Art+Class+Expectations

McKinley Middle School Art Department Ms. Mahaffey

Dear Parents and Students, 11/08/2010 I would like to share with you the classroom management system that is used in art to help ensure a comfortable and effective learning environment for every student. The expectations below are discussed at the beginning of the quarter. These expectations are in effect at all times. Thank you, Ms. Mahaffey mmahaffe@kusd.edu It is expected that every student comes to class ON TIME ready to learn with proper materials, (A PENCIL, ID and ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK). Remain in seats unless directed or given permission to do otherwise. Ask before you touch anything in the art room. Do not eat or drink anything in the art room.
 * __Classroom Learning Expectations__**
 * 1) BE RESPONSIBLE:**
 * __2) BE SAFE:__**

**__Treat others how you would like to be treated:__** __The teacher-__ Be polite and wait for instructions to be finished. Raise hand if you need something, __Your classmates-__ Art class as well as McKinley enforces a no bullying policy this includes any physical destruction of another’s artwork or negative inappropriate comments toward another classmate. __The supplies__- Use, clean and put away supplies so that they are in the condition you received them in.
 * __3) BE RESPECTFUL:__**
 * __This includes:__**

**__To put forth effort__** Give your full attention to your artwork at all times. Think “outside the box”. 1) Warning 2) Move seat/ refocus area 3) Buddy room 4) After school detention, (Mondays). 5) Referral or administrative counseling. (Depending on the behavior consequences may not follow in sequential order).  1) Talking quietly during work time 2) Radio/music 3) Extra art projects 4) Class games/movie 5) Treats/Rewards
 * __And most importantly:__**
 * __4) BE CREATIVE:__**
 * __Possible consequences for not following classroom expectations:__**
 * __Incentives for meeting classroom expectations:__**