Guidelines for Mr. Thies' Art Room

   1. Begin class in your assigned seat.
   2. Bring a pencil (minimal requirement).
   3. Respect the people around you.
   4. Respect the materials. You will note that all students will participate in keeping the classroom clean and orderly.
   5. Food/drink/gum are not permitted.
   6. Remain seated at the end of the class until dismissed by your teacher.

Classroom Rewards

Students participate in a positive, comfortable atmosphere where they learn about art production, art history, aesthetics, criticism, and themselves.

Consequences

In the art room, behavioral consequences rarely need to be addressed.  However, in the event that a student needs reinforcement, I try to follow this chart to keep track of behavior and consequences. In the event that a student needs immediate serious attention, I reserve the right to send a student to the office at any time. Generally, this is only done in the event that student safety is an issue.

Incident

Action

Parent/Counselor Notification

1st

Student receives a warning and incident is recorded.

Notification of parent or counselor is optional at this level.

2nd

Student receives a 15 minute detention and incident is recorded.

Parent may be notified at this level.

3rd

Student receives a 30 minute detention and incident is recorded.

Parent is notified at this level.

4th

Student is referred to the appropriate administrator.

Parent and counselor are notified.

*Mr. Thies reserves the right to send a student directly to the administrator regardless of prior contacts when a serious problem arises.