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Email: [email protected] Teacher Website: http://santekelian.weebly.com

WELCOME TO 8th GRADE Visual Arts

Dear Parent(s) and Student, Welcome to the start of a successful year at Ferrahian! In this class we will focus on visual arts and enhancing our inner creative expression. I believe there is an artist in everyone and I am excited to work closely with the 8th graders and tapping into their imagination. This class follows the Visual Arts standards for 8th grade. It will incorporate the elements of art, principles of design, art media and technique, and connect these topics to our every surroundings. In addition to studying these aspects of art, we will focus on developing our artistic perception, creative expression, and critical thinking. This course guide will show you how to be successful in this class. Please read the information carefully. I look forward to a great year! Sincerely, Ms. Sedda Antekelian Room 105 Teacher Website: http://santekelian.weebly.com Email: [email protected] Conference Hours: MWF 1:00-1:30 and/or 3:30-4:00pm

Required Text: Art. Pearson. 2005 ISBN: 9780328080380


8th Grade Visual Arts Parent-Student Letter Signature Form We have read the Parent-Student Letter and understand what will be required for 8th Grade Visual Arts. __________________________ _________ Student Name (Print) Period # __________________________ _________ Student Signature Date __________________________ _________ Parent Signature Date _______________________________________________ Parent(s)/Guardian Phone Number COMMENTS/QUESTIONS: _______________________________________________________

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_____________________________________ This form is to be returned to Ms. Antekelian no later than ______________.


“SUCCESS IS PEACE OF MIND, WHICH IS A DIRECT RESULT

OF SELF-SATISFACTION

IN KNOWING YOU MADE THE EFFORT TO DO YOUR BEST

TO BECOME THE BEST THAT YOU

ARE CAPABLE OF BECOMING.”

- JOHN WOODEN

Art Class Survival Guide Ms. Antekelian

CLASSROOM CONDUCT:

àTeacher guidelines are to ensure an efficient learning environment for all students. In addition to these guidelines, all students are required to follow the Ferrahian School-Wide Rules & Regulations in the general handbook. *Failure to follow to do so will result in teacher and/or school-designated consequences. àYour behavioral choices and work habits in this class will be reflected in your Cooperation Grade. *Positive behavior will be recognized and/or rewarded!* J

Rules for being a student: 1) I can do it! J 2) I will reflect and take

responsibility over what I have done!

3) I will appreciate kindness! 4) I will respect myself, my

classmates, my teacher and the learning environment at all times!

5) I will not be shy to ask the teacher for help!

MATERIALS: *I will be providing you with a handout each semi-quarter to tell you what materials you will need. Please be prepared with all items each class period:

1) Composition Journal 2) Folder 3) Blue or black pen 4) Art Pencils with eraser 5) Colored pencils (as needed basis) 6) Sketchbook 11 x 14* SAVE EVERYTHING!!! You will need it for your comprehensive finals at the end of each semester.

In this class you will: 1) Be courteous: Respect classroom property,

your neighbor’s person and possessions! 2) Be in your seat when the bell rings! Be

prepared! 3) Follow directions at all times! 4) Take action to find out what needs to be

made up when you are absent! 5) No food, drinks, or electronic devices!

(ex. iPods, cellphones, etc.) 6) Be dismissed by the teacher, not the bell! 7) Take pride in your classroom & school:

Clean up after yourself!


During the semester you will be receiving points on a variety of assignments and activities. There will be homework, class activities, group projects, oral presentations and more! J There are many opportunities for academic success in this course! J

COURSE GRADING POLICY: 1) Assessments (Projects, Tests,

Quizzes): 35% 2) Classwork (Activities, Projects): 25%

3) Homework (Take Home Worksheets, Current Events, etc): 25%

4) Class Participation: 15 % àExtra credit opportunities will be available.* àPlease keep track of grades on MMS Portal or send me a grade check request. See me for help in any aspect if this class is giving you trouble. *Don’t wait until the last minute to seek help. Be proactive!

MAKE UP WORK: The course website will have weekly homework and topics available. Please take the time to check the website regularly. Late Work: You have one day after the due date to turn in any late assignments for ½ credit. After that time no credit will be given. Work from absence: Students are responsible to first check the website for any homework that is due upon their return. Then, student should check in with the teacher to see if any WOW’s or assignments were given during their absence.

àHomework due on a day of absence must be turned in on the day the student returns. Excused absences shall have the opportunity to complete missed class work and make up all tests receiving full credit. The student is responsible to arrange for the make-up.

àTests are to be made up as soon as possible. The student is responsible to arrange for the make-up. Failure to make up the test on prearranged days will result in a zero on the exam. Being absent on the day BEFORE the test does not excuse you from taking the test when scheduled.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: àFerrahian does not tolerate academic dishonesty and has firm consequences for students who are dishonest academically. àAcademic dishonesty includes: Turning in the same assignment as another student, providing your work to another student, using another student’s work to complete your own, not protecting your work so that it can be used by another student or using electronic or print sources without citing them. *Any academic dishonesty violations with result in a grade of zero for all persons involved. àPlease be careful and protect your work and remember that academic dishonesty does not pay off!

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