Elective: Multimedia Publications
Mrs. Woodell      
                                                                                         

HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK POLICY:
There is NO homework for Digital Media or Multimedia. Adequate time will be allowed in class to work on every project.  In some cases, students may wish to work on projects home or be asked to cover after school events. 

GRADING:
See separate document for grading break-down.
  
TECHNOLOGY USE AGREEMENT
Students are expected to follow the district technology use agreement as covered in class and signed by both parent and student at the beginning of the year.  Students are also expected to understand and follow CMS guidelines:

General CMS WORK HABITS:

CONDUCT:

SPECIFIC ROOM 50 GUIDELINES:

 

Use of: iTunes/Garage Band:

Use of: YouTube:

Use of cameras, phones and other recording devices at school:

In general, phones used as cameras, phones or music playing devices are a distraction in this class and are not allowed at any time. Additionally, taking pictures of students, teachers, or staff is not allowed at school.  As part of the multimedia publication elective you will have access to the video and still cameras you need to use for projects.  All photos and videos taken at school must be used only for school projects.  No photo or image of any other student, teacher, or staff may be posted to the web or digitally redistributed.  Failure to follow this rule is a violation of the technology use agreement and may result in losing access to technology while at school.

Use of Violence in multimedia projects and online activity (iMovies, animations, websites, etc)
ALLOWED:  (Think rated “E” for everyone)

NOT ALLOWED: 

MRS. WOODELL’S CONSEQUENCE PROCEDURES:
Prior to any warning, a verbal “reminder” will be issued by the teacher. 

1st  Warning
2nd Time in class OFF the computers. (one class period). Work Habits or Conduct mark at risk. (N)
3rd  Parent Contact  = additional day(s) off the computer. Work Habits/Conduct still at risk (N)
4th Referral to assistant principal. Work habits/Conduct mark dropped to U.  Possible schedule change; drop computer elective; loss of SCHOOL technology privileges.

***If a student disruption is severe in nature (extreme language or behavior infractions including plagiarism or cheating, damage to student work on server) there may be no “reminders” or warnings and the consequences may begin at the 3rd  or 4th level (Parent Contact Letter or Immediate Referral) depending on the nature of the incident***