Welcome to my website!
Mission Statement
My desire for each of my students is that you will grow in your personal abilities and talents. This year, I will provide you with a variety of activities and experiences to educate in you in the visual arts. One of my main goals for you is that you gain the ability to appreciate art of all kinds through the understanding of design elements and principles. I look forward to working with each one of you as you seek to improve your ability in and understanding of visual arts.
My Contact Information:
afretwel@greenville.k12.sc.us
Phone: 864-355-6355
My Daily Schedule
1st Semester:
1st Period: Advanced Art
2nd Period: Crafts 1 &2
3rd Period: Crafts 1&2
4th Period: Planning
2nd Semester:
1st Period: Crafts 1&2
2nd Period: Planning
3rd Period: Art 1
4th Period: Art 1
Visit your class page to see a class syllabus, important handouts, etc.
Art Club and National Art Honor Society:
Join our Art Club/NAHS!
Classroom Join code: qzirav4
Website: sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/jlmann-art-club-nahs-website/home
Art Fees:
Check the MySchoolBucks link above or on our J.L. Mann homepage to see the fees for your specific art class. You may pay there easily online--preferred payment method--or you may pay your art teacher directly (your teacher will receipt you and give you a copy)--check or cash. Save a copy of your receipt whether your pay online or in person.
Office Hours:
1st Semester: Monday--Friday: 2nd period, first 10 minutes; quick questions only. In-depth help time listed below under "Extra Help and Tutoriing."
2nd Semester: Monday--Friday: 4th period, first 10 minutes; quick questions only. In-depth help time listed below under "Extra Help and Tutoring."
Extra Help and Tutoring:
My after school help time is Monday and Tuesday, from 3:45--4:15. Please, let me know one day ahead of time if you plan on attending an extra help session.
Schoolwide Tutoring and Remediation Program
Lesson Plans:
Lesson Plans, Important Information, Handouts
Google Classroom:
Please, regularly check Google Classroom. I have a classroom set up for each class by class period, which you are automatically placed in when signed up for my class. You will find slide presentations for notes and assignments posted here.
College Board Classroom Code for AP Studio Art 2D: VRZ6Q4
College Board Classroom Code for AP Studio Art Drawing: VWQ9ED
*You are required to join both classrooms. Progress assessments , some tests (AP Art History only), and portfolio work will take place on College Board Classroom.
Miscellaneous assignments and review games will take place on Google Classroom.
Exam project guidelines for Art 1 and Crafts 1&2 are located in the class syllabus for each class--syllabi are posted on each class's page on this website.
Exam project guidelines for APAH will be posted later 2nd semester. Feel free to download.
Visual Arts South Carolina State Standards:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_nsiiyFc5GOAA4RBQhWhExkVDhcKPoKe
Chromebook Support Link:
AI Policy Information:
MagicSchool AI Tools for Students
This year, students will have access to MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform built for schools that will help them learn to use the technology safely and responsibly.
With tools like ChatGPT and others being used in the professional world, it’s important that students learn how to use the technology safely. By using MagicSchool in our classes, your student will be prepared for the future of technology in the workforce.
While students use MagicSchool tools for purposes such as receiving real time feedback, getting their questions answered, generating images, and in other exciting ways, I will have access to their chats to ensure that it’s used appropriately. Rest assured, MagicSchool does not collect or train on student data.
Be sure to ask your child about how they’re using AI in the classroom and take a look at the engaging ways they’ve utilized the MagicSchool tools to enhance their learning!
For more information, go to www.magicschool.ai or reach out directly with questions.
Please, email me or stop by my room before or after school if you have questions about any of this information. I look forward to a great school year!