CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

ART ROOM RULES

1. Show respect through your words and actions.
2. Listen carefully and follow directions.
3. Be responsible and manage your time wisely.
4. Keep the art room clean and value the supplies and
materials.
5. Ask questions!
6. Imagine and create! Do your best and work hard!

PREVENTATIVE PLAN

The physical environment of the art classroom must be organized in a way to maximize learning

and minimize negative behavior by maintaining control of the elements and operations of the

classroom. Aspects of the plan are delineated below.

STUDENT SEATING
o Students will have assigned seating, which may be subject to change at teacher
discretion and will fluctuate throughout the year.
o Normal classroom layout consists of student desks grouped into units of four
creating table for student work. This may be altered according to instruction
needs; creating large table for collaborative work, pairing, work stations, etc.
o Desks will be organized so that sufficient space between groupings allows for
adequate teacher facilitation during class, but close enough that whole group has
fair access to instruction.
MATERIAL PLACEMENT
o Supplies and material will be organized and labeled for easy recognition, and
housed in shelving and cabinets.
o A large table at the front of the room will be used to hold all materials needed for
the current lesson, as a central access point for students.
o A separate kiln room and spray room will be used for venting and storage.
o Paper cutter and Mat cutter on separate table close to teacher desk, labeled not
for student use.
 STORAGE
o Students will have personal shelves/bins organized by class to hold small
individual art works and supplies.
o Drying racks and flat drawers organized by class will be positioned in an area for
student access.
TEACHER DESK
o Teacher desk will be at the back of the room in an area with file cabinets for
instructor use. Desk will not be used during instruction.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
o Projector Screen will be pulled down at the front of the room and images
projected from teacher desk so all students have viewing access.
o White board located at the front of the room in with easy viewing for all students,
and weekly student helpers organized by table listed along the side.
LIGHTING AND TEMPERATURE
o When appropriate windows will allow natural light and proper artificial lighting
maintained.
o Slightly cool temperature will be maintained for student focus and windows may
be opened for fresh air if appropriate.
INSPIRATION AREA
o A small common area for free students to research, read and brainstorm.
Bookshelf, comfortable seating and art games available.
QUIET AREA
o In a corner of the room a table will be set up for students who need to take a
break, or avoid overstimulation. Directions for how to behave and what to do
while in quiet area will be posted. Area will be positive in nature and explained as
a place to refocus rather than punish.