Classroom Policies

1. Arrive to class on time and prepared.

2. Remain in your assigned seat unless there is a classroom-related necessity for getting up.  No one is allowed to roam around the classroom.

3. Be a respectful student:

When the teacher is talking, you need to watch and listen without talking. 

You need to respect and use all art supplies appropriately.  You need to share all materials politely.  When you have finished using the supplies, you must return them to their proper location.  Wash paintbrushes, trays, and water containers and return them to their proper location.  DO NOT leave paint splatters in the sinks.  Abuse of art supplies will be not be tolerated.  Do not remove any supplies from the art room.

You need to show respect to your fellow classmates at all times.  Do not touch, mark, or otherwise harm the art work of another student.

4. Always do your personal best:

"I can't" is not allowed in my room because you can if you only try. 

You need to work productively putting forth your best effort on all you do with very limited breaks.  For a few minutes, you may talk very quietly while working.  This privilege will be taken away if talking becomes too loud, disruptive or a distraction from work.  Being loud and not working on your assignment will not be tolerated.  You need to be on task the entire class; points will be deducted from your work habit grade if you continue to talk.

5. You must put your name on all assignments.

6.  You need to clean your table and work area when the teacher announces it is time to clean up. 

7.  Follow all other school rules.

Art projects

Projects will be graded on specific criteria, which include: neatness, following of directions, creativeness, visual impact, organization of materials, and originality.  The main focus of art class in on creating artwork, so art projects are worth the most points.

            If you have trouble meeting the due dates, then you need to come see me to make arrangements to work on the project before school, after school, or take home.

            Students in grades seven and eight will have a written project.

Sketchbook and Journal

            Sketchbook assignments are given weekly.  These may need to be taken home to finish.

Written Personal Critiques

(Grade 2 through 8 only)

            Written personal critique grades are based on your response to your own work and are done after you complete every project.  All analysis of your work must contain appropriate language as well as proper grammar.

Participation/Prepared/Work Habits

            You will receive a grade each class based on these:

1. You need to be prepared with all materials and supplies each class.

2. You need to follow the classroom rules while working your very best.

3. You need to be part of class discussions and lectures.

Homework

            Homework will be assigned in art class.  All homework will be due the following week.

Test and Quizzes

            One week notice will always be given for a test or quiz.  In addition, a review sheet will be given for you to study.  If you are absent the day a test or quiz is announced, I will give the review sheet to a classmate.  If you are absent on a test or quiz day, you will need to make up the test when you return.

            All test and quizzes need to be signed by your parent or guardian and returned the next class.  If you fail to return the test or quiz, a five point deduction will be taken.

*will be adjusted if in any given marking period there is not a particular grade in that area.

Late Work

            A deduction of five (5) points a school day will be taken against the grade for late assignments.  You will also receive a homework demerit.    

No Name Policy

            Art projects with no name turned in to be graded will receive a zero.  An opportunity will be given at the next class for you to put your name on the project with a 5 point deduction.