Sunnydale Adventist Academy

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SunnydaleAdventistAcademy
English Department
2007-2008
 
Course: Journalism
Time: 4:25-5:10 p.m. Monday-Friday
Instructor: Mr. Jay K. Oetman
Contact Information: joetman@sunnydale.org

Required Textbooks:
 
New York Times
USA Today
Owlsbooks: Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up
 
Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of this course you, the students, will be able to do the following
  1. Reconstruct facts in a factual and informative way 
  2. Utilize the five W’s of journalism (what, where, why, who, when)
  3. Create an entertaining and high quality newspaper for the use of students, faculty, and community
 
Class Rules:
  •   Offer your opinions as often as you like.
  •   Never be afraid to ask questions and push the subject matter.
  •   Be inside the classroom before the bell rings. Excuses must be written by a staff
    •   member of this institution.
  •   When you enter the class you should start the board work immediately.
  •   Wait for the last person to stop talking before speaking.
  •   Always address people respectfully in this classroom.
  •   You don’t need to ask to visit the restroom.
  •   Please wait until the last person visiting the bathroom has returned.
 
Late Work:
If your work is late, it will automatically receive a 50% deduction. Late work can only be received a week after the due date or a 0% will be noted for the assignment.
 
 
Work Submission:
When you turn in your work, it must be a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated, I expect your work to be in paper form.
 
Cell Phones:
Cell phones must be turned off when you are in my class. No exceptions.
 
Listening Devices:
No MP3 players, personal CD players, walkmans, radios, or cell phones are allowed in the ad building.
 
Plagiarism:
It is both illegal and dishonest to submit the work of another as your own. The Sunnydale Adventist Academy Plagiarism Policy stands by this principle. Any student found to commit plagiarism will receive a failing grade for the assignment. Furthermore, the administration will be made aware of the dishonest behavior, which could warrant serious discipline and even the possibility of suspension or expulsion.
 
Syllabus Subject to Revision:
Some items in the syllabus are subject to change throughout the course of the semester in an effort to better meet the student needs. Students will be informed if any changes are made.

Grading:
The grading system in all of my classes is point-based. This means that every assignment is worth so many points. Tests are worth 100 points a piece. Quizzes and homework are worth anywhere from 5-30 points a piece. Bonus points will also be offered in games and contests held in class throughout the year.

 
Grading Scale:
 
A+       99-100
A         93-98
A-        90-92
B+       97-89
B          83-86
B-        80-82
C+       77-79
C         73-76
C-        70-72
D+       67-69
D         63-66
D-        60-62
F          0-59
 
First Semester:
      I.     September Issue

II.    October Issue

III.   November Issue

IV.   December Issue

Second Semester:
      I.      January Issue

II.     February Issue

III.    March Issue

IV.    April Issue

V.     May Issue


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