Yearbook is a hands-on, production-based course focused on the creation and publication of the school’s annual yearbook. Students will develop skills in photography, journalistic writing, graphic design, layout, and marketing, while contributing to a professional-quality publication that captures the school year.
Throughout the course, students will also strengthen essential workplace skills, including time management, collaboration, leadership, and communication. Because yearbook production requires consistent work beyond the classroom, students will be expected to attend school events, take photographs, conduct interviews, and complete assigned yearbook spreads. All deadlines are firm, mirroring real-world publication expectations.
Given the collaborative and sequential nature of yearbook production, students may not transfer into the class at semester without special permission from the instructor. Additionally, students who do not meet the expectations and demands of the course may be removed at the instructor’s discretion to ensure project completion and publication quality.
This course may be taken for multiple years, allowing students to deepen their skills and take on increasing leadership within the yearbook staff.