A syllabus is like a roadmap or a plan for your new class. It tells you all the things you'll learn about and do during the class, so you know what to expect. Just like if you were going on a trip somewhere new and you needed a map to show you where to go and what to see, your syllabus helps you know what you'll need to do and learn while in your class. It will have lots of important information about the class, such as how you'll be graded and what the rules are, so you'll want to read it carefully and keep it safe.