Yearbook

// ARVADAN // YEARBOOK STAFF 2009 CLASS POLICIES, RULES, GRADING, ETC 2010 Instructor: Kassidy Hetzel Phone #: 303-982-0206 Email: kkhetzel@jeffco.k12.co.us Skype: kkhetzel Cell Phone: 720-939-5365 Office: B 300 Off Hours: 5 and 6

Of course, our main purpose is the creation of the 2010 Arvadan yearbook. In order to do so, you will first learn basic design, tips for taking photos, how to research and write yearbook copy and captions, the legal responsibilities of a high school publication, and Josten’s Yearbook Avenue. The bulk of our year will be spent putting this learning to practical use in creating a yearbook of which we are proud and which our classmates like. During 4th quarter, we will prepare for distribution, produce the spring supplement, and work in teams on assignments designed to get a jump on the following year’s book. Through it all, this course will provide the opportunity to develop a great number of creative, organizational and interpersonal skills that a will be useful in later school and work experiences.
 * Course Description:**

1. A 3-ring binder. I will be providing you with handouts to become your staff manual. 2. Magazines—some to cut up for mock layouts; some to use for page design ideas. 3. Steady supply of writing paper and implements. 4. Digital Camera with spare batteries. The more often you have it handy, the more “moments” you’ll capture. Our budget covers film and developing. 5. Notepad for caption notes (names, etc.) and to use during interviews. 6. Staff pass (once it is made, keep it in the classroom and wear it on all assignments). Your quarter and semester grades will be based on the total points you earn on the following: Deadline Assignments: Quality and timelines (photos, copy captions, etc.) Other Assignments: 1st month practice, 4th quarter assignments etc. Grading scale: Final Grades will be earned as follows: A 90-100% B 80- 89% C 70-79% If a student cannot maintain at least a 70% grade in this class, he or she will be removed from the staff and placed in another class 2nd semester.
 * Supplies:**
 * Grading:**

Missing this class is not only detrimental to your learning but also possibly detrimental to the $75,000 (roughly) product we are charged with creating. The bottom line in most businesses is that if you call in sick too often, you’re shown the door. The same must go for this class. If you are frequently absent—excused or not—you may be placed on staff probation. If your attendance does not improve during the next quarter, you may be shown the door. I write “may” because sometimes there are circumstances beyond your control. If this is the case, deal with your absences responsibly (contacting adviser, making alternate plans, still meeting deadlines. Bottom line: JUST BE HERE! If you can’t avoid an excused absence and you have a deadline, please call me that morning between 8:15-10:00 720-939-5365 to inform me of your absence and work out with me any details required in meeting the deadline. Remember, the plant will not change our deadlines if we have had some sickies; we still must turn in the required number of pages by the deadline or we may jeopardize the timely delivery of our yearbooks. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN A REFERRAL AND POSSIBLE REMOVAL FROM STAFF.
 * Absences:**

PLEASE be on time and at a desk (not a computer terminal) when the bell rings. Most of our classes will begin with a short all-staff meeting and everyone needs to be present. Habitual tardiness will result in the consequences outlined in the school tardy policy.
 * Tardies:**

The 3 Arvada behavior basics as well as the 5 Be P’s are expected on a daily basis. Always use respectful and professional language Cooperate and participate every day No electronics unless being used for an instuctional purpose
 * Behavior Expectations: **

Be Polite Be Prompt Be Prepared Be Plagiarism-Free Be Persistent


 * WARNING: ** Failure to observe the 3 behavior basics or the 5 Be P’s will result in negative consequences including but are not limited to loss of participation points, the famous cafeteria duty, and my favorite calls home to mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, anyone who wants to know. I love to call home, so be expecting a few calls home over the year!

1. Follow the behavior basics and the 5 Be P's 2. Act respectively toward your fellow students and staff whenever you are performing yearbook duties. 3. Badmouthing fellow staff members will not be tolerated. 4. Bring what you need to class; locker trips are a waste of our precious time. 5. Don’t leave class in the first 10 or last 10 minutes of class. 6. Do not take irreplaceable items (photos) out of the yearbook room. 7. Keep our home orderly. No food or drink in the computer room.
 * Classroom rules:**

Help us develop and maintain staff traditions by being a willing participant in such things as: 1. Dinners 2. Birthday celebrations <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msolist: Ignore; mso-bidi-font-family: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble;">3. After school work parties <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msolist: Ignore; mso-bidi-font-family: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble;">4. Holiday festivities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msolist: Ignore; mso-bidi-font-family: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble;">5. Staff recognition <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msolist: Ignore; mso-bidi-font-family: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble; msofareastfontfamily: Scribble; msobidifontfamily: Scribble;">6. Staff t-shirts (we still need a design) (you will need to purchase this on your own for promotional reasons)
 * Traditions:** (besides never submitting late pages)

I am thrilled that each of you are here! It is a new year, a new adviser, a new staff, and a new book; let’s make it a great one!
 * Closing Note:**

Mrs. Kassidy Hetzel