Description:

The Connections Yearbook Team is an amazing, fun-loving, collaborative group of students united by the goal of creating a fabulous, interesting book of the current year for all the students and families of Connections. 

The Yearbook is student-developed, with parental involvement, using a web-based yearbook design service. A wireless-enabled laptop is required for each student for in-class instruction. Homework during the week can be done on any internet-enabled computer from home. The students will plan, photograph, and layout the entire Connections Yearbook. They will receive instruction in layout and design, web-based publishing, and digital photography techniques. Having a digital camera for use is a plus.

Approximately 2-5 hours per week of outside homework is expected to photograph classes and activities, conduct interviews, and complete online projects, which will require students to be self-motivated and able to work independently. Additional training or work parties outside of class may be necessary and scheduled, especially as we approach deadlines. Emphasis will be placed on working as a team, setting goals, time management, and task completion, and finally, producing and marketing the yearbook. Fundraising is required. Students will be expected to secure advertisements and participate in any other fundraisers. Grades are based on attendance, fundraising participation, quality of work produced, and deadlines met. 

Prerequisites: Complete the Yearbook Class Student Application

Supplies needed:  A wireless-enabled laptop should be brought to class every week, with software updated regularly.  Preferably not a Chromebook.