FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The BIG question: Why buy a yearbook?
The BIG question: Why buy a yearbook?
Because some things are timeless.
The Panther preserves the people, friendships, accomplishments, traditions, and everyday moments that made this school year unique. Photos may get buried in a camera roll, but a yearbook can bring those memories back for years to come.
Because this year only happens once.
You can take another picture. You can save another post. But you can't recreate this year.
The Panther preserves it.
Who makes the yearbook?
Who makes the yearbook?
Our students do.
The Panther is student-created from start to finish. Students take the photos, write the stories, design the pages, edit the content, and meet the deadlines that bring the book together.
How much work goes into making it?
How much work goes into making it?
Students photograph, write, design, edit, and organize the book while meeting strict deadlines. The book is submitted to our publisher in three stages throughout the school year.
How much work goes into producing The Panther?
How much work goes into producing The Panther?
It is a year-long process.
Students photograph, write, design, edit, and organize the book while meeting strict deadlines. The book is submitted to our publisher in three stages throughout the school year.
How do you make sure students are represented?
How do you make sure students are represented?
We don't leave coverage to chance.
Our Coverage Team uses the Coverage Report in Jostens Yearbook Avenue to monitor representation and identify gaps. Photographers are then directed toward grades, groups, activities, and students who need more coverage.
We can't guarantee every student will appear the same number of times, but broad representation is a priority.
What is included in The Panther?
What is included in The Panther?
The whole school experience.
Academics, athletics, clubs, fine arts, performances, dances, spirit days, accomplishments, traditions, teachers, friendships, and the everyday moments that make Bells ISD unique.
Why is the yearbook cheaper at the beginning of the year?
Why is the yearbook cheaper at the beginning of the year?
Early buyers get the best price.
Prices begin below our production cost and increase as the year progresses. Early orders also help us determine how many books to print.
When will my yearbook be delivered?
When will my yearbook be delivered?
Main yearbooks: Typically delivered in early May, before the school year ends.
Extended editions: Include additional end-of-year coverage and are typically delivered at the beginning of the following school year.
What happens if I wait until the end of the year to order my yearbook?
What happens if I wait until the end of the year to order my yearbook?
Copies may be limited.
Ordering early is the best way to make sure your student receives a bookâand gets the lowest price.
How does being in yearbook class benefit students?
How does being in yearbook class benefit students?
Students gain real-world experience while creating something that becomes part of Bells ISD history.
They develop skills in photography, writing, graphic design, communication, leadership, teamwork, organization, and project management.
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