WELCOME 6TH GRADERS TO MS. ROCHA’S
ART CLASS
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the beginning of a new and exciting semester in my class! Throughout the school year, we will be learning and developing various artistic techniques by exploring through a variety of materials and concepts. Students will experience critiquing and responding to works of art in history as well as their own work and the work of their peers. I would like to create a classroom atmosphere that encourages the exchange of ideas between the teacher, student, and parents.
Studio Rules and Consequences:
All rules, consequence, and procedures will be discussed in further detail in class. These rules and procedures are to ensure a safe learning environment. Project specific rules and procedures may come up during the semester/ year.
Rules:
- I will respect my classmates and the teacher
- I will raise my hand when I wish to speak and listen to others when speaking
- I will respect the classroom equipment and supplies
- I will clean up my area before the end of class
- I will try my best on all projects
- I will be open-minded
Consequences:
- Warning
- Teacher-student conference
- Phone call home
- Lunch Detention
- After school detention
Grading:
80% of the students’ grade is based on projects and 20% based on participation.
Students will be graded on the following:
- Effort
- Following assignment procedures
- Thinking outside of the box
- Craftsmanship/Skills
- Participation/Conduct (this includes being prepared, cleaning up, following directions, and overall behavior).
If a student is absent for any reason he/she is responsible for finding out any missed work and how to prepare for the following class. All work must be made up. IF a student is required to miss a class for personal or academic reasons, I would like to be aware ahead of time.
Procedures:
Before the bell:
- Place all of your belongings underneath your seat on the shelf provided. There should be nothing on the floor or table.
- Take out the table folder.
- Look at the board for any directions or announcements.
- Sit quietly and wait for instruction if no directions are written.
During class:
- Listen carefully to the teacher’s instruction.
- Raise your hand if you wise to speak and listen when others are speaking.
- Gather materials quickly and quietly.
- Write your name and period on all artwork!!! (Otherwise it will be a zero)
- Respect all classroom materials and studio property.
- Take only the materials you need, do not be wasteful.
- You are responsible for your artwork. If your project is lost or damages it is your responsibility.
- If you need to leave the art studio, you must have permission and request a pass.
- If you are late to the studio, you must have a pass.
Cleanup:
- Stop working and listen for directions.
- Clean and return materials to their home.
- Return your projects to the table folder or its shelf.
- Sponge and dry off your table and chair if needed.
- Check the floor for any dropped materials.
- Sit quietly and wait for instruction or class closure from the teacher.
- When the bell rings you may gather your belongings and proceed to your next class. Do not line up at the door before the bell rings.
Contact:
If you wish to contact me, the best way is via e-mail at krocha@sachem.edu, however you may call the office at Sequoya, 207-7100, and leave message. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I am looking forward to this awesome journey of new discoveries and growth through art!
