Patriot High – Journalism 4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Journalism 4 is for student journalists who have demonstrated mastery of reporting, writing, and editorial leadership. This advanced class emphasizes innovation, investigative journalism, and multimedia storytelling. Students could take full responsibility for managing the publication process, including setting editorial policy, overseeing production schedules, and ensuring adherence to professional standards. Students pursue in-depth independent projects. Journalism 4 prepares students for college-level journalism and media careers by fostering independence, ethical decisionmaking, and advanced communication skills in a dynamic, real-world context.