Welcome to Journalism and our on-line class.!
There are three teachers associated with this class: myself (Ms. Parker), Ms. Zingaro and Ms. Sweet. At times we will be dividing up the class to make sure everyone receives the best instruction. We are all here to support you and make our learning successful. Our goal is create a supportive, classroom community.
Please, please, do not hestitate to stay in commuication with us.
Dorothy.Parker@rcsdk12.orgThis is your Journalism blog. If you have had me before, you are familiar with the process. It's nice to see so many familiar faces!
How will the mechanics of this class work? Each day on google classroom you will find a link to the day's blog. Simply press the link, and you will be taken to the current page. That's where you should be now. We will begin each class with a contemporary news fact, followed by all the information you will need to complete the assignment, which might extend over a few days.
Our class zoom meetings take place on MTRF from 1:15 to 1:45.
Ms. Parker's office hours are MTRF 11:45 to 12:45 and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 AND 12:30 to 1:30.
For Ms. Zingaro's students: she is available MTRF office hours are 1st and 3rd periods Ms. Zengaro's office link
Ms. Sweet's students: she is availableMT R F: 9:30 to 10:00 and 1:50 to 2:20 and Wednesday: 9:30 to 11:30.
Senior Journalism Course Criteria Sheet Mrs.
Parker
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.
Please
save the information page for future reference. It will also be posted in
google classroom and on our class blog.
Please sign and share with me page 3, indicating that you have
read this material and have shared both the student and parent contact
information.
IMPORTANT
DATES: Curriculum Night – Wednesday, September 23 (6 – 8)
Parent teacher Conference dates:
Thursday, October 15; Wednesday, December 9
Wednesday, March 3,
2021, Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Needed
Classroom Materials: chrome book
Technology
support: 262-8700. Need for
Chromebooks https://forms.gle/FFfKMB4e3qQ6Fsby8
MIFI Needs: https://forms.gle/LAgrmq8wiPLveVC97
PowerSchool Parent Portal: For instructions and a how-to view to
set up your account, visit www.rcsdk12.org/parentportal.
*Contact information: Mrs. Parker’s google voice telephone:
585-568-7611; please leave a message and I’ll ring you back
within 24 hours;
e-mail: Dorothy.Parker@rcsdk12.org
Class blog:
http://sotajournalism20-21.blogspot.com This is the
go-to place for students and parents for all class information, including
readings and assignments. The site is updated daily and accessible 24-7,
including all past assignments. When students are absent, all material
can be accessed here. As well, the blog information can be accessed google
classroom and on the SOTA web page under staff.
Grading: 70%:
writing and summative assessments; 30% language exercises and daily “do-nows”
Numerical Delineation: 0-64 = F, 65-69= D, 70-74= C, 75 – 79 = C+, 80 – 84 = B,
85 – 89 = B+, 90 – 94 = A. 95 – 100 = A+
Late
work policy: Late work will be accepted for 50%, with the
exception of those who have communicated directly with their teacher.
SEL (Social
Emotional Check and Connect): Students
have a Social Emotional Check and Connect from 8:30-8:50 each day. The teacher
is their first period teacher. They should report to this check and connect
time daily (their first period teacher will send them a link to the Zoom
meeting). This will be a time for questions, activities, discuss coping
strategies, and opportunities to discuss social emotional competencies or
standards.
Attendance policy: Students are expected to arrive punctually to
their assigned Zoom on-line class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, where
attendance will be taken. On Wednesday, students will work asynchronously;
however, teachers will be available at scheduled times for assistance. Wednesday attendance will be taken by either
work received or by checking in with the teacher.
Please note the following school-wide classroom plan.
Be on time, Be prepared, Be engaged. Daily attendance in your on-line
class is expected.
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Senior Journalism
Mrs. Parker due by
Monday, September 21
Please sign
and return the following to indicate that you have read the course criteria
sheet.
My e-mail:
dorothy.parker@rcsdk12.org
Student name _____________________________________________________
Student e-mail
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Student phone number ___________________________________________________
Parent/ guardian name
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Telephone
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Parent
e-mail ______________________________________________________________________
