GOAL

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• What's Most Important? Succeeding in this class is not difficult if you are able to do THESE KEY THINGS:
• Be here....be on time....be prepared for class....be kind while you're here!
• Since this is a laboratory class that gives access to expensive video equipment, you must assume a professional attitude and demeanor when you enter the lab and when you are using the school’s equipment.
• Broadcast students must keep a positive attitude, respect other people, the equipment and furnishings.
• Listen carefully to other students, potential or actual subjects, teachers, etc.
• Turn in and perform work that you have put effort into and are PROUD of
• Participate appropriately in all class activities
• Respect the space and opinions of others
• Know and follow all school procedures and rules.
• Use all equipment check out and check in procedures properly.
• Use fieldwork time appropriately.
• If you realize this class is just as important as your other classes and treat it as such, you will do very well.
• What if I'm Absent?
• On the day you arrive back to class, YOU SHOULD:
• Review the class schoology age and our class calendar to check for missed work.
• ASK A TRUSTED CLASSMATE FOR NOTES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED.
• MAKE SURE A PARENT HAS CALLED TO EXCUSE YOUR ABSENCE.
• Remember, if you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to secure any notes, handouts, or assignments you  may have missed.  NO ONE WILL DO THIS FOR YOU.
• Any work missed during an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE CANNOT be made up for credit.
• What if I'm late to class?
• Generally, the most important information of the hour comes at the very beginning, so be here on time.  If you are late to class, hand me your pass, sit down and catch up with the class WITH AS LITTLE INTERRUPTION AS POSSIBLE.   Then, see me at the end of the hour to explain your reason for being late.
• What about stuff like gum, food, hats, etc.?
• Gum - DO NOT CHEW GUM IN CLASS
• Food - never at your workstation, but it's fine in the back or the middle rooms as long as you clean up any mess you make.
• Hats - it's a school policy that you don't wear them in class - so take them off.
• Suggested Supplies:
• SD Card - 16-32 GB Class 10,any brand
• Headphones
• A positive (I'm here to do learn and do great work and to be a helpful, kind, contributing member of a team) attitude

• Punctuality is very important.  Every three tardies will result in -10 points.  You can make these points up by doing "Practicum Hours" (Video related work for school broadcast use)
• Deadlines - Assignments will be given deadlines.  It is VITAL that you meet these deadlines!
• The lab will be open for students to come in and work every morning at 7am, during both lunches, and after school on PLC Mondays (Check with me ahead of time if you will be coming in after school).
• Equipment and Handling - The production equipment (cameras, microphones, computers, etc.) receive a pretty heavy workload throughout the year and can be expected to receive some standard wear and tear along the way.  However, please be mindful and respectful of the value of these professional tools.  We’re fortunate to have the facility we’re afforded, so treat it accordingly.  When just one piece of equipment is damaged, the entire program suffers. The following guidelines will occur as a consequence for mishandling equipment:
• You leave ANY equipment out when you’re finished with it
• You don’t RECHARGE camera batteries or delete all footage off a camera
• You fail to sign out equipment completely or partially
• You don’t return equipment from overnight use prior to 7:50 am the next school day
• Anything else I deem inappropriate or misuse of your class time or equipment usage
• Consequences you will receive for not following these guidelines;
• A warning
• A ZERO on the current assignment
• Three Strikes = A ZERO on the current assignment and you lose ALL equipment privileges for the remainder of the school year!
• Filming Privileges - The privilege of being able to film outside of the classroom is an opportunity you will all be given.  If I receive ANY negative feedback from other staff while you are out working on a class project, this privilege will immediately be taken away for the remainder of the semester.
• Completely fill out an Out of 307 slip and bring it to me for an approval signature before leaving the room 
• Be respectful of others in the halls/classrooms
• All school rules apply to you while you are working outside this room
• Return to this room immediately after filming and before the bell rings, you are responsible for keeping track of time (I do not give late passes to class)
• Remember, when you leave this classroom with a video camera, you are representing the entire Broadcast Technology Department.