SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SIS)
Yearbook 2012-2013 – Syllabus
Course and Contact Information
Course:
Digital Media/Yearbook
Class Time: 5th Period
Classroom: Room A207
Instructor:
Email:
Tutorials:
C. Johnson
cjohns51@houstonisd.org
Monday & Tuesday
3:15 – 4:15pm
Course Description
Students enrolled in Yearbook are expected to plan, draft, and complete written
and verbal communications on a regular basis by carefully examining their work
for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and
mechanics of written English.
Students are also expected to become analytical consumers of media and
technology in order to enhance their communication skills. Additionally, students
will learn journalistic ethics and standards. Written, technological, visual and
electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify,
critique, write and produce effective communications.
Lastly, students will refine and enhance their journalistic skills, research selfselected topics, and plan, organize, and prepare projects.
Grading Criteria
Your grade for this course will be based on a percentage of the following:
Homework/Class participation
Class work
Major Work
10%
50%
40%
Students work will:
Be submitted on time— MEET ALL DEADLINES PERIOD!
Demonstrate high writing quality (stories, captions, headlines)
Be accurate (including event dates, name spelling, grammar and spelling, etc.)
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Show understanding of layout design (adherence to style guide, superior photo
quality, etc.)
NOTE: ANY FOOD, DRINK, OR GUM IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE
COMPUTER LAB AT ALL. DO NOT ENTER CLASSROOM WITH IT AT
ALL.
ANY INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR ON THE COMPUTER WILL
RESULT IN STUDENT BEING REMOVED FROM THE COMPUTER
AND UNABLE TO RETURN UNTIL A PARENT IS NOTIFIED.
Classroom Expectations
1. Be Prompt
2. Be Prepared
3. Be Polite
4. Be Productive
5. Be Positive
If the rules listed are not followed the following consequences will occur:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Student-Teacher conference
3. Parent contact
4. Student-Parent-Teacher conference
5. Office referral
Rewards for following the rules:
1. Verbal Praise
2. Parent Contact
3. Classroom Recognition
Closing Comments
Students in Yearbook class will be playing multiple roles through out the school
year; you will be sales, fund raisers, photographers, journalists, designers and
leaders for our school. This is a very demanding and strict schedule class and a
lot of hard work will be expected from the students, including staying late after
school and some Saturdays. Remember that you are the voices and
representatives of SIS, and your decisions will affect the final product of our
yearbook.
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