Art Class Syllabus 

2023-2024

 Teacher: Sunny Klim

Art room Phone: 864-355-3352

School Phone: 864-355-3300/ School Fax: 864-355-3361

Address: 302 Perry Rd. Greenville SC 29609

Email: yklim@greenville.k12.sc.us

Website: Http://teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us/sites/yklim

1.  General Goals 

·         Students will experiment using different types of media (mediums).

·         Students will experience different techniques and processes throughout the school year.

·         Students will create and communicate ideas through art.

·         Students will learn about different artists and cultures by looking at and discussing artwork.

·         Students will learn to evaluate and respond to a wide range of art.

·         Students will develop an understanding of how art reflects and impacts life and individuals.

2.  Long range plans (Subject to change as needed)

·         August: Art room rules and procedures

·         September: Portfolio folders /sketchbook- Ways of seeing: Lines in your world

·         September/October: Alphabet of Art; Elements of Art- Lines/Space- Communicating through lines, shapes, and space

·         October/November: Alphabet of Art; Elements of Art- Shapes- Collage as expression: Stories in Collage

·         December: Alphabet of Art; Elements of Art- Color: Seeing warm and cool colors- Many ways to express

·         January/February: Alphabet of Art; Elements of Art- Form: Forms take up space

·         March/April: Alphabet of Art; Elements of Art- Value: Magic of Light

·         April/May: Alphabet of Art; Elements of Art- Texture: Feel what you see

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3.   Art room Rules 

To maintain an appropriate learning environment, I have established the following art room rules that all students are expected to follow: 

 -The Big 3Bs

1)    Be Respectful.        

2)    Be Ready/Responsible.      

3)    Be Creative.

To encourage students to follow the rules, I will recognize appropriate behavior with praise, various types of reinforcement, and notes or calls home to you.  If students choose to break the rules, I have established an escalating series of responses ranging from gentle prompts and reminders (by writing a Behavior workbook- that has to be signed by parent/guardian), to the use of logical consequences, including detention. 

·         Each student deserves the right to work in an excellent working environment.  Any behavior that interferes with the student’s right to learn, or the teacher’s responsibility to teach will not be tolerated.

- Consequences:

1)       Verbal/Non-Verbal Warning ( ART self-monitoring chart)

2)       Change assignment and/or seating. 

·         Students will sit in designated area to have a quiet time.

3)       Students will follow their teacher’s procedures for failing to maintain their behavior goals; Followed by Art Room Behavior Work Book report to be signed by their parents

4)       Parent contact and Discipline Report (Cherrydale Elementary Minor Offense Form)

Parents contact is automatic if the student violates any safety rule especially opening doors, dangerous use of materials, using furniture for playground equipment, etc.  During any Emergency Procedures students are to remain silent(absolutely no talking).  Talking or other behavior that endangers the safety and welfare of the class during a drill is automatically a Discipline Report.

5)       Discipline Referral- Severe Disruption: Send to Mr. McClure's or Mrs. Johnson's office.

Note: Students will receive a daily grade that reflects their On-Task class participation and following the Rules and Procedures of the Art room.

4.  Class Procedures for Students

1)    Beginning of art class:

          ·        Greet as walking into art room.

          ·        Enter the Art room quietly and will sit in their assigned seat.

          ·         "Give me Five" :1) Eyes on teacher,   2) Ears listening,   3) No talking,   4) Hands and feet still,  

                    5) Ready to learn 

2)    During art class;

•        No talking while the teacher is talking or while another student is responding

•        Raise your hand if you have a question.

•        Use materials in the art room safely and as they were intended to be used.

•        Stay seated unless you have permission to do otherwise.

•        Students are expected to work quietly.  Talk in whispering voice while hands are moving Whisper Art).

•        Students can use restroom with a Hall Pass. (Students use hand signal for requesting restroom pass during independent work)

•        Art work without name goes to recycle bin!

