Art+Room+Guidelines

You have signed up for Art class - I assume that means you are as excited about making art as I am and you are in the fortunate positon of having approximately 7.5 hours per week to create! You have not signed up for study hall, or nap time, or social hour. To make an A in this class, I expect a combination of thoughtful decision-making, following technical rules as specified, follow-through in turning in work and/or portfolio, and joyful participation. While I expect art to be our focus, the studio is also a relaxed and creative atmosphere. For more information on grading, see the syllabus specific to your course.
 * The Whats, Hows, Whens, and Whys of Art Class**


 * Non-Negotiable Rules:**
 * No Cell-Phones unless an emergency pre-discussed with teacher
 * No Food or Drinks in the classroom - Water in a sealed container is the exception.
 * Art Room Cleaning Jobs must be done
 * You are responsible for cleaning your own work space
 * Kiln Room, Storage Closet, and Teacher desk are off-limit to students
 * Don’t interrupt during a lesson
 * Avoid taking away from another student’s right to learn


 * Negotiables:**
 * Music with headphones may be listened to if it doesn't interrupt other students or ability to get projects done
 * Water bottles are okay if lids are kept on when not drinking.

**Acceptable Computer Use**

 * For specific projects or research for art that involve computer use.
 * To print off an image needed for art class. Please do not use the art room printer paper for other classroom projects.
 * To upload and record images of art work, or respond to Wiki discussions, or work on final portfolio
 * There will usually be occasion in the last ten minutes of class to check school e-mail or this Wiki.
 * You may use either of the two charging tables for your computer. You may not plug in your computer from your desk. If your computer does not have charge, you can't move your artwork to the charging station.

> > **The reason for this is simple.** YOU WILL MAKE MORE THOUGHTFUL, CAREFUL, CREATIVE, IN DEPTH, FANTASTIC ART! You will do MORE ART! You won't rush! **Also since this is a multi-grade level class you will have the opportunity to get to know students you might otherwise never have a class with. Don't lose this privilege - it's a great tool for finding images!**
 * Unacceptable Computer Use**
 * **You have 3 get out of jail passes for your computer - Types of things I will not tolerate (examples but not limited to:) Having your computer open or sly cracked while I am giving instruction for the day (unless it's computer instruction), Skyping, Skype Roulette, Random chatting (sites like Omegle), Videos unrelated to class, Music without headphones, Gaming, Social Media, Movies - You may listen to music //with headphones// but it must be your own Itunes account //not live streaming// (school rules), you may chat with a friend - both of these things are with "buts" - If either proves to be a distraction and you're not getting your artwork done, I will ask you to put your computer away. If caught, you can use one of your free passes and stop whatever activity you were engaged in. If you are out of passes - you will lose computer privileges for two days. If your grade drops below a C - you lose the privilege to keep the computer open at your work station until your grade is brought up.**


 * Projects and Assignments**
 * Projects are due at the specified date - however - because we work at different paces - and you can legitimately explain why you need more time, it will be considered. (this will not apply to procrastination, slack work, or unexcused absences) Assignments turned in late will have 5 points deducted for each day the project is late if we haven’t discussed it and arranged a different deadline. If later than a week, grade will automatically be a 50 when turned in.


 * Field Trips**
 * It is my hope that each semester, the art classes will take one field trip to an area museum or exhibit. There may be a small charge for this and all regular school guidelines apply. Students must be passing, have permission from other teachers, and be clear of attendance probation. If a student voluntarily chooses not to go or can't go because of attendance/grade issues, they will be assigned to another teacher for that period and be given a written assignment for the day.