1. Art at MPHS Room 426

2.  Adjust your attitude when you come in (if needed) – you are in a safe place and we’re here to support each other – so no need to get an attitude!  Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude

3.  Respect those around you! Your peers, your teacher….& even yourself! Our supplies also!  Respect looks/sounds like: speaking nicely to and about others, NOT not calling names or gossiping, NOT using discriminatory words (especially those having to do with race, gender, etc.) Follow these rules and you’ll get r-e-s-p-e-c-t in return!

4.  Use LOGIC whenever possible (I highly recommend this ALWAYS – but I can only ask you use it my classroom – DO)!  Examples of NOT being logical: Sitting idly when you have work to do, lining up at the door and wasting time, not cleaning paint brushes YOU used, talking while Mrs. Lunsford does – etc.!

5.  This is an art class – use your imagination!  You’ll be required to come up with more than 1 idea – the first is NOT always the best! Don’t be a lazy Imagineer – Walt Disney wasn’t – and you shouldn’t be either! ;)  Your ideas don’t have to be 100% unique – just be true to you and you’ll be fine!

6.  One thing that will get you in trouble in the art room more than anything else is being irresponsible and NOT CLEANING UP AFTER YOURSELF. Messing around & trashing or breaking supplies will result in YOU paying for ruined supplies.  Expect calls home & detentions if you aren’t responsible; clean up & be safe in room 426!

7.  You know the saying ‘there is no try?’ That’s silly – there is a TRY! I don’t expect perfection but I do expect you to try your best….try to new things & explore – that’s what art is all about!  Stay on task & on target – I expect you to WORK in this class – work and TRY!