ART
Miss Mara Petraitis
Room 2109
OLHMS CORE VALUES
At Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, we are committed to SUCCESS by providing
an educational experience for each of our students that promotes CONTINUAL
IMPROVEMENT and PROGRESS toward our three “Mustang Musts.”
Be Respectful. Treat others the way you expect to be treated.
OLHMS students exhibit respect by…
 being polite and courteous.
 following classroom expectations.
 accepting teachers’ decisions.
 cooperating and encouraging others.
Be Responsible. Take ownership of your actions.
OLHMS students exhibit responsibility by…
 being prepared for class.
 following directions the first time they are given.
 completing tasks.
 using equipment properly.
Be Safe. Maintain a safe learning environment.
OLHMS students exhibit safety choices by…
 wearing school ID at all times.
 avoiding harmful situations.
 honoring personal space and materials.
 entering and exiting the learning environment in an orderly fashion.
CLASS RATIONALE
The Art program is designed to develop the creative process and offers students
opportunities to experience the different processes of creating art. In addition to gaining
confidence and proficiency while working with a variety of media, students will learn
about the history, creation, analysis, and interpretation of art. Students will create
visually striking works of art with an emphasis on the use of design elements and
principles.
OBJECTIVES
Art is both a body of knowledge and a series of activities. By the end of the trimester,
students will be able to…
 understand and apply media, techniques, and processes.
 evaluate the characteristics and merits of student work and peer work.
 understand the visual arts in relation to history and culture.
DAILY PROCEDURES
Each day, students will begin class with an Art Start activity, which will be part of a
project’s introduction or ongoing skill set. Projects will be introduced, explained, and
demonstrated in parts by the teacher. Students will work through the various stages to
complete projects and other assignments. Necessary materials will be provided. At the
end of class, it is the responsibility of the class as a whole to clean up all areas in a timely
manner.
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Class guidelines for success in Art:
 Be to class on time. Every class period is important!
 Listen to and follow ALL directions. Ask appropriate questions.
 Use all tools safely and properly.
 Use time wisely; stay on task and work towards daily objectives.
 Work quietly; use appropriate language and have appropriate conversations.
 Be responsible for work area and supplies; clean up after yourself.
 Have a positive attitude-- you CAN do it!
EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHER
Learning will take place under the guidance of teacher’s instruction, demonstration,
experience, and expertise within the classroom. Projects will be assessed and returned by
the end of the trimester. Some projects may be put on display.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Art is a studio course; therefore work is produced in class and will be completed during
the allotted class time. Students should be in class every day. When students miss class,
they will have to make up work without the benefit of important demonstrations by the
teacher. Homework is not usually assigned, but students may need to work on projects
before or after school if work is not completed during class. Due to the nature of art
class, each student is assessed according to the state standard(s) that is/are the focus of
each project.
MATERIALS
All necessary materials will be supplied. Students are only responsible for bringing
themselves to class on time.
QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? NEED HELP?
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
email: mpetraitis@d123.org
phone: 499-6400 x7950