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Journalism Syllabus

Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory. – Unknown

Contact Information:          Julie F. Davis

                                                  Email:  jdavis@duplinschools.net   Phone:  910-285-7420

Course Description: 

The Yearbook Staff is responsible for preserving the history of this school for future generations; this is an enormous responsibility.  The staff must cover every event at the school; and, obviously, this requires the staff to give of their own personal time.  Students will actively participate in all aspects of the yearbook including:  planning, writing, photography, event coverage, marketing, and ad sales.  Yearbook students must be punctual, independent, meticulous, energetic, organized, responsible, dedicated, and patient.  While working on yearbook, students learn and practice many skills:  communication, business, design, writing, cooperation, organization, and stress management. 

Grading:

Grading will be on the 10-point scale.  Students will be graded on Ad Sales, Class/Out of Class Assignments, Design, and Participation.

Expectations:

  • Be prepared to work independently
  • Be patient when I have to work on other things during yearbook time
  • Be fair and unbiased – work to include every student at least three times
  • Meet all deadlines
  • If you complete your assigned work, help others to complete theirs so that all deadlines can be met
  • Respect one another’s ideas, writings, and designs
  • Keep a positive attitude
  • Don’t procrastinate
  • I reserve the right to change any pictures in designs or designs to include more students in the final product
  • Students who sell at least $200 in ads will receive a free yearbook

Final Remarks:

Although you are making a commitment that will involve a lot of time and effort, the result will be something you and your classmates will treasure.  Our memories may fade, but the yearbook will last forever.  With this in mind, always remember that you are part of something larger than yourself.  The responsibility you are undertaking is serious and meaningful, and it will impact everyone in school.  Being on yearbook is an awesome responsibility, but it will also yield awesome rewards.