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Syllabus	Art Syllabus Art Mr. Wilson Class Rules Students must be in their assigned seat before the tardy bell rings. Students must stay in their assigned seat throughout the period unless instructed otherwise. Students will behave quietly and respectively. All class work is individual unless instructed otherwise. Students are responsible for cleaning work areas and tools. Students will wait for the release bell at their assigned seats. Consequences 1. Warning and participation demerit. 2. Teacher student conference and student written statement. 3. Referral to RCC 4. Referral to Vice Principal Grades For each grading period, every student must keep an average grade equivalent to a "C" (meeting benchmark) for all benchmarks. Students not achieving a 70% average of all benchmarks at the grading period will receive a failing to meet benchmarks grade "F". Benchmarks are: Language& skills: responding to sensory information, Creating in the visual arts, Understanding historical/cultural dimensions, Making judgments about art work, and Connecting and applying to art forms/other subject areas. Each assignment, scoring guide specifies student activities and outcomes for reaching the benchmark. Each student is given the responsibility to exceed the benchmark. Equivalent grades are "B" proficient and "A" exemplary. Demonstrations of higher level thinking in four areas contribute to the proficient and exemplary levels. The criteria are craftsmanship, participation, and benchmark. A rubric identifies the levels, above benchmark, in each area. The benchmark category is weighted 75% while craftsmanship, and participation are averaged for 25% of the grade. Class Requirements Students will keep a portfolio of projects in the art room that reflect refined craftsmanship and technical skills. Students are responsible for bringing a pencil every day.
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