Curriculum 2026–2027

An 8-module, 32-lesson program

課程總覽 · 八大單元，三十二節課

Runs: October 2026 – May 2027 Grades: 6–8 Issues: 5, web only Meets: Mon & Thu lunch Languages: English / Chinese

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Architecture

Three-Year Progression Model

Adapted from Paly's three-tier pathway (Beginning Journalism → AJAMS → Media Leadership) and Lowell's reporter-to-editor ladder. Returning members deepen over multiple years within a K-8 after-school context.

Mentor Model

Annual Calendar — 2026/27

Five web issues, December through May, aligned to the module sequence so students apply each new skill immediately in a real publication context. Issue dates: Dec 15 · Feb 9 · Mar 9 · Apr 20 · May 25.

Paly MAC Publications — AFY Mapping

Palo Alto runs 6–10 simultaneous publications. AFY's single publication covers the same territory through its section structure.

The Lowell Sections — AFY Mapping

The Lowell publishes across 8 sections plus multimedia. Advisers can use this to assign mentors by section specialty.