Mr John Ford

email: john.ford@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-9075

Teacher Bio

Schedule & Google Classroom Join Codes

  • Period 1 - US Government Honors

  • Period 2 - World Geography

  • Period 3 - World History

  • Period 4 - Planning

  • Period 5 - World History

  • Period 6 - Study Hall

  • Period 7 - World History

  • Period 8 - Planning

Bell schedule

US Government

Course Description: US Government (Honors) is a freshman level course designed to engage students in the philosophical foundations and civic engagement of the United States. Students will examine and learn about the founders, important documents, philosophies, important dates and make connections to the present day political environment. This course has also been designed to provide students with a variety of learning strategies to accommodate all students. Our classroom aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

World Geography

Our Teaching Philosophy: We believe that as both learners and as human beings growth can only be achieved in environments that are safe and inclusive. In our classroom, whether we are online or in person, everyone will be HEARD, RESPECTED, LISTENED TO, and VALUED. Our mission is to foster growth by conducting lessons that allow students to explore their own thoughts and perspective in society. Coming into the classroom with an open mind can have an extreme impact on how we view the world and people around us. In geography, we will explore different countries and cultures all around the world. Listening to different perspectives will allow us to gain an extensive amount of knowledge and empathy that will help students better navigate a global world.


World History

Course Description: World History is a Junior level course designed to engage students in a global experience. Students will examine and learn about the world’s historical figures, religions, philosophies, important dates and make connections to the present day. This course has also been designed to provide students with a variety of learning strategies to accommodate all students. Our classroom aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.