The Archbishop Carroll High School Jim Vance Media Program is a comprehensive four year plan, aimed at high performing incoming freshmen, to experience the journalism profession from the principles, practices and techniques, to hands-on-experiences in the field. Participation in this program prepares students for the diverse media world of today and the future, through core coursework, practical implementation through out-of-class activities and practicum/internship experiences.

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For more information, contact:

Dr. Cherie Ward – Media Program Directorcward@achsdc.org

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Michael Powell, Sr. – Director of Admissionscoachmichaelpowell@achsdc.org

Nancy Salmeron – Admissions Associatensalmeron@achsdc.org

Utilizing a comprehensive approach from the fields of reporting and writing journalism, digital production (television and radio), scriptwriting and photo journalism, students will have the opportunity to have a diverse and multi-disciplinary approach to multimodal platforms on which to communicate. The program addresses a rigorous curriculum, which caters to industry trends and standards of convergence and the community needs, while reflecting the expectations of Archbishop Carroll’s College Preparatory Education.

In honor of Jim Vance, an American journalist, the art of storytelling, understanding, utilizing and implementing multi-media approaches, will be the primary focus of the program. His archived contri-butions to the fields of print, radio and television will provide countless opportunities through the

curriculum and hands-on experience, in-house and in the field, to experience media/journalism as a profession.

Students participating in the four (4) year program are identified as “Vance Scholars” and will implement the journalist code of ethics, which is in alignment with the caliber of character included in the mission and purpose of Archbishop Carroll High School. Students enter the program in their freshman year and graduate with their diploma and media program certification for their internships and specializations.

The school provides an investment (scholarship) in the academic growth and development of all Vance Scholars.

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ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL

FALL SPRING

Freshman Year

Public Speaking Intro to Journalism

Sports Journalism Intro to Mass Communication/ Multimedia

Sophomore Year

Fundamentals of Writing I Fundamentals of (Print) Writing II (Broadcast)

Broadcast Journalism I Broadcast Journalism II

Junior Year

Digital Social Media Careers in Media & Journalism

Practicum/Internship Practicum/Internship

Senior Year

Specialization Specialization (Print Journalism) (Photo Journalism)

Practicum/Internship Practicum/Internship

ACCESSThis program is primarily intended for

new students and funding beyond

freshmen year will be unavailable.

Although all students will not be accepted

as, “Vance Scholars,” all introductory

courses are open to Archbishop Carroll

students as electives. Introductory courses

are designed to provide students with the

basic principles, practices and techniques

for the specified subject area.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Vance Scholars Program-This program is for high performing incoming freshman students interested in journalism/media as a specialized area of study throughout their four year matriculation at Archbishop Carroll High School.

While in the program, students must maintain a cumulative quarterly average of 3.0. Should a student fall below this standard, they will be placed on probation and have one quarter to improve. If for any reason a student does not improve during the allotted time period, they will not be eligible to continue to as a “Vance Scholar.” All completed coursework will count as electives towards graduation requirements.

STUDENTS MUST1. Have at least a cumulative average of 3.0 for

7th and 8th grade

2. Must submit a 2 minute video which identifies who they are and the reason they want to enter the program as a “Vance Scholar”

3. Must demonstrate community involvement/ participation and a 250 word essay on the “Impact of Jim Vance’s work to the field of journalism and the community“

4. One character letter of recommendation (pastor, youth group leader, community service advisor, etc.)

Students/families considered for the program, will have to participate in a face-to-face interview. It is essential that students and parents fully understand the expectations of a Vance Scholar. This is a highly competitive program, and as such, only 20 students will be accepted.

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