Journalism/Yearbook Application 2018-2019

Name: ______Grade (2018-19 school year): ______Approx. GPA: ______

Tell us about yourself.

Why do you want to be in the journalism/yearbook class? What do you think you could bring to the staff that would be helpful in creating the yearbook? Please write a 4-5 sentence response.

List the classes for which you’re registering, and the sports, clubs and hobbies in which you’ll be active in next year (2018-19).

Classes Sports/clubs Hobbies

______

Special recognitions, honors, and/or awards you’ve received:

Do have reliable transportation? yes/no

______With Parents

______I drive my own vehicle.

Do you own a camera:yes/no

If so, what type of camera: ______

(a personal camera is not a class requirement)

Do you have Internet access at home?yes/no

Rank your skill level—Put a 5 next to the skills you are great at, a 4 next to the skills you are good at, a 3 next to the skills you are average with, a 2 next to the skills you aren’t great at, and a 1 next to the skills you have little to no experience with:
Writing ___
Photography ___
Proofreading ___
Computer skills ___
Page layout/design ___

Rate your strengths and weaknesses by circling the appropriate number.

5=Outstanding4=Above Average3=Average2=Below Average1=Terrible

Creativity ___
Initiative ___
Organization ___
Ability to be outgoing ___
Ability to meet deadlines ___

Are you willing to make the yearbook one of your priorities?SureMaybeNo
Are you willing to work as needed after school, on weekends, or

during holidays to fulfill your responsibilities in meeting deadlines?SureMaybeNo

Can you attend summer yearbook workshops?SureMaybeNo
Do you feel comfortable meeting new people and interviewing

them?SureMaybeNo

Do you feel comfortable writing and having your work edited?SureMaybeNo
Do you feel comfortable with digital photography?SureMaybeNo

*Once you have completed this application, please turn it in to Mrs. Watson in room 411.

**Your application will not be considered complete until you have two teachers complete the attached Faculty Recommendation Forms. The teachers you select should return their recommendation forms to Mrs. Watson directly.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION AND RECOMMENDATION FORMS IS

FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH!!

Yearbook Staff Application

Faculty Recommendation Form #1

Date:

Dear Faculty Member:

______is applying for a position on the yearbook staff. We would appreciate your help in screening this applicant to ensure a quality product for the school and community.

Please rate this applicant using the scale below, and add comments, as needed, to clarify your ratings:

5 – Excellent(always displays this characteristic)

4 – Very Good (almost always displays this characteristic)

3 – Good (frequently displays this characteristic)

2 – Fair(sometimes displays this characteristic)

1 – Poor (seldom displays this characteristic)

DependabilityStudent is responsible; student completes assignments on time

CooperationStudent is a team player; student handles conflicts well

AttitudeStudent is positive and socially mature; student demonstrates helpfulness

CreativityStudent has fresh ideas and can think conceptually

OrganizationStudent can maintain records and appointments; student effectively prioritizes responsibilities

TOTAL SCOREAdd up boxes; total possible is 25 points

Yes or NoIn short, if you were the yearbook sponsor, would you want this student on your staff?

Additional Comments:

Evaluation completed by: ______

*Please do not return this form to the student!!

Put in Mrs. Watson’s box or bring by room 411 no later than Friday, April 6th!! *