YEARBOOK
Course Requirements: PauWaLu Middle School Instructor: Ms. Schnaare
MISSION STATEMENT The Yearbook Staff of PWL will plan and produce an appealing yearbook with a diverse range of activities and events of the year while representing the entire student body in a respectful manner.
CORE VALUES- What do these words mean to you?
INTEGRITY
DEDICATION
WORK ETHIC
SELF-MOTIVATION
RESPONSIBLITY
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to teach the student all aspects of creating a yearbook, from conception to completion of the final product. Students will be involved in planning, photography, journalism, reporting, design and production of the yearbook. The final product will represent all facets of the school and the activities for the year.
GRADING Grades will be based on a point system. The points the student earns will be converted into a percentage based on the number of points available in the quarter. The following is a list of assignments and their points:
Assigned Pages will be graded according to: Reporting Quality, Writing Quality, Photo Quality, Design and Production Quality
ATTENDANCE Because this is a deadline-oriented class, it is very important that students are present in class to complete assignments. If a student is absent it is their responsibility to make up any work missed after school, deadlines are set by the factory and cannot be changed. If more time is required, students may arrange time after school to complete assignments or can work from home if Internet connection is available.
LATE WORK POLICY
Missing a deadline will result in a ZERO on the assigned page/s!!!! No exceptions!!!!
MAKE UP WORK
Students absent from school and returning to class with an excused absence can make up all work missed without penalty. Students are given as many days as they were absent, plus one additional day to complete make-up work. Unexcused absences and suspensions all require that only 75% credit is given when work is turned in. Deadlines cannot be extended for absences.
COMMITMENT FOR EACH STAFF MEMBER
In addition to the specific responsibilities of each staff position, there are some general commitments that should be shared by the entire staff:
EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITES
Students are required to take pictures for the yearbook using digital cameras. A camera, owned by the school, will be supplied for students to use. It is their responsibility to sign in and out a camera. By signing out a camera the student agrees to:
***A student may use his or her own digital camera only if the parent permission box is checked on the signed form returned. The school does NOT assume any responsibility for the student’s personal camera.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
Each staff member is expected to keep the yearbook production confidential until the reveal of the yearbook. This includes not sharing pictures, themes, websites, assignments and goals with other members of the school outside of the yearbook staff.
DEADLINE DISCLAIMER
Yearbook is a chosen class and considered a privilege to be a part of. It is important the student take this responsibility seriously as we are producing a product that has been purchased by parents and students. As a reward for successfully completing the course, the student will receive a yearbook at no cost. Any student failing to meet deadlines appropriately will receive a failing grade on their pages and possibly be removed from the course at semester.
COMPUTER USAGE
Students have computer and internet access for yearbook purposes only. Students caught surfing the web or going to unauthorized sites will be given lunch detention. After three lunch detentions the student will lose computer privileges, their pages will be reassigned to other students and will be given alternative hand-written assignments. NO EXCEPTIONS!
BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES
WELCOME TO WHAT WILL BE AN EXCITING AND REWARDING ARTISTIC DISCOVERY FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHER ALIKE!!!! I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING AND WORKING WITH YOU ALL!!!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. You may call the school office and leave a message or contact me via email at [email protected]. I will return your message as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Ms. Schnaare
YEARBOOK Student Name ________________
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS WITH MY STUDENT.
Parent Signature ____________________________________
Date _________________
Student Signature ___________________________________
Date _________________
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE EQUIPMENT and INTERNET RESPONSIBILITES WITH MY STUDENT
Parent Signature ____________________________________
Date _________________
Student Signature ___________________________________ Date _________________
I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A $200.00 REPLACEMENT FEE ON ANY LOST, STOLEN, OR BROKEN CAMERA
Parent Signature ____________________________________ Date _________________
Student Signature ___________________________________
Date _________________
Check the box if your student may use a personal camera rather than borrow one from the school. By checking the box you understand the school will not be held responsible for your student’s personal property.
Parent contact number: ____________________________________________________
Parent email address: ______________________________________________________
Course Requirements: PauWaLu Middle School Instructor: Ms. Schnaare
MISSION STATEMENT The Yearbook Staff of PWL will plan and produce an appealing yearbook with a diverse range of activities and events of the year while representing the entire student body in a respectful manner.
CORE VALUES- What do these words mean to you?
INTEGRITY
DEDICATION
WORK ETHIC
SELF-MOTIVATION
RESPONSIBLITY
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to teach the student all aspects of creating a yearbook, from conception to completion of the final product. Students will be involved in planning, photography, journalism, reporting, design and production of the yearbook. The final product will represent all facets of the school and the activities for the year.
