FIRST DAY AGENDA
Mrs. Hinkson
An Introduction
I am a 2007 graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design.
I graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Art with a focus in drawing.
I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Education with a focus on teacher leadership from the University of Phoenix.
I live in Manistique and have been married for four years.
Outside of school I enjoy hunting, fishing, horse back riding, reading, music, gardening, and throwing pottery.
Classroom Rules
Be in your seat and on task when the bell rings.
Stay on task until it is time to clean up.
Do NOT misuse or mistreat classmates, teachers, or materials.
Use only constructive criticism.
Do not bring work from other classes.
Consequences
Warning Call home To the office and call home
Tardy Policy
4th Tardy - To the office and parent contact 5th Tardy - To the office, parent contact, and
loss of an absence 6th Tardy - To the office, parent contact, and
loss of an absence 7th Tardy – To the office, parent contact, and
loss of an absence 8th Tardy – To the office, parent contact, and
1 day of suspension.
Cell Phones
School policy states no cell phones in the classroom.
There will be no warnings. I confiscate the phone the first
time. 1st Hour and 2nd Hour students
your phone will be kept until lunch.
5th Hour students your phone will be kept until the end of the day.
The phone goes to the office the second time.
BTOP Computers
Leave closed until instruction has been given
Most lessons and in class information will be supplied online.
I support listening to music with the use of headphones.
You will often refer to your computer for visual aides.
Bathroom Breaks and Hall Passes
Three per marking period Write your own pass
Include name Destination Date Time
Acquire my signature before leaving
Daily Itinerary
5 min. Sketch
45-50 min.Lesson and Work Time
5-10 min.Clean-Up/Drawer Check/Material
Check/Table Wipe Down
Sketch Books
Name, title, and date in upper right corner
Five minute sketch Collect every Friday One point per sketch Do not make up if
absent
Objectives
Objectives are what the state requires me to teach and you to learn in this class.
The objective may not change every day.
They will be written on the white board.
High School Syllabus
First marking period – Two dimensional Black and White 5-6 Projects
Second marking period – Two dimensional Color 5-6 Projects
Third marking period – Three dimensional Mixed Media 5-6 Projects
Fourth marking period – Three dimensional Clay 5-6 Projects
Projects
Each project is worth 20 points total
Each project follows the same rubric
Each project is critiqued in class
Each student independently proposes a reasonable grade supported by artistic evidence. I will then agree with the proposal or give a counter grade proposal supported by my own evidence. At this time we will come to an agreement on a fair grade.
Rubric Breakdown for Projects
Rubric Points Possible Points Received
Objective 5 points possible
Performance 5 points possible
Procedure 5 points possible
Aesthetics 5 points possible
Explanation of Rubric SectionsObjective – Did you correctly utilize the technique or concept that was taught?Performance – Did you use your time as efficiently as possible?Procedure – Did you complete your project following the right steps in the correct order?Aesthetics – Does your finished project look good?
How to Earn PointsExceeded expectations – 5 ptsMost concepts met – 4 ptsSome effort and concepts met – 3ptsLittle to no effort or concepts met – 2pts
High School Research Papers
There will be one research paper per semester.
Research paper will follow M.L.A. format.
Each paper will require at least three legitimate resources.
Each paper will be at least three pages long and follow a thesis format.
Quizzes and Exams
Contents Vocabulary Technique Art History
Quizzes – at least one will be given every month.
Exams - at least one will be given every month. A midterm and final exam will also be given.
Drawers
Write first initial and last name on six inches of masking tape and stick to drawer on right side of handle.
One person per drawer. You are responsible for cleaning your drawer
periodically and at the end of each semester. Do not store class tools or materials in your
drawers. Do not store graded work in your drawer. Take graded projects home or dispose of them. Store your sketch book, at least one #2 pencil, in-
process work, and any personal materials or tools in your drawer.
Project Displays
Some work from each class will be put on display at their completion.
The top pieces from each project will be kept in my office to be displayed at the end of year show.
A Few Things to Remember
You will be held responsible for all tools/materials.
Due dates for projects are subject to change.
If you have any suggestions please feel free to share them with me.
The syllabus and daily itinerary is subject to change.
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