Yearbook

Introduction

Welcome to TSD Yearbook! Yearbook is a fun but challenging class. Being a member is a huge responsibility, but by the end of the year you have produced a piece of history valued by students, staff, and the community.

Yearbook Class will publish a yearbook that reflects an emphasis on planning, drafting, editing, and utilizing strong visual and written communication skills.  To be successful, students must maintain a responsible individual schedule, work well with others, and complete all assignments before deadline.

Classroom Expectations

1.      Respect themselves, others, and equipment.

2.      Be on time with everything needed for class.

3.      Computers are to be used for class assignments and educational purposes only.

4.     Expect to follow the Student Code of Conduct.

Classroom Etiquette

Yearbook requires your participation in several different ways. At times you will be working with a partner or in a small group; listening to teacher or student led presentations; doing independent reading; writing or researching or working on a computer. A great deal of change and movement is required in a class such as this. Your cooperation is necessary to make the most productive use of our class time.

1.      Participation is expected in small and large group discussion and group work.

2.      Signers should have your undivided attention.

3.      Raise your hand to participate when appropriate.

4.      Show respect for others’ ideas and opinions.

5.      Time given in the classroom should be used solely for yearbook. Do not plan to complete assignments for other classes during yearbook time.

6.      In order for scheduled, in-class conferences to be productive, you must be responsible for keeping yourself on task while the adviser and editors are working with others.

7.      A 1-2-3-and-out policy is in effect as a means for discipline.  A placement in DAEP may call for withdrawing from the Yearbook class. Being in ISS repeatedly may be resulted for dropping out of the yearbook class.

Expectations of Yearbook Staffers

Being a member of a yearbook staff is a privilege that requires a great deal of responsibility. Staffers will meet the following expectations:

1.     Staffers are expected to follow all school rules and policies at all times. Staffers will demonstrate responsible conduct in all classes and at all school events.

2.     Staffers are expected to meet all deadlines (small or large) completely, correctly and on time.

3.     Staffers are expected to demonstrate positive and cooperative attitudes toward the adviser, fellow staffers and others in the school/community. This includes demonstrating a willingness to do more than just what is required of them.

4.     Staffers are expected to safely and correctly handle all equipment and materials associated with the publication process (cameras, pictures, computers, ads, scanners, etc.) Staffers will be held responsible for any damage due to improper or careless use of equipment.

5.     Staffers are expected to take photos for yearbook only. Personal photos are not allowed.

6.     Staffers are expected to take care of the classroom. All materials should be put away at the end of the block.

7.     Staffers are expected to do whatever it takes to get their jobs done completely, correctly, and on time. Staffers must often work before and/or after school to cover events and meet deadlines.

8.     Staffers are expected to be responsible, accurate, and fair in everything they produce for the yearbook.

Attendance and Makeup Policies

Your presence in a class of this nature is extremely important. Excessive absence will hamper your progress and disrupt production, especially when you are working on a production team with another student. Absences should be kept to a minimum.

1.      Consequences for unexcused absences are detailed in school policy.

2.      Assignments given before an excused absence will be due on their due date.

3.      If your absence is excused, your work may be made up without penalty. Obtaining and completing makeup work is YOUR responsibility. Time allotted for makeup work is equivalent to the number of days of the absence.

4.      See the teacher or the editor to schedule an appointment.

Assignments and Grading

·       40% Employability Skills

·       40% Assignments

·       20% Quizzes/Tests

·       100% Final Grade

1.      Your grade for the course will be based on points accumulated on homework, writing assignments, participation, team production work, portfolios, and on-time deadline completion.

2.      Bring all necessary materials to class each day in order to receive credit for your work.

3.      Yearbook portfolios and spreads should be kept in the room. Take only materials needed for interviewing or photo assignment, not the entire portfolio, if you are working on something outside of class.

4.      The writing process, including peer editing, is an integral part of this course. You will be evaluated on the entire process from pre-writing to the final draft, not just the final product. You must participate in the ongoing process to receive credit for the assignment.

5.      Failure to complete any major assignment may result in course failure. The delivery of the book depends on meeting the established deadlines.