Grades in ART
What does my grade mean
in art?
(This is all discussed
with the students in class.)
An "S' means 'Satisfactory',
an 'S' means 'on target student'. An 'S' in Art or Art Conduct will
not keep a student from the A or A/B Honor Roll.
An 'E' means 'Excellent'
or an extraordinary student.
An 'N' means 'Needs
Improvement'. You would receive a note home if there is an ongoing issue
that you and I are not able to resolve without your parent's help.
Grades
are based on 3 criteria: product, process and progress.
Product means the finished artwork- does it
reflect new techniques learned, does it show your personal creativity even as
you followed the teacher's guidelines?
Process refers to how you worked- did you use proper
procedures, did you try new techiques?
Progress is about how far you've grown, did you
push yourself a little bit beyond what you already can comfortably do?
You will receive 2
grades from the art teacher:
The conduct grade is
based on your behavior and how you conduct yourself while in art class.
How do you get an 'E' in Art conduct?
1. Always watch
and listen during teacher demonstrations.
2. Always
participate with a positive and helpful attitude in class discussions or group
activities.
3. Always follow
directions and procedures.
4. Always use
self-control and self-motivation.
The art grade is based
on your work on a class project which typically exposes the student to a new
type of artwork, a new technique or a new media.
How do
you get an 'E' in Art?
1. Always follow
directions, try new techniques and procedures.
2. Always use
lesson guidelines and bring your own personal touch to your work. (Be
creative!)
3. Always
demonstrate your ability as the lesson requires and then work/explore beyond
the guidelines. (Be creative!)
From the Northwest ISD
grading guidelines for Art, Music and PE:
"The art
grade can be E, S, N or U. To receive an E (Excellent) in art you do
excellent work that is above standard consistently (all the time). An S
(satisfactory) grade means that you meet the standard expectations
consistantly. An N (Needs Improvement) grade means that you work below
standard expectations but that you are making progress. A U
(Unsatisfactory) grade is for those who perform below expectations all the
time. This grade will not be given unless I have contacted the principal
and the parent."
If
you see 3% - don't panic! - it is the equivelent of an E, 2% means an S, 1% =
N, 0% = U
I hope this answers your
questions about what the art grades mean. Be sure to talk to the art
teacher if you have anyquestions!