Mr. Rockland

Welcome to Mr. Rockland's Art Class!

MJS Art Teacher, gr. 6-8

Dear Students and Families:

I am thrilled for my 11th year as MJS’s Art teacher! I am a lifelong Morristown resident with a BFA in Painting from Rutgers and a Master's in Art Education from Montclair State. I am also a father and artist who loves travel, hiking and movies.

I believe in providing accessible lessons to foster a lifelong appreciation of art and aesthetics among all students. By making and discussing art, children become more creative and articulate, traits that will boost their success in any career someday. I look forward to a productive and fun year when creating and showcasing student artwork has a central place in the MJS community!

Warmly, Mr. Rockland

Contact information: joshua.rockland@htboe.org

Art Room Rules

Listen
Raise Your Hand
Stay in Your Seat
Respect Everyone

Behavioral Expectations: I strive to maintain a safe and positive Art classroom with your child's welfare and best interests in mind. At the same time, I try to discourage distractions and misbehavior. If a student displays such behavior, I record a check; three checks will result in a lunch detention and usually an email home. However, checks can be removed before a student reaches three if significant improvement is shown.

Room Cleanliness: Please leave the room cleaner than you found it. Do your small part and make sure every material is returned where it belongs and everything straightened up. Thanks!

Art Club:

canvas painting, free drawing
welcoming & inclusive environment
pick up a permission slip from the Art room & return it

Art Show: the annual MJS Art show is hung in The Commons for three school days in May with an opening students and parents are encouraged to attend on the same night as the spring band concert. Students may submit their favorite piece from class.

joshua.rockland@htboe.org

Homework

1 photo homework assignment is given per year with directions on Google Classroom

Grade 6: Nature Close-Up Photo
Grade 7: Family Heirloom Still-Life Photo
Grade 8: Portrait Photo

Art Schedule

Grade 6

Daily for 1 quarter

Grades 7, 8

Daily for an approximately 6 week Cycle

Student Accounts

Detailed project directions and sample photos can be found on our Google Classroom.

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