Central High

057300
Convergence Journalism
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Elective 
Prerequisite:  None

Students will learn basic journalism skills necessary to be successful in Newspaper and Yearbook. Curriculum includes, but is not limited to, vocabulary, writing, editing, layout/design, desktop publishing, photojournalism, the use of different software programs, and online journalism.  Writing will focus on news writing, feature writing, sports writing, and editorial writing.

057311 & 057312
Newspaper 1
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Convergence Journalism or recommendation of journalism teacher after application by student

Following an initial training period, students enrolled in Newspaper 1 assist in the production of the school newspaper, which prints three to four times per semester. Staff members write news, features, sports and editorials and gain experience in designing pages, providing photographic coverage and selling ads.  Students will also learn to publish stories through the online platform.  

057321 & 057322
Newspaper 2
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Newspaper 1 or Convergence Journalism (see flow chart)

This course concentrates on continued emphasis of quality standards in newspaper writing and production. Instruction grows from the production of the newspaper, including sophistication of writing and design, photography and continued examination of current issues related to scholastic and professional journalism. Students may apply for an editorial position. Those in editorial positions will learn coaching/mentoring strategies to employ with less experienced students.

057331 & 057332
Newspaper 3 (Honors Option)
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Newspaper 2 (recommended C or better)

This advanced course is designed for the student who wants to conduct in-depth studies in journalism and play an increasing role in the production of the newspaper. Students will explore journalism law and ethics and online journalism, in addition to assuming editorial positions.  Upon successful completion of additional expectations, an honors grade may be earned.

057341 & 057342
Newspaper 4 (Honors Option)
Grade(s): 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Newspaper 3 (recommended C or better)

This is an advanced course for students who wish to continue their in-depth study of journalism.  Students will assume editorial roles and mentor new staff members.  Students will explore news for coverage and possible changes in overall design of the publication as well as an in-depth study of other publications.  Upon successful completion of additional expectations, an honors grade may be earned.   

057411 & 057412
Yearbook 1
Grade(s): 10 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Convergence Journalism recommended or recommendation of journalism teacher after application by student

This course introduces students to yearbook production.  Students will conduct interviews, write stories, captions, create original  graphic designs and layouts, take pictures, and participate in production of the school yearbook.  Students will begin the exploration of scholastic journalism and the law. They will also learn how to publish through the online platform.

057421 & 057422
Yearbook 2
Grade(s): 10 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Convergence Journalism or Yearbook 1 (see flow chart)

This course concentrates on continued emphasis of quality standards in yearbook production including enhancement of writing and layout skills, use of software and camera operation, including digital equipment, and the study of scholastic and professional journalism. Students may apply for an editorial position. Those in editorial positions will learn coaching/mentoring strategies to employ with less experienced students.  Students will learn advertising and public relations through social media.

057431 & 057432
Yearbook 3 (Honors Option)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Yearbook 2 (recommended C or better)

This advanced course is designed for the student who wants to conduct in-depth studies in journalism and play an increasing role in the production of the yearbook. Students will explore journalism law, ethics and magazine journalism, in addition to assuming editorial positions on the yearbook.  Upon successful completion of additional expectations, an honors grade may be earned. 

057441 & 057442
Yearbook 4 (Honors Option)
Grade(s): 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed 
Prerequisite:  Yearbook 3 (recommended C or better)

This advanced course is for students who wish to continue their in-depth study of journalism. In addition to assuming editorial roles and mentoring new staff members, students will explore new ideas for coverage and possible changes in overall design of the publication as well as an in-depth study of other publications.  Upon successful completion of additional expectations, an honors grade may be earned. 

057700
Broadcast & Production
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Elective
Prerequisite:  None

This course features instruction in current techniques of video and audio production. Included in the course are storyboarding for news, feature, and creative projects, videography, video/audio editing and team and individual broadcasting projects and production. Students discover how podcasts and visual media influence people.  Students will learn how to create a professional website portfolio.

057650
Advanced Broadcast & Production
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Elective
Prerequisite:  Broadcast & Production and approval of the instructor

Students will need to have an understanding of delivery skills as well as video filming and editing. Students will have the opportunity to write, direct, edit and produce audio and video projects. Students will also have the opportunity to work on lighting, scenery, sound editing and scriptwriting.  Students may complete Advanced Broadcasting multiple semesters for credit; their role within the broadcasting team will change as their class experience increases.  Leadership roles are available.  Students can repeat this course.