Mr. Rockland

Welcome to Mr. Rockland's Art Class!

MJS Art Teacher, gr. 6-8

Dear Students and Families:

I am thrilled for my ninth 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. I have your child’s welfare and best interests in mind and want to help them succeed in my class and life. Also, I try to treat all students fairly and keep in mind that we are all human. At the same time, I try to discourage distractions and misbehavior. If a student displays improper behavior, I record a check; three checks will result in a lunch detention and usually an email home. However, if a student shows marked improvement after one or two checks, I will take checks away to give them another chance.

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

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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