GRADING Grades will be based on a point system. The points the student earns will be converted into a percentage based on the number of points available in the quarter. The following is a list of assignments and their points:
- Assigned Pages 300 points each
Assigned Pages will be graded according to: Reporting Quality, Writing Quality, Photo Quality, Design and Production Quality
- Photography 100 points per assignment
- Daily Participation 5 points per day
- Weekly Participation Goal Sheet 10 points per week
Each student is required to keep track of daily and weekly goals on the tracking sheet
- Classroom Exercises 50 points each
- End of Year Slide Show 200 points
ATTENDANCE Because this is a deadline-oriented class, it is very important that students are present in class to complete assignments. If a student is absent it is their responsibility to make up any work missed after school, deadlines are set by the factory and cannot be changed. If more time is required, students may arrange time after school to complete assignments or can work from home if Internet connection is available.
LATE WORK POLICY
Missing a deadline will result in a ZERO on the assigned page/s!!!! No exceptions!!!!
MAKE UP WORK
Students absent from school and returning to class with an excused absence can make up all work missed without penalty. Students are given as many days as they were absent, plus one additional day to complete make-up work. Unexcused absences and suspensions all require that only 75% credit is given when work is turned in. Deadlines cannot be extended for absences.
COMMITMENT FOR EACH STAFF MEMBER
In addition to the specific responsibilities of each staff position, there are some general commitments that should be shared by the entire staff:
- Recognize the extra effort and hours it takes to meet deadlines with accuracy
- Recognize the meaning of responsibility to assure adviser and school administration that all material will be checked carefully to avoid any possible slander, libel, non-quoted opinions, and/or any copy which might not represent the best interests of the school
- Check every work and name in print for spelling accuracy
- Assist other staffers with their tasks when necessary
- Create a positive atmosphere in the yearbook room
- Attitude that the yearbook is for the entire school and appropriately represent all aspects of the school
EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITES
Students are required to take pictures for the yearbook using digital cameras. A camera, owned by the school, will be supplied for students to use. It is their responsibility to sign in and out a camera. By signing out a camera the student agrees to:
- Use the camera for school yearbook purposes only
- Take full responsibility of the camera for damage, loss, or theft
- Be the only person using the camera during the sign out period
- Use the camera properly and in the ways instructed
- $200.00 REPLACEMENT FEE ON ANY LOST, STOLEN, OR BROKEN CAMERA
***A student may use his or her own digital camera only if the parent permission box is checked on the signed form returned. The school does NOT assume any responsibility for the student’s personal camera.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
Each staff member is expected to keep the yearbook production confidential until the reveal of the yearbook. This includes not sharing pictures, themes, websites, assignments and goals with other members of the school outside of the yearbook staff.
DEADLINE DISCLAIMER
Yearbook is a chosen class and considered a privilege to be a part of. It is important the student take this responsibility seriously as we are producing a product that has been purchased by parents and students. As a reward for successfully completing the course, the student will receive a yearbook at no cost. Any student failing to meet deadlines appropriately will receive a failing grade on their pages and possibly be removed from the course at semester.
COMPUTER USAGE
Students have computer and internet access for yearbook purposes only. Students caught surfing the web or going to unauthorized sites will be given lunch detention. After three lunch detentions the student will lose computer privileges, their pages will be reassigned to other students and will be given alternative hand-written assignments. NO EXCEPTIONS!
BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES
- 1st offence in one class period: Warning with a check
- 2nd offence in one class period:1st time: After school detention
2nd time: Contact parent/guardian
3rd time: Office Referral - 3rd offence in one week: 1st time: Contact parent/guardian
2nd time: Office Referral - Severe Offence:Directly to office- may be removed from class permanently
WELCOME TO WHAT WILL BE AN EXCITING AND REWARDING ARTISTIC DISCOVERY FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHER ALIKE!!!! I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING AND WORKING WITH YOU ALL!!!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. You may call the school office and leave a message or contact me via email at [email protected]. I will return your message as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Ms. Schnaare
YEARBOOK Student Name ________________
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS WITH MY STUDENT.
Parent Signature ____________________________________
Date _________________
Student Signature ___________________________________
Date _________________
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE EQUIPMENT and INTERNET RESPONSIBILITES WITH MY STUDENT
Parent Signature ____________________________________
Date _________________
Student Signature ___________________________________ Date _________________
I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A $200.00 REPLACEMENT FEE ON ANY LOST, STOLEN, OR BROKEN CAMERA
Parent Signature ____________________________________ Date _________________
Student Signature ___________________________________
Date _________________
Check the box if your student may use a personal camera rather than borrow one from the school. By checking the box you understand the school will not be held responsible for your student’s personal property.
Parent contact number: ____________________________________________________
Parent email address: ______________________________________________________