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

Students will treat myself and others with respect.  Students will keep their hands to themselves, and students will be encouraged to only say nice words when speaking amungst each other. 

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 just as much as they keep me on mine.

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 properly, 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.