Sierra Middle School
Riverside, California
(951) 788-7501
Mr. J. Myers
Art Teacher
[email protected]
http://www.rusd.k12.ca.us/ourschools/sms/
8th Grade Syllabus
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Welcome, your student is in my 8th grade
Drawing and Painting class and I want to see every student succeed. Though
this class is based on the one that I teach for the 7th graders, it is not
necessary to have had that class; many students only have the 8th grade
version and do quite well. I cover art movements more than art materials
though some projects will seem familiar.
The entire school is focused on educating your child. As all skills are very important in today’s world writing in ART is also important. Writing relates to the ordering of thoughts and expressing ideas clearly. I will be stressing sequencing as well as formal English grammar usage.
Learning is an active skill. Your student will have to complete and turn in assignments to earn a good grade. While excuses can be interesting and creative they are a poor substitute for success. Extra credit is intended as icing on the cake, not a substitute for steady work. The "extra credit" offered is there for at a limit of one point per week.
Students should come to school prepared to learn; this is their job just as teaching is mine. Points can be lost as well as earned. Students are expected to have pens, pencils, paper and a small pencil sharpener at all times in my class. A student who is not prepared or who does not turn in homework will lose points. Even one missing assignment will really hurt a student’s grade.
I do provide drawers as a courtesy but these are not secure. If your student writes their name on every project in ink as instructed it will be impossible for another student to turn in your student’s work without being caught. Cheating is absolutely unacceptable and will be dealt with immediately.
Art can be messy. Please have your student dress for the day’s project. The projects planned for this trimester are: Two Point Perspective, Shading with Ellipses, Visual Textures, Logos, color theory, Letterset, Surrealism, proportions, Impressionism, Poem Illustrations, and Cubism. The above projects are subject to revision as needed, of course.
I am always happy to work with you to help your student succeed. My 2nd period conference period is from 9:40 to 10:25 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday it is easiest to just leave a message. A message may be left at the school number 788-7501. I encourage you to write me a note or use both the e-mail link below and a phone message to let me know you have e-mailed me! I thank you for all of your help in helping me to give the best possible education to your child for their future happiness.