ART GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS GRADES 5-8 MRS MOSS
Quint ______ Grade___________ Period_______Begins________Ends________
Welcome to ART CLASS! I am looking forward to working with you.
The Goals of the Art Program are:
Ø To introduce a wide variety of mediums and art styles
Ø To show the importance of ART THROUGHOUT HISTORY and in our present day lives.
Ø To encourage students to do their very best
Ø To enable students to express themselves freely while mastering new techniques
Ø To teach the ART OF CRITIQUE – analyzing and discussing projects
Ø To exhibit every students’ work – making sure they are proud of their accomplishments
Classroom Expectations:
Ø arrive on time – bring a pencil and sketchpad daily – clear desks and be ready to work
Ø Use class time wisely to complete each project – ready for display
Requirements:
Ø ALL students must keep a daily art Journal and write a short critique each weekend
Weekly - 5 entries = P or PH / 3 entries = Satisfactory / less than 3 = Unsatisfactory
Ø EACH classroom project must be completed -
Students who are regularly pulled out of class will have requirements adjusted accordingly
Ø NEVER SAY “I CAN’T”………ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST……..DON’T MAKE EXCUSES
Homework:
Ø Projects are done in class ( except the 8th grade final reproduction project)
Journal entries ideally are done 5 nights weekly – about10 minutes – more would be great!
Students write a short critique weekly…a final critique is done by both parent and student.
Extra Help:
Ø The Art room is open every morning from 7:45 – 8:25 and activity period Mon. – Thurs.
Ø Mrs. Moss is available after school by appointment
Progress Reporting:
Ø Parents will receive a Final Critique Sheet for their comments on the journal toward the end of the Art Quint. That sheet will be your only notification of Missing Work which will allow your child time to make it up. The Quint ends on __________ALL WORK IS DUE!
Grading:
Art is graded as follows: Pass with Honors – Pass – Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory – Fail
Ø All work must be handed in for a passing grade – No student should fail art!
Ø Those striving for excellence will receive a Pass with Honors ( Journals are very important)
Ø Each project is graded as follows: All work is graded on effort. Each child enters Art with
my expectations for a Pass w/ Honors. During the quint, work can be redone for a higher grade.
PLUS ( ) - great job / Pass with Honors
CHECK PLUS ( ) - very well done – Pass
CHECK ( ) – nicely done – Satisfactory
CHECK MINUS ( ) – needs more effort – Unsatisfactory
MINUS ( ) – please redo – Fail ( all work can be redone for a higher grade)
SPECIAL DISTINCTION OF ARTIST OF THE MONTH IS GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE A PLUS
ON ALL PROJECTS INCLUDING THEIR JOURNALS – THEY ARE SPECIALLY FEATURED IN THE SPRING ART SHOW (asked to help with art show set up and bring a dessert to make the evening special)
The Bottom Line:
Be responsible / be enthusiastic / be creative / give it your best shot / complete all required projects / listen to and follow directions / be respectful to one another / Be proud of your accomplishments / learn to appreciate artwork and the history it represents / and HAVE FUN
Art is meant to be enjoyed and displayed. Your child’s favorite work will be displayed in our
ANNUAL SPRING ART SHOW
Thursday, June 12, 2008
In the Middle School Art Room and Hallways
It is a wonderful evening to celebrate our children’s successes ...please join us!
Please keep this information for your records. I can be reached by calling 741-1451
***** Every student needs a SKETCHPAD ( journal)
Grades 5-6-8 - preferable 9” X 12” / larger for 7th graders – preferably 12” X 18”
PENCIL in class every day and ERASER – (gummed grades 5-6-7 / Kneaded - grade 8)
RULER - 18” – 24” for home use – 7th and 8th Grade
The 8th grade Reproduction Project is done mostly at home and at least one full week is needed!
***PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS- The Parent Critique Sheet will be sent home on ___________. This is your only notice of missing work. Please write your comments, sign, and return with final critiques from you and your child along with the completed journal due on_______________.
- ART EXPECTATION SHEET 2007-08 TO SIGN AND RETURN
Please return to Mrs. Moss by______________________________
I have read the Art Quint Expectation Sheets and will expect my child to satisfactorily fulfill his/her requirements
I understand that the Art Journal is a very important part of the Art experience. Approximately 10 minutes per night is expected whether my child is in class or not.
All work done in class must be handed in to successfully pass Art. Those students who will be pulled out from class on a regular basis will have classroom requirements adjusted accordingly.
** all 8th graders will have one larger project at the end of the quint which I consider to be a culmination of many skills learned in Middle School Art. It also supports the understanding of Modern Art, a part of the Art History component of our Art Curriculum.
I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL WORK IS GRADED ON EFFORT AND COMPLETION OF TASKS.
BOTH STUDENT AND PARENT NEED TO SIGN BELOW. Thank You, Mrs. Moss
It is my hope that all students and parents will expect to see a pass or pass with honors on the report card If your child consistently has 3 or less Journal Entries, that will be indicated on your Final Critique Sheet. Please check the journals each weekend and urge your child to complete at least 3 weekly with a critique.. If your child is doing less than that, expect a call from me!
Student Name___________________________QUINT______________Grade________
Pass or Pass with Honors - My child will have all 5 entries weekly ( Mon - Fri) labeled with day and date… PLUS write a short critique on the weekend.
Satisfactory - My child will complete 3 entries weekly ( with day and date) PLUS write a short critique on the weekend.
Unsatisfactory – My child will complete less than 3 entries weekly ( with day and date) PLUS
write a short critique on the weekend.
FAIL – My child does not hand in a journal.
I have read the ART Expectation and Goal Sheets and MARKED MY CALENDAR for the FINAL Parent Journal Critique Sheet. That will be my only notice of missing work. I understand that my child has 5 days after receiving the report card to complete the missing work to change a FAILING grade.
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parent signature and date
I have read the expectation sheet and am prepared to fulfill all my requirements to successfully reach my goals. I am working toward: Artist of the Month PH / P / S / U / F.
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student signature date