Film+and+Video+Guidelines


 * FILM/VIDEO**
 * Regulation**

Board Policy IFBC-R-II:

At the elementary level, video tapes/films with a PG rating will require approval from the principal’s office and a parental permission slip.

At the middle school level, video tapes/films with a PG-13 rating will require approval from the principal’s office and a parental permission slip. (See IFBD-R-4 for sample letter.)

At the high school level, R-rated films/video taps will require approval from the principal’s office and parental permission slips.

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FILM/VIDEO GUIDELINES

The use of films/videos can be a viable part of an instructional day. In addition to the attached Board policy, teachers are asked to adhere to the following guidelines when selecting films/videos for use in their classroom.

1. The use of a film/video should conform to Board policy.

2. The purpose for showing a film/video should be clearly stated in the teacher’s lesson plans.

3. Use of a film/video as a reward should be carefully considered.

4. When shown, a film/video should be used with an instructional guide.

//5.// The length of a film/video should justify the instructional time spent.

6. Teachers should preview the selected film/video in its entirety prior to showing.

7. Use of a partial showing or clips should be considered first.

8. The attached checklist must be completed and submitted to the building principals one week prior to the film/video showing, whenever:

a) A film/video requires administrative and parental permission for student viewing (per Board policy); and/or

b) A film/video is 30 minutes in length or longer.

c) Any film/video is used as a reward.

9. When required, per Board policy, a parent permission slip must be obtained by each student who will view the film/video.

10. Students excused from viewing a film/video will be provided an alternative, but related, assignment.

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CHECKLIST FOR USE OF FILM/VIDEO Teacher Name Date________ Title of Film/Video: Rating______

Length of film/video or clip to be shown________________________

Film/video previewed in entirety: _____ Yes _____ No

Entire film/video to be shown: Yes No Rationale ______________

Partial showing or clips to be used: _____ Yes _____No

Length of partial showing or clips: __________________ Minutes

When required, per Board policy, parent permission slips obtained: _____ Yes _____ No


 * NOTE: Per Board policy, a parent permission slip must be obtained from each student who will view the film/video

Instructional guide must be attached to this checklist

PURPOSE:

Curriculum: (Specify the content area and explain how the film/video supports the curriculum.)

Reward: (Tell what is being rewarded and when you last used a film/video as a reward. Also, what other rewards have been used?)

Other:

Principal’s Signature

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