Mr. B's
Mr. B's
ART SYLLABUS
ART SYLLABUS
Policies, Procedures, & Grades
Policies, Procedures, & Grades
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QUARTER & SEMESTER GRADES
QUARTER & SEMESTER GRADES
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
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.
SUMMATIVE CLASSWORK AND PROJECTS (80%)
SUMMATIVE CLASSWORK AND PROJECTS (80%)
Links to instructions for your projects & their due dates can be found on each of the different Art Class homepages (see the black dropdown navigation bar at the top of the page). Projects will be graded on their quality, complexity, and how well they reveal an understanding of the instructional objectives, concepts, use of materials, and evidence that all verbal, written, & video instructions were followed. All students are expected to produce completed quality projects.
Links to instructions for your projects & their due dates can be found on each of the different Art Class homepages (see the black dropdown navigation bar at the top of the page). Projects will be graded on their quality, complexity, and how well they reveal an understanding of the instructional objectives, concepts, use of materials, and evidence that all verbal, written, & video instructions were followed. All students are expected to produce completed quality projects.
ART 1, 2, & 3 students need to check the due dates written on the board in class and/or Google Classroom. Due dates will always be on the board. Projects are turned in to the "Needs Grade" tray on the teacher's desk.
ART 1, 2, & 3 students need to check the due dates written on the board in class and/or Google Classroom. Due dates will always be on the board. Projects are turned in to the "Needs Grade" tray on the teacher's desk.
On the back of each project, written in ink, students should LEGIBLY write their first & last name, their art level, and class period. For example, if your name were Mike Smith, it would look like the example shown here. When your project is returned to you, it should have a red check on the back indicating it has been graded. You should then check Aeries to double-check that Mr. Berdino has entered your grade. If not, you need to let him know right away.
On the back of each project, written in ink, students should LEGIBLY write their first & last name, their art level, and class period. For example, if your name were Mike Smith, it would look like the example shown here. When your project is returned to you, it should have a red check on the back indicating it has been graded. You should then check Aeries to double-check that Mr. Berdino has entered your grade. If not, you need to let him know right away.
Mike Smith
Art 1
P6
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.
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.
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.
E-Grades: Effort & Efficiency
E-Grades: Effort & Efficiency
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.
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.
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.
FORMATIVE QUIZZES & EXERCISES (20%)
FORMATIVE QUIZZES & EXERCISES (20%)
Exercises are based on the Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) state standards, and will be done at school.
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.
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.
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
AP Art students will complete written "Project Analysis Worksheets" instead of tests or exercises. See the AP Homepage for details
CLASS RULES
CLASS RULES
1) Phones and Earbuds 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. Otherwise, all 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.
2) Respect the teacher and other students.
2) Respect the teacher and other students.
Rude language, cruel behavior, bullying, disrespect, or defiance will result in detention and office referral.
3) All class time must be used for working.
3) All class time must be used for working.
Not working is not an option. There is always something to be working on. If one assignment is done, there will be another ready for you at all times. Cleaning up early is not acceptable. Taking out phones before the bell is not acceptable. Hovering by the door before class is over is not aceptable. Students are to remain working in their seats until the bell rings. Adequate time for cleanup will be given daily. Misuse of class time will result in detention and loss of points on assignments.
4) Clean up after yourself & respect school property.
4) 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. Purposeful defacing of school property will result in office referral.
5) Academic Honesty and professionalism is Required
5) 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.
CLEAN-UP
CLEAN-UP
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.
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.
BATHROOM USE
BATHROOM USE
If you want to use the restroom at any point during class you must leave your phone ON THE TEACHERS desk (not your own) and sign out on the sheet by the door. This is for your own safety. Failure to comply will result in a loss of bathroom privileges. One student may go at a time. If you do not leave your phone, sign out, or sign back in, you will receive a detention.
If you want to use the restroom at any point during class you must leave your phone ON THE TEACHERS desk (not your own) and sign out on the sheet by the door. This is for your own safety. Failure to comply will result in a loss of bathroom privileges. One student may go at a time. If you do not leave your phone, sign out, or sign back in, you will receive a detention.
Accomodations
Accomodations
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.
Note: Your first test/exercise will be on the information on this page and the "Welcome" page. Make sure to look for it in Google Classroom so you can complete it by the due date.
Note: Your first test/exercise will be on the information on this page and the "Welcome" page. Make sure to look for it in Google Classroom so you can complete it by the due date.
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