Art 1 8th grade Disclosure

Art Foundation I/ 8^th grade Art

Ms. Ewell

2015-2016

Course description: Students will learn the Elements of art and Principles of design. Students will implement the elements and principles of art into works of art.  While using a variety of different mediums such as paint, paper, pencil, ink, and others will be incorporated throughout the trimester. 

Class rules and/ or expectation:

·                     Punctuality – be on time

·                     Preparation – have all needed for class

·                     Courtesy –positive interaction, respectful

·                     Performance – be a self-starter getting work done

·                     Self –control – be aware! No texting or phones.

·                      Honesty –complete own work proud of who you are

Notes regarding expectations and guidelines for attendance and tardies: In order to be considered “on time,” each student is expected to be sitting in an assigned seat, during dell and while attendance is being taken. Excessive absences or tardies may affect a student’s citizenship or grade.

Grading Scale: Weights of Classwork: Assessments 75%; Practice 25%:

A             93 -100,                                 B-            80 – 82                  D+           67 - 69

A-            90 - 92,                                  C+           77 – 79                  D             63 - 66

B+           87 - 89,                                  C             73 – 76                  D-            60 - 62

B             83 – 86                                  C-            70-72,                    F              59 & Below

Absent/ Late Work: If a student is absent it is the responsibility to find out what they missed the day they return.   Make-up work and late work needs to be turned in within two to five days of return.  Late work will affect your citizenship.

BEAR Time: Students will be required to come to intervention when they have missed due dates or to catch up.  The primary day for Non-Core is Friday and second Tuesday.

Teacher contact information:  You may contact me at BRMS (435)-257-2540. My email is merlene.ewell@besd.net. I am also available before and after school.  Your student’s grades can be checked through the school website.  You may also find out assignments on my blog.  The address is msewellsblog.blogspot.com or find it on the school web under faculty.

Accommodations: Box Elder School District teaching staff will make the changes in curriculum, instruction and/or assessment that are necessary in order to provide access for a student with a disability. Please notify me if your student has special needs not already outlined through IEP or 504 plans.

Material List: items needed in class;

·                     Pencils and erasers

·                     You may want to have own paint brushes, glue sticks, references (these are not necessary)

Please go to my blog and read through the disclosure as outlined.  Please sign and return.

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