Photography I Syllabus
Helena High School 2015-2016
Ms. Johnson (a5johnson@shelbyed.k12.al.us)
Course Description: This is an introductory class for photography. This course will help students become
well rounded in the fundamentals of photography. We will study and practice using photography as fine art,
as photojournalism, as a means of expression, and research careers that use photography.
Class Rules in addition to the code of conduct:
Be respectful to your faculty & staff, your peers, and yourself!
Handle all materials with care and respect.*
Be prepared each and every day.
Be creative!!!
*Any student found mishandling the classroom equipment resulting in damages will be held
accountable for payment of repairs or replacement.
Consequences:
Strike one: verbal warning and sign the discipline book.
Strike two: verbal warning, sign the discipline book, and parent/guardian contact.
Strike three: isolation/after school detention/office referral.*
*The teacher reserves the right to refer the student directly to the office.
Art Fees: There is a required art fee of $25 for the school year. Art fees provide the students with proper
art supplies and materials for each project. If you choose to not pay the art fee, you will not be able to
graduate your senior year or be granted permission to take further art classes.
Student/Guardian Class Contract:
Please sign and return this form to Ms. Johnson by Friday August 14, 2015
I have read and understand all points made on Ms. Johnson’s Photography I Syllabus.
Date:
Student Name (Print)____________________
Student Signature:__________________________
Guardian Signature:_________________________
Guardian Email:___________________________
Guardian Phone:__________________________
Grading
1st nine weeks
2nd nine weeks
3rd nine weeks
4th nine weeks
Grading period begins:
8/12/15
10/13/15
1/5/16
3/14/16
Teacher updates progress grades by:
9/11/15
11/10/15
1/29/16
4/15/16
Send progress reports home on:
9/16/15
11/13/15
2/3/16
4/20/16
End of 9 week grading period:
10/9/15
12/18/15
3/10/16
5/26/16
Teacher posts grades on:
10/14/15
1/6/16
3/16/16
5/26/16
Send report cards on:
10/16/15
1/8/16
3/18/16
*By Mail
To foster a consistent, equitable method of classroom assessment, Helena High School teachers will implement the
following categorical grading plan:
GOLD GRADES = Major tests and work products / projects and will comprise 60% of a student’s grade;
SILVER GRADES = Quizzes and secondary assignments and will comprise 30% of a student’s grade;
BRONZE GRADES = Homework and minor classwork and will comprise 10% of a student’s grade.
If you are able to donate any of the following materials, our classroom would appreciate it!
SD Cards
Tissues
Hand Soap
Flash Drives
Paper towels
Newspapers/Magazines
Knickknacks
Germ-X
Clorox Wipes
Thank you for all your support!!!!
Ms. Johnson