Notes about grades

• Please remember as you look at your child's grades that they have art once a week for 40 minutes - and learning takes time!

•  Grades are entered into Infinite Campus Quarterly - they will not be entered weekly.  Special  areas (PE & Art specifically) see over 800 students a week so this is the requirement set by district and Infinite campus has been set up to receive only the quarterly grade - not individual assignments.   

• If your student is getting a 1 you will be contacted directly to discuss your child's progress, these students will probably need additional help. - you will be contacted before the end of the quarter so your student knows, and has a chance to improve their grade. 

•  If your student is receiving a 2 do not fear!  They are progressing toward the standard, and likely we just have not finished our learning in this quarter. It will be continued throughout the year.  A 2 is comparable to the former S (Satisfactory)

• Allow your child to have time to learn, and to self advocate - we have frequent formative assessment where the teacher walks around the room and discusses progress and gives suggestions for improvement.  

• Parents, please allow your student to make mistakes, experiment, and not be afraid of art - We are trying to cultivate a growth mindset where we say "This might be hard, but I am still learning and I can get better at this"

• Ask your student how art went on their art day and encourage them to try their best. It takes artists their whole career to understand the elements, develop a voice,  and make high quality art works.