Student Expectations: 

During art class, students are expected to:

• follow daily directions
• work respectfully with other art students and the art tools/materials
• try their best
• speak up when they need help
• enjoy the art process as they learn

Teacher Goal Expectations:

In a supportive classroom environment my teacher goals are to:

• nurture self-confidence
• help each of my art students develop a strength with an art skill
  
• encourage imaginative and independent thinking
  
• develop a life long appreciation for visual arts

Expectations for Parents

• contact me with questions
• clearly communicate needs
• team effort with all members of our school community

School Art Program Expectations:

• Meet the Archdiocese of Denver art education curriculum standards kindergarten-8th grades 
  
• Cover a broad variety of artistic mediums in the following art areas: two/three-dimensional design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, textile arts, computer generated art
  
• Interweave art production, criticism, appreciation, world cultures and artists in art history into core interdisciplinary academic subject
• Teach art experiences through the elements and principles of design, which provide the  foundation of visual art studies
• Teach each art project/unit in 2-8 experiences, based on ability level
  
• Sequence art knowledge in an age appropriately manner
• Demonstrate for students two to three art concepts, skills and activity being taught 
  
• Guide each student in the creation of their own art
• Enrich the art curriculum with many visuals such as videos or dvds, posters, slides, props, costumes, books, Archdiocesan and state of Colorado art shows, guest speakers
• Encourage family museum and gallery visits
  
• Display student artwork outside my classroom
  
• Send home art work shortly after completion