BEFORE

YOU
CONTINUE

We here at Kellwood Alternative
High
School want to make sure
you
are aware of what this Art
Credit means for you.
are required to earn 2
You

Foreign
Language Credits. This

semester
of Art may count for

one of them. THAT MEANS: You
are required to pass this class. It
will be up to you (the student) to

make
sure you complete all

assignments and participate in
to a satisfactory level in
class
to EARN your Art Credit.
order



same mindset applies to
The
Art Credits; you must earn
your
Credits in your high school
2 Art

career.
So buckle up, because

To my Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I am dedicated to each and every one of
my students, both academically and
emotionally. Should you feel the need to
get in contact with me to discuss any
questions or concerns, or there is
something you feel I need to know to
better help your child succeed, please
feel free to call, email, or set up an
appointment to meet face to face.
Students: If you would like extra time to
work on a project or need time to catch
up on assignments, I am available to stay
after school Tuesday-Friday by
appointment only. Please talk to me at
least 1 day in advance so I can make sure
that I am able to stay.

Veronica Emmendorfer
Email:
veronica.emmendorfer@eds.misd.net
Call: 586-533-3900
School Website:
http://kellwoodalternative.weebly.com

So Youre
Going to Be
Artistic in
Art Class
An informational brochure from
Mrs. Emmendorfer on how to
help ensure a GREAT semester!

Welcome to Art Class!

This is a generalized syllabus for all of the
Art Classes. The basic requirements,
grading, procedures, supplies, and
expectations are the same. Each Art class
will have the primary focus:
Creative Design: Elements of Art (Intro to
Art)
Drawing: Realism and the Human Face
Sculpture: Mixed Media/Material
Exploration

I ask that all students come to class on

time each week, bringing with them an
open mind. Art doesnt always have to be
beautiful, and it certainly shouldnt be
created with a grade in mind. Art is
personal and Id like students to take risks
and make artistic mistakes. No one starts
out perfectly, and often times our Art turns
out stronger when it takes a detour!

That being said, it is still a class in which a

grade is required. Following instructions,
appropriate behavior, coming to class on
time, and completing assignments each
day will vastly improve your grade.

Friday Class Reminder: each class session

is an entire weeks worth of instruction.
Missing 1 class is like missing a week of
school!

The Kellwood Grading Scale is as follows:

90%-100% - A range
80%-89% - B range
70%-79% - C range
60-69% - D range
59% and lower - F

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Students are expected to adhere to the Kellwood
Alternative High School Code of Conduct, the
Technology Code of Conduct, and all school
policies- including classroom policies.

While Art is generally an individual endeavor,

disruptions take the focus away from student
learning and educating other students. Therefore,
disruptions cannot be tolerated. Please be
respectful of the learning environment and time of
yourself and others in the classroom.

In addition, plagiarism will NOT be tolerated and

will result in a failing grade for that particular
assignment with no opportunity to make up the
assignment. This includes copying from the
Internet without citing the source, copying other
student work, and copying ideas from other
artists.

SUPPLIES
DAILY REQUIREMENT: a pencil and positive, can-
do attitude. In order to be prepared for class,
students will be provided with the necessary tools
and materials for projects and assignments, as
well as a place to store them. Each student will
receive 1 pencil at the beginning of the semester. I
suggest it stays with your supplies in the Art
room. If you lose your pencil, you are responsible
for bringing a pencil DAILY.

Please return this section NO LATER THAN Friday, September 25th. Date: __________________

Student Name ______________________________________________________________
Sculpture

By signing my name, I acknowledge that I understand what is required of me in Sculpture, how I can get help, and
that I will give Art a try with an open mind and a willingness to make artistic mistakes.

Student Signature ________________________________________________________________


Parent/Guardian Name PRINTED




Parent/Guardian Phone Number


Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________________________________

GRADING SCALE
Students must complete enough work to earn a
60% to pass the class. Each semester is divided
into two marking periods and progress reports
will be sent home at the five-week point.