Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- How long does my child have for each project?
- What if my child is absent?
- What if my child is not an artist?
- Are there supplies that students can borrow if needed?
- How is my child evaluated in class?
How long does my child have for each project?
Each student receives approximately 1 month for each new project
given. If for some reason the student cannot finish their project in class,
I may give them extra time depending on each individual student's
circumstance.
What if my child is absent?
All students who are absent are responsible to complete projects in a timely
manner by specific due dates. It is each students' own responsibility to
make arrangements for extra time if needed. However, when students are
clearly challenging themselves and applying effort to the best of their
ability, I respect that and usually will grant extra time to allow students
to create projects they can be proud of.
What if my child is not an artist?
Your child's grade has absolutely nothing to do with talent. Grades are
based on following specific directions and criteria in which I usually have
each student write on the back of their projects. Half of their grade is
based on following directions: creativity, quality, and neatness. The other
half of your child's grade is based on effort consisting of time management,
coming to class prepared, project completion, and class participation.
Are there supplies that students can borrow if needed?
Yes, any time a student must do catch-up work at home, I will always loan
students the materials needed so that they can still create a successful
project.
How is my child evaluated in class?
Grade Criteria
EFFORT
ATTITUDE
BEHAVIOR
A RANGE Student gives 100% effort and works to the best of their ability.
Outstanding effort.
Student is always prepared for class.
Student uses class time wisely and is always productive.
Student follows directions accurately and exceeds expectations.
Student is willing to take on challenge.
Student has a positive attitude and is a pleasure to have in class.
Student has a great learning attitude.
Student is always pleasant and respectful to teacher and fellow students.
Student is always respectful of class rules.
Student takes pride in their work and takes the time to do their best.
Student is always respectful to teacher, students, and school materials.
Student is always alert and attentive in class.
Student is respectful of class rules and expectations and keeps talking under
control.
Student volunteers with class participation and class cleanup.
B RANGE Student meets class expectations. Good effort.
Student comes to class prepared.
Student uses class time wisely and is productive.
Student follows directions accurately.
Student has a positive attitude.
Student has a good learning attitude.
Student is pleasant and respectful to teacher and fellow students.
Student takes pride in their work.
Student is always respectful to teacher, students, and school materials.
Student is always alert and attentive in class.
Student is respectful of class rules and expectations and keeps talking under
control.
Student volunteers with class participation and class cleanup.
C RANGE Student does not always meet class expectations. Satisfactory effort.
Student is not always prepared for class.
Student does not always use class time wisely.
Student does not always follow directions.
Work quality is inconsistent.
Student does not always have a positive attitude.
Student is not always respectful to teacher and/ or fellow students.
Student does not always respect class rules and expectations.
Student is not always respectful to teacher, students, and school materials.
Student can be talkative in class and does not always pay attention to directions.
Student does not participate in class cleanup and preparation.
D/ F
RANGE Student does not meet class expectations. Effort is inconsistent/ effort
is unsatisfactory.
Student does not use class time wisely and does not complete class work.
Student has a bad attitude and can be disrespectful in class.
Student does not always follow class rules and expectations.
Student can be disruptive, disrespectful, and talkative in class.
Student does not stay on task and distracts other students around him/ her.