Level: Form III (7th–9th grades), Form IV (10th–12th grades)
Subject(s): Communication
Description:
Current for 2026-27
Student journalists will learn different types of journalistic writing and media studies as they collaborate to produce the Bluebonnet periodicals The Bugle and the annual yearbook. Leadership and communication skills will constitute a core focus of the course, with students helping to build our Bluebonnet community through inclusive journalism. Students will also learn photography techniques and will be asked to demonstrate the use of these techniques in regular samples of their work.
This course meets every other week on Thursdays. It alternates with the Student Council Leadership course.
Materials:
Students should have a section of a three-ring binder dedicated to this course and should come prepared with the academic planner of their choice to assist with managing deadlines.
Students will need access to the Internet and to Google Docs, which they will utilize to submit their articles for The Bugle and other written assignments.
Photography is an important part of this course. Students will be able to use the Bluebonnet owned camera for event coverage, yearbook photography, and independent assignments; this camera will be available for checkout through the Journalism class. Personal cameras are welcome and allowed, but they are not required. Smartphones and similar devices may not be used for photography assignments on campus unless otherwise specified.
