Welcome to Art 1!

0 This is considered a foundations art class. Effort is regarded more than talent or ability

in your grading!

0 Art is practical AND fun! Just bring an open

mind and determination every day.

0 This can be the best class you have all day... or it can be the worst.

*Made when I was 7

Art II in high school. 07

Classroom Rules
0 1. No talking during the announcements, or when the teacher is talking. During class time, if the noise level becomes too loud, a no talking rule will be issued.

0 2. NO CELL PHONES. They should be stored in your bag, out of sight. Phones will be taken up if necessary.
0 3. Be respectful of everyone in the classroom. Bullying / teasing / horse play WILL NOT be tolerated, period. 0 4. No profanity or inappropriate conversations, such as politics, religion, 0 0

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etc. 5. No food or drinks allowed in the classroom, except for water. Please eat or drink beforehand during your breaks. 6. Be in the class on time. Do not linger outside. If you are not in the seat when the bell rings, you are tardy. 7. Always come in ready to listen or work. Sitting around doing nothing is not acceptable; there is always something to do. 8. Finally, maintain a positive attitude! Positivity is contagious. Even on the toughest days, keep your chin up and smile; it does wonders!

Art Rules
0 1. Listen and follow directions promptly. An important part of art 0 0

instruction comes from observation. 2. Keep an open mind and determined attitude. Remember that art takes time and practice! 3. Use art tools responsibly. Be safe with sharp instruments. Clean up materials and areas as directed. Once a tool is broken or damaged, its gone for good. Intentional neglect or destruction of materials will negatively impact your grade. 4. Respect your fellow students space and artwork. Do not touch someone elses work without permission. Vandalism will be treated as a serious offense. 5. NO MATERIALS ARE TO LEAVE THIS ROOM WITHOUT EXPLICIT PERMISSION FROM THE TEACHER. Doing so is considered stealing.

0 6. Art is a precious resource for exploring creative

possibilities! Do not waste this privilege!

Expectations/Grading
0 I expect you to give your best effort every day. It is only fair. Assignments and projects are to be completed on time. Excused absences/etc. means finishing works outside of class time. 0 Minor Grades (about 20%):
0 Attendance and participation (in discussions). 0 Daily exercises/classwork/homework.

0 Major Grades (about 80%):

0 EFFORT. This is key in getting a good grade!!!
0 Final Projects for each lesson. 0 Final Exam in December.

BHS Grading Policy:

A 93 - 100 B 85 - 92 C 75 - 84 D 70 - 74 F Below 70
If you want to take Visual Arts II, you must make a B or higher!

Every artist was first an amateur.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.
- Vincent Van Gogh

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
- Scott Adams