OBJECTIVE Art I is an introductory course designed to teach self-expression in the visual arts, and to develop and refine the student’s previously learned art skills. It focuses on teaching the principles and elements of design – the building blocks of learning and understanding art. Art I also enables the student to experiment with new materials and techniques, enhance their expression, and foster creative problem solving.
GRADING Grades will also be available on http://www.psbusd.org/public/
Effort and Participation 10%
Being on time to class.
Maintaining a positive attitude.
Completing required assignments.
Following the classroom and BHS rules.
Sketchbook 20%
Drawing assignments are categorized by imagination or observation. Grades are based on thoroughness, neatness, creativity, detail, composition, and improvement. All sketches are required to be numbered and labeled in order.
Projects 70%
All assignments are graded individually using the following grading scale:
97-100 = A+, 94-96 = A, 90-93= A-, 87-89 = B+, 84-86 = B, 80-83 = B-, 77-79 = C+, 74-76 = C, 70-73 = C-, 60-69 = D, AND BELOW 59 = F
POLICIES
If a student is tardy 5 times to class, a Saturday School will be assigned.
A student will receive an “F” grade if there have been 6 truancies (cuts) or a combination of 10 or more truancies (cuts) and/or unexcused absences per semester.
RULES
Clean up at the end of the period---entire table is clean, equipment and supplies put away and you are in your assigned seat.
No eating or beverages in the classroom at any time.
Be in your seat when the bell rings or you will be marked tardy.
Do not touch anything but your own work.
If you need to leave the class for any reason, please have your hall pass signed by the teacher.
Cell phones must remain OFF, or silent, or they will be confiscated and delivered to the main office for parent pick up.
Foul language is not appropriate in the classroom.
CONTACT
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or to contact me during the year for any reason, please leave a voicemail for me at 747-8325 Ext. 9329 and I will make every effort to return your call within 48 hours. Please include a daytime phone number where you can be reached. Email: mnelson@beniciaunified.org
PERMISSION TO PUBLISH
I would like to share exemplary work from Benicia High School with the community via the internet and in public/school shows.
We are asking permission for your child's work to be published for a reasonable period of time. If you give your permission, please sign below and return as soon as possible. Art work will not be used for any other purposes.
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