•        Students use side way T hand signal for requesting individual help from the teacher.

3)    Students will exit the Art room in a “S & Q” line(Straight and Quiet)

5. Art Room Expectations: 

• Entering the Classroom: All students are expected to enter the classroom quietly, take a seat, and wait for instructions. No classroom materials should be touched until students are instructed to do so.

• VIP: Students who demonstrate exceptional work ethic during art.  VIPs will have special tables, chairs, materials, and sweet treats for the day.

• A-R-T chart: When students begin class they see the letters A-R-T on the board. Letters are turned over if the class gets too loud, or if students are not on task. Their goal is to keep all three letters showing throughout the entire class. If at the end of class, they still have all three letters they will received a Panther paw and Paw point. VIP(s) will be selected from the team(s) keep their letter up.   

• Free Activity day: Each class will earn a Paw point for the day and get a Paw point on the Paw tracker.  For every 5 Paw points will earn a free day in Art Class!  

• Respect Other's Art: Never write, draw, paint etc. on anyone's artwork but your own. Use only positive words when referring to the work of others. Most importantly, treat others the way you want to be treated! 

• Work Quietly - Students are often allowed to talk in the art room; however, I do expect for there to be no talking when I am speaking. There will be a chart displayed that informs students of what form of talking is acceptable at that moment. The choices will be, "Whisper Art" or "Silent Art". 

• Asking a Question - In the art room I use the "Ask 3 Rule". If a student has a question he/she should ask 3 teammates the question before coming to the teacher, unless we are having "Silent Art". If the student is unable to get a satisfactory answer then he/she should come and ask the teacher.

• Recycling - Please recycle all paper in the trash can nearest the storage closet. 

• End of Class – Students will stop what they are doing if classroom music is turned off. Following after the Attention bell ring, students are expected to start cleaning up and collect materials immediately. All materials and a team folder should be placed in the front of each table unless otherwise instructed, and all tables should be wiped down when necessary. The table that is clean, quiet and ready will line up first.

6. Rewards

Exceptional behavior and participation can earn paw bucks and *VIP privilege.  VIP (Very Important Person-Art Smart) Students have special spots in art room for following week of art class. Individual rewards include paw bucks and/or treasure chest.  Each Class will be rewarded for 100% positive behavior during and after class time with a Paw Point.   

1.    House Points; stickers, smiles, high-fives, verbal praise, treasure chest

2.    Positive notes and phone calls home

3.    Becoming a member of VIP (Very Important Person)

*VIP: Students who demonstrate exceptional work ethic during art.  VIP will sit in designated area with various material with sweet treat.

7. Grading

Grading will fall within these divisions: M-  Meets the standards or 

                                                                 P- Progressing toward to the standards

A rubric will be used for assessment.

Art Assessment Rubric

Participation Portion of Grade (80%), Grades 2-5

M        Meets the Standard Most of the Time- 89

•  Demonstrates achievement in artistic skills most of the time.  

•  Demonstrates achievement in artistic knowledge most of the time.

•  Uses time wisely while working on projects most of the time.

•  Follows directions most of the time.

•  Uses materials safely most of the time.

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P          Progressing Towards the Standard -79

• Demonstrates achievement in artistic skills some of the time.  

• Demonstrates achievement in artistic knowledge some of the time.

• Uses time wisely while working on projects some of the time.

•  Follows directions some of the time.

•  Uses materials safely some of the time.

District Recommendations for Related Arts Grading:

·     Kindergarten and First Grade students will be evaluated using the established procedures. They will receive an “M” for meets standards or a “P” for progressing towards standards.

·         M---Meeting the Standards

·         P---Progressing towards the Standards

8. Communication:

 I would like this to be a successful new school year for you and your child.  To ensure this success, it is important that we maintain open communication.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.   You could call me at 355-3352 Monday through Friday between 7:30- 8:00am.  Or you could call anytime during the day and leave a message for me to call you back.