Instructions: 1. Complete this staff application. 2.
Yearbook Application 2009-2010
Give three recommendation forms to three teachers--one must be from your current English teacher. Attach a one-page, double-spaced, TYPED essay (250 words minimum) explaining why you would be an asset and what contributions you can provide for next year's staff. Include what you would do to improve the yearbook and what you would do if your assignment were on a subject you did not particularly care for. All applications are due to Mrs. Kaiser in room 518 no Later Thursday, January 29th, 2009. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Kaiser at kaiser.jennifer@fcboe.org. If you need another application or recommendation form, you can access them at the yearbook website at whswildcats.org.
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Tips: Make sure your essay is free of any grammatical, typographic, and spelling errors (to show you pay attention to details.) Turn in everything early (to show you know how to meet deadlines…late applications will NOT be accepted.) Be creative, and be sure your essay provides a good writing sample which highlights your strengths and assets as a potential yearbook staff member.
Application for Yearbook Staff 2009-2010 Instructions: Complete this staff application, and your essay and return to Mrs. Kaiser in 518. Make sure you give three recommendation forms to three teachers--one must be from your current English teacher. These teachers need to return the forms directly to me. All applications essays and recommendation forms are due to Mrs. Kaiser in th room 518 no later than January 29 , 2009 Student's Name ______________________________________________ Current Grade: 10, 11, 12 T- ShirtSize:_____ Address ____________________City______________Zip________ Home Phone: ______________ 1 Per. Teacher: ____________6 Period Teacher: ______________________ Please mark the appropriate answer to the following: Are you willing to make the yearbook ONE of your top priorities next year? ____ yes ____ no Are you willing to work BEFORE school, AFTER school, and potentially on weekends to meet deadlines? ____ yes ____ no Do you have reliable transportation? ____ yes ____ no Have you taken a typing/keyboarding skills course? ____ yes ____ no Do you have any experience in operating a computer? ____ yes ____ no Can you properly use a 35mm camera or digital camera or have access to one? ____ yes ____ no Would you be willing to spend time in the spring and summer learning to use the yearbook’s computer program? ____ yes ____ no Are you willing to spend a week this summer attending Yearbook Camp? ____ yes ____ no Are you willing to sell business ads during the summer or fall semester? ____ yes ____ no Are you willing to accept a leadership role involving additional responsibility and commitment? ____ yes ____ no As a member of the yearbook staff, you will be expected to work well with staff members, accept constructive criticism, and have the patience to stick with a job until it's done correctly. Will you commit yourself to these expectations? ____ yes ____ no List the sports and extracurricular activities that you plan to be involved with next year?
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With 1 being the least appealing and 5 being the most appealing, rank your potential skills on the following jobs: Writing Captions/Headlines 1 2 3 4 5 Graphic Design 1 2 3 4 5 Organizing/Reporting 1 2 3 4 5 Computer Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 Photography 1 2 3 4 5 Business Management 1 2 3 4 5 With 1 being your first choice, rank the following areas (1-12) of interest, ___ Student Life ___ Sports ___ Faculty/Staff ___ Academics/Fine Arts ___ Clubs ___ Business Manager ___ Underclassmen ___ Advertising ___ Proofs ___ Index 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 yearbook. 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 production of the yearbook. ________________________________________ Student's Signature Date As a parent, I understand that by signing this application, I am aware that it may be necessary for my son/daughter to work after-school hours, and I am willing to provide transportation for him/her to do so. ________________________________________ Parent's Signature Date
English Teacher Recommendation #1 for Yearbook Staff 2009-2010 Student's Name _____________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE TO THE STUDENT: Fill out the bolded section of the application and then give it to your English teacher. NOTE TO THE TEACHERS: All applications will be kept confidential. The student WILL NOT see the results. Please be open and honest. Any additional comments are welcome! Thank you for your time. Please return to Ms. Kaiser no later than Thursday, February 15, 2008. English teacher _____________________________ Room number_____________________ English Teacher's Signature ____________________________________ Estimated Grade: A B C D F Below Average Average Creative, original thought Motivation Self-confidence Independence, Initiative Responsibility with assignments Academic achievement Written expression of ideas Effective class discussion Disciplined work habits Organizational skills Interpersonal relationships Potential for growth Maturity Ability to work with others Works well under pressure Punctuality-Meets deadlines- turns work in on time or early Above Average
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English teacher please pass this on to Mrs. Kaiser in room 518 or my box by Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Faculty Recommendations #2 for Yearbook Staff 2009-2010 Student's Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE TO THE STUDENT: Fill out the bolded section of the application and then give it to any Academic teacher. NOTE TO THE TEACHERS: All applications will be kept confidential. The student WILL NOT see the results. Please be open and honest. Any additional comments are welcome! Thank you for your time. Additional teacher ____________________________Subject___________________ Room number______ Additional Teacher's Signature __________________________________ Estimated Grade: No Basis Creative, original thought Motivation Self-confidence Independence, Initiative Responsibility with assignments Academic achievement Written expression of ideas Effective class discussion Disciplined work habits Organizational skills Interpersonal relationships Potential for growth Maturity Ability to work with others Works well under pressure Punctuality-Meets deadlines- turns work in on time or early Teachers please pass this on to Mrs. Kaiser in room 518 or my box by Thursday, January 29th, 2009 A B C D F Below Above Average Average Average Any Additional Comments:
Faculty Recommendations #3 for Yearbook Staff 2008-2009 Student's Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE TO THE STUDENT: Fill out the bolded section of the application and then give it to any Academic teacher. NOTE TO THE TEACHERS: All applications will be kept confidential. The student WILL NOT see the results. Please be open and honest. Any additional comments are welcome! Thank you for your time. Additional teacher ____________________________Subject___________________ Room number______ Additional Teacher's Signature __________________________________ Estimated Grade: No Basis Creative, original thought Motivation Self-confidence Independence, Initiative Responsibility with assignments Academic achievement Written expression of ideas Effective class discussion Disciplined work habits Organizational skills Interpersonal relationships Potential for growth Maturity Ability to work with others Works well under pressure Punctuality-Meets deadlines- turns work in on time or early Teachers please pass this on to Mrs. Kaiser in room 518 or my box by Thursday, January 29th, 2009 A B C D F Below Above Average Average Average Any Additional Comments: