Journalism

Mrs. Jones
tjones@chattco.org
Journalism is an academic elective designed to give students an
overview of the different types of journalistic writing and
knowledge of publication and newspaper production.
The students in this course will be responsible for the 20162017 Chattahoochee County Middle-High School yearbook. Students
will be held to a high standard of organization. Students will be
responsible for all aspects of the CCMHS annual publication. This
includes, but is not limited to, photographs, captions, ads, and stories.
Grades and Expectations
Grades will be determined using a percentage system. This class will
be rigorous. There will be NO time to complete work for other
classes during journalism class.
LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Students will be graded as follows:
Final grades will be based on a total points system using the following
scale:
100 90 = A
89 80 = B
79 70 = C
69 0 = F
Category Points Range:
Photography: 10-20pts (per photograph required)
Yearbook Pages: 100-200 pts
Advertisement Requirements: 50-100pts
Classwork: 20-50pts
Materials Needed:
1. 3 ring binder
2. Pen (blue or black) and paper
3. Flashdrive. This is essential! You must save all work on
something of your own that you can keep up with.
4. Camera of your ownthis is not a requirement, but very useful
for taking pictures for your articles. Your cell phone usually has
the capability of taking good pictures.
Class Rules
1. Be punctual.

2. Be prepared.
3. Be respectful.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PLAGIARISM STATEMENT

Plagiarism is the use of anothers words or ideas and the presentation
of them as though they were entirely ones own. Acts of plagiarism
might include, but are not limited to:
using words or ideas from a published source without proper
documentation
using the work of another student (e.g. copying homework,
composition, or project)
using excessive editing suggestions of another student, teacher,
parent, or paid editor.
Attendance
As stated in the student handbook, students are allowed up to TEN
unexcused absences per
semester. Any unexcused absence beyond TEN could result in loss of
credit. In order for an
absence to be marked as excused, the students must bring in a
written excuse/doctors note
within two days of returning to school.
**As per school policy, receiving THREE tardies will result in an office
referral.
In order to prevent a referral from occurring, students should come to
class on time. Should a
student show up late, he/she must have an acceptable pass from an
appropriate teacher/administrator in order to not be considered tardy.
However, should a tardy occur, the following policies are in place:
1 tardy = verbal warning and in class documentation
2 tardies = phone call to parent and in class documentation
3 tardies = office referral
Make-up Work
Regular attendance is necessary in order to receive the full benefits of
instruction; therefore, every effort should be made for students to be
in class and on time. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find
out what work needs to be completed. Students have THREE days
to complete missing assignments (classwork, homework, tests,
etc.) After the three day limit, five points will be deducted for each

day an assignment is late. Tests may not be made up after the three
day limit unless other arrangements are made within the three day
time frame.
Classroom Policies
Rules
1. Be respectful of others.
2. Be an active listener (this refers to both the teacher and fellow
classmates alike). Do not talk while another person is talking.
This rule is especially important since much of our literature
instruction will be through discussions and presentations.
3. Come to class prepared every day. Bring your book (I dont have
enough extras for everyone) and bring your pen and paper (Im
a teacher; I cant afford to provide these materials to everyone
every day).
4. Be on time and in your assigned seats when the bell rings.
Please, remain seated during class, unless you are instructed to
do otherwise.
5. No grooming (hair, make-up, lotion, perfume, etc.)
6. No electronic devices unless instructed. Failure to follow this
rule will result in loss of electronic privileges.
Disciplinary Action
Students who do not abide by the above rules and policies during
class will receive one or more of the following consequences
depending on the severity of the offense:
1. First Offense: Verbal warning and in class documentation
2. Second Offense: Phone call to parent and/or parent conference
and in class documentation
3. Third Offense: Detention (3:15 4:00)
4. Fifth Offense: Referral to Principal
**A SEVERE OFFENSE WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
REFERRAL TO PRINCIPAL**
Additional Policies
Homework is due at the beginning of the period.
According to school policy, students who were absent the day
the work was assigned must make arrangements for make-up
work within two class days of their return and are allowed three
additional days for completion for full credit. The grade book
closes at the end of each nine-week period; therefore, late work
from the previous nine weeks will no longer be accepted
resulting in no credit for the assignment.

All final drafts of major written assignments are to be typed and

adhere to the essay format (MLA) unless otherwise notified.
Students are allowed 4 passes per quarter for personal
reasons. Students may not leave the class for more than 10
minutes; however, according to school policy no one is allowed
to leave during the first or last 10 minutes of class. If your
student has a physical problem that requires more than 4
passes, please discuss this with a counselor or with me.
Students should familiarize themselves with our class website
http://tjoneschattco.weebly.com/

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