Class Policies

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=120 BGCOLOR="#0099CC" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04216e30ezuavc.jpg"> <bR> <div> <B>Anne Campbell</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Room B-4 and C-4      (805) 641.5165 ext. 2030     email: anne.campbell@venturausd.org</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#66CCFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>DATA</B></div> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="04099660.jpg" border=0 width="153" height="102" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DATA"><U>Welcome Page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Navigator News"><U>Class Resources</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Language Arts</div> <bR> <div> Social Studies</div> <bR> <div> Math</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/deanza/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/deanza/"><U><B>DATA (Home)</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/"><U><B>VUSD</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=360 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="905" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="165"><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DATA"><U>Welcome Page</U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="174"><div> <A HREF="id16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Teacher Profile"><U>Teacher Profile</U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="174"><div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Class Policies"><U>Class Policies</U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Class Gallery/Student Work"><U>Class Gallery/Student Work </U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="153"><div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Navigator News"><U>Navigator News</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Class Policies/Information and Expectations</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="04158040.gif" border=0 width="600" height="4" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> Graphic Arts at DATA will expose students to art through a variety of media.  We will be using traditional art materials, </div> <div> such as paper, paint, pencils, etc., to create a variety of art projects.  We will also be using the computer to </div> <div> incorporate the same design elements into a graphic arts environment using a variety of programs. Studens </div> <div> will also have the opportunity to contribute to print media through the<I> Navigator News </I>publication and an</div> <div>  end of the year literary publication. </div> <bR> <div> The Tech Lab introduces students to a variety of information through a cooperative, student centered learning environment. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Classroom rules/policies/expectations:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1.</B><B> </B><B>W</B><B>e come to class ready to learn and work on our projects during the entire class time.</B></div> <div> <B>2. We are respectful to each other and each other's work.  </B></div> <div> <B>3. We do not laugh or make fun of anyone during a presentation.  </B></div> <div> <B>4. We also do not laugh or make fun of anyone else's projects.  We do not make fun of the way students work on their projects.  </B></div> <div> <B>5. We do not bully anyone in any manner.  </B></div> <div> <B>6. We do not call anyone names at any time.</B></div> <div> <B>7. We raise our hand, or turn on our call light, if we have a question.  </B></div> <div> <B>   We do not shout out questions to the teacher or each other.  </B></div> <div> <B>   We do not shout across the room at each other.</B></div> <div> <B>8. We NEVER touch another student's computer, another student's project or another student.</B></div> <div> <B>9. We do not have food, gum, drinks or candy in the classroom at any time.</B></div> <div> <B>10. We do not look at sexually inappropriate or gang-related pictures on the computers at any time.</B></div> <div> <B>11. We turn off and put away all electronic devices, including cell phones,  ipods, etc.</B></div> <div> <B>12. We clean up and put away all art supplies before leaving class.</B></div> <div> <B>13. We understand that we must be respectful and understanding of all cultures, races, ethnicities</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC3366" FACE="Vijaya" ><B>.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Complying with these rules will ensure that all students get the most out of their valuable learning time. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Discipline Procedure:</B></div> <div> <B>At DATA we feel that all students can learn and grow in a positive environment.  We employ the Marvin Marshall method of discipline.  </B></div> <div> <B>This method allows students to reflect on their behavior and decide what they can do differently.  This method of reflection is </B></div> <div> <B>implemented, after a verbal warning and before any other action is taken.  </B></div> <div> <B>Should it be necessary to apply consequences for behavior, I take the following steps:</B></div> <div> <B>1.) Warning (verbal or non verbal)</B></div> <div> <B>2.) Implement Marvin Marshall method of self reflection.</B></div> <div> <B>3.) Isolation of student for a period of time and/or remainder of period.</B></div> <div> <B>4.) Private conference with student.</B></div> <div> <B>5.) Seat change if necessary.</B></div> <div> <B>6.) Possible removal to another classroom for a period of time.</B></div> <div> <B>7.) Referral to counselor and/or assistant principal.</B></div> <div> <B>8.) Parent conference via telephone and/or in person.</B></div> <div> <B>9.) Isolation/Behavior Plan/student contract</B></div> <div> <B>10.) Grading consequences if/when other students' work is criticized/made fun of by any student.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>* Referrals and removal from the classroom are used only as a last resort, or in the event of extreme disruption or aggressive behavior. *</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Grading Policies:</B></div> <div> <B>In the art class, students will be learning about various cultures around the globe, through a variety of art mediums.  Projects will involve </B></div> <div> <B>using a variety of traditional art supplies along with different computer programs.    </B></div> <div> <B>Students will be able to create a variety of art pieces, using different mediums, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, paper mache and </B></div> <div> <B>3-D sculpture projects.  These projects will amount to 50% of each student's grade.</B></div> <div> <B>Students will incorporate computer graphics projects and presentation of these projects into the semester's work. </B></div> <div> <B>Computer graphics projects and presentation will amount to 25% of each student's grade.  </B></div> <div> <B>Class participation is a big part of any grade in an art/computer class situation.  Because there is no homework, students must be working </B></div> <div> <B>on their projects in class the entire time in order to finish the required elements of the class.  If students inhibit others in the class from</B></div> <div> <B>finishing their projects, or participating in class, points will be deducted from the offending students' grade.  Students will also be required </B></div> <div> <B>to clean up and take care of art supplies, which are vital to the success of any art program.  Class work ethics and participation in class and </B></div> <div> <B>events will amount to 25% of each student's grade.</B></div> <div> <B>Students will also be given the opportunity to earn community service hours by participating in several community and on-campus events, </B></div> <div> <B>which showcase their artistic pieces.</B></div> <div> <B>In the tech lab, students work in pairs in individual modules.  There are usually 7 sessions to each module and students will have 2 weeks to </B></div> <div> <B>complete them.  They may do extra enrichment projects if they have time.  Students are graded on their focus on their projects, completing</B></div> <div> <B>their sessions and their activities and projects in each module. </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>