Expectations and Rules for Students

• It is my expectation that all students will do their personal best in art class just as they would in any other class offered in Woodbridge High School. I frequently hear comments from students that they are not good in art. It is not necessary to be a "good artist" to do well in our art classes. What is necessary is a good attitude, a willingness to try new things, good listening skills, good teamwork skills, and a sense of exploration and curiosity to individually meet project requirements. Art provides the opportunity for students to experience a different atmosphere from the standard classroom settings. It can be fun, relaxing, hands-on, messy, exciting, social, and many other potentially new and sometimes out of the ordinary experiences. However, it also comes with a set of different rules that must be followed:

  • Safety: listen, follow instructions and think before you use it (anything in the room).

  • Respect…everything: fellow classmates, the teacher, the facility, materials, equipment; treat it like you paid for it.

  • Clean up messes: even if you did not make them! Be a community contributor-it is part of your class participation grade. Leave your desk as clean as you found it.

  • Follow directions, participate positively, and follow student expectations.

  • Relax and enjoy it: nothing is perfect…especially art.

As a member of this class I will:

• • Show respect to myself, others, and the classroom.

  • Be prepared and give my best effort.

  • Do nothing to keep the teacher from teaching and anyone, myself included, from learning.

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  If I choose to break the code of conduct, the result may be:

  • Change seats

  • Student/Teacher conference

  • E Mail or call Parent

  • Office referral

  • Other appropriate action

Policies & Procedures

• Leaving the Classroom
  No student will leave the classroom without prior approval.

• The first time you come into the classroom you will choose your own seat

• 2 Bathroom passes per week please use them wisely.

• Electronic device use is strictly forbidden unless approved by the teacher.

• Students will not leave their seats without permission.

• Students will remain in their seats until the bell rings.

• There is no food allowed in the classroom, you may bring water.
  
  Tardy Policy
  
  DON'T BE LATE GET YOUR SUPPLIES and START WORKING QUIETLY RIGHT AWAY!
  
  Tardiness is not acceptable. Student should be in their seats quiet, with their needed supplies when the bell rings. Attendance will be taken within the first 3 minutes of class while students are working on their Bell Ringers (which is part of their Weekly Work grade).
  

Each artwork created in the classroom must include some Elements of art and Principals of Design best fitting the Design