1. ART
     
Contact Information:
Camelia Rivers
Conference Period, 4th: 11:16-12:30
Phone:
Tutoring:
Before School: Thursday 8:00 a.m.-8:40 am
After School: Monday 3:45-4:30
Art Clubs: Thursday before school
The objective for this course is for the student to gain a basic understanding of the elements and principles of art, design, art criticism, theory, and history. Students will also learn proper care and safe use of a variety of art materials. We will work in a variety of media including, but not limited to, pencil, color pencil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, collage, and ceramics. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in art exhibitions and public art works.
Supplies: Students will need a pencil, thin black pen or marker, hand held sharpener, eraser, and folder for class. The folder may be any type the student wishes; please no binders. We will use these for our sketchbooks. Students may use an actual sketchbook. However, sketchbook paper is always available. Each student is required to pay a $10 art lab fee. This may be paid online.
The rest of our supplies will be purchased with the lab fee. In class we will make portfolios to hold artwork. Students may take their portfolios home at any time. However, it is the student's responsibility to have their work every day. Students who fail to bring their work in will be given an additional alternative assignment.
Grading: Students will be graded on participation in class, minor quizzes, tests, minor and major projects, and homework. (FYI: I assign a very limited amount of homework. Therefore, participation in class is extremely important). A final exam will be given in each course.
All assignments must be turned in by their given deadline. However, I believe that learning is a process that builds upon itself. Therefore, students may resubmit the studio portion of a major project for a higher grade within three days of having their project returned to them. Students will receive a minimum of two grades per week. We will also have a minimum of three major projects per nine weeks. All major projects and tests will count for two grades. Please follow your student’s progress on Skyward. You can access information and Skyward from the art class web page. Also, check out the art class web page:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by or phone
Thank You, I am looking forward to a great year!

2. Art Lab Policies and Bobcat Expectations:
Respect the teacher, other students, the classroom, and all materials.
Be on time, be seated in your assigned seat.
Take care of materials. Students are expected to use materials in a safe and proper manner. All students are expected to clean up after themselves. NEVER THROW ANYTHING IN THE ART LAB. Do not lean back in your chair.
Be prepared for class.
Turn assignments in on time.
Be trustworthy
Listen actively, Do your personal best
Demonstrate responsibility
NO HORSEPLAY EVER! Do not throw items in the art room, including trash.
ART LAB Procedures:
Students are expected to enter the room quietly, read the board for instructions, obtain their needed materials, and be ready for work.
Students must start on the warm up immediately.
Students are to remain seated.
Students must turn in assignments by their deadlines. A list of assignments will be posted for each class. I can not grade anything without a name.
Listen while instructions are given. Ask questions, respect others when they have the floor.
Take care of materials. Clean up after yourself.
Consequences for students choosing not to follow the Real-World Expectations:
Warning given
Loss of privileges
30 minute detention
1 hour after school detention
2 hour detention
Referred to administration
Students who do not turn work in on time, participate, or bring their materials can and will be placed in ZAP.

3. Parents, the first homework assignment belongs to you
Parents, the first homework assignment belongs to you. I would like to know about your student. You may use this page to tell me anything about your child that can help me be the best teacher possible for him/her. Feel free to write as much or little as you wish. You may use the back and attach extra pages if you need to. Also, please do not forget to go online and pay for your child’s $10.00 lab fee. This is for each semester.
Thank you,
Mrs. Rivers

4. Complete the following questions:
Name:
Class Period:
Advisory Period:
Lunch: A B C
Complete the following questions:
1. Tell me something about yourself.
2. What are your goals for this semester?
3. What type of art do you want to do most this semester?
What is something that you really like about a class you have taken before? (Any subject)
What is something that you do not like about school?
What is the hardest thing about school for you?