The art Experience

Rules

• A safe environment is our #1 Goal
• Cell phones are for music or they are away.
• Keep your area clean
• Take care of art supplies
• In seat using time wisely

Rules Continued

• Be on task while using computers.
• Be kind.
• Turn work in on time.
• My desk and belongings are off limits
• Do not leave classroom without permission

Procedures

What does on time look like?

• You are in your seat ready to take notes or working on project 
• Need materials to begin? You are in your seat w/hand raised
• Bottom line is you are in your seat working or ready to work

What does on task look like?

• Working on assigned art project/assignment
• Talking is kept to a minimum during independent work. 
• In seat unless retrieving supplies.
• Only working on art class assignments. 

Someone is presenting, what should I do?

• Art journals/ sketchpads should be out for note-taking.
• Pencil/pen should be readily available for use. 
• Respect and attention should be given to the presenter.
• Respectful listening: sitting up quietly and attentively.
• Eyes on presenter, only looking away to take notes

What does clean up look like?

• Work area, tables, and floor are clean.
• Materials used are clean and back where they belong.
• Computers are on cart, plugged in, cords wrapped neatly. 
• Tables are wiped off and chairs pushed in. 
• Clean up occurs 5 minutes before the end of class.

Where should I put this?

• Artwork in progress is stored in your cubby in  the closet. 
• Artwork that is wet may be placed out on a shelf.
• Graded artwork may also be stored in cubby until the art show.
• Completed work should be turned in on top of filling cabinet.
• Name on back, self-grade and rubric attached with paperclip.

What does Prepared look like?

• Coming with a sharpened pencil, eraser, journal, and work. 
• Coming with any borrowed supplies, assignments that are due. 
• Coming with and open mind
• Fed and well rested is a plus.

Homework

• doesn't have to happen to you, use your time wisely.
• Deadlines must be met. 
• Open studio time is available upon request.
• Due dates and assignments are on Edmodo.

What if I don't want to?

• First Strike: Warning 
• Second Strike: One day detail duty with Mr. Johnson or Myself
• Third Strike: One week detail duty with Mr. Johnson and a call home.
• Coming unprepared is a loss of that day's participation points.
• Late work -5% each day. 

I look forward