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Staff Removal Grading Rubrics
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High school radio & televison broadcasting is governed by the same basic legal rights and responsibilities as in professional broadcasting. High school journalists have the right guaranteed in the First Amendment to free expression, insofar as broadcasted items may not contain slander or obscenity, invade the privacy of individuals, incite or violate the laws of copyright, or violate community standards of appropriateness. In keeping with recent court interpretations of cases dealing with the high schools, it is understood that censorship, while not desirable, is legal in some cases; however it can be avoided through a commitment by the staff to excellence in reporting. With the right to freedom of expression comes an obligation to the highest ideals of the broadcasting and journalistic professions. These include responsibility, independence, sincerity, truthfulness, accuracy, impartiality, fair play and decency. Good taste should be exercised in all content. Stated generally, the goals of student broadcasts at Bethel Senior High School are to inform, entertain, interpret (through editorial commentary ), and provide a sounding board for ideas and opinions of students and faculty. In addition, it is understood that broadcasts are primarily designed to serve as a laboratory experience for students interested in learning the techniques of sound journalistic practice and improving their broadcast skills. A. Broadcasts shall be free of profanity, vulgarity and words or images which have acquired undesirable meanings, as judged by the generally accepted standards of the community. B. Broadcasts shall contain no statements or images derisive of any race, religion, sex or national origin. C. Broadcasts shall show no disrespect for law enforcement nor the generally accepted ethics of the community. D. Broadcasts shall not advocate illegal acts of any kind nor disruption of the school environment. E. Broadcasts shall adhere to the 1987 Radio & Television News Directors Association code of ethics. F. Broadcasts shall avoid editorial material which encourages cheating. G. Broadcasts shall avoid naming or picturing students, faculty, or staff who have violated public law or school board policy. Broadcasts will furthermore refrain from publicizing names or images of individuals with AIDS or other personal illness without the written consent of the individual and in the case of a minor the written consent of the individual's parent or guardian. H. Expressions of opinion in a broadcast on controversial subjects must be clearly identified as such by means of direct or indirect quotes or by means of an identity title graphic or credit. I. To maintain independence and integrity, broadcasts shall not become involved in, or take sides with, any rivalries or jealousies within the school. No person or organization is to be permitted to use broadcasts to his or her own ends - be that a staff member, the adviser, a teacher, the administration, an organization, or someone outside the school. J. Items which may be deemed by the adviser to be a violation of libel, slander, right to privacy, or copyright law will not be broadcast. K. Promotion of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco will not be accepted nor will any music, photo or art work depicting the use of these products. The broadcasting staffs likewise reserve the right to refuse any advertising of a controversial nature including, but not limited to, advertisements for teen counseling services for contraception, pregnancy, abortion and homosexuality; cults or discriminatory organizations; or other issues which might cause division among the staff, the student body, the faculty, the school district or the community. L. Students are expected to take an active interest in the events around them and, accordingly, there are no such things as "taboo" topics. Items of a controversial nature can be discussed by the entire staff and that group may render a decision about the item's suitability for broadcast, based upon strict adherence to the Broadcast Journalism guidelines set forth herein. M. An error of fact in any broadcast will require a labeled statement of correction in the following broadcast or edition according to appropriate or feasible time and space limitations.
II. Staff Qualifications and Selection A. Staff selection for Radio & Television Broadcasting will be determined through an application process carried out before the new semester's enrollment. Student applicants will be evaluated on the basis of skills, experience, grade point average, citizenship and attendance. B. A staff member must meet at least one of these criteria:
C. Immediate removal from the class may be recommended by the adviser or principal in the case of deliberate violations of the Bethel High School Radio & Television Broadcasting Guidelines.
III.
Radio & Television Staff Jobs: KBHS News
Staff:
Team
Oriented KBHS Radio
Staff:
Individually
Oriented KBHS Radio Staff: A. Job Description:
B. Qualifications:
C. Job Expectations:
KBHS News Staff A. Job Descriptions: 1. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR:
2. TAPE:
3. SOUND TECHNICIAN:
4. TELEPROMTER:
5. ANCHORS:
6. FLOOR DIRECTOR:
7. BRAVELINE
B. Qualifications:
C. Job Expectations:
IV. Probationary Status or Removal from Staff A. Staff members who earn a "C" grade or lower for the first quarter of the semester will be placed on probation. Staff members who have a "C" grade or lower for first semester will not be allowed to continue the class a second semester. B.Staff members who plagiarize or who are intentionally involved in libelous, slanderous, or obscene comments or images aimed at students, faculty, school administrators or community members will be removed from class immediately and receive no credit for the course. Grades will be determined by self-evaluation and adviser evaluation rubrics. Advisor's Evaluation Rubric Frequently tardy to class.
