This document provides information about Mrs. McMath, a teacher at Benton Middle School. She has a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Azusa Pacific University, as well as supplemental credentials in computer concepts and social science. She holds a Master's degree in Digital Teaching and Learning from APU and a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in history from Cal Poly Pomona. The document outlines her experience, the class policies, what students will learn, standards, goals, and digital tools used in the class. It also announces an upcoming National Junior Art Honor Society.

1. Mrs. McMath
Benton Middle School
Visual and Performing Arts Magnet

2. About Me: Educational Background
 Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
 Azusa Pacific University
 Supplemental Credentials: Computer Concepts and
Applications and Social Science
 Master of Arts in Education, Digital Teaching and
Learning
 Azusa Pacific University
 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Concentration in
History
 California State Polytechnic University Pomona

3. Experience & Activities
 Benton Site Technology Lead
 Benton Site Testing Liaison
 NLMUSD Technology Action Team
 NLMUSD Superintendent’s Cabinet
 NLMUSD Multi Tiered Systems of Support Member
 Co-Sponsor Benton’s National Junior Art Honor
Society

4. Class Policies
 Homework is rarely assigned.
 Majority of grade is determined by in class Projects
and Participation
 10 participation points per week
 45% Projects
 40% Participation
 15% Homework/Quizzes
 Late work not accepted, points deducted

5. What will your child learn in this
class?
 Through a variety of project based digital arts projects
students will develop skills in the following areas:
 Basic Skills in Adobe Illustrator
 Basic Skills in Adobe Photoshop
 Basic Skills in Computer Coding
 Basic Skills in Video Production and Prop Manipulation
 An introduction to graphic design elements and
principles.

6. Standards
 Visual Arts State Content
Standards
 ISTE Standards
 International Society for
Technology in Education
 NAEA National Core Arts
Standards
 Media Arts
 California Common Core
State Standards

7. Year Long Goals
 Leveraging technology, software, and the standards,
students will develop their arts academic vocabulary,
technology, and design skills through creating several
digital arts based projects.
 Elements of Art
 Principles of Design
 Projects: Infographics, Line Art, Packaging Design, Stop
Motion Animation

8. Digital Classroom
 Website
 www.mrsmcmath.weebly.com
 Schoology
 Class Dojo
 Remind
 PowerSchool

9. Coming Soon…
 National Junior Art Honor Society
 Inspire, recognize, and provide leadership opportunities
for students who show an outstanding interest and/or
ability in the arts.
 Attain high standards in character, service, and bring art
education to the attention of the school and community.
 BYLAWS
 GPA Requirements
 Meetings
 Volunteerism
 Dues
 T-Shirts, Promotion Cords