Art Foundation II Disclosure

Art Foundation II

Ms. Ewell

2015-2016

Course Description: Students will learn the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.  This content will be covered by starting out with the basic steps in drawing and will expand out into more difficult works of art.  Students will be using pencil giving a range of values and will eventually move onto color. 

Class rules and/ or Expectation:

·                     Punctuality – be on time and in seat.

·                     Preparation – have all needed for class

·                     Courtesy –positive interaction respectful

·                     Performance – be a self-starter getting work done

·                     Honesty –complete own work proud of who you are

Attendance and tardies:

It is important that your student is in class so they can be a part of class discussions and complete assignments.  Students who are in their seats with all the necessary materials needed for the class, when the bell begins to ring will be considered “On Time”.

 Grading Scale: Scores are weighted as: 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/ Lake 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 tests to catch up.  The primary day

              for Non-Core is Friday and second Tuesday.

             

Teacher contact Information:  My email is merlene.ewell@besd.net, you may contact me at BRMS (435)-257-2540. I am also available before and after school.  Your student’s grades can be checked through the schools web site. You may also find out assignments on my blog.  My address is msewellsblog.blogspot.com or find in 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 any special needs not already outlined through IEP or 504 plans.

Material List: Your student will need the following items in class:

·                     Pencils and eraser (lots a must)

·                     You may want to have your own colored pencils,

·                     references, sketch book, (these last items are not necessary)

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

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