• Schedule:

  • In person classes: September 17-November 19, 2026, and January-May 20, 2027.

  • Students must commit to completing assigned work on yearbook production as necessary until the yearbook is published May 31, 2027.

  • Date/Time: Thursdays, 1:30-3:00 (90 minutes)

  • Location: FBC Waxahachie

• Grades:

  • Eagles Yearbook is a program and not a class, no grade will be assigned to the students. However, students are encouraged to include this class on applications and resumes.

• Program Size:

  • minimum: 6

  • maximum: 10

• Program Fee: TBD by ECCHO

• Monthly Fee:

  • $30.00/monthly/8 months (September-November, January-May) This fee is paid directly to the Program Director and is due by the 1^st meeting of each month.

• Supply Fee:

  • $40.00/September and $20.00/January. This fee is paid directly to the Program Director.

  • Each student will be provided with an Eagles Yearbook shirt and a binder of training materials, and yearbook production communication.

• Preferred Payment Information: Cash, Check, Zelle katie@goteamwheeler.com, or Venmo @katherinewheeler723

• Approval into the Eagles Yearbook is contingent on the ECCHO-member family being in active/approved status.

• Eagles Yearbook Program is available to 9^th-12 grade students and acceptance is by application.

• Students must possess the following skills: Organization, time management, effective communication, independence, a collaborative attitude, ability to take direction, creativity, and a willingness to learn. Although no prerequisite skills are required, the student must possess an interest and willingness to learn and engage in all aspects of yearbook production: promotion, photography, writing, interviewing, layout design, and graphic design.

• Access to a computer or device to bring to meeting weekly.

• Available to work on yearbook production from September 17, 2026-May 31, 2027

Admission Process & Timeline

• By application. Returning Yearbook students have preference for open spots and then students can apply for the remaining positions. To apply, families should email katie@goteamwheeler.com to request/submit the application. Once the class is full, a waiting list will be created.

Student’s Responsibilities

• Participate in Eagles Yearbook both fall and spring semesters: September-end of May

• Bring a computer and power cord to every meeting.

• Workload Commitment:

  • Work on all aspects of production: photography, interviewing, writing, and layout design.

  • Work cooperatively under the leadership of the Program Directors and Yearbook Editor.

  • Work independently and collaboratively, committing to working on yearbook production outside of the scheduled, in-person class until the yearbook is published in late May.

  • Be available for a greater volume of work in the spring, specifically in March-May.

  • Help with photo days and promotions, as scheduled.

  • Assist with fundraising activities, as scheduled.

• Communication:

  • Maintain communication with Program Directors and Editor on the status of assigned layouts.

  • Respond to all Eagles Yearbook communication (GroupMe, email) in a timely manner.

  • Communicate all anticipated absences or tardies to the Program Director and make arrangements for assignments.

Parent’s Responsibilities

• Availability to serve as a parent helper on a rotating basis, as the need arises.

• Maintain 1 parent contact on all Eagles Yearbook communication (GroupMe and email).

• Assist with fundraising activities, as scheduled.

• If the student does not have their own device or GroupMe account, the parent agrees to ensure the student receives and responds to all Eagles Yearbook communication in a timely manner.

• Communicate any issues or concerns with Program Director.