Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What are some of your rules for the class?
2. What are some of the important classroom procedures?
3. What are some things a student can expect in your class?
4. What is your grading policy?

What are some of your rules for the class?

School Rules : No Hats, no Phones ,no i-pods,

My rules : No wandering, clean-up after yourselves, respect all art supplies 
and each 

other, If its not yours, then don�t touch it!

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What are some of the important classroom procedures?

When you walk into class, there will be 2-4 art related

definitions written on the chalkboard. These are to be written down in your 
art 

spiral/folder as soon as you get to your table. Next, you should then begin 
working on 

your project. If you finish a project early, then you are to work on your 
portfolio.

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What are some things a student can expect in your class?

Projects:

 As mentioned before, all projects will be based on the different elements 
and principles 

of  art .The elements and principles are the building blocks of  how art is 
created. You 

will be gaining a deeper understanding of them through definition and 
through 

creating your own art. Most projects will take between 2-3 weeks, depending 
on what  

type of project we are working on. Clay is the exception, because it may 
take longer 

since it is a multi-stage project.

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What is your grading policy?

Grading:

Projects : All projects will be graded based on how well you followed 
instructions, 

your creativity, craftsmanship , and effort. I  DO NOT expect you to be a 
perfect artist, 

but I  DO  expect you to try your best to create something you can be proud 
of. This class 

is NOT an automatic A !!! If you want to receive an A, you will have to earn 
it  !!! 

Rushing through a project  is unacceptable, and will cause you to start over.

Participation : There is also a participation grade in this class. In order 
to receive full 

credit you must actively work everyday. Your participation grade will count 
for a large 

portion of your overall grade, so I highly suggest you not becoming lazy in 
here. 

Tests : There will be 2 tests this year. One at the end of the semester, and 
one final at 

years end. You will be tested on all of the art terms that you will be 
writing down in your

art notebook each day and knowledge that you have gained by creating art 
this year.

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