1. VISUAL ARTS GRADES 7 & 8 Yorba Linda Middle School
COURSE SYLLABUS
Welcome to Art
Mrs. Sara Johnson
(714) x 24432
Studio Hours: T & Th 8:15-8:45am
I am excited to have you in Art Class! I will work diligently to make this a successful and enjoyable class for you. I will give you opportunities to be creative and try new things, through exposure to a variety of art forms. You will have a chance to express your thoughts & feelings within the context of projects. You will take a hands-on, active approach, to learning about different artists, mediums, techniques and concepts.
I have high expectations for you and your behavior as I give you opportunities to discover new ways of doing things and working with others.
And along the way, it is my hope that you will discover the artist that lives within you!
Mrs. Johnson
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Supplies
EACH DAY STUDENTS ENTER THE ART ROOM WITH: 
A pencil with eraser
2-Pocket Folder
Sketchbook
(will make together)
HELPFUL SUPPLIES
TO HAVE ON HAND
6-8 Wooden Pencils
Colored Pencils
Black Felt Tip Marker
Or Thin Black Sharpie
Units of Study
ELEMENTS OF ART - COLOR, VALUE, LINE, TEXTURE, SHAPE, SPACE & FORM
MEDIUMS- PENCIL, COLORED PENCIL, WATERCOLOR, OIL PASTEL, ACRYLIC, WIRE SCULPTURE, PEN & INK, PAPER MACHE
MONTHLY PROJECTS:
WATERCOLOR SEASHELLS
WIRE SCULPTURE WAVE
ZENTANGLE ICOSAHEDRON ACRYLIC DOT PAINTING ABSTRACT OIL PASTEL

2. Class Expectations HOMEWORK GRADING
It is the Supreme Art of the Teacher to Awaken Joy in Creative Expression and Knowledge. Albert Einstein
Homework will be assigned MONTHLY as prep for an upcoming project or an extension of class learning.
All Assignments are posted on the Agenda Board in the classroom and on the art website.
Late Work Policy:
Late Homework that meets the HW standards will be accepted one day late for at least ½ credit.
*Students are expected to write the weekly class work as well as any homework down in their YLMS Agenda.
HOMEWORK
Positive Consequences
Music Privileges PROUD PAWS
Special Class Privileges
Table Points/Rewards Class Raffle Tickets
Bobcat Recognition
Negative Consequences
Visual/Verbal Reminder
Written Warning/Behavior Notice
Parent Contact
Detention- after School
Administration involvement
GRADING
Final grades will incorporate art warm-up pages, classwork, homework, quizzes, & class projects
All projects are all graded with an individual rubric
Grades will be updated at least every other week to Aeries
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Class Expectations
Be kind to others. Use words that lift up and encourage
Take good care of classroom supplies to materials
Avoid talking when the teacher is speaking
Listen to all instructions
RESPECT
Come prepared for class
Stay on task
Complete all assignments
Follow timeline on big projects.
Be proactive in getting missing/absent assignments and completing them
RESPONSIBILITY
Follow all the safety rules when using materials
Replace supplies when finished using them
Clean up thoroughly after each class
Refrain from touching property or work of others
SAFETY

3. VISUAL ARTS GRADE 6 Yorba Linda Middle School
COURSE SYLLABUS
Welcome to Art
Mrs. Sara Johnson
(714) x 24432
Studio Hours: T & Th 8:15-8:45am
I am excited to have you in Art Class! I will work diligently to make this a successful and enjoyable class for you. I will give you opportunities to be creative and try new things, through exposure to a variety of art forms. You will have a chance to express your thoughts & feelings within the context of projects. You will take a hands-on, active approach, to learning about different artists, mediums, techniques and concepts.
I have high expectations for you and your behavior as I give you opportunities to discover new ways of doing things and working with others.
And along the way, it is my hope that you will discover the artist that lives within you!
Mrs. Johnson
Page 1, Option 3/4
Supplies
EACH DAY STUDENTS ENTER THE ART ROOM WITH: 
A pencil with eraser
2-Pocket Folder
Sketchbook
(will make together)
HELPFUL SUPPLIES
TO HAVE ON HAND
6-8 Wooden Pencils
Colored Pencils
Black Felt Tip Marker
Or Thin Black Sharpie
Units of Study
ELEMENTS OF ART - COLOR, VALUE, LINE, TEXTURE, SHAPE, SPACE & FORM
MEDIUMS- PENCIL, COLORED PENCIL, WATERCOLOR, OIL PASTEL, ACRYLIC, WIRE SCULPTURE, PEN & INK, CLAY
MONTHLY PROJECTS:
WATERCOLOR GUMBALL MACHINE
TESSELLATIONS
ZENTANGLE INSECT DESIGN
ACRYLIC VALUE PAINTING
O’ KEEFFE OIL PASTEL
GREEK VASES OR PINCH POTS

