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Art Room Contract

Mr. Gaskins/Mr. Devero

Class Contract 2020 Seems like a lot of rules but it's simple common sense.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED- Pencils and an eraser. Inexpensive mechanical pencils (and refills) are your responsibility. Please return pencils.

GRADING- There will be THREE types of grades:

1)Grade on art work- How to fulfill the requirements50%

2)Work habit grade. How you work in class. Effort, detail. Etc. 25%

3)Intangibles- Getting to class on time. Behavior, attitude. 25%

FINAL EXAM- You will have one, it is NOT easy. You must work to get a good grade- no free rides.

SGO: Intro. classes that onluy have 2 MPs of Art will need to do an SGO, which will be part drawing, writing, and vocabulary.

DRESS CODE-

Dress to impress. How ytou want others to perceive you.

TRYING-

Everyone can try! All students do NOT have the same ability and/or passion for the creative arts. BUT everyone can try and not be lazy. How to work in classes reflects how you will work in a job and in life. Employers don’t like lazy people. You can’t draw well? LEARN! It’s not going to kill you. We’ve had people with zero talent pass because they tried. If you try (our definition of trying, not yours), you will pass, regardless of your ability. You can learn anything! You CAN try! If you try, you will pass, but it must be bell to bell.

DO NOW- Simply come into class, get your folders out immediately, and begin unless you need a new project). You can always life draw for extra credit.

(Cleanliness) If you drop something, please pick it up. Clean up any spills and keep the sinks clean and clear.

(Safety) No one leave the art room without a pass. Be careful of splinters and paper cuts and using sharp tools.

(Materials) Please take care of the supplies in the Art Room. We do NOT have a limitless budget for materials. Please return all materials (especially pencils), and make sure your table is cleared and clean for next class. Please DO NOT WASTE supplies. Rulers are to draw lines with, NOT to tap or bend. Triangles are fragile. PLEASE CAP THE MARKERS!

(Computers) We have a few Dell computers, we will be instructing you on an individual basis and also include assignments on the computer. The internet is only available for art reference. Surfing anything inappropriate will ban you from the computers and drop your grade. I.T. knows and records everything you do on all computers in the school. BBIWY!

BEHAVIOR and WORK HABITS-

We don’t like to argue, all we have to do is press the button and call a hall walker and/or home. You are in this class to simply do one thing- learn and work from BELL to BELL! An art class should be fun. Usually no homework, text, etc.

You can and will be moved away from your friends if you are acting inappropriately or bothering others.

Talking and chatting is not working. Do NOT wait for us to tell you to get working, as soon as you enter the room, get your folder/projects out and start. If you don’t know what to do- ASK! We expect proper manners and respect in this classroom.

Leave any egos and immature behavior outside. We want to treat you like young adults, not babies. Stay seated until bell rings. If you want to socialize the whole period- you will FAIL and be after school.! Please do not draw graffiti on the tables.

Use common sense and manners. Criticism is fine, but viciously making fun of other persons’ work is rude and idiotic. Do NOT draw on other students work.

Mr. D and G. will not tolerate: yelling, racist talk, doing nothing in class- everyone works, Class time goes quicker when you’re busy. YOU WILL DO BETTER WORK WITH CONCENTRATION! Bad language is never needed. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for BULLYING! Arguing with Mr. Devero, Mr. Gaskins or security, will get you in deeper trouble.

WE JUST PRESS THE BUTTON, simple as that.

Also drawing (or bring in), anything inappropriate that does not agree with the school conduct code is a violation and will be dealt with in a stern manner. We have no problem calling home (or to your coach (if you have one)), and to a Parent/Guardian. So use common sense and behave. Being disrespectful doesn’t make you cool, it makes you an idiot. To the best of our abilities, we follow the same rules as you.

GET TO CLASS ON TIME! If you might be late, get a pass from a teacher.

BATHROOM- Next door, ASK FIRST! Use sign out/in book. Any place further than bathroom needs a pass from teacher.

HATS: (and sun glasses): Please take them off before entering our room.

FOOD: We do NOT want mice in here. If you have food/drink in your bag, keep it there. This includes snacks and candy. We have a filtered water system at the sink. Gum is okay, but don’t stick it under a chair or table- simply throw it out in the garbage.

HEADPHONES: PUT THEM AWAY. They are not allowed visible in our room.

CELL PHONES: Cell phones can be stolen, or broken. If you have one, Keep them hidden and OUT OF SIGHT (this does NOT mean under the table so you can see text messages). If you text, your grade goes down. If there was an emergency, the school office will contact you just as fast. Lock them away in a pocket, purse or book bag; remember it can be stolen too. If no one knows you have it, they can’t mess with it. Cell phones can be taken away to the V.P.

DENTENTION:

Detention will be at immediately after school. Regardless of sports, bus, work, etc., there is no 24 hour courtesy. Detention is not long- usually less than 10 min. If you cut, you get an hour office detention. We do send in cut slips. Period 10, if you have detention and walk out at bell, it’s a cut! If you get detention, a zero comes with it.

ZERO POLICY/DISCIPLINE-

Zeros will be given out when you do something inappropriate, especially when it warrants a detention. When you are given a zero, your FINAL MP GRADE will be LOWERED ONE POINT. If you continue to break OUR rules, we will call home and get the VP involved. If this is a one-time mistake we’ll give you an opportunity to make it up with extra credit. This is our room, our rules. You are guests here. Act accordingly.

Don’t take matters into your own hands to prove something stupid. Don’t assume you can do anything you want, always be safe- ASK! Simple courtesy. You can fail with a bad attitude.

RULES (Miscellaneous)…

* You must have a pass with your name, time, destination and either Mr. Devero’s or Mr. Gaskins’ signature to leave the room.

DO NOT USE the cutting board. Do NOT go into supply rooms for ANY reason unless asked. Photo room is IB storage only!

* Dismissal: DO NOT LINE UP AT THE DOOR. You will be the last to leave.

Clean up 3 min. before bell. If you are painting- earlier. You must be seated in your regular seats, cleaned-up and quiet. If you were let out late, I will give you a pass. Last period, simply wait till bell; put chairs up on tables and leave, unless we tell you to wait. If you leave it’s a cut.

MISC- Remember, we are here to HELP YOU. These rules are generally common sense and reasonable. We usually utilize a hands-off policy (this is your work, not ours), especially on your personal creative/ portfolio projects.

12th graders, we have no problem giving recommendations for college/art schools, but only if the student deserves it.

Advanced Art classes: Be prepared to talk about your work and understand/communicate the artistic processes. Expect to do a report.

* DO NOT USE the cutting board. Do NOT go into supply rooms for ANY reason unless asked.

* Dismissal: You must be seated in your regular seats, cleaned-up and quiet. Do NOT line up at the door. If you were let out late, I will give you a pass. Last period, simply wait till bell, put chairs up on tables and leave, unless we tell you to wait. If you leave it’s a cut.

MISC- Remember, we are here to HELP YOU. These rules tell you what we expect so you will easily succeed & make the experience in this class better. Remember ASK! We usually utilize a hands-off policy (this is your work, not ours), especially on your personal creative projects.

12th graders, we have no problem giving recommendations for college/art schools, but only if the student deserves it.

Art 2-4: Be prepared to talk about your work and understand/communicate the artistic processes

The United States Counsel on Educational has finally realized what Art Teachers have been saying for decades: Art is critical for higher learning!

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