Yearbook

Open to: Grades 9 – 12

Credits: 1

Course Length: Full Year

Prerequisite: (Must have “Student Acceptable Use Procedures Agreement” on file. A 2-week grace period is granted at the beginning of the school year.)

Course Goals:

• To design and create media products that successfully communicate (Standard 5.15)
• To design a product that meets an identified need (Standard 2.13)
• To perform effectively as a member of a team (Standard 3.10)
• To learn to persevere in the face of challenges and obstacles (Standard 2.9)

Course Skills:

• To continue to develop proficiency and self-reliance in the use of computers and our school network
• To develop the skills needed to design and construct the Proctorian. Skills may include
  • page layout and design
  • selling ads
  • advertising, promotion, and book sales
  • bookkeeping
  • photography
  • photo/image prep

Evaluation:

Evaluation is based on your ability to produce a quality product (25%) and your participation (75%), including:

• Initiative
• Teamwork skills
• Attention to detail / Accuracy
• Responsibility:
  • Ability to meet deadlines on time
  • Following through with assigned task
• Work habits and use of time

Class Requirements:

• Come to class on time and be prepared to work.
  
• You will be required to work outside of the classroom block of time in order to meet strict deadlines set by the yearbook publishing company.
  
• Personal use of the Internet or email is NOT allowed during class time.
  
• Treat equipment with care; your workstation is your responsibility.
  
• Respect one another’s workspace.
  
• Follow computer room rules.