Be Peaceful: Simply put, be kind to each other—exercise self-control and do not disrupt the learning of others in the classroom. This includes maintaining a reasonable volume level during conversation, refraining from interrupting another student's work, and avoiding conflicts.
Be Respectful: Every student has the right to a safe and secure classroom. Be respectful of yourself, your environment/materials, your peers, and your teacher. Treat others the way you want to be treated. This includes no put downs/negative remarks about yourself and your peers - constructive criticism only.
Be Responsible: Act rationally; choose wisely. Recognize your own role in building a fun and productive community of learners. Remember to come prepared, ask before borrowing supplies, keep up with your homework, and leave the class cleaner than you found it.
Be Safe: Think about where you are and whom you are with. We must guarantee against harm or injury to another. Think. Ask yourself is it worth it? Would I want this done to me? I will not tolerate, nor should you, any behavior that takes away from the safety of this classroom.
Be Cooperative: You may be asked to do something that you may not like or think is worthless. Be mature; work through it. You may find that "getting there" is half the fun. Our world demands that you work well with others. Exception: if there is a legitimate reason why you feel you cannot take part, you are welcome to discuss this with me.
Be A Worker: Do your job! Challenge yourself to be productive. Take risks and explore-you may learn something about yourself. You are here; use your time wisely. You are expected to stay on task in class- you need to work on your art (not other homework). Productivity includes research, reflection, and in-class work.
If you are unable to work, for a variety of reasons, you have two options:
Play with materials for 10 minutes. Art without concern for product is a stress reliever, and may provide you with the rest or clarity you need.
Take a break 5 minutes break without disturbing your peers. Rest and reflection are great for your mood and for productivity. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your art is walk away and come back with fresh eyes.
Technology iphones - are not allowed during class time unless instructed by teacher for project. Absolutely no texting, snap chatting etc... during class.