Author: Jackie Aymor

Yearbook

2016 - 2017

MRS. AYMOR

Contact Me

Remind Text Alerts

Sign up for the class text alerts for updates on events, upcoming deadlines, ad opportunities, fundraisers, and other important dates. Download the Remind App to be able to chat with Ms. Aymor for help.

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aymorj@owosso.k12.mi.us

msaymorweebly.com

Text @ohsyrbookTo 81010

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989-729-5547

Grades

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Class Materials

A = 94-100
A- = 90-93
B+ = 87-89
B = 84-86
B- = 80-83
C+ = 77-79

C = 74-76
C- = 70-73
D+ = 67-69
D = 64-66
D- = 60-63
F = 59 & lower

Folder /Notepad for Yearbook only
Code & Contract signed by yourself & parents
Outpass

Camera/phone for photography
Cord/card reader to move images to YB Snap or computer

POWERSCHOOL

Class Rules & Expectations

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Grades will be available in PowerSchool.
Please check regularly to ask me any questions that you might have about a particular grade. This can be done through email, or before or after class.
If you do not have a PowerSchool login, you can get one from Mrs. Pilon in the Student Services office.

WE WILL:
Follow the rules of the OHS Student Handbook
Treat others as we would like to be treated and show CARE for our peers, teachers, ourselves and our building and community
Listen to, participate with, and respect each other
Work on COMMUNICATION with one another on a daily basis
Be PRINCIPALED in all actions, responses and interactions
Practice being OPEN-MINDED and respectful of all opinions
Do our best to remain BALANCED in order to get the most out of class

MRS. AYMOR WILL:
Will provide opportunities for INQUIRY
Help you become more KNOWLEDGEABLE
Will provide assignments, scenarios, and articles that encourage THINKING and forming your own opinion in a safe environment
Will encourage you to be a RISK-TAKER, to challenge yourself daily
Will provide an environment where you feel comfortable, encouraged and supported while being REFLECTIVE on lessons, topics, and assignments

OTHER:
Save your passes for emergencies only
Arrange for make-up work immediately after absence (I will not come to you)
Take care of all supplies used during class
Stay in your seat while teacher is speaking and work until bell rings

Yearbook

IB OVERVIEW and the AIM

Develop students who strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.

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Imbed the traits of IB into every learning opportunity so students will develop their awareness of, and sensitivity to, the experiences of others beyond the local or national community.

International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high quality programs of international education to a worldwide community of schools. It is employed to organize cross-curricular units to give students a broader perspective of course content. Its main goal is to increase student awareness of global issues and better prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century. This course will still follow the Michigan Merit Curriculum based on the State of MI High School Content Expectations but will be organized into IB units.

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Create lessons that help students make real world connections to literature, writing assignments, and informational texts.

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Staff versus Class

Course Expectations

During the year, you can expect to be responsible for each of the following:
Completing Spreads in Yearbook
Attending assigned events and activities
Taking photos
Conducting interviews
Participating in fundraisers
Contributing to class ideas, discussions, etc.
Helping with yearbook sales
Obtaining yearbook advertisements

By signing up to be a part of yearbook, you are committing to a job. There is a lot of responsibily that comes with this role, and you will be held to a higher standard than other students. With the role of being a staff member, you will be given some freedom that comes with a lot of responsibility. You need to be able to manage your time and actions in a way that is most beneficial to working on the yearbook staff. The yearbook is a $30,000 project and needs to be taken seriously each and every day. If there are any issues of work completion, trust, respect, etc., you will be asked to leave the class and fill your schedule with something else.

Plagiarism

To plagiarize is defined as taking ideas and writings of another and pass them off as one’s own. Students caught plagiarizing will be given a ZERO for the assignment.
Plagiarism includes...
turning in someone else’ paper as your own
copying a friend’s paper
failing to cite a source
copying an author’s exact words and passing them off as your own

Homework & Other Policies

*DEADLINES are non-negotiable. If there is an extenuating circumstance, that will be discussed on an individual basis.
*Absences may happen. If you miss an event or activity, YOU MUST find someone to cover for you.
*Committee Work will be an ongoing requirement. Duties may switch from month to month, but everyone will be responsible for completing committee work.

*Life Happens! If you are having issues at school or home that are hindering your best work, please have that conversation with me before a due date. You can contact me through email or speak directly before or after school.
*Extra Credit will not be given. Keep up on your work during class time and you shouldn’t need it.
*FINAL EXAMS will be exempt if you have a B or better for your semester grade and have less than 7 absences.

This is going to be a fabulous year, and I can’t wait to work with you. Make the best of every day, and we will celebrate your successes together!!