the role of law! Lyrics here.

AGENDA 9/4/13:
PRIDE Lesson
Syllabus/Blog/Class Expectations
Student Introductions
Ground Rules Creation

Homework: Get the syllabus signed. Bring a spiral notebook that will be dedicated to this class. Check the blog and post a comment!

PRIDE Lesson: The lesson for second period today was about the Student Education Plan and Profile (StEPP), which is a requirement to graduate and is worth .5 career education credits. Here's the timeline for completing it, in case you wanted to see it again.

Syllabus/Blog/Class Expectations: During this section, I read the course syllabus (linked in the homework section), showcased the blog and how to post a comment, and talked a little bit about class expectations. Please get the syllabus signed, so someone else can help look out for you and follow along this website, if need be!

Student Introductions: I always love getting to meet new students and hearing about what they are up to! I enjoyed our conversations about what we did this summer. Next class, I will read a welcome letter that will let you know a bit more about me. There are plenty of new names and faces for me to try and remember, so give me a little time, please!

Ground Rules Creation: Because this class had a little more time than others, we were able to finish this up today. Great! Your class ground rules are:

1) Focus on What is Happening in Class

2) Be Responsible

3) Respect

4) Participate

5) Ask for Help When Needed

Great ground rules! I look forward to making sure we are all following them.

Have a great day - see you again on Friday!