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 8
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COURSE SYLLABUS
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7. VISUAL ARTS 7/8 Yorba Linda Middle School 2018-2019 COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description
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Mrs. Sara Johnson
(714)
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Supplies
An important part of middle school is developing effective organizational strategies and habits.
The following tools are recommended to help keep you organized:
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Supply list item #2
Supply list item #3
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Units of Study
NARRATIVE POETRY
SCIENCE FICTION
ARGUMENT ESSAY
NONFICTION READING
HISTORICAL FICTION
CLASSICS
JOURNALISM

8. The following tools are recommended to help keep you organized:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 8
Hello Middle School
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description
Please sure you have the necessary fonts installed to view this document properly (see front page for more information).
All titles, headings, subheadings, text boxes and lines on this document are fully customizable. The only thing that is not movable is the image; this is to comply with the artist’s licensing agreement.
If needed, you can adjust the font size to fill more or less space. You can also copy and paste any of the lines/headings from this template to create additional divisions.
Mrs.
Teacher
(555)
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Supplies
An important part of middle school is developing effective organizational strategies and habits.
The following tools are recommended to help keep you organized:
Supply list item #1
Supply list item #2
Supply list item #3
Supply list item #4
Units of Study
NARRATIVE POETRY
SCIENCE FICTION
ARGUMENT ESSAY
NONFICTION READING
HISTORICAL FICTION
CLASSICS
JOURNALISM

9. Class Expectations Late Work Grading Heading 2 Heading 3
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– Stephen King
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (70%):
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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (30%):
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Grading
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Class Expectations
BE PREPARED
Come to class on time. This means being in your seat at the start time, focused and ready to learn.
Come to class with the necessary supplies.
BE RESPECTFUL
Respect yourself and others.
Respect our class time and our materials.
DO YOUR BEST
Be responsible for your learning; work hard and do your best.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

10. Class Expectations Late Work Grading Heading 2 Heading 3
“A MIND IS LIKE A PARACHUTE. IT DOESN’T WORK IF IT IS NOT OPEN.” – Frank Zappa
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Late Work
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (70%):
to edit the chart, click on the graphic and select “Edit Data” in the chart tools. You can also change the chart type if desired.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (30%):
your text here your text here your text here your text here your text here your text here
Grading
Heading 2
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Heading 3
If needed, you can adjust the font size to fill more or less space. You can also copy and paste any of the lines/headings from this template to create additional divisions.
Class Expectations
BE PREPARED
Come to class on time. This means being in your seat at the start time, focused and ready to learn.
Come to class with the necessary supplies.
BE RESPECTFUL
Respect yourself and others.
Respect our class time and our materials.
DO YOUR BEST
Be responsible for your learning; work hard and do your best.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

11. Class Expectations Late Work Grading Heading 2 Heading 3 BE PREPARED
“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” – Frank Zappa
If needed, you can adjust the font size to fill more or less space. You can also copy and paste any of the lines/headings from this template to create additional divisions.
Late Work
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (70%):
to edit the chart, click on the graphic and select “Edit Data” in the chart tools. You can also change the chart type if desired.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (30%):
your text here your text here your text here your text here your text here your text here
Grading
Heading 2
Each section is grouped for easier movability. You can still click on and move things individually and they will stay grouped. To ungroup, right click on entire box and click Group → Ungroup.
Page 2, Option 3/4
Heading 3
If needed, you can adjust the font size to fill more or less space. You can also copy and paste any of the lines/headings from this template to create additional divisions.
Class Expectations
BE PREPARED
Come to class on time. This means being in your seat at the start time, focused and ready to learn.
Come to class with the necessary supplies.
BE RESPECTFUL
Respect yourself and others.
Respect our class time and our materials.
DO YOUR BEST
Be responsible for your learning; work hard and do your best.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.