Class Overview
The ASB/Yearbook class is a leadership-driven, project-based elective that gives students hands-on experience in building school culture, planning events, and documenting the school year through yearbook production.
Rather than focusing on traditional student government roles built around titles, this class emphasizes servant leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and initiative. Students will work together to help shape the student experience by planning activities, supporting events, and capturing meaningful moments from throughout the year.
Students will contribute to both the leadership and creative sides of the class. They may help develop ideas for spirit weeks and school activities, assist with event preparation, take photographs, gather content, and help organize material for the yearbook. Through these projects, students will learn how to communicate, solve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on responsibilities.
This class is built around participation and real contribution rather than traditional tests. The goal is to help students grow in confidence, creativity, leadership, and character while making a meaningful impact on their school community.
What Students Will Do in This Class
Throughout the year, students will take part in real responsibilities connected to school leadership and yearbook production. Students may:
Help plan and support school events and activities
Participate in leadership teams focused on service, responsibility, and example
Contribute creative ideas for school culture, promotions, and themed events
Capture and organize photos and content from school life
Assist with yearbook planning, captions, interviews, and content organization
Work as part of a team to complete projects and meet deadlines
Reflect on projects and improve future work
Because this class is active and project-based, students will be expected to contribute, stay engaged, and take ownership of their part.
At-Home Responsibilities (Homework)
Most of the work for this class will be completed during class time, but there may be occasional responsibilities at home depending on current projects, events, or yearbook deadlines. We also may implement a some zoom classes through out the semesters in order to meet all the needs of preparing for these events
Please plan for an average of 30 - 60 minutes per week, though some weeks may require no at-home work and others may require a little more.
At-home tasks may include:
Preparing ideas for upcoming events
Uploading or organizing photos
Writing short captions, reflections, or interview content
Reviewing yearbook materials
Completing small tasks that support team progress
Zoom Meetings
How This Class Works
This course is built around real-world application rather than a traditional textbook or lecture-based format.
Students will learn through hands-on projects that involve planning, creating, collaborating, and following through. In general, projects will move through three stages:
Planning – brainstorming ideas, organizing roles, and setting direction
Execution – completing tasks, creating materials, and supporting events
Reflection – reviewing what worked well and identifying ways to improve
Because this is a collaborative class, students will also learn how to work through challenges such as teamwork, deadlines, communication, and adapting when plans change. These experiences are an important part of the learning process.
Growth, Leadership & Creative Development
Leadership, creativity, and communication are skills that grow over time through practice.
This class gives students repeated opportunities to step into responsibility, contribute to a team, learn from mistakes, and build confidence through real work. Not every student will feel strong in every area right away, and that is okay. What matters most is a willingness to participate, improve, and follow through.
Students will be encouraged to grow in:
Responsibility
Initiative
Communication
Creativity
Accountability
Effort, consistency, and growth matter more than perfection.
Classroom Supplies
Please have the following items available for class use:
Composition notebook
Binder or folder
Pens and pencils
Colored pencils or markers
Access to a phone or camera when appropriate for photography assignments
Materials Fee
This course includes a $25 materials fee per semester.
The materials fee helps cover:
Initiative signage, and class materials
Basic classroom supplies
Event-related materials used throughout the semester
The materials fee is collected during registration and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Parent Partnership, Student Expectations & Classroom Culture
This class is creative and engaging, but it also depends on responsibility, teamwork, and follow-through.
Parent Partnership
Parent support plays an important role in student success. Encouraging organization, accountability, and follow-through at home helps students stay on track with their responsibilities.
Stay involved by checking in regularly, discussing what they are working on, and encouraging them through both successes and challenges. Sharing real-world examples of teamwork—both wins and struggles—can help students better understand and apply what they are learning in class.
Open conversation reinforces growth, and the more students are able to process and reflect, the more they will get out of the experience. When possible, supporting and attending events is also a meaningful way to reinforce their effort and involvement.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to:
Participate actively in projects and discussions
Complete assigned tasks on time
Communicate clearly with teammates and the instructor
Stay organized and aware of responsibilities
Follow through on commitments
Be leaders within the school
Because this is a team-based class, each student’s contribution matters.
Classroom Culture
Students are expected to:
Stay engaged during instruction and work time
Contribute positively and work well with others
Use class time effectively
Take initiative in both leadership and creative responsibilities
Help maintain a focused and productive environment
This class is collaborative, creative, and leadership-driven. Students are encouraged to step up, share ideas, and contribute meaningfully to both team projects and the overall class environment.
Social interaction is a natural part of this class, but it should always support the work being done—not distract from it.
Contact Information
I am excited to partner with you in your student’s growth this year and look forward to helping students develop leadership, creativity, and confidence through meaningful work.
Please feel free to reach out anytime with questions or concerns.