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Art Department Policies

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A. Guidelines for Grading:
  1. Project grades are based on understanding of the media and concepts of the assignment, creativity, craftsmanship, effort, and class participation/behavior.
  2. Art class is for artwork only. A daily work record is kept to assure fairness and accuracy in grading.
  3. Students are responsible for make-up work.
  4. Policies regarding late work and use of rubrics are explained at eh beginning of the academic year and repeated when necessary.

B. Homework - Sketchbook assignments are given as homework on a weekly basis.

C. Studio Area - Students are expected to conduct themselves in a safe, responsible and positive manner at all times in the art classroom.

D. Portfolio - Each student is required to keep a portfolio of his/her artwork throughout the year for the purposes of assessment and of organized storage.

E. Display - All art students will participate in the preparation of their work for displays and exhibits where applicable. Senior art students are expected to leave one piece of artwork with the school to be considered for the Alumni Art Gallery.

F. Community Connections - The art department participates in the wider community by partnering with other departments and with organizations in town and beyond in a variety of artistic projects.