Writing by hand is thinking on paper.
Thoughts grow into words, sentences, and pictures.
Memories become stories.
Ideas are transformed into projects.
Notes inspire insight.
We write and understand, learn, see, and think WITH THE HAND.
Leadership
Stepping forward, inspiring others, and making choices that help the whole community.
☐ Help classmates understand directions or break down steps.
☐ Offer kind, specific feedback during critiques.
☐ Encourage quieter peers to share ideas.
☐ Support classmates who are frustrated or stuck.
☐ Help resolve small conflicts respectfully and calmly.
Positive Attitude & Growth Mindset
☐ Stay curious and open-minded when looking at art or ideas.
☐ Show perseverance when a project gets challenging.
☐ Turn mistakes into creative opportunities.
☐ Welcome feedback and try to use it to improve.
Respect & Responsibility
☐ Take care of materials and use them appropriately.
☐ Help with setup and cleanup without being asked.
☐ Keep my workspace neat and safe.
☐ Model respectful behavior toward classmates and the teacher.
☐ Take responsibility when I make a mess or mistake.
Initiative & Creativity
☐ Try new materials or techniques and share what you learn.
☐ Volunteer to demo or explain something you understand well.
☐ Contribute positively to group or community art projects.
☐ Show strong problem-solving skills when something doesn’t go as planned
☐ Participate in extra art opportunities
Citizenship
Being responsible, respectful, and doing your part to make your school community stronger.
Upstander
Courageous acts that make our school community a better place.
☐ Speak up when someone’s artwork is being teased or judged
☐ Stand up to unkind comments about someone’s creative choices, identity, or skill level.
☐ Report unsafe behavior with tools, materials, or classroom routines
☐ Calmly redirect peers when materials are being misused
☐ Protect shared materials and classroom art from being damaged or mistreated.
☐ Help maintain a calm, safe studio environment where everyone can think and create.
☐ Encourage fairness - making sure everyone gets a turn with limited materials or centers.
Learning, Reflection & Integrity
☐ Practice integrity - owning mistakes (spills, messes, accidents) and fixing them responsibly.
☐ Ask thoughtful questions that show respect for diverse ideas, cultures, and identities in art.
☐ Demonstrate courage by sharing original ideas or artwork even when you feel unsure.
Volunteerism
Selfless acts that give your time, talent, or effort to help others.
☐ Offer to help classmates who need assistance with materials, setup, or cleanup.
☐ Support peers during challenging steps without taking over their artwork.
☐ Step in to help organize shared supplies when the room gets busy.
☐ Refill or sort materials when they run low (paper, markers, tape, etc.).
☐ Help maintain clean and safe workspaces, sinks, and studio centers.
☐ Assist with recycling or reusing materials to support eco-friendly practices.
☐ Volunteer to demonstrate procedures or art techniques for the class.
☐ Take on classroom jobs (clean-up captain, organizer, supply runner).
☐ Help set up or break down centers, drying racks, or displays.
☐ Notice classroom needs and offer solutions without waiting to be asked.
☐ Choose acts of service that make the art room calmer, cleaner, or more creative.
☐ Model pride in the art studio by treating every task, big or small, with care.