Course Information
Course Information:
Welcome to Sixth Grade Art with Mrs. Krantz!
In the 6th grade, the focus will be on learning new skills to enhance creativity and individual self-expression. Here are some of the projects sixth grade students are responsible for completing:
Trading Cards
Still Life Drawings
Color Wheel
Acrylic or Watercolor Painting
Ceramics (Clay)
Art Classroom Expectations
1. Be respectful of yourself, others, and our
classroom (this includes all classroom materials).
2. Be prepared to work and learn.
3. Be safe.
4. Be yourself and be creative!
Grading Information
Rubrics (grading outlines) will be handed out at the start of each project. Please pay attention to the requirements. If you are unsatisfied with a grade you receive on a project, you may make changes to it for an improved grade.
Effort
You will receive an effort grade based on the High Rock School Effort Rubric.
High Rock School Effort Rubric
1. Excellent
Consistently is prepared for class with all homework and materials.
Participates actively in class activities.
Behavior is consistently appropriate and enhances the learning environment.
Consistently perseveres when challenged with new or difficult tasks.
2. Good
Usually is prepared for class with all homework and materials
Usually participates actively in class activities.
Behavior is usually appropriate and enhances the learning environment.
Usually perseveres when challenged with new or difficult tasks.
3. Fair
Is inconsistent in preparation for class with all homework and materials.
At times, participates actively in class activities.
At times, behavior is inappropriate and does not enhance the learning environment.
At times, perseveres when challenged with new or difficult tasks.
4. Unacceptable
Is rarely prepared for class with all homework and materials.
Rarely participates actively in class activities.
Behavior is rarely appropriate and does not enhance the learning environment.
Rarely perseveres when challenged with new or difficult tasks.