1. Welcome to Lakewood Art Mrs. McNickle
I are so thrilled to share my love of art with your children! I have several, exciting activities planned such as sculptures, painting, weaving, and much more. Here is some important information about our art program as it pertains to procedures and expectations. If you have any questions please contact me at . You can also reach me at (ext. 3614)
Grading Guidelines:
Kindergarten
E = Excellent - Indicates truly exceptional achievement, well above what would normally be expected of a student this age.
 Student ALWAYS participates actively, safely and with a positive attitude in every class activity, skill or concept taught.
S = Satisfactory - Indicates expected achievement for a student this age, applying to the vast majority of all students.
 Student USUALLY participates actively, safely and with a positive attitude in every class activity, skill or concept taught.
N = Needs Improvement - Still passing, but indicates improvement is needed in multiple areas.
 Student SOMETIMES participates actively, safely and with a positive attitude in every class activity, skill or concept taught.
Grades will be determined by behavior and participation.
1st -4th Grade
U = Unsatisfactory - Indicates unacceptable and well below average achievement for a student this age.
 Student RARELY or NEVER participates actively, safely and with a positive attitude in every class activity, skill or concept
taught.
Art Classes Teach Kids To:
-respect others –experiment with materials
–observe –self evaluate –learn from their mistakes –find their voice – make connections –express themselves –clean up –embrace diversity – persevere –have an opinion
– appreciate beauty –break away from stereotypes –see another point of view
–start a dialogue -innovate –envision solutions
In this class, your student will:
-organize and develop artistic ideas
-analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation
-perceive and analyze artistic work
-refine and complete artistic work