Welcome to Art and Music 2016-2017

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! We are looking forward to working with
your children as they explore Art and Music! Maintaining a safe and respectful learning
environment is a prerequisite for success. Please take a moment to review the expected
classroom behaviors with your child and thank you for your support!

ART/MUSIC EXPECTATIONS:

1. Listen and Follow Directions

2. Raise Your Hand
3. Hands and Feet to Yourself
4. Respect Your Classmates and Teacher
5. Respect Materials, Tools and Instruments

Fulfilling these expectations are always acknowledged in class, however, if needed

our consequences are:

CONSEQUENCES:

1. Reminder
2. Warning
3. Time Out
4. Letter or Phone Call Home

ASSESSMENT: We embrace the belief that all students can succeed in Art and Music.
As such, both Art and Music grades are not determined based on innate ability. The
combination of consistent effort, respect, creativity, content and craftsmanship all are
contributing factors to our assessment of each students work. The Art and Music grades
are awarded from a whole child and thoughtful approach. They take into consideration
and reflect the entire creative process. In addition to our subject grades we assign an
indicator for conduct and effort.

As we explore the Visual and Performing Arts from our youngest Kindergarten learners
to our eldest, 6th grade students, we look at the students creative process from
conception to implementation. We strive to build and develop our programs from the
basic skills taught in Kindergarten, to more independent self-expression by the
completion of 6th grade. At each grade level we review old skills, introduce new skills
and constantly explore and review the basic tenants of both Art and Music. We greatly
value your continued support of our Art and Music programs. Please feel free to contact
us with any questions or concerns. We are looking forward to another wonderful school
year!