Rockville High – Journalism 1 A/B
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Students learn the techniques and knowledge needed to produce and manage school newspapers. This course is highly recommended for all students interested in working on school publications and is required for those seeking editorial positions in the school newspaper. Students will develop skills in all fundamental aspects of journalism, including gathering and reporting the news, news writing, headlining, editing, copyreading, layout, advertising, and multimedia. Students also consider issues such as the responsibilities of the press, libel and slander laws, problems of censorship, and the role of the news media in shaping public opinion.
Grades: 9-12
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