DS Procedures

REQUIRED SUPPLY:

-EAR BUDS OR HEADSET (This is part of your participation grade when we are in school.)

GRADING POLICY: 

(50%) Classwork 

(30%) Projects

(20%) Quizzes*
There are two types of quizzes in DS: Google Form (multiple choice; T/F questions); Choice Quiz: answer a question(s) by podcasting, vodcasting, or blogging. The original blog rubric has been revised to include the other two options  

Read more details about grading in DS. 

DS PROPS
-Props are kept in the supply closet on the back shelf. The expectation is that props stay organized by type; this makes them easier to find. Make sure to only use a prop if you have planned this in your script (no prop grabs!); and, that you return props to their location. Look at this picture for more information.

FEEDBACK GUIDELINES:

When watching a film or listening to an idea, the audience will be prepared with meaningful feedback. Here are the parameters:

STRONG POINT FEEDBACK (POSITIVE)

Give a one-word/short-phrase answer about your biggest take away or the best aspect of the presentation. Always justify your answer (name the strong point and then give a reason why: "I liked the title of your film because it's relatable to a younger audience.")

CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK (CRITICAL)

Suggest something to add, change, or do more of to make the film or idea better. You can also ask a question for clarification. Remember to phrase your feedback in the positive (proactive), rather than the negative -- we're coaching each other! So, tell the presenter what they should do, not what you think they did wrong: "Try to keep your head up and face the camera so your voice is projected." 

CLASSROOM RULES

In DS, we are aware, respectful, responsible, and safe. Read the DS rules, here. 

When we film, we use "DS Demeanor." Read about those guidelines here. 

We have consequences in DS, as well. Read about in-class and technology violations, here. 

While you're in DS, use these terms or DS-isms!

Classroom Consequences

• 1st Offense: Warning from teacher (in the hall or in the lab, depending on the nature of the infraction)

• 2nd Offense: Parent Contact

• 3rd Offense: Detention (assigned by teacher); Referral (consequence assigned by administrator: conference with admin., detention, etc.)

Hallway Expectations:

• cell phone will be OFF/stored IN YOUR LOCKER during school hours - no exceptions

• do not wearing earbuds, AirPods, or headset

• use your locker in a timely manner; close your lock before walking away!

• no horseplay or loitering

• respect others in the hallway with your words and actions

• hoods are not to be worn anywhere in the school

Relationship Behaviors (Teachers will document any behavior infraction seen below. All KGC staff will have access to this documentation so that all the adults in your school day will work as a team to get you back on track!)

• Speaking to another in an uncivil, discourteous manner

• Using slurs based upon the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, weight, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or disability 

• Failure to respond to questions or requests by staff        

• Unwanted or inappropriate physical contact    

• Teasing, taunting, engaging in a verbal confrontation, verbally inciting a fight 

Computer Lab Agreement

Student Choices