Leaves classroom without notifying adviser; may not
always be on media production business. More than
10 absences per semester. Does not do job signed-
up for. Few if any deadlines met. Sometimes tardy. Adviser
always know where to find staff member; uses
freedom responsibly. Fewer than 7 excused absences
per semester. Generally completes job signed-up
for. Most deadlines met. Always on time. Generally
notifies adviser when leaving class. Fewer than 3
excused absences per semester. Always completes the
job signed-up for. All deadlines are
met. Student is Frequently off
task;Seldom works on something related to the
class/or is out of classroom. Work is in bad taste;
not appropriate. Quality of work lacks training or
know-how. Student is on task; working
on the job they have volunteered for or have been
assigned. Generally appropriate taste and adequate
quality work. Student is leading others in
pre- & post- production projects in and out of
the classroom. All work is done to best of
student's ability; Work is always in good
taste. Rarely knows what is
happening: rarely gives input; pouts/withdraws if
group decision goes against personal preferences.
Has trouble establishing a working relationship
with other staff members. Does not work well with
others; Causes conflicts with groups and/or
individuals. Is generally aware of staff
issues; participates as needed; active in
decision-making process but is willing to accept
majority decisions. Gets along with other staff
members. Generally works as a team-member; Usually
willing to help others. Is always a part of the staff
by actively participating in group discussions;
makes the best of group or editorial decisions.
Shows respect for others and establishes effective
working relationships with other staff members.
Always works well with others; Always helping
others; Leads others by example. Does not use equipment
properly. Does not apply proper video or
photographic techniques. Equipment left turned
on;Equipment not returned; No one to cover
job. Uses equipment properly.
Applies proper video and photographic techniques.
Equipment turned off; Equipment returned; Finds
replacement for job if unable to
perform. Trains other staff members in
the proper use of equipment. Equipment turned off
and area picked up; Equipment returned on time and
put away; Always does job signed-up for.
Demonstrates to other staff members creative video
or photographic techniques. Is unaware of legal and
ethical responsibilities. Uses inappropriate
language. Is disrespectful of political,
religious,cultural, and racial
diversity. Is aware that there are legal
and ethical responsibilities to be followed. Seldom
uses inappropriate language. Is respectful of
political, religious, cultural and racial
diversity. Is always sensitive to legal
and ethical responsibilities. Always uses
appropriate language. Makes allowances for
political, religious, cultural, and racial
diversity. NAME ________________________________________WEEK OF: __________ List WHAT YOU DID this week and WHAT YOU LEARNED. (1-2-3 points per day per job. 3 points for after-school activities. 4 points for off-campus assignments) MON. TUE. WED. THR. FRI. TOTAL POINTS:______ ADVISER'S EVALUATION: (2 Points each) ____Work Habits ____Time on Task ____Group Skills ____Responsibility ____Professional Ethics TOTAL POINTS:______ TOTAL POINTS FOR THE WEEK: ________ 20-17 Points = A, 16-14 Points = B, 13-12 Points = C, 11-8 points = D OVERALL PERCENTAGE:________ 100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, 79-70% = C, 69-60% = D Developing good work habits is a part of the Bethel School District's core essential learning's. Employers expect literate, cooperative workers who place a high priority on being on the job, on time, every work day. Poor attendance in the classroom is disruptive and will result in disciplinary action. Poor attendance will affect the grade you receive in this class. Further, Washington State law states: "A student may earn a failing grade in any class for lack of attendance or truancy if the teacher has on file with the building principal, course objectives which specifically require regular attendance for satisfactory course completion." This attendance policy serves as an attendance course objective for the Radio & Television Broadcasting class at Bethel High School. ATTENDANCE: As with any job, when you do not attend, you do not get paid. The same applies to your grade in class. Excessive (10 or more) un-excused absences are cause for disciplinary action and/or suspension (WAC 180-40) and loss of credit for this class. TARDY POLICY: A "Tardy " is defined as arriving to class after the tardy bell rings. You will loose 1 point for each tardy. Students who arrive after the first 10 minutes of class will be counted absent for the day. A signed note from a Bethel High School staff member will be the only accepted excuse for a tardy. NOTIFICATION: Each student receives a copy of the school attendance policy. When a student has accumulated 4 absences the parent will be contacted by telephone. A letter in the mail will be sent home when a student reaches 7 absences. VII. Professional Code of Ethics 1987 Radio & Television News Directors Association Code of Broadcast News Ethics The responsibility of radio and television journalists is to gather and report information of importance and interest to the public accurately, honestly and impartially. The members of the Radio- Television News Directors Association accept these standards and will: A. Strive to present the source or nature of broadcast news material in away that is balanced, accurate and fair.
B. Strive to conduct themselves in a manner that protects them from conflicts of interest, real or perceived. They will decline gifts or favors which could influence or appear to influence their judgments. C. Respect the dignity, privacy and well-being of people with whom they deal. D. Recognize the need to protect confidential sources. They will promise confidentiality only with the intention of keeping that promise. E. Respect everyone's right to a fair trial. F. Broadcast the private transmissions of other broadcasters only with permission. G. Actively encourage observance of this Code by all journalists, whether members of the Radio-Television News Directors Association or not. |