Course Syllabus

Welcome to Yearbook!

 

Teacher- Miss Damico

Room #- 604

Teacher email-  abby.damico@ucps.k12.nc.us

 

 

A yearlong elective focusing on creating a memorable yearbook.

 

Course Description

In this course students will gain skills multiple areas of page design, advanced publishing techniques, editing and photojournalism while producing a creative, innovative yearbook which records school memories and events. There is an emphasis on journalism and photography skills in this class! Participants gain useful, real world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles.  

 

Instructional Approach

Students will be given challenging projects and assignments typical of the graphic design and publishing industries. Students will work with Jostens on Yearbook Avenue.  High quality work is expected and students will be given opportunities to redo work until it meets standards. Classroom activities will include reading, research, projects, and problem solving. Students will often work in teams, but will be expected to complete individual assignments in relation to the team's work.  

 

Out of Class Participation

Students are expected to participate in outside of class time activities. To produce a complete yearbook, students will be required to attend school activities to take photographs and gather information to be used in the yearbook. Due to the nature of publishing deadlines, students will be expected to work periodically after school and on Saturdays to meet publishing deadlines if neccessary. 

 

Late and Missing Work

Due to the nature of publishing deadlines late work cannot be accepted for full credit. Any work turned in after the deadline will be granted no credit. 

       It is the student’s responsibility to check with the instructor to see what work they missed if the student missed any days.  They can also contact their Editor in Chief.

 

Grading Scale

                     A    90----100%

                 B     80----89%

                     C     70----79%

                 D  60----69%

            E     59% and below

 Website:  Canvas        

 

Expected Behaviors:

  • On time daily 
  • Participate and complete classroom activities 
  • Participate in all out of class activities and assignments 
  • Use appropriate language and behaviors 
  • Cooperate with others 
  • Show respect and courtesy toward all students, staff and guests 
  • Follow safety rules and procedures 
  • If you are having a bad day tell me before class starts so we can problem solve

Commitment Contract 

By signing the commitment contract Parent/Guardians, students and the advisor agree to:

 >> Parent/Guardian 

  • I grant permission for my child to work on yearbook-related errands in the community outside of school hours. 
  • I understand that my child will need to devote time outside of class to the completion of assigned tasks outlined in their job description. 
  • I understand that my child will be working with specialized equipment and supplies and will be held responsible for any damage, loss and/or waste due to negligence. 
  • I understand that if my child is going to be absent that he/she needs to make arrangements for his/her out of class duties to be covered. 
  • I understand that my child will be responsible for assisting with financial aspects of the publication including book and advertising sales. This may be used as part of the class evaluation criteria.

 >>YB Student Member 

  • I pledge to behave responsibly reflecting the best of myself, the staff and school when on related assignments in the community. 
  • I have been made fully aware that I may be asked to devote outside time in order to complete assigned tasks outlined in job descriptions for deadlines. I commit myself to making those times available. 
  • I understand the importance of the publications' equipment and supplies and pledge to treat them with respect. Should I neglect, loose and/or abuse the materials, I will repair or replace them
  • I understand that I may be asked to help with the financial commitment of the publications including advertising and yearbook sales and other fund-raising.  

 

Replacing lost or damaged equipment: 

>> Parent/Guardian 

  • I acknowledge responsibility for equipment’s physical condition. 
  • I acknowledge responsibility for physical security of the equipment. 
  • I acknowledge financial responsibility for school equipment when in the possession of my child. If equipment is damaged, lost or stolen I agree to pay for the replacement/repair of that equipment. 
  • All students who signed the check-out form are held fully and totally responsible for all of the costs associated with lost/damaged equipment. 

>>YB Student Member 

  • I acknowledge responsibility for equipment’s physical condition. 
  • I acknowledge responsibility for physical security of the equipment. 
  • I acknowledge when I sign out equipment I am fully and totally responsible for all of the costs associated with lost/damaged equipment.  

 

Sign Below: 

 

______________________________                                ____________________________

                 (Student signature)                                                          (Parent/Guardian signature)



______________________________                                ____________________________

                 (Student Print Name)                                                         (Parent/Guardian Print Name)

 

Parent/Guardian Preferred Method of Contact:

 

Email:______________________________________________________________

 

Phone:______________________________________________________________

Course Summary:

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