The 9th – 12th grade Yearbook course provides advanced instruction in developing, creating, and producing a yearbook. Students are involved in every aspect of the decision making—from brainstorming a theme and organizing data to crafting the details of each page to managing advertising and sales. During the production phase the students implement their creative skills and talents through writing, graphic design, and photography. Yearbook students apply for “staff” positions and are then responsible for assignments specific to their given areas. Students selected as editors are responsible for managing all aspects of the yearbook.
It is possible to take this course more than once during a student’s rhetoric years. When this occurs, veteran students take on a more responsible role as they mentor less-experienced students. Computers and cameras are provided for each student as and when needed.