Dear Parents,

My name is Angela Natrasevschi, and I am your childs art teacher. I am from Fort
Collins, Colorado and I am passionate about art and education. I am a new teacher and I
am so excited to be working with the students of this school. I am excited for this
upcoming school year and I would like to share my expectations with you. My classroom
is a place of support where students feel like they can be confident in taking risks, posing
and solving problems, experimenting with materials, and getting involved in art no matter
what experience level they have or perceive. I also believe that communication with
students and parents is crucial to a safe and supportive classroom. To resolve any issues
before they develop through open lines of communication. I am here to listen and work
through any concerns you may have about your student, why a grade was received, or
anything you need to communicate with me about. Below I have included my school
number and email address should you need to contact me. My class is weighted into 3
categories. Projects are work 50% of the grade and all late work receives half credit and
can be accepted no later that 1 week after the original due date. Performance and
Attendance is 25% of the grade. Students will receive 10 daily performance points for
being on time, prepared with all supplies, and ready to work form bell to bell each day.
An excused tardy and excused absence will still receive performance points. An
unexcused tardy and unexcused absence will result in a loss of the 10 daily performance
points. Your student can come before or after school to make up points lost due to
unexcused tardies, 30 minutes of this will recover one tardy of 10 points. Sketchbooks,
homework, critiques, and tests will be 25% of your students grade. I will send a syllabus
with more detailed layout of the course with your child on the first day of class. My
hopes for your student are that they can be inspired, passionate, and successful through
the creative processes I support in my class. I welcome you to contact me with any
further questions.

Sincerely,
Angela Natrasevschi
School phone: 555-555-5555
School email: anatrase@rams.colostate.edu
Guidelines and Expectations Art 1
Ms. Natrasevschi school phone: 555-555-5555
school email: anatrase@rams.colostate.edu office hours: by appointment

Purpose: High School Art 1 is a course that provides an introduction to art

through exploring multiple medias. Students will learn and apply the elements
and principles of design to create art that reflects their
understanding of these concepts.

Materials: Materials will be provided.

Daily Classroom Expectations:

Students are expected to follow behavior guidelines of the school. If a student requires
behavioral support the following system is designed with that in mind.
The following are the levels of intervention:
Level One: Quick conversation and documentation of the event.
Level Two: Formal private conference with teacher and student.
Level Three: Parent call with student.
Level Four: Parent call with referral to Dean of Students.
Level Five: Parent Conference with administrator, counselor, and students other teachers.
Level Six: Parent call with referral to dean. In-school suspension for one day for
academic work and social/emotional self-reflection.

Safety:
Safety is of the upmost priority in my classroom. Students will be informed and
accountable for their safety with any art techniques that are applicable students will be
educated and tested on safety practices.

Grading: Your grade is determined through three weighted categories:

Projects are 50% of your grade:

all late work receives half credit and can be accepted no later that 1 week after the
original due date
Performance and attendance is 25% of your grade:
Students will receive 10 daily performance points for being on time, prepared with all
supplies, and ready to work form bell to bell each day. An excused tardy and excused
absence will still receive performance points. An unexcused tardy and unexcused
absence will result in a loss of the 10 daily performance points. Your student can come
before or after school to make up points lost due to unexcused tardies, 30 minutes of this
will recover one tardy of 10 points.
Sketchbook, Homework, Critiques, and Tests are 25% of your grade:
Sketchbook:
Students are required to have a sketchbook for each art class. Use these sketchbooks for
notes, sketches, homework, project information, journaling, doodles, art experiments,
collaging, drawings, etc.
Homework:
Most homework is to be completed in your sketchbook. Occasionally you will need to
work on your projects outside of class.
Critiques:
These occur at the end of each major assignment. Critiques are a vital process to art
making and art evaluation. Make sure you find out if you missed a critique during an
absence.
Quizzes and Tests:
Most classes have midterms and finals. Quizzes occur occasionally. Pop quizzes cannot
be made up if you have an unexcused absence.

Grading Scale:
A+ 98-100
A 95-97
A- 93-94
B+ 90-92
B 87-89
B- 85-86
C+ 82-84
C 79-81
C- 77-78
D+ 75-76
D 72-74
D- 70-71
F 69 or below

Week 1-2: VALUE:

Contour/ value drawings

Week 2-5: SPACE/PERSPECTIVE:

Perspective worksheet
Perspective project

Week 4-6: LINE:

Pen and Ink still life

Unit 6-9: TEXTURE:

Woodcut with texture

Week 8-10: SHAPE:

Ariel view abstract

Week 10-14: COLOR:

Color theory charts
Color wheels
Monochromatic painting
Warm or Cool painting
Week 14-17: FORM:
Clay
Week 18: Final:
Final exam

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I understand the rules, expectations and consequences of this class. I also understand how
I am being evaluated and graded and have read and understand this syllabus and have
asked questions about the procedures and expectations. I will give my best effort toward
meeting class expectations. If I have future questions, I will contact the teacher using the
information located at the top of page one.

Circle class: Art 1 Art 2 Art 3

Period: ____

Student (printed): _______________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Parents/Guardians: Students are asked to show you the course syllabus. Please sign
here to let me know that happened. Thank you. *Return it signed within one week.
(10 pts)

Parent/Guardian (printed): ________________________________________________

Signature:
_________________________________________________________________

Current home phone: _________________

Parents email address (es): ________________________