Students are highly aware of the consequences of their work, because it is published for the entire school community to read and see. This project instills in students a great sense of responsibility and pride in their work. Students produce an annual volume for the current school year. They must, report, write and take pictures for the topic spreads in the book. They must be responsible to make sure they are covering events as they happen in order to have them reflected in the yearbook.
Students are also responsible for producing a book that is financially free and clear.
They offset the cost of the book for the students by selling and designing advertisements. They also must aggressively sell the book to the students in order to make their project worthwhile. This is a comprehensive and intensive writing course. All forms of writing are covered and students have the opportunity to explore subjects and styles they want, within the assignments. This course offers a chance to take risks in writing, as well as for students to hone their writing skills in preparation for college writing.