MASS MEDIA
Welcome to Mass Media! This is a one semester class for juniors and
seniors. This class will study both print and non-print media. I look
forward to an enjoyable and rewarding class with you!
These are the steps you need to take to guarantee success in this
class:
Come prepared to class every day. This means complete all homework
and reading assignments, bring your textbook and a notebook to class every
day, bring pens and pencils for writing, and do not be late to class. Hard
work will increase your learning and the learning of everyone in the
classroom. During class time, I expect you to contribute to class
discussions, complete all assignments, and work cooperatively with your
classmates. Treat everyone (this includes the teacher!) with fairness and
respect, and you will receive the same in return. If you are absent from
class, check with a classmate or me as soon as you return for your
assignments. Depending on the length of your absence, you will have up to
three days to make up homework assignments, one week to make up tests and
quizzes.. If you need extra help on any class work, I will be available
after school.
I issue lav passes at the beginning and at the end of class. Do not
ask me for a lav pass during the middle of class unless it is an emergency.
Your marking period grade will be determined by the following
criteria:
Attendance
**Daily attendance will affect course credit**
**You are allowed eight unexcused absences from this semester
course.**
**If you are absent, bring a note from a parent or a doctor's note
(if an excused absence) when you return.**
Portfolio/Notebook (10)
Portfolios and notebooks will be examined through the semester. Keep
all corrected papers in your portfolio. Keeping your portfolio safe is your
responsibility. I will provide space in the back of the classroom for you to
store your portfolio. If you wish, you may bring it to class each day with
your notebook. If you are absent, ask a classmate to let you copy the notes
and classwork you missed. I will assign points according to the
organization, completeness and neatness of the portfolio and the notebook.
Quiz and Project Average (20)
Quizzes will be averaged and will equal 20% of the marking period
grade. If you miss a quiz, I expect you to make it up within a week.
Projects may sometimes have a double weighted grade.
Test and Project Average (40)
Test grades and project grades will be averaged and will equal 40% of
the marking period grade. If you miss a test, you must make it up within a
week. If you are in the building the day a project is due, you must hand in
your project .
Writing Assignments (15)
Writing assignments will be assigned frequently. Assignments will be
averaged and will equal 15% of the marking period grade.
Writing deadlines are important. Late writing assignments will lose
ten points for each day late.
Classwork, Homework, and Class Participation (15)
Points will be assigned for all homework assignments, class
assignments, and class participation. These assignments will equal 15% of
the marking period grade.
Negative class behavior (causing frequent distractions, disruptions,
and disorder) will affect your grade in this category.
If a student cannot use the school computers because of a violation
of school policy, then the student will receive a zero for classwork on the
days that the class is working on an assignment which requires using the
computers.
**** Subject to minor changes if necessary ****
