-Everything you type and search is being recorded both on desktop computers and Chromebooks
-I do not want to see games on school computers but work for other classes is fine if you finish work for our class early
Seats?
-I need to learn your names (I have 125 students to learn....)
-You will have alphabetical seats for the 1st Quarter but you can pick a friend to sit next to for new seats at the start of the 2nd quarter.
Lying to Mr. Aktas
-I take lying very seriously! Lying to me betrays the trust I give at the beginning of the year.
-I am forgiving, caring, understanding so please tell me the truth.
-If I catch a student In a lie, I will always give detention or referral.
Bathroom Use
-Everyone has to use the bathroom. Unless absolutely necessary, please ask for a pass AFTER we go over the agenda and demo DURING "Studio Time".
-Studio Time is the independent work time or classwork portion of the period that usually starts 10 to 15 minutes into the period.
Cellphone Use / Starbucks Mode
-Learning to use your cell phone appropriately requires practice! We will practice appropriate cellphone use in this class.
-Be RESPECTFUL and keep your cell phone OUT OF SIGHT when
-Teachers or students are speaking to the class
-During demonstrations or announcements
-When a teacher is helping or speaking to you individually
-You are welcome to LISTEN TO MUSIC AKA Starbucks Mode during Studio Time
-During Studio Time you can use your phone but don't let it get in the way of your classwork
Assignments
-All assignments are NUMBERED with three digits!
-The first digit = the quarter it was assigned
-The next two digits = the assignment number
-For Example, 205 = The 5th assignment given during the 2nd Quarter
-Assignments are either skill-building, projects, or reflections
Grading
-We use a points-based grading system in this class.
-Everything has a point value that is added and divided by the total possible points for that quarter.
Grading
-There is usually no "homework" because all class assignments can be completed during class but...
-For some classes, you may have to interview an adult at home
-Missing a class means you need to make up the work on your own time
What you need to get...
-You need headphones with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Many of my assignments have recorded videos that you will need to refer to so the headphones will need to plug into the schools' computer or your Chromebook.
What you need to download
-If you are taking Studio Art or Art & Fabrication you will need to document your work and put it on your website portfolio. For this, I am asking students who are able to download this photo scanning app on their phones.
-If you do not have a phone, don't worry about it. I have another workflow setup
Lockout vs Lockdown
-Lockout --> Windows get locked and we continue as normal.
-Lockdown --> Classroom lock 30 second after announcement. Doors get locked and we stay out of sight. We wait for the doors to be unlocked by admin and ignore any request to do so from the loudspeaker