Only RISING SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS May Apply!

Yearbook Application Only RISING SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS may apply!

Instructions for applying for yearbook are below. Please follow them carefully as this is an important quality of a prospective staff member!

1. Before you begin to fill out the application on the back of this sheet, make sure that you are aware of what requirements are expected of yearbook students. For example, we have to attend sporting events and club meetings occasionally to take photographs. If you cannot obligate yourself to this extra time requirement, please do not apply. Also, business ad sales are a requirement for yearbook students, so please do not apply if you do not have the resources or time to sell ads during the first quarter. You will be given leads for companies to start with, but you will have to supplement those with your own ideas.

2. Detach the last two pages of this packet. They are recommendation forms. One should be given to your English teacher from the 2016-17 school year. The other may be given to any teacher of your choice. The teachers will submit these recommendations straight to me, Ms. Anderson. Please write your name on the forms PRIOR to distributing them to teachers.

3. Along with completing the application (on the back of this sheet), you need to write a letter explaining why you want to be a member of the staff and why we should pick you over other candidates. Attach your letter to the application. Be genuine and truthful. I want to know why you really want to be part of my staff. This is also a great chance to show off your writing skills! You may also submit an additional piece of writing that you are proud of. It could be a paper for a class or a piece of personal creative writing. The letter is mandatory; the additional writing piece is optional. However, whether it is shown in your letter or additional writing, this is your time to impress me. I need good writers!

4. If time permits, my goal is to interview potential staff members. These interviews will be conducted during lunch/after school. I will notify you if this is the case.

**You may only sign up for yearbook during registration if you have been chosen to be a part of the staff. Guidance and I will make sure you know which yearbook course to specifically register for. Good luck, and I look forward to meeting you!

Ms. Anderson

Yearbook Application Student Application Name______Current Grade Level______English Teacher ______Phone Number______Student email address:______Address ______Parent's Name______Please respond to the following questions. Also, read all information carefully. There is a lot of information on this sheet that you need to be aware of. If you have any questions, see Ms. Anderson in room 159.

Question Yes No Follow-up Question Your response to follow-up Question Are you willing to make List the organizations and the publication one of sports that you are involved your priorities next term? in here at school. How much time do these take per week? Are you willing to work List any obligations you have after school to meet outside of school (other than deadlines if necessary? the above). How much time (This WILL include after do these take per week? school photo ops and may include an occasional Saturday photo op.) Do you have access to a List the computer software computer and internet at programs and internet apps home? (such as google) that you can use without assistance.

Can you properly operate List the type of camera, if a digital camera? any, that you have access to at home. (This may include your phone.) Do you enjoy Attach a letter to me. Attachment. See black box interviewing people and below. You may also submit a writing? paper that you are proud of (optional). Are you willing to sell the Every student has a financial Please initial if you understand assigned amount of obligation to the staff. The this policy: business ads necessary main portion of your first to finance this quarter grade will be based ______(student) publication? on your ad sales. Failure to sell your ads may result in a ______(parent) failing grade. Yearbook offers I am looking for students additional courses—I, II, who want to be on the staff and III—and allows year-long. It is a year-long students to grow. Is this commitment. Please be something you might be aware of this as it might interested in? affect your schedule. I understand that the student completing this application makes a commitment to the staff and will be responsible to learn academic skills and apply them to the production of the school publication. Evaluation of the student will be made not only on mastery of skills, but also on their application. I also know that time outside of class must be devoted to accomplish the tasks and that the adviser must be able to request that extra time in order to meet deadlines. By signing this application, the student and the parent agree to dedicate that extra time to the publication's creation.

Student Signature Parent Signature

Yearbook Application Teacher Recommendation Form Obtain one recommendation from your most recent English teacher and one recommendation from any other teacher at EWHS. Applicant’s Name ______

Teacher’s Name ______

Subject Taught ______Grade in Course: ____

Teacher Directions: Please answer the following questions concerning the above applicant. He/she has applied to be a member of the yearbook staff for next year. It is very important that all questions are answered as accurately as possible. Comments are appreciated. Return the form to me (Ms. Anderson) in room 159 or put it in my mailbox. All recommendations are confidential and for my eyes only.

Please rate the student in the following areas 1= lowest rating and 5= highest rating Category 1 2 3 4 5 Is polite and well-mannered

Meets all deadlines

Can take criticism well

Is a leader

Works well with others Is flexible

Is TRUSTWORTHY

Attends your class regularly without tardiness Has the necessary writing skills to be a quality yearbook student Has an assertive enough personality to approach others for interviews and sell ads to local businesses If you were the adviser, would you take this person on your staff? Yes or No Please explain. I trust your opinions and need the advice.