Joy Jazz Staff Written by Joy students for the Joy community Objectives To provide an opportunity for students to learn writing, editing, and publishing skills To serve as a source of information about the students, staff, and activities at Joy Elementary To provide an opportunity for students to learn to work cooperatively toward a common goal To provide an opportunity for students to apply skills learned in the classroom setting To develop an appreciation for the importance of responsibilty Procedures Students are given reporting assignments. Information is gathered through the interview process. Timelines are designated. Articles are written, edited, revised and submitted to student editors, Editors are rotated on monthly basis. Graphics and digital pictures are added.
Desktop publishing is used for newsletter layout.
Student editors determine final copy.