Coming and Going
What is the FIRST thing you should do when you enter the art room?
Immediately look at the board to see what you're supposed to do.
What is the #1 way Miss L wants you to behave in the art room?
Behave respectfully.
True or False: Students may go into the back room if they need supplies.
False. Students are not permitted in the back room.
How long before class ends does cleanup usually begin?
The last 5–10 minutes of class.
You were absent yesterday. What are TWO places you should check for what you missed?
Canvas and the Intranet.
Who dismisses you at the end of class?
Miss L. Students should wait to be dismissed.
Name ONE way you can show respect for the classroom.
Examples: clean up, take care of supplies, treat the room kindly, don't damage materials, etc.
When using a utility knife or box cutter, which direction should you cut?
Away from yourself.
Before leaving, what should your table look like?
Completely cleared off and cleaned because every class uses the tables.
You don't understand the directions, but everyone else has started working. What should you do?
Ask Miss L for clarification rather than guessing or doing nothing.
Before leaving, name TWO personal items you should remember to take with you.
Any two: bag, books, water bottle, Chromebook/other belongings.
What should you do when Miss L is clearly teaching or introducing a new activity?
Stop talking and listen; don't talk over the teacher.
Why is throwing art materials not allowed?
Someone could be injured; throwing materials can easily cause an accident.
What should you use to clean clay tools and clay messes?
Water, a sponge, and at most a drop of dish soap. Avoid lots of soap/Clorox wipes.
You know BEFORE the due date that you won't finish an assignment. What should you do?
Communicate with Miss L before the due date about the situation.
Why are the first 10–15 minutes of art class especially important?
Class is only about 40 minutes, cleanup requires time, and efficient transitions maximize work time.
Name TWO things that violate Miss L's classroom boundaries.
Any two appropriate examples: touching things on Miss L's desk, going behind her desk, damaging supplies, rough playing, not cleaning, lying about where you're going, bullying/disrespect, talking over the teacher, etc.
Name TWO places/things in the art room students are not permitted to access or touch.
Any two: back room, behind Miss L's desk, kiln.
Why is cleaning everyone's responsibility instead of just Miss L's?
Cleaning makes supplies/tools last longer, the classroom is shared, and supplies have to be maintained within a limited budget.
You need to use the bathroom. Name THREE things you need to remember before leaving the room.
Have your agenda/pass signed, don't go during the first 15 minutes, sign out, sign back in, and remember only two people may be out at once.
Describe what a successful last 7–10 minutes of class should look like from cleanup until dismissal.
Stop working when cleanup begins; return materials; clean your workspace/table; put furniture back; collect belongings; make sure the area is ready for the next class; then wait for Miss L to dismiss you.
Give FOUR examples of what being a respectful member of the art room looks like.
Answers can include respecting yourself, peers, teacher, classroom/supplies; kindness; appropriate volume; listening during instruction; cleaning; caring for materials; etc.
Give FOUR safety expectations you should follow when using art tools/materials.
Any four appropriate expectations: listen to tool directions first, cut away from yourself, don't run, don't throw materials, be cautious with ceramic tools, don't touch hot glue/glue, stay away from kiln/back room, be aware of surroundings, return sharp tools, etc.
Your table has paint on it, tools are sitting out, your chair was moved, and scraps are on the floor. Explain everything you should do before leaving.
Clean the paint appropriately, return all tools/materials, put the chair/furniture back, pick up scraps/trash, completely clear the table, and leave the area ready for the next class.
You're behind on work, confused about an assignment, and nervous to talk to Miss L face-to-face. What are some appropriate ways you could handle the situation?
Communicate with Miss L. Options include talking directly, sending an email, leaving a Post-it message, commenting digitally on an assignment, or asking to schedule a private conversation.