1. Art Syllabus Mrs. Root 2007-2008

2. Contact Info rebecca.schmitt@fortbend.k12.tx.us rebecca.schmitt@fortbend.k12.tx.us 281-634-6972 281-634-6972 Conference period is 4 th period, 11:28- 12:38 Conference period is 4 th period, 11:28- 12:38 http://www.bainesart.org http://www.bainesart.org

3. Art Supplies Students MUST bring a pencil with an eraser everyday. Students MUST bring a pencil with an eraser everyday. Student Planner Student Planner Spiral Notebook or Sketchbook to keep in classroom. Spiral Notebook or Sketchbook to keep in classroom.

4. Sketchbook You will keep a sketchbook in the classroom and be graded on your entries on a weekly basis. You will keep a sketchbook in the classroom and be graded on your entries on a weekly basis. Your sketchbook will be used for notes and for planning projects. Your sketchbook will be used for notes and for planning projects.

5. Classroom Policies Enter class quietly Enter class quietly Be seated when the tardy bell rings Be seated when the tardy bell rings Bring all supplies Bring all supplies Bring all assignments and homework to class on time Bring all assignments and homework to class on time

6. Classroom Policies Be responsible for clean up and storage of all personal artwork and supplies Be responsible for clean up and storage of all personal artwork and supplies Be courteous and respectful at all times. Be courteous and respectful at all times.

7. Entering Class Sign in Sheet – Same across building Sign in Sheet – Same across building –Must sign in WITH TIME if Tardy –Sign in even if you have pass from other teacher, then hand me pass –Must sign out whenever you leave classroom, and sign back in, marking time for each.

8. Art Bucks Start with three each nine weeks Start with three each nine weeks Earn 3 for 100 on major grade Earn 3 for 100 on major grade Earn 2 for 90-99 on major grade Earn 2 for 90-99 on major grade Earn 1 for 80-89 on major grade Earn 1 for 80-89 on major grade CAN NOT be shared with other students CAN NOT be shared with other students WILL NOT be replaced if lost WILL NOT be replaced if lost

9. Art Bucks Must have art buck in possession in order to use. NO CREDIT! Must have art buck in possession in order to use. NO CREDIT! –Restroom pass costs 1 art buck –Locker pass costs 1 art buck –Pencil costs 1 art buck

10. Art Bucks Can save art bucks from one nine weeks to another. Can save art bucks from one nine weeks to another. At the end of the semester art bucks can be redeemed for prizes and snacks. At the end of the semester art bucks can be redeemed for prizes and snacks.

11. Entering Class Check table for any writing/vandalism Check table for any writing/vandalism Sketchbook Sketchbook –Each day you will have a sketchbook question, usually on powerpoint. –Sketchbook questions are posted on wall each Friday. –You are responsible for getting questions you have missed –Graded on a weekly basis or when daily grades are needed.

12. School Policies We follow the school policies! We follow the school policies! –No Cell Phones – They will be taken up –No iPods – They will be taken up

13. Consequences First time – Verbal Teacher Warning First time – Verbal Teacher Warning Second time – Call home and Detention Second time – Call home and Detention Third time – Office referral Third time – Office referral

14. Grades Daily Grades Daily Grades –Sketchbook, worksheets, sketches, daily drawings, participation in contests, website contributions Major Grades Major Grades –Projects, tests

15. Make Up Work Students must ask for make up work when they return from being absent. Students must ask for make up work when they return from being absent. Tutorials will be offered for students that need to complete work in the art room. Tutorials will be offered for students that need to complete work in the art room. Students need to speak with Mrs. Root to arrange a time for tutorials. Students need to speak with Mrs. Root to arrange a time for tutorials.

16. Late Work Work turned in late will follow the policy outlined in your student handbook. Work turned in late will follow the policy outlined in your student handbook. 6 th grade – 20% deduction 6 th grade – 20% deduction 7 th grade – 25% deduction 7 th grade – 25% deduction 8 th grade – 30% deduction 8 th grade – 30% deduction

17. Safety Most art materials are non-toxic, but there are items that may be harmful if used improperly. Most art materials are non-toxic, but there are items that may be harmful if used improperly. You will be given specific instructions before using these items. You will be given specific instructions before using these items. Students improperly handling these materials will be sent directly to the office Students improperly handling these materials will be sent directly to the office

18. Fire Escape Route Through door Front of classroom, through courtyard to right and out through front doors by front office. Through door Front of classroom, through courtyard to right and out through front doors by front office. Must stay single file line near Mrs. Root, and walk SILENTLY. Must stay single file line near Mrs. Root, and walk SILENTLY.

19. Lockdown/Severe Weather In the case of a lockdown situation or severe weather, the class will enter the storage room. No one will be able to leave the classroom until we are instructed to. In the case of a lockdown situation or severe weather, the class will enter the storage room. No one will be able to leave the classroom until we are instructed to.

20. Art Club/Drawing Club Permission forms will be available starting Wednesday. Permission forms will be available starting Wednesday. Meetings will start approximately the 3 rd week of school. Meetings will start approximately the 3 rd week of school. Listen for announcements Listen for announcements Anyone can join Anyone can join

21. NJAHS For 7 th and 8 th Graders For 7 th and 8 th Graders Must have completed at least 1 semester of art Must have completed at least 1 semester of art Must maintain at least a B average in art Must maintain at least a B average in art More information will be available in December. More information will be available in December.

22. Bonus Points Butter Containers Butter Containers Cool Whip Containers Cool Whip Containers Empty Coffee Cans Empty Coffee Cans

23. Art III Expectations Keep a portfolio of work Keep a portfolio of work Submit portfolio to Glassell for scholarship consideration Submit portfolio to Glassell for scholarship consideration 8 th graders submit portfolio to Hightower or Elkins 8 th graders submit portfolio to Hightower or Elkins Contribute to website based on schedule. Contribute to website based on schedule.