Course catalog dr. Greg murry, superintendent joel linn, principal, conway high school todd edwards, principal, conway junior high school

JOURNALISM

Credit: 1 Unit

Credit: 1 Unit

Prerequisite: Journalism I or approval of Instructor
Journalism II is a two-semester course designed to provide students with an intermediate study of media applications above Journalism I. This course can serve as further preparation for advanced media applications. Students in Journalism II will become active participants in the world of media to enhance their communication skills. Students will progress in their academic knowledge through the roles of reporters, photographers, ad sales, and market team members. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, assess, and produce. Students will learn to apply journalistic guidelines for writing and design, which include objectivity, responsibility, and credibility.

JOURNALISM III

(Yearbook or Newspaper II)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1 Unit

Prerequisite: Journalism II
Journalism III is a two-semester course designed to immerse students in the production process through an advanced study of media production. Students will employ journalistic skills in media. Students will use academic knowledge gained in Journalism I and II to assume leadership roles and/or become advanced writers, designers, and photographers. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, critique, and produce. Students will adhere to journalistic guidelines for writing and design, which include objectivity, responsibility, and credibility.
JOURNALISM IV

(Yearbook or Newspaper III)
Grade Level: 11, 12

Credit: 1 Unit

Prerequisite: Journalism III
Journalism IV is designed to provide students in media leadership the opportunity to facilitate the production process. Students in Journalism IV will use their advanced journalistic knowledge and leadership skills to facilitate all aspects of media production and to ensure that journalistic guidelines for writing and design, which include objectivity, responsibility, and credibility, are followed. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students lead, create, evaluate, and produce.

JUNIOR ROTC (ARMY)

Credit: 1 Unit

Credit: 1 Unit

Prerequisite: JROTC I

The second year expands on the communication skills, conflict management, and resolution curriculum taught in the first year. Emphasis is placed on writing skills and oral communications techniques. Financial planning is introduced. Physical fitness, diet, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, awareness of substance abuse and prevention, and basic first aid measures are additional content areas. An overview of geography and the globe is incorporated. Also included in the course is a study of the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and the federal justice system.

Credit: 1 Unit

Prerequisite: JROTC II
The third year of this program stresses communication as a leader, teaches problem solving, and trains cadets to perform as leaders. Cadets develop an appreciation for the importance of diet and physical fitness in maintaining good health and appearance and will also learn rudimentary first aid, map reading, and U.S. military history.
JROTC IV 495820
Grade Level: 12

Credit: 1 Unit

Prerequisite: JROTC III
During the fourth year of JROTC, these advanced students will form the core of the JROTC program and will occupy the leadership positions within the program. Students will receive practical exercises in all phases of communication while exploring positive and negative leadership traits and styles. Students will plan and lead classes in physical fitness, complete the President’s Physical Fitness Test, and lead drill and ceremonial activities. Students will learn how to handle ethical dilemmas while maintaining high standards of personal conduct and prepare to obtain employment upon graduation.