Syllabus: Yearbook Instructor: Christine Shock Contact E-mail: [email protected] Home E-mail:[email protected] Google Voice number: 303-219-0175 (text messages or voice calls) Grading Scale Number of Points Earned by Student Grade Earned by Student Percentage equivalent 700-630 A (superior achievement) 90-100% 629-560 B (above average) 80-89% 559-490 C (average) 70-79% 489-430 D (below average) 60-69% 429 and under F (failing) 50-59% Materials 16 gigabyte USB Flash Drive for backing up files; A small notebook for taking notes, Drawing pencils and pens, Pack of multi-color sticky notes. Digital camera for capturing moments and events. Optional Materials Donation Hand Sanitizer, Antibacterial Wipes, Kleenex (all to help keep students from getting sick in the classroom since keyboards harbor germs.) Attendance Yearbook will be conducted in an independent study atmosphere. Students will be required to check in with the Editor who will take attendance before each session. Students may be in a classroom or may be out of the classroom documenting events in other areas of the school. Students in Yearbook are expected to behave like professionals at all times while performing their duties. Excused Absences It is the student's responsibility to request assignments missed when returning from an absence. All in class work will need to be made up as well as any assignments due for the class periods missed by the student. Students will be allowed twice the number of classes or days missed by a student to make up work for each day of absence. An example, if a student is absent one day, the student has two days to make up in class and homework assignments after an excused absence without the work being graded as late. Students who complete makeup work within the required time limits receive full academic credit for makeup work. Unexcused Absences With the first two unexcused absences from a class, makeup work will be allowed for credit with one grade reduction for all work completed . After the first two unexcused absences

from a class, makeup work will be allowed for credit with two letter grade reductions for all work completed. When an assignment has been given with a specific due date and the student does not turn that assignment in because of an unexcused absence on the due date, the teacher will enforce the original stated expectations regarding grading of the assignment if it is turned in late. When a student has missed classroom discussions or classroom work that cannot be duplicated through a simple assignment, the teacher may elect to request that the student create a method for demonstration of the learning or the teacher may elect to assign specific work to demonstrate the learning. If the student fails to complete the work, no credit will be given. Tardy Policy If a student is not inside the classroom and in their seat when the bell rings, the student is considered tardy. If a student accumulates more than 7 tardies within a two-week period, the student will be assigned to Friday School. Late Work Work turned in late by a student without an absence will be graded accordingly: Juniors and Seniors 1 day late............50% deduction 2 days late........100% deduction

Sophomores 1 day late...........25% deduction and ZAP 2 days late........50% deduction and additional ZAP 3 days late…...100% deduction and additional ZAP

Make up for quizzes or in class work will be arranged between student and teacher. Most missed quizzes and in class assignments will be made up after school. File Backup

You are responsible for backing up your class project files on a daily basis. The computer does not store information for more than one class period. DO NOT save to the desktop without backing up! If the computers crash and need to reboot, work on the desktop will be unrecoverable. Also do not save to the CD burner's Temporary Bin. This will lock up computers with a resulting loss of files. It is important to bring either a flash drive with you to class every day or to open a cloud based storage solution to back up your in class work. Remember, flash drives need to be backed up either to a dropbox account (dropbox, box, Acrobat Connect, Google Docs, etc.) or to a hard drive at home. A flash drive can be easily lost; a flash drive can be corrupted by viruses, trojans, or malware just like a regular drive, or a flash drive can fail. It is the student's responsibility to make sure files are backed up to one if not more storage devices. Shock's Law Save Early! Save Often! Save multiple versions of the file!

To multiple locations!! and To multiple devices!!! iPod, MP3 players, etc. iPods, MP3 players, or other music players are allowed in class during work periods. Students found using earbuds or devices in class during lecture will lose this privilege. Only 1 warning will be given before loss of privilege. Continued use of players during lecture will result in the player being taken away and the student needing to pick it up in the office or an office referral may be made. Classroom Environment Be respectful of peers, teachers and guests to create a positive classroom environment. No foul or offensive language, name calling, put downs or other disrespectful behavior will be tolerated in the classroom. Students will refrain from talking while the teacher is instructing the class. No texting or other cell phone or internet use is allowed during instructional periods of the class. Failure to follow these rules may result in; student changing seats, confiscation of cell phone, iPod, or other distraction, Student/Teacher conference, office referral, student calling parent, or other appropriate action. Internet Acceptable Use Policy The use of Eagle Ridge Academy’s computer systems must be in support of the educational goals and consistent with the educational objectives of Eagle Ridge Academy. Transmission through networks of any material in violation of the U.S. or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to copyrighted, threatening, obscene or offensive material. Downloading, viewing, or using pornographic material; stand alone games; networks games; large music or video files; using proxy servers to bypass the ERA filtering; real-time chatting (instant messenger); email for non school related activities; music/video players and recorders are not acceptable uses of computers at Eagle Ridge Academy and will result in loss of privileges and other appropriate discipline if deemed necessary. Use of commercial activities is not acceptable. Students should refer to Brighton 27-J school policy file EHC- R. The use of Eagle Ridge Academy’s computer facilities is a privilege, not a right, and an inappropriate use will result in the cancellation of those privileges. The Eagle Ridge Academy staff will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision shall be made in accordance with school and district disciplinary policies and procedures. Cell Phone Policy Please turn your phone's ringer off during class. Phones may be used as an academic learning tool during some classes. If you forget to turn the ringer off on your phone, the class may watch you dance to any ringtone the class finds exceptional! Students will be allowed to use their cell phones in class for photographic downloads or video capture output. Food and Beverage No food or carbonated beverages are allowed in the classroom or student computer labs at

any time. Water must be in a re-sealable container, which cannot spill on the computers or the keyboards (water bottle or water from vending machine with a cap). Please keep all water containers on the floor, so if there is a spill, it does not ruin a keyboard, mouse or computer. Academic Integrity and Student Honor Code Everyone associated with Eagle Ridge Academy's academic community has a responsibility for establishing, maintaining and fostering academic integrity. Academic dishonesty is the intentional act of fraud when an individual claims credit for the work of another, uses unauthorized materials or fabricates information in any scholarly exercise. Academic dishonesty also includes, but is not limited to, forging educational documents, damaging or destroying the work of another, or assisting others in acts of academic deception. Anybody who becomes aware of an incident of academic dishonesty should report the occurrence to a faculty member, principal, or administrator. This also includes blatant infringement of copyrighted materials. Those committing academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action. Following are some principles associated with academic integrity. • Cite (give credit for) words and/or ideas that are not one’s own. • Use information, computer programs, disks, another person’s work, study aids and /or other materials only when permitted. • Remove materials from the computer labs or other ERA facilities only when an official representative of ERA grants permission. • Use copyrighted materials only with permission. • Refuse to help anyone commit an act of academic dishonesty. • Use only the resources specifically allowed when completing a test or other assignment.

At Eagle Ridge Academy our mission is to develop exemplary citizens; to encourage students to reach their highest academic potential. To do so all students must pursue their academic endeavors with integrity and honor. The honor code of Eagle Ridge Academy addresses academic dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarizing, lying, changing grades, altering attendance records, theft of tests or grade books and stealing. Cheating Cheating encompasses, but is not limited to, the following: • Willful giving or receiving of an unauthorized, unfair, dishonest, or unscrupulous advantage in school work over other students. • Using technology, i.e. text messaging, IM, or camera phones for an unethical purpose Some examples are: deception; the use of talking, signs, or gestures during a quiz; copying from another student or allowing the copying of an individual assignment; passing test or quiz information during a class period. Plagiarizing Plagiarizing encompasses, but is not limited to, the following: • Knowingly copying or using the academic work of another and presenting it as your own

without proper attribution to the original author. • Some examples are: having a parent or another person write an essay or do a project which is then submitted as one's own work; using another author’s words or ideas and presenting them as your own; failing to use proper citation and bibliography. Lying Lying encompasses, but is not limited to, the following: • Willful and knowledgeable telling of an untruth or falsehood as well as any form of deceit, attempted deception, or fraud in an oral or written statement. • Some examples are: lying or failing to give complete information to any school staff member; feigning illness to gain extra preparation time for tests, quizzes, or assignments due; forging notes; purposely accessing prohibited websites and unethical use of the internet. Stealing Stealing encompasses, but is not limited to, the following: • Taking, without the right or permission to do so and with the intent to keep or make use of wrongfully, the school work or materials of another student • Some examples are: stealing copies of tests or quizzes, illegitimately accessing the teacher's answer key; stealing another student's homework, notes, or handouts. Consequences of Academic Dishonesty Academic and/or administrative sanctions may be applied in cases of academic dishonesty. Academic consequences may include: (1) Receiving a failing grade on the test, paper or exam; (2) Having the final course grade lowered; (3) Receiving a grade of “F” in the course. Administrative consequences may include: (1) Being placed on disciplinary probation; (2) Being placed on disciplinary suspension; or (3) Being expelled.

Yearbook Course Description Introduces students to the basics of yearbook production. Students will be responsible for collecting stories, writing stories, editing copy and captions, taking photographs, imaging and capturing video. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in layout, design, editing, and creating graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Duration: 1 year (1.0 credit) Course Competencies 1.Yearbook staffers are expected to always be on time and to meet all deadlines, large or small, correctly and completely. 2.Yearbook staffers are expected to demonstrate positive and cooperative attitudes toward each other and other students in the school and the community at large. This includes demonstrating a willingness to do more than “just what is required”. 3.Yearbook staffers are expected to safely and correctly handle all equipment and materials associated with the publication process (cameras, pictures, computers, ads, scanners, etc.) Students will be held responsible for any damage due to improper or careless use of equipment, loss of equipment while cameras are in their possession, etc. 4.Yearbook members must demonstrate an understanding of the uses of various types of computer equipment and peripherals for yearbook and video production. 5.Yearbook staffers are expected to do whatever it takes to get their jobs done correctly, completely and on time. Yearbook does not miss a deadline. Yearbook staffers and video production members must often work after school to cover events and make deadlines happen.

6.Yearbook staffers are expected to be responsible, accurate and fair in everything they produce for the yearbook.