Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
In 1990, the state of Oklahoma mandated that the visual arts would be CORE curriculum in secondary education. Statistical research has shown that those students provided with the study of the arts (visual art, music and drama) score significantly higher on standardized test; are poised and self- confident; are more likely to attend school; develop higher-order thinking skills; and, are more likely to pursue higher education.Back to Top
Why do I have to study all these vocabulary terms?
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has published a vocabulary list of art terms that promotes visual arts literacy and establishes a foundation for an art language to intelligently discuss the discipline.Back to Top
Why do I have to study about dead artists?
We study about artists and art history to understand the development of visual art from a cultural and historical perspective. The advantage of studying art from a historical perspective gives the young artist a visual language and understanding to develop his or her own art skills and artistic expression.Back to Top
Why can't I do what I want to when we make art?
The studio projects are designed to be a multi-faceted approach to visual arts learning: (1)The student will be given a set of objectives for each project (an art problem) where there is more than one answer. Cookie cutter art is strongly discouraged and individual expression is promoted.(2) The student will explore a variety of medium. Mastery is not the emphasis. (3) The student will develop skills and a working knowledge of what is used to create art (the elements) and how art is put together (the principles). (4) The student is encouraged to self-evaluate (critique) during the studio process and make changes to achieve a successful product.Back to Top
I missed several days of class, do I have to make up the work?
Yes. The student has two days for every missed day of class to make up assignments missed. The art instructor holds Tuesday afternoons open (3:00 PM to 5:00PM) after school for students to make up work. The student will need to make arrangements for transportation home.Back to Top
The student will be given a bi-weekly progress report on the last day of the week. If the student has an established account with the school, grades for all classes, at any given day, are available online. Should the student's grade fall below a 70% average, the parent will be contacted by the teacher.Back to Top
Can I call the teacher after hours?
Yes. The student was given my home telephone number on the first day of class. The student or parent can call until 10:00 PM. Or you may e-mail me at: sbumgarner@cnpschools.org during school hours or after hours at mrshat@tds.netBack to Top