Welcome to Senior Journalism.
Until October 23, we are fortunate to have Mr. Calderon from the SUNY Geneseo working with us, first as an observer and then as a teacher.
Note: Wednesday: class overview / introductions
Thursday: Proust questionnaire...I have allocated class time to complete this. If, however, you need additional time, you have until midnight on Thursday to send this along for full credit, after which it will count as 50 points in the homework category.
Note: ear buds and a thumb drive are required for this course.
Very important: make sure check you check your grades on parent connect and that your parents do also. There are no silly grade report handouts. Almost all grades are put in within 24 hours.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Each day when you come into the room, you should log onto this
the class. It will tell you everything that is happening that day, as
well as upcoming assignments and assessments. There is almost no paper used in the course. All work must be submitted electronically, where it will be graded and the scores and comments posted electronically. Both you and your folks can see everything we do everyday. You have access to the class 24/ 7 from any computer. I have designed the course, so that there is minimal work outside the classroom. However, the expectation is that there is 40 minutes of productive work each day. That translates into anytime wasted in class means additional time outside the classroom. As well, that means you are responsible for the work that occurs when you are not here. Work may only be made up for full credit only for legal absences. These must be recorded as such in the office. Otherwise, if you are not here- and there is no recorded legal absence- the work is due by midnight that day- or it is worth a maximum of 50 points Remember that there are only four marking periods, so it is imperative that you keep your grades up.
Please note that school field trips, play or music performances and college visits are anticipated outings. If an assignment is due on that day, plan accordingly, for there will be no extension. Check the blog and get the work in by midnight! Or as we have many projects, plan to get it in ahead. Again, there are no excuses for planned activities. This is an honors level course, with real-world expectations and outcomes.
Course Criteria Sheet: Senior Journalism Ms.
Parker, room 176
Please sign and return the attached
sheet by Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 9
Dates to remember
CURRICULUM NIGHT Wednesday,
September 16 6:30-8:30
PARENT TEACHER
CONFERENCES Thursday, October 15,
2015 5:00-7:00 PM
Wednesday,
January 13, 2016 5:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, March 3, 2016 5:00-7:00 PM
MARKING PERIOD DATES
MP1 - Ends November 6, 2015
MP2 - Ends January 29, 2016
MP3 - Ends April 15, 2016
MP4 - Ends June 23, 2016
REPORT CARDS MAILED THIS WEEK
MP1
- November 16, 2015
MP2 – February 8, 2016
MP3 – April 25, 2016
MP 4 – June 27, 2016
Journalism
is the natural expression of human curiosity and the exploration of human
nature.
As with other language arts
As with other language arts
courses,
students will practice those reading, writing and oral skills that promote
proficiency. Our
goal
is their practical application to whatever further educational path the student
chooses.
This course introduces
This course introduces
the
strategies, tools and techniques of journalism. Students will work in a variety
of media to explore
local,
local,
national
and global issues. Upon the successful
completion of the course, the student will receive one
graduation
credit.
Needed Classroom Materials:
Thumb drive This is for
computer work and presentations.
Ear buds We work almost
exclusively with the computers and students must be able to hear their
material.
*Contact information: Mrs. Parker’s telephone: 242-7682; please leave a
message and I’ll ring you back
within 24 hours; e-mail: Dolly.Parker@rcsdk12.org; mail box
location: first floor, behind the reception desk.
*Class blog:. http://www.journalism15-16.blogspot.com
This is the go-to place for all
class information, including
copies
of readings and assignments. Parents and
students should check the blog to
stay up to date on all class
information.
This is especially important, if the student is absent.
*Parent Connect: The system is designed to improve communication
between school and home to support student
achievement.
Through this secure online system, you will be able to check your child’s
academic progress from any
computer,
any time. Registration is through the SOTA website: http://www.rcsdk12.org/connectxp So as to ensure a
successful
year, all parents are requested to register. Students have their own accounts,
which will allow them to stay
up-to-date
on their progress. This is accessed through their school mail.
Late work policy: Per school policy, students with legal absences have ten days to
make up assignments; otherwise work
will
be accepted for a grade of 50% until the end of the marking period.
Grading: Writing 50%,
Class Work 40%, Homework 10%.
Please
note the following school-wide classroom plan.
Be on time, Be prepared,
Be engaged.
Cell phones and all electronics are prohibited in ALL classrooms.
To include but not
limited to: ear buds, headphones, IPODS.
The dress code will be
strictly enforced.
To include but not
limited to: hats, hoodies and bandanas,
as well as what is prescribed by the school
handbook and posters.
Disrespect/Disruption to
the educational process is prohibited.
To
include but not limited to: bullying,
profanity, food consumption and personal grooming.
CONSEQUENCES: To
include but not limited to:
Verbal/non-verbal
warning/contact log
Move the student’s
seat
Parent contact
Lunch detention
After school
detention
Conference with administrator
NON-NEGOTIABLES – Immediate removal from classroom
To include but not limited to: Fighting; both physical and
verbal, vandalism, theft, chronic disruption, and suspicion of being under the
influence of illegal substances.
SEVERE
CONSEQUENCES: To be determined by administration
Senior
Journalism Mrs. Parker due
Wednesday, September 9
We
have read the course criteria sheet, noting the required materials. We have
registered on
Parent
Connect (http://www.rcsdk12.org/connectxp), so as to be able to check all graded assignments.
Student
name (print)_____________________________________________________
Student
signature _______________________________________________________
Parent/
guardian name (print)______________________________________________
Parent
signature ________________________________________________________
Telephone
_______________________________________________________________________
e-mail
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