General Information

Junior High General Information

Junior High Assignments:

There are a total of 8 sketchbook assignments. (10 points each)

Sketchbooks are due each TUESDAY.

Studio Projects are graded on a 100 point scale using the general rubric below.

Extra Credit Options:

Extra credit is worth a possible 10 points. Either an online project at http://www.geeguides.com/demo

Or a DIY fieldtrip as listed in the sketchbook, or both.

Sketchbook 1 link:

Link to Metmuseum timeline

Classroom Expectations:

1. Respect others.

2. Take care of (YOUR) Art Department’s materials.

3. Keep your Art Room clean and safe for everyone.

4. Be polite and helpful.

5. Keep your volume at a moderate level.

6. Be ready for class on time.

7. Be productive- use your class time wisely!!!

Junior High General Rubric:

School Wide Outcomes	Project Outcomes Criteria	4	3	2	1
Basic Skills	Directions, Requirements and Craftsmanship	Complete understanding of assignment Dynamics Exceptional Skill with Media	Very good idea of the assignment Above average skill and care in work	Barely average grasp of directions Shows little skill or care in work	Does not meet expectations.
Higher Level Thinking Skills	Originality, Creativity, Creative Problem Solving	Unique solution within the constraints of the assignment. Variations outside of the assignment still fulfill the core problem.	Original and expressive. Not a copy of another work.	Very few original ideas, ideas prompted by instruction or other students’ work.	No original ideas or self direction
Application of knowledge	Design Principles and Elements	Understanding and good application of design criteria	Very good idea of artwork’s intent, assignment’s direction	Unclear thinking and direction. Little purposeful application of principles	No use of design theory and principles.
Responsibility, classroom behavior	Attitude, including attendance.	Very Helpful, positive and considerate. Takes responsibility for work missed. Self directed in work habits and clean up.	Helpful with prompting, Work missed due to absences usually made up.	Not particularly helpful, must be reminded to be on task and to clean up.	Not often helpful. Destructive or neglectful of art materials and projects. Damages art materials due to poor clean up.
Social Skills Participation, Constructive Criticism	Teamwork and communication	Always contributes, excellent communication. Offers positive suggestions and encouragement	Contributes often Gets along with other classmates	Seldom contributes, sometimes uncooperative, negative criticism	No attempt to contribute. Argumentative, disinterested, highly critical of others

DISTRICT 80 Grading Scale as of April 2007

A+

A-

B+

B -

C+

C -

D+

D-

100-97

96-94

93-92

91-89

88-85

84-82

79-81

78-75

72-74

71-69

68-65

64-62

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