ART GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS GRADES 5-8 MRS MOSS
_______SPECIAL 7TH GRADE SHEET_
Quint ______ 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
(5-6-8 only) Weekly-5 entries =P or PH / 3 entries =Satisfactory / less than 3 =Unsatisfactory
7th graders need to practice at home, daily, whatever is worked on in class that day. The techniques taught in perspective need to be practiced without my assistance to see what is understood and where further help is needed. Many 7th graders come in activity period to do it and leave the journal in the classroom so we an clear up any confusion in activity period that day. Time at home or activity period will be about 1 hour weekly with SUNDAY Critiques
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-final work may be worked on at home if more time is needed
Journal entries ideally are done 5 nights weekly – about10 minutes – to keep up with new tasks
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 - preferably 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
***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_______________.
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ART EXPECTATION SHEET 2007-08 TO SIGN AND RETURN
7th grade only 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 will reinforce what was taught during the class – if absent I understand my child may need to come in to catch up on techniques learned in the missed demonstration.
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.
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 does not keep up with Journal Entries, that will be reflected in the final projects which are graded according to mastery of new techniques. That will be indicated on your Final Critique Sheet. Please check the journals each weekend and urge your child to take that time to catch up and be prepared for the next week’s work... If your child is consistently unprepared for class, expect a call from me!
Student Name___________________________QUINT______________Grade________
Grading will be the result from the amount of practice witnessed daily in the journal
(VERY IMPORTANT) PLUS the completion of Final, ready to display projects.
Pass w/Honors/Pass – ALL projects completed for display –ALL final drafts ready for display
Satisfactory – All final projects completed as Final Rough Drafts – ONE final draft for display
Unsatisfactory – All final projects completed as final rough drafts only – NO work for display
FAIL – My child does not hand in a journal. or does NOT hand in ALL final rough drafts
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