JCJHS 8th graders, parents and guardians,
We will begin our
creative journey in terms 1 and 2 of the 2014-2015 school year.
Students will be experiencing art making in unique and fun ways in my
class. I believe that now more than ever, in this visual age, that students
need art to become better equipped for their future. Art teaches an array of mental habits and
problem solving skills which equip students to form mental images – an ability
that chemists, engineers, and architects use to create models and inventors use
to think up new ideas. Without creation, we would not live in the
technologically driven, vibrant, diverse, and visual world we live in today.
As an art teacher, I strive to make each and every student
feel that art is an individual expression with many interpretations and not
everyone will create or think about things the same way. In this class,
students will find their personal style and use it throughout each lesson.
You can find the class syllabus on my eboard. This outlines the
art curriculum that aligns with the Massachusetts Art Frameworks, materials
need for the class, grading and other pertinent information.
This year I am continuing this art blog in addition to my
teacher E-board. The address is:
www.jcjhsart.blogspot.com. I produced this blog so that parents and the community can
have in depth access to our exciting classroom experiences. Descriptions of art projects, photos of
student work and students in the art making experience will be featured, as
well as art opportunities that students can become involved in. I will also be posting information about art
exhibits and galleries featured in the school throughout the year. In doing
this, it is my hope that families can become more aware of what is going on in
the classroom as well as have the opportunity to become involved in the arts at
Joseph Case Junior High School.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to working with our
8th grade students this year.
