Rules of the Art Room
A - ATTITUDE: a smiling, good attitude is preferred
R - RESPECT: we must respect one another, the supplies, and the room
T - TRY YOUR BEST: a little effort goes a long way
I - IMAGINE: use your imagination!!!
S - STAY QUIET: be quiet while myslef and others are talking and while you're working 
T -TAKE RESPONSIBILITY: clean up your messes, and SIGN YOUR WORK

I will not be disrespected.  I will not tolerate physical altercations between students.  I will not tolerate verbal abuse between students in my room. 

These two classes probably have the most freedom in the art room.  I want these students to explore the matierals they are working with, whether it's crayons, markers, oil pastels, watercolors, clay, glue sticks, scissors, or anything else we get out hands on.  I do expect them all to participate and to learn how to use art materials respectfully. I do expect them to try and follow directions.  I keep them on their toes. 

Students should have an understanding of most of the supplies in the Art Room.  However, I review the materials we use during each class.  I expect them to respect the materials and care for them.  If materials are not used prperly, we will not be using them.  I expect the students to respect me as well.  When I am giving instructions or doing demonstrations, students should be quietly listening and waiting for their chance to create.  I expect students to show an effort when creating their art work.  Their art work is a reflection of themselves.  I will always help show a student how to draw, make, or create something, but I will not do their work for them.  It is "their" work.  I want to see "their" efforts.

All of the expectations from above plus the following:  I expect these students to come into Art class with their own ideas. This way we can make something that the students are interested in.  I expect the students to help take care of the materials, washing paint brushes, organizing sketchbooks (6-8), cleaning up the tables and floor.  I expect these students to set an example for the younger students.  I expect them to take pride in their Art work, and show me that they are creating something that means something to them.