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Art Art SyllabusSyllabusMrs. Root Mrs. Root
2007-20082007-2008
Contact InfoContact Info
[email protected]@fortbend.k12.tx.usus
281-634-6972281-634-6972 Conference period is 4Conference period is 4thth period, period,
11:28-12:3811:28-12:38 http://www.bainesart.orghttp://www.bainesart.org
Art SuppliesArt SuppliesStudents MUST bring a Students MUST bring a
pencil with an eraser pencil with an eraser everyday.everyday.
Student PlannerStudent PlannerSpiral Notebook or Spiral Notebook or
Sketchbook to keep in Sketchbook to keep in classroom.classroom.
SketchbookSketchbook You will keep a sketchbook in the You will keep a sketchbook in the
classroom and be graded on your classroom and be graded on your entries on a weekly basis.entries on a weekly basis.
Your sketchbook will be used for Your sketchbook will be used for notes and for planning projects.notes and for planning projects.
Classroom Classroom PoliciesPolicies Enter class quietlyEnter class quietly Be seated when the tardy bell Be seated when the tardy bell
ringsrings Bring all suppliesBring all supplies Bring all assignments and Bring all assignments and
homework to class on timehomework to class on time
Classroom Classroom PoliciesPolicies Be responsible for clean up and Be responsible for clean up and
storage of all personal artwork storage of all personal artwork and suppliesand supplies
Be courteous and respectful at all Be courteous and respectful at all times.times.
Entering ClassEntering Class Sign in Sheet – Same across Sign in Sheet – Same across
buildingbuilding– Must sign in WITH TIME if TardyMust sign in WITH TIME if Tardy– Sign in even if you have pass Sign in even if you have pass
from other teacher, then hand me from other teacher, then hand me passpass
– Must sign out whenever you leave Must sign out whenever you leave classroom, and sign back in, classroom, and sign back in, marking time for each.marking time for each.
Art BucksArt Bucks Start with three each nine weeksStart with three each nine weeks Earn 3 for 100 on major gradeEarn 3 for 100 on major grade Earn 2 for 90-99 on major gradeEarn 2 for 90-99 on major grade Earn 1 for 80-89 on major gradeEarn 1 for 80-89 on major grade CAN NOT be shared with other CAN NOT be shared with other
studentsstudents WILL NOT be replaced if lostWILL NOT be replaced if lost
Art BucksArt Bucks Must have art buck in Must have art buck in
possession in order to use. possession in order to use. NO CREDIT!NO CREDIT!– Restroom pass costs 1 art buckRestroom pass costs 1 art buck– Locker pass costs 1 art buckLocker pass costs 1 art buck– Pencil costs 1 art buckPencil costs 1 art buck
Art BucksArt Bucks Can save art bucks from one Can save art bucks from one
nine weeks to another.nine weeks to another. At the end of the semester art At the end of the semester art
bucks can be redeemed for bucks can be redeemed for prizes and snacks.prizes and snacks.
Entering ClassEntering Class Check table for any Check table for any
writing/vandalismwriting/vandalism SketchbookSketchbook
– Each day you will have a sketchbook Each day you will have a sketchbook question, usually on powerpoint.question, usually on powerpoint.
– Sketchbook questions are posted on Sketchbook questions are posted on wall each Friday.wall each Friday.
– You are responsible for getting You are responsible for getting questions you have missedquestions you have missed
– Graded on a weekly basis or when Graded on a weekly basis or when daily grades are needed.daily grades are needed.
School PoliciesSchool Policies We follow the school policies!We follow the school policies!
– No Cell Phones – They will be No Cell Phones – They will be taken uptaken up
– No iPods – They will be taken upNo iPods – They will be taken up
ConsequencesConsequences First time – Verbal Teacher First time – Verbal Teacher
WarningWarning Second time – Call home and Second time – Call home and
DetentionDetention Third time – Office referralThird time – Office referral
GradesGrades Daily GradesDaily Grades
– Sketchbook, worksheets, Sketchbook, worksheets, sketches, daily drawings, sketches, daily drawings, participation in contests, participation in contests, website contributionswebsite contributions
Major GradesMajor Grades– Projects, testsProjects, tests
Make Up WorkMake Up Work Students must ask for make up work Students must ask for make up work
when they return from being absent.when they return from being absent. Tutorials will be offered for students Tutorials will be offered for students
that need to complete work in the that need to complete work in the art room.art room.
Students need to speak with Mrs. Students need to speak with Mrs. Root to arrange a time for tutorials.Root to arrange a time for tutorials.
Late WorkLate Work Work turned in late will follow the Work turned in late will follow the
policy outlined in your student policy outlined in your student handbook.handbook.
66thth grade – 20% deduction grade – 20% deduction 77thth grade – 25% deduction grade – 25% deduction 88thth grade – 30% deduction grade – 30% deduction
SafetySafety Most art materials are non-toxic, Most art materials are non-toxic,
but there are items that may be but there are items that may be harmful if used improperly.harmful if used improperly.
You will be given specific You will be given specific instructions before using these instructions before using these items.items.
Students improperly handling Students improperly handling these materials will be sent these materials will be sent directly to the office directly to the office
Fire Escape Fire Escape RouteRoute Through door Front of classroom, Through door Front of classroom,
through courtyard to right and through courtyard to right and out through front doors by front out through front doors by front office.office.
Must stay single file line near Mrs. Must stay single file line near Mrs. Root, and walk SILENTLY.Root, and walk SILENTLY.
Lockdown/Severe Lockdown/Severe WeatherWeather In the case of a lockdown In the case of a lockdown
situation or severe weather, the situation or severe weather, the class will enter the storage room. class will enter the storage room. No one will be able to leave the No one will be able to leave the classroom until we are instructed classroom until we are instructed to.to.
Art Club/Drawing Art Club/Drawing ClubClub Permission forms will be available Permission forms will be available
starting Wednesday.starting Wednesday. Meetings will start approximately Meetings will start approximately
the 3the 3rdrd week of school. week of school. Listen for announcementsListen for announcements Anyone can joinAnyone can join
NJAHSNJAHS For 7For 7thth and 8 and 8thth Graders Graders Must have completed at least 1 Must have completed at least 1
semester of artsemester of art Must maintain at least a B Must maintain at least a B
average in artaverage in art More information will be available More information will be available
in December.in December.
Bonus PointsBonus Points Butter ContainersButter Containers Cool Whip ContainersCool Whip Containers Empty Coffee CansEmpty Coffee Cans
Art III Art III ExpectationsExpectations Keep a portfolio of workKeep a portfolio of work Submit portfolio to Glassell for Submit portfolio to Glassell for
scholarship considerationscholarship consideration 88thth graders submit portfolio to graders submit portfolio to
Hightower or ElkinsHightower or Elkins Contribute to website based on Contribute to website based on
schedule.schedule.