Grading+Policy

  = = =Grading Policy =

 Everyone wants to know how does one go about giving an art grade. It is much more subjective than math or spelling! I want you to understand, as a parent, that I am not grading solely on skill level. I understand that we may not all be the next Michelangelo! Instead, my grades take into account aspects such as did the student: use his/her time fully, put forth his/her best effort, meet all of the basic requirements for the project, appear to grasp the concepts and vocabulary that were presented (as evident in class discussion and self-grading worksheets), and finally, present a project that was carefully done. Taking in all of these factors, I feel, allows everyone, regardless of inherent skill level, the chance to succeed in the art room. That said, my grading system is as follows:  4 – The student stayed on task throughout the class, the student worked to the best of his/her ability, the student met all of the requirements for the project, and the work is neatly completed. (If it helps, it is approximately the equivalent of an A+) 3 – This grade means that the works is very well done, but could be improved upon in one of the characteristics listed above. Please note, this is still a good grade! 2 – This grade is awarded if a student is __either__ not following directions, does not improve project even when suggestions are made, missed multiple requirements for the project, rushed or presented an artwork that was sloppily done, did not work up to potential, or spent a lot of time not working during class time. 1 – This number indicates that there are some serious concerns in the art room. Before you would see this grade on a report card, you as the parent would have been contacted by me to discuss the issues. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">