Student Publications and Broadcast 

INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM (Course #H1154) Elective credit

GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12 

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

*This course is an elective and will not count towards fulfillment of the English Language Arts requirement for graduation. 

Introduction to Journalism introduces all types of modern journalistic techniques used in a variety of authentic news publications.  This course is the foundation for the Broadcast Media, Magazine, Online News and Yearbook courses. Students will learn the basics of journalistic history, ethics, writing, photography, broadcasting and design. Introduction to Journalism benefits all students, including those who do not plan to pursue a career in journalism, as they explore team-building, troubleshooting, critical thinking and the creative process.

BROADCAST MEDIA (Course #H6135) Practical Art credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

Note: This course can be taken more than once.

*This course is a Practical Art credit and will not count towards fulfillment of the English Language Arts requirement for graduation.

Explore the world of audio/visual storytelling in an authentic, journalistic based, studio environment! Broadcast media allows students to pursue their interests in behind the scenes and/or in on screen experiences for various audiences in the school, across the district, and throughout the community. Experiences in this class may include (but will not be limited to) script writing, storyboarding, filming, editing, and promoting content. 

MAGAZINE (Course #H1145) Practical Art credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

Note: This course can be taken more than once.

*This course is a Practical Art credit and will not count towards fulfillment of the English Language Arts requirement for graduation.

Magazine engages students in the production of regular feature and news content through the construction of a series of magazines. Students will use journalistic skills such as interviewing, writing, photography and page design. This course allows students to pursue their interests in print media and design through all aspects of school coverage, including after school events (such as sporting events, plays, clubs and other extracurricular activities). 

ONLINE NEWS (Course #H1147) Practical Art credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Two Semesters - 1 Credit 

Note: This course can be taken more than once.

*This course is a Practical Art credit and will not count towards fulfillment of the English Language Arts requirement for graduation.

Online news engages students in the production of regular news content through the use of the school online news site. Students will use journalistic skills such as interviewing, writing, videography and web design. This course allows students to pursue their interests in news media in all aspects of school news coverage, including after school events (such as sporting events, plays, and other extracurricular activities). 

YEARBOOK (Course #H1160) Practical Art credit

GRADES 10, 11, 12 

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

*This course is a Practical Art credit and will not count towards fulfillment of the English Language Arts requirement for graduation. 

Yearbook engages students in the production of feature content through the construction of the annual school yearbook. Students will use journalistic skills such as interviewing, writing, photography and page design to fully capture the activities and events across the entire school year. This course allows students to pursue their interests in print media and design through all aspects of school coverage, including after school events (such as sporting events, plays, clubs and other extracurricular activities). Additionally, students will be required to sell ads and yearbooks.