Art students receive grades in two main categories: Summative classwork, made up of class projects/artworks (80%), and Formative Quizzes & Exercises (20%).  These areas are calculated together to give you your final grade.  E - Grades are also taken into account. Poor class behavior or engagement with material during class time will negatively affect student scores. If students or parents have questions or concerns about grades, they should contact Mr. Berdino by email at hberdino@dusd.k12.ca.us

ALL PROJECTS WILL BE GRADED ON A 4 POINT SCALE.

The scores represent the following levels of understanding: 

0 - No work has been submitted 

1- Approaching - understanding is minimal and work is missing most of the vital information, skills, vocabulary or written/spoken/or created comprehension required to master an assignment. 

2- Progressing - understanding is progressing, however, work is missing some of the vital information, skills, vocabulary or written/spoken/or created comprehension required to master an assignment. 

3- Proficient - understanding is proficient and displayed, however, work is missing a small piece of the vital information, skills, vocabulary or written/spoken/or created comprehension required to master an assignment. 

4- Exemplary - The work displays all of the vital information, skills, vocabulary or written/spoken/or created comprehension required to master an assignment. 

ART DESIGN & AP students will be assigned all of their projects and turn them in via Google Classroom.  You should then check PowerSchool to double-check that Mr. Berdino has entered your grade.  If not, you need to let him know right away.

All students should also save ALL finished projects as proof of completed work. Art 1 & Art Design students will also need this for their portfolios.  Projects may be turned in late, but will remain as an "F" in PowerSchool until they are submitted.  The final due date for submission will be one week before the end of the quarter they were assigned.

EFFORT/EFFICIENCY:  Not only will your grade be affected by your assignments, but also how efficiently you use your class time. E-Grades help those who work hard and lower the grades of those who decide not to work.  Even if you’re not a great artist, your effort & efficiency shall be rewarded.  Showing up to class unprepared (without your work) shows a lack of efficiency, and can affect your E-Grade.

At times, students may be asked to answer questions, or engage in class activities such as discussions or certain exercises.  Level of participation, or lack thereof can effect your E-Grade.

Note:  Art 1 students may be expected to take Cornell or Focused notes on demonstration days.  These notes count as one E-Grade.  Students that are absent on demonstration days can either watch the instructional videos at home or at school and take notes individually, or copy them from a classmate upon their return.

Exercises are based on the Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) state standards, and will be done at school. 

Tests on policies & procedures, artistic terms, art elements, and principles of design are also submitted via Google Classroom, but NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  STUDENTS THAT WERE ABSENT THE DAY OF THE TEST ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASKING THE TEACHER PERMISSION TO TAKE IT UPON THEIR RETURN.  A student may not make up a test more than one week after the original test date. 

Art Design Tests/Exercises are based on each individual unit and should be completed as the student gains knowledge of each individual project.  All Art Design tests/exercises are open book. 

AP Art students will complete written "Project Analysis Worksheets" instead of tests or exercises.  See the AP Homepage for details

The main purpose for Extra Credit is to keep students busy during class.  STUDENTS SHOULD NEVER BE DOING NOTHING!!  If you finish your required project before the completion date, you should begin to work on (or continue to work on) an extra credit project.  You may take as long as you wish to finish these projects.  You should set extra-credit projects aside each time you are assigned a new required project and continue them once you have completed the required assignment.  DO NOT DO EXTRA CREDIT INSTEAD OF REQUIRED PROJECTS.  All required projects are worth 4 points and extra credit gives the opportunity to add a point to an assignment scored less than 4. These are supplemental projects that closely follow whatever lesson we are working on at any given time. 

Turning in Extra Credit:  Write "Extra Credit" on the back of these projects and turn them in to the "Needs Grade" tray at the teacher's desk.  Art Design students will turn in Extra Credit via the "Extra Credit" classwork in Google Classroom since everything is done digitally in this class.

1)  READ, WATCH, & LISTEN!

2)  When the teacher talks, you listen. 

You must be in your seat, listening, working, and being respectful in speech, and action at all times. If you have concerns or questions quietly raiuse your hand and wait to be called on. Feel free to send emails or talk after class if you have more sensitive concerns!

3)  Respect others’ right to learn, & their property.

Do not ever tamper with other student work or property. 

4)  Respect the teacher and his/her right to teach.

Be active in class. Listen to instructions. Respect what is asked of you and complete your work to the best of your abilities. Being out of your seat during class for no reason will result in detention. 

5)  Clean up after yourself & respect school property.

It is a privilege to have access to high quality art supplies. However, they are messy and will need to be cleaned up a few minutes before class ends. You will be given a few minutes to clean every day. DO NOT clean up early. Wasted class time, getting out of your seat and hovering by the door, or getting on your phone while class is still running will result in detention. 

6) Phones are NOT allowed. 

According to the districtwide rules, phones and headphones are deemed "banned" in the classroom. They may not be on the desk, you may not listen to music, you may not quickly answer a text. Your phone should not be seen in class ever. The only exception is that there may be very rare times when they will be used to take photos for projects, but phones must be in backpacks at all other times. If a phone is seen in class, it will be immediately confiscated, sent to the office, and detention will be issued. 

This also includes EARBUDS! Earbuds must be put away unless expressed permission is given to use them.

7) Academic Honesty and professionalism is Required 

Using AI to answer written prompts, turning in other students work, or plagiarizing is not allowed. Any written work is checked for AI content. If you are caught plagiarizing, your work will receive a 0, and you will receive an office referral for academic dishonesty.

You and the others that sit at your table are a team, and are expected to keep your table clean.  Individual students or groups that have a dirty area or table will not be dismissed until their area/table is clean.  If you make it out of the classroom with a dirty table, you or your entire table will receive zero E-Grade points for the day and will all be given detentions.  If you are caught marking on the table, counter, wall, etc., you will also be expected to clean, and will be given detention.  Carving in the tables or defacing property will result in a referral.  Let’s keep things clean and work as a team to take care of our equipment & materials.

If you require classroom accommodations, do not hesitate to talk to me personally or send me an email. Accommodating medical issues of any kind, requirement of a classroom aide, hearing, visual, audio, or translation aides are available as needed. Any student who walks in my door is valuable, and I care about your success in my class. Talk to me about any help you may need, and we can try to make it happen! 

All IEP's, 504's, and behavior plans will be reviewed discretely and implemented into the classroom to benefit your learning.