This document provides an agenda and overview for Mrs. Hinkson's art class. It outlines the seating charts, classroom rules, consequences, tardy policy, cell phone policy, computer use, bathroom breaks, daily itinerary, objectives, syllabus, projects, rubrics, research papers, quizzes and exams, drawer assignments, project displays, and a few reminders. The class will cover two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, including drawing, painting, mixed media, and clay projects over the course of the school year.

1. First Day AgendaMrs. Hinkson

2. 1st Hour Seating Chart

3. 2nd Hour Seating Chart

4. 5th Hour Seating Chart

5. An IntroductionI am a 2007 graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design.I graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Art with a focus in drawing.I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Education with a focus on teacher leadership from the University of Phoenix.I live in Manistique and have been married for four years.Outside of school I enjoy hunting, fishing, horse back riding, reading, music, gardening, and throwing pottery.

6. Classroom RulesBe in your seat and on task when the bell rings.Stay on task until it is time to clean up.Do NOT misuse or mistreat classmates, teachers, or materials.Use only constructive criticism.Do not bring work from other classes.

7. Consequences Warning

8. Call home and lunch detention

9. To the office, call home, and a lunch detention

10. To the office, call home, after school detentionTardy Policy 4th Tardy - To the office, parent contact, and 1 lunch detention.5th Tardy - To the office, parent contact, loss of an absence, and 1 lunch detention.6th Tardy - To the office, parent contact, 1 after school detention, and 1 lunch detention.7th Tardy – To the office, parent contact, 1 after school detention, 1 lunch detention.8th Tardy – To the office, parent contact, and 1 day of suspension.

11. Cell PhonesSchool policy states no cell phones in the classroom. There will be no warnings.I confiscate the phone the first time. 1st Hour and 2nd Hour students your phone will be kept until lunch. 5th Hour students your phone will be kept until the end of the day. The phone goes to the office the second time.

12. BTOP ComputersLeave closed until instruction has been givenMost lessons and in class information will be supplied online.I support listening to music with the use of headphones.You will often refer to your computer for visual aides.

13. Bathroom Breaks and Hall PassesThree per marking period Write your own passInclude nameDestinationDateTimeAcquire my signature before leaving

14. Daily Itinerary

15. Sketch BooksName, title, and date in upper right cornerFive minute sketchCollect every FridayOne point per sketchDo not make up if absent

16. ObjectivesObjectives are what the state requires me to teach and you to learn in this class.The objective may not change every day.They will be written on the white board.

17. SyllabusFirst marking period – Two dimensionalBlack and White5-6 ProjectsSecond marking period – Two dimensionalColor5-6 ProjectsThird marking period – Three dimensionalMixed Media5-6 ProjectsFourth marking period – Three dimensionalClay5-6 Projects

18. ProjectsEach project is worth 20 points totalEach project follows the same rubricEach project is critiqued in class Each student independently proposes a reasonable grade supported by artistic evidence. I will then agree with the proposal or give a counter grade proposal supported by my own evidence. At this time we will come to an agreement on a fair grade.

19. Rubric Breakdown for ProjectsExplanation of Rubric SectionsObjective – Did you correctly utilize the technique or concept that was taught?Performance – Did you use your time as efficiently as possible?Procedure – Did you complete your project following the right steps in the correct order?Aesthetics – Does your finished project look good?How to Earn PointsExceeded expectations – 5 ptsMost concepts met – 4 ptsSome effort and concepts met – 3ptsLittle to no effort or concepts met – 2pts

20. Research PapersThere will be one research paper per semester.Research paper will follow M.L.A. format.Each paper will require at least three legitimate resources.Each paper will be at least three pages long and follow a thesis format.

21. Quizzes and ExamsQuizzes – at least one will be given every month.ContentsVocabularyTechniqueArt HistoryExams - at least one will be given every month. A midterm and final exam will also be given.

22. DrawersWrite first initial and last name on six inches of masking tape and stick to drawer on right side of handle.One person per drawer.You are responsible for cleaning your drawer periodically and at the end of each semester.Do not store class tools or materials in your drawers.Do not store graded work in your drawer.Take graded projects home or dispose of them.Store your sketch book, at least one #2 pencil, in-process work, and any personal materials or tools in your drawer.

23. Project DisplaysSome work from each class will be put on display at their completion.The top pieces from each project will be kept in my office to be displayed at the end of year show.

24. A Few Things to RememberYou will be held responsible for all tools/materials.Due dates for projects are subject to change.If you have any suggestions please feel free to share them with me.The syllabus and daily itinerary is subject to change.