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Welcome to the Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts class!  This class is designed to introduce students to various elements of visual and performing arts through written work, performance, and creative imagination.  We will focus on the following elements in units:  

  1. Music
  2. Theater
  3. Visual Art

 

 

Contact Me

Email:  [email protected]

School Phone:  (225) 686-2038

Remind messages:  Text @hymelart to 81010

Email and Remind is my best form of communication; however, if you wish to speak to me in person, please do not hesitate to call.

 

Class Fee

There is a $10 participation fee for students taking this class.  The fee provides students with a recorder, worksheets/handouts that will aid their learning throughout the year, and a large portion of the art supplies we will use during the visual art unit.

 

Please pay the $10 fee online by Friday, October 16th at www.northcorbinjuniorhigh.org.  Scroll down to find “Online Payments” tab, and select the appropriate fee on the next screen.  

 

Student's Supplies

Students will need the following materials for class:

 

To be kept in book bag at all times:

  • 1 inch binder
  • Loose leaf paper
  • Pencils (wooden or lead)
  • 1 pack of Crayola Color Pencils—minimum 24 count
  • 1 pack of Crayola Crayons—minimum 24 count
  • 1 bottle of CLEAR Elmers glue
  • 1 pair of scissors

To be kept at home until needed in class:

  • An old OVERSIZED long-sleeved button down shirt (to be worn as a smock when working with art supplies)
    • Can be an old shirt from a family member or try Goodwill

 

**Other small supplies may be needed throughout the year for small projects.  I will notify via Remind messages as needed.

 

Classroom Expectations

This class is designed to allow students to explore the arts and be creative.  In order to get the most out of class, students are expected to give their best during class.  A good attitude and respect for one another and all materials are essential to having a great time in class. 

 

The following are our Classroom Rules:

  1. Be respectful of yourself, others, and all materials at all times.
  2. Try your best at all times.  (“I can’t” is not trying your best.)
  3. No food or drink during class.
  4. No talking while the teacher or someone is talking.
  5. Keep hands, feet, and any other materials to yourself at all times.

 

The following are our Classroom Consequences:

  1. Verbal or non-verbal warning
  2. Infraction in student’s planner
  3. Written alternate assignment (for homework)
  4. Loss of privilege (begin working on alternate assignment)
  5. Referral

 

Grading Policy 

Participation

A large portion of class will be based on participation.  Students may feel some activities are outside of their comfort zone, but they must try.  Students will not be penalized for trying an activity—no matter how good/bad they think they are at it.  For those who refuse to try, participation grades will be affected.

 

Written Work

Students will be given written work at times throughout the year.  Most often, written work will be completed together as we learn new material.  At any time, written work may be checked and graded for completion or accuracy.

 

Tests

Students will be tested on knowledge we have covered in class. Tests may be written or performance-based, such as demonstrating a skill on the recorder.

 

Periodically, students will be asked to complete work at home.  Work will checked for completion and/or accuracy.  

**Note:  During the music unit, students will be expected to practice the recorder for a minimum of 10 minutes each night.