Monday, August 31, 2015

Wednesday, September 2 Course Overview / criteria sheet / policies and expectations



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 
site:  http://www.journalism15-16.blogspot.com This is your key to 
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
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
the strategies, tools and techniques of journalism. Students will work in a variety of media to explore